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Chapter 924 The Lingering Power, the Heavenly King's Astonishment!
Xisha County.
In the valley.
As the two clashed, the two beams of light collided more and more violently in the valley, and invisible waves spread throughout the world like ripples.
Within a radius of dozens of miles, birds and beasts were already filled with fear, feeling as if the world was collapsing, and they all fled outwards.
In the distance, birds flew outwards in a race.
They joined together and flew in all directions.
On the ground, beasts surged forth like a tide, indistinguishable from one another; even natural enemies were companions.
in the valley.
The overwhelming pressure of their primordial spirits pressed down on everyone's hearts, making the five people in the valley stop breathing.
Looking at the strange phenomena and movements in the distant valley, they felt a deep sense of unease.
At this age, to fight against their revered leader without showing any signs of defeat was completely beyond their imagination.
In their view, the second place in the world was previously tied with five people.
In their hearts, there is only one true second-best person in the world: their leader, their mentor, and their guide.
As members of the Yellow Heaven Cult, they were well aware that their leader was hiding something.
In their view, their true strength must be above that of the other four.
As for Jiang Ning, he was rumored some time ago to be the sixth person in the world, ranking second.
But they don't actually agree with it in their hearts.
They knew that Jiang Ning was ranked second in the world because someone was secretly pushing him to stand out and receive more attention from the whole world.
But now, the collision of their primordial spirits has completely shattered their expectations.
The two forces were almost evenly matched, intertwined in the valley, neither gaining the upper hand.
As the clash between their primordial spirits intensified, they retreated further and further away from the valley.
In their eyes...
The collision of primordial spirits in the valley was like two blazing suns colliding, shaking the heavens and earth and causing the mountains to tremble.
The shockwaves were so intense that they couldn't see anything clearly, only invisible waves spreading outwards.
However, in the valley, amidst the raging storm of primordial spirits, the two figures remained motionless, standing firmly in the void.
Jiang Ning's body was surrounded by black and white energy, and nine layers of Yin-Yang mysterious light rippled outwards, completely dissolving the invading earthy yellow light.
His face was calm, and his eyes, looking ahead, seemed to hold an endless abyss.
That vast surge of primordial spirit energy erupted from his body, as deep and boundless as the ocean, layer upon layer, endless and limitless.
Huang Tian Dao Ren stood opposite him, his earth-yellow Daoist robe fluttering without wind, his earth-yellow radiance solidified as if it were real. He steadily received every attack of the primordial spirit, and then spread out an even stronger primordial spirit fluctuation.
The two forces collided and clashed repeatedly in the valley.
Under the invisible impact of this force, the surrounding mountain walls were already covered with spider web-like cracks, the ground continued to sink, and the rubble turned into dust.
The great array patterns hidden deep within the earth were activated by this impact, radiating light and solidifying the valley.
Such a loud noise lasted for almost the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Then, the violent fluctuations of the primordial spirits from the collision began to subside slowly.
After a few more breaths, the black and white light and the earthy yellow light receded simultaneously, like the tide receding, revealing the true forms of the two figures.
The valley was completely silent.
The afternoon sun shone down again, revealing the valley as a scene of devastation and ruin.
Jiang Ning stood still, calmly looking at Huang Tian Dao Ren opposite him.
"The leader's abilities are indeed well-deserved. He has achieved the primordial spirit, entered the realm of immortals, and obtained a superior foundation. He is truly extraordinary."
He paused, then continued:
"But I do not agree with what the Yellow Heaven Sect intends to do. The sect leader should think things through carefully before acting."
"That's all I have to say. Leader, take care!"
After he finished speaking, he didn't look at Huang Tian Daoist again, and his figure swayed slightly.
next moment.
Black and white rainbow light shot into the sky.
The dazzling light pierced the sky, covering thousands of miles in an instant, and disappeared at the edge of the northern sky, leaving only a faint rainbow-like afterimage that gradually dissipated into the air.
……
Above the valley.
Five figures stood on a distant mountain ridge, witnessing this scene firsthand.
When they heard Jiang Ning's last words, all five of them felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.
Although Zhenyue Tianwang and Fuhai Tianwang are not here, the five people in the valley at this moment are all core figures of the Huangtian Sect. Four of them are even one of the Twelve Heavenly Kings, all of whom are at the Yangshen Realm and are immortal experts at the peak of the human realm.
They witnessed the entire confrontation firsthand.
Although they couldn't see the exact details of the fight between Jiang Ning and Huang Tian Dao Ren, they all had a general idea of what was going on.
On their leader's territory, backed by a powerful array capable of suppressing any outsider, this young King Luoshui was able to hold his own against their leader, and even calmly leave behind those words before departing!
what does this mean? !
They knew perfectly well what was going on.
This means that in that exchange they just hadn't understood, King Jiang Ning of Luoshui hadn't been at a disadvantage in the slightest.
They might even have a slight advantage.
Only those in positions of power, looking down from above, would speak in such a tone and utter such words.
At that moment, the young man wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Watching the black and white rainbow disappear into the horizon, his expression was filled with complex emotions.
"King of Luoshui... Jiangning!!" he murmured, his voice heavy.
At that moment, he felt the immense gap between the two.
A gap even greater than a chasm.
This disparity was so great that it filled him with a sense of powerlessness.
He felt that no matter how hard he tried, he would never be able to catch up with this person's back.
……
In the valley.
Huang Tian Dao Ren stood still for a long time.
His gaze was fixed on the direction where Jiang Ning had disappeared, his expression calm, but his eyes also flickered with a complex light.
He didn't turn around, but he already knew that several of his disciples had fallen back into the valley.
With light footsteps, five figures respectfully landed a few feet behind him, none daring to make a sound to disturb him.
After a few breaths.
Huang Tian Daoist let out a soft breath, a complex smile appearing on his face, a smile that contained admiration, apprehension, and appreciation.
"This child truly exceeds my expectations!!" His tone was filled with deep emotion.
Then, he turned around and looked at the five Heavenly Kings behind him:
"What do you five think of the outcome of the fight just now?"
The five people looked at each other, speechless, unsure how to respond.
Finally, the young man bowed and said, "This disciple is foolish. In Master's battle with the King of Luoshui, this disciple could only sense the power of the clash of primordial spirits, but could not judge who was superior. However, the King of Luoshui was able to retreat unscathed and even left behind those words! This disciple believes that he was not at a disadvantage." Upon hearing this, Huang Tian Daoist nodded slightly.
"good."
As soon as the words were spoken, a storm of emotions surged within the five people.
Their leader approved!
They were perfectly aware of what this meant!
This means that in that battle they couldn't understand, the young King of Luoshui fought to a draw with their leader!
It might be more than just a tie!
"Master," the young man couldn't help but ask, "just what level is that King Luo Shui at? Can he truly be compared to you, Master?"
Huang Tian Daoist remained silent for a moment.
He slowly raised his head, looking at the sky where Jiang Ning had disappeared, his gaze deep and distant: "His strength... I can't see through it."
Hearing this sent another shock through the five of them.
They hadn't heard the words "unfathomable" from their leader in a long time.
At this moment, Huang Tian Dao Ren continued:
"In the clash of primordial spirits just now, our primordial spirit power was almost evenly matched. The refinement, purity, power, and vastness of his primordial spirit were no less than mine. If he could advance further, his realm might be able to attempt to touch that higher level!"
"Moreover..." He paused, his tone filled with deep emotion, "On my own territory, under the cover of this great formation, he actually dared to attack me so recklessly, without the slightest hesitation or probing, and directly launched his attack!"
What does this mean?
He looked at the five people, paused for a moment, and then continued, "This shows that he has enough confidence."
"He was confident that even if I activated this great formation at full power, even if all the hidden methods in this valley were activated, he could still deal with it calmly and escape unscathed."
"A person who dares to take a gamble in someone else's home turf is either arrogant and ignorant, or he has enough to rely on and has a trump card."
"And he is clearly the latter."
"How could someone who has reached this point be a fool?"
"Although he has grown rapidly, his journey to this point has certainly not been smooth sailing."
"The journey was fraught with peril; he has already endured countless dangers!"
"If he's not a fool, there's only one possibility: he's not afraid of me!"
At this point, Huang Tian Dao Ren took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and then uttered his last sentence.
"In this world, there are very few people I can't see through. But that King Jiang Ning of Luoshui, not only is he currently unfathomable to me, but he also makes me feel a deep sense of dread!"
From then on, he said no more.
The five of them understood at that moment.
The fact that their leader was wary of Jiang Ning was itself the most astonishing assessment of him.
……
The valley fell silent after Huang Tian Dao Ren finished speaking.
After a long silence, one of the Heavenly Kings among them said:
"Master, Jiang Ning came here today and drove back the Yellow Heaven Sect's army from the Five Mountains Prefecture. Should we just give up on the Five Mountains Prefecture?"
Huang Tian Daoist's gaze narrowed slightly: "I've instructed Zhen Yue and Fu Hai not to rush into battle, but to proceed slowly and deliberately, focusing on intimidation. The main purpose is to observe the current state of Great Xia, with its new emperor on the throne. Given his prestige, who can he command to resolve this?"
"I never intended to take over the Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture; it was merely a test."
"I just didn't expect that the Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture's probing would attract this person."
"However, the objective has been achieved. It has made me aware of the extraordinary nature of this King of Luoshui, so it's acceptable!"
Upon hearing these words, the Heavenly King who had just spoken spoke again.
"Then, Master, shall I immediately send a message to Brother Zhenyue and Brother Fuhai to retreat?"
"Hmm!" Huang Tian Daoist nodded, indicating his permission.
……
the other side.
After Jiang Ning completely left Xisha County, he transformed into a rainbow of light and landed on a mountaintop.
Standing atop the hill, he gazed towards Xisha County, towards the direction where the battle had just taken place.
That brief exchange was limited to probing.
It was a choice he made after careful consideration.
The moment he descended into the valley, he perceived the massive array that covered the entire valley below.
Based on the surrounding terrain, he also sensed that the valley's terrain and array patterns were designed according to the Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Heaven, containing extremely profound mysteries.
The power of the grand formation must be extremely strong.
His judgment was corroborated by the subsequent conversation and by Huang Tian Dao Ren's words.
Therefore, when he made his move, he chose to use only the power of his primordial spirit.
He wanted to see if this Huangtian Daoist had truly achieved the realm of a Primordial Spirit Immortal.
After all, martial arts stood at the pinnacle, and apart from him, he had never seen another person like him.
Moreover, Huang Tian Dao Ren had cultivated an extremely profound method of concealing his breath.
Even with his advanced cultivation as a Nascent Soul Immortal, his extremely high level of perception could only detect the fluctuating and constantly shifting aura within Huang Tian Dao Ren's body.
Subsequent tests proved the rumors to be true; Huang Tian Dao Ren was indeed a powerful being who had achieved the status of a Primordial Spirit Immortal.
Moreover, the primordial spirit immortality he achieved far exceeded his expectations.
Its foundation is extremely deep, and its accumulated strength and resources are no less than his.
During that long clash of primordial spirits, Huang Tian Dao Ren did not fall into a disadvantageous position and was evenly matched with him.
From this perspective, he knew that Huang Tian Dao Ren was perhaps the true second-best in the world before him.
It is extremely well hidden.
With this strength, coupled with the grand formation that enveloped the entire valley, he abandoned the idea of defeating Huang Tian Dao Ren.
This valley is Huang Tian Dao Ren's home ground. He was previously the second strongest in the world, and with the support of the great formation, he cannot fathom how powerful he can become.
In that case, he felt there was no need to take the risk.
Regardless of what Huang Tian Dao Ren chooses to do next.
There won't be any major changes in the short term.
His strength continues to grow rapidly, and he still has hundreds of Source Points on his panel to absorb.
Given time, he is confident that he can develop strength far exceeding his current level.
By then, it won't be too late to deal with this kind of thing.
After all, although the Yellow Heaven Sect had launched its uprising in Xisha County over the past six months, its actions were still those of a righteous army, and it did not harm the people.
"Forget it! You're overthinking it!"
"The responsibility for the people of this world does not lie with me!"
"I am not the ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty, why should I concern myself with the concerns of the common people?"
"At most, if we have enough strength in the future, we can do it as a favor and make their lives a little better."
"The poor should cultivate their own virtue, while the successful should strive to benefit all under heaven!"
"My current strength is not at that level!"
Thinking of all this, Jiang Ning smiled wryly.
Then, his figure blurred, instantly transforming into a black and white rainbow light, soaring into the sky and heading towards the Five Mountains Prefecture and Juntian City.
In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the horizon.
Only a clear black and white rainbow remained in the air. (End of Chapter)