Chapter 512 - 508: Pulling Tendons, Skinning, and Draining Blood

Chapter 512: Chapter 508: Pulling Tendons, Skinning, and Draining Blood

On the vast plaza were countless chairs. These were just the most common seats.

Above the plaza, pavilions floated one after another in the air. Those were the VIP sections.

These VIP sections were enveloped by a faint barrier of light. Ning Jiang chose one of the pavilions, took out the Jade Token Gu Huaying had given him, and pressed it gently against the barrier.

The light barrier rippled and tore open a slit, and only then did Ning Jiang step inside.

"Young Master Ning, you don’t mind if I come in, do you?"

Just then, a laugh like the chiming of silver bells drifted in. Ning Jiang looked up to see Gu Huaying standing there gracefully, a bright smile on her face as she looked at him.

"Please, come in."

Ning Jiang nodded.

With his permission, Gu Huaying took out a Jade Token of her own, opened the light barrier, and stepped inside.

"Is something the matter?" Ning Jiang asked.

"I already know about your conflict with the Three-headed Snake Clan today, Young Master Ning. But because of that, your identity will be exposed. Over half of the Demon Race factions that have come this time hold a grudge against you. I’m afraid they might band together to cause you trouble."

Gu Huaying said worriedly. She felt quite helpless about the situation; after all, Ning Jiang had gone on a killing spree not long ago, offending far too many Demon Race factions.

Although these factions wouldn’t dare to touch Ning Jiang here in Celestial Treasure City, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

As she was speaking, a group of figures suddenly approached, radiating hostility.

"Ning Jiang, you actually dare to show your face!"

Countless gazes filled with killing intent fixed on Ning Jiang.

Ning Jiang’s gaze shifted slightly as he looked over. He saw that the group was composed of members from various major Demon Race clans: the Three-headed Snake Clan, the Blood Shark Clan, the Water Ape Race, and others...

There were over twenty major Sea Demon factions in the entire Chaotic Sea Region, and Ning Jiang had offended more than half of them!

"What, you want to kill me?" Ning Jiang asked, a playful look in his eyes as he scanned the crowd.

"Hmph, don’t be so arrogant. Don’t think that just because you have the Dragon God Celestial Palace backing you, no one will dare to touch you. Sometimes, killing someone without leaving a trace isn’t that difficult," a master from the Blood Shark Clan said coldly.

"If you want to kill me, feel free to try. I’m just afraid you don’t have what it takes," Ning Jiang said flatly.

He had come out this time fully prepared. He didn’t care about any tribulations that might come his way. Moreover, he had now successfully refined the Heaven-Devouring Sect. With this item in his possession, his confidence had multiplied several times over.

"Is that so? People who make too many enemies rarely meet a good end!" everyone retorted, their faces hostile. They wished they could kill Ning Jiang right then and there.

"The newcomer on the Hidden Dragon List, Ning Jiang? Quite the arrogant one, aren’t you?"

Suddenly, a voice descended.

A figure in a Dragon Robe approached, surrounded by others as if he were the moon among stars. The moment he appeared, the expressions of all the major Demon Race members changed.

"The Little Flood Dragon King, Ao Lie. He’s here too."

"Although Ning Jiang hasn’t clashed with the Flood Dragon Clan, the enmity between the Dragon God Celestial Palace and the Flood Dragon Clan runs incredibly deep."

"This is going to be a good show."

All the Demon Race experts here were quite wary of Ao Lie. Not only was Ao Lie himself a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List, but the Flood Dragon Clan behind him was the hegemon among the many Sea Demon Clans.

Back when the Flood Dragon Clan was at its peak, many Sea Demon Clans lived under their rule.

Amidst the crowd’s murmurs, Ao Lie drew near.

"Huaying, long time no see. You’ve become even more beautiful."

Ao Lie first greeted Gu Huaying before his gaze fixed on Ning Jiang, his eyes cold. "When you’re away from home, it’s best not to be too brazen. This isn’t your White Dragon Hall. I advise you to rein in some of that arrogance. Otherwise, there will be consequences that I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear!"

"Is that so?"

A smile tugged at the corner of Ning Jiang’s mouth, but beneath it was a heart-pounding sharpness.

The two of them faced off in the air, diamond cut diamond. The air around them crackled and popped as it flowed.

"Heh heh, my words may not be pleasant to hear, but in the past, quite a few prodigies from the Hidden Dragon List have fallen. Even a Vice Palace Master of the Dragon God Celestial Palace can die, to say nothing of you," Ao Lie said coldly.

Ning Jiang’s expression was calm, betraying no joy or anger. His indifferent voice slowly rang out, "Threatening me? Do you know who you’re talking to? You’re just a mere crawling snake. Believe it or not, I can rip out your tendons, peel off your skin, and drain your blood."

When Ning Jiang’s words fell, the entire area fell silent.

A crawling snake!

Ning Jiang actually dared to use those two words to refer to the Flood Dragon Clan.

Without a doubt, for the Flood Dragon Clan, who possessed the True Dragon Bloodline, this was a tremendous humiliation!

BOOM!

A monstrous killing intent erupted from Ao Lie. His eyes were chillingly cold, and the murderous aura radiating from his entire body was so tangible that many of the surrounding people found it hard to breathe.

Seeing this, Gu Huaying frowned and said, "Young Master Ao Lie, the Celestial Treasure Auction is about to begin. This is not the time for a fight. I ask that you give me some face in this matter."

"Since Huaying has spoken, I will naturally grant you this favor. However..."

Ao Lie’s gaze, sharp as a knife, fixed on Ning Jiang. "Brat, I’ve memorized what you just said. When the opportunity arises, I’d like to see just how much strength you, the newcomer on the Hidden Dragon List, really have!"

"If you’re looking to die, feel free to come find me," Ning Jiang retorted without any courtesy.

"Heh..."

Ao Lie gave a cold laugh and left with his people. However, the killing intent emanating from him hadn’t diminished in the slightest, a clear sign of the extreme rage he felt toward Ning Jiang.

"Brat, you’ve made another enemy. You’d better watch your back."

The other members of the Demon Race let out gloating laughs and also dispersed.

"You really, thoroughly offended him just now." Gu Huaying helplessly rubbed the bridge of her nose. This Ning Jiang was truly reckless.

One had to understand that although the Flood Dragon Clan was not as glorious as it once was, it was still the strongest power among the Sea Demons. Besides, the Dragon God Celestial Palace was currently being targeted by the Other Shore, so its deterrent power was not what it used to be.

"I wouldn’t care even if they were the true Dragon Race, let alone a mere Flood Dragon. A crawling snake is nothing," Ning Jiang said dismissively.

"As long as you’re confident. The Celestial Treasure Auction is about to start, and I have to go host it, so I’ll be on my way," Gu Huaying said.

"Go on," Ning Jiang nodded.

...

Ao Lie and his group sat down in another pavilion. His face was still as grim as water; no one would be in a good mood after hearing Ning Jiang’s outrageous threat to rip out tendons, peel skin, and drain blood.

"Big Brother Ao Lie, is that man Ning Jiang? It seems he’s the one who ruined Father’s plan in the Meteor Sea Region."

Beside Ao Lie, Ao Fengfeng also glanced at Ning Jiang.

It was Ning Jiang who had defeated Meng Zihao in the Meteor Sea Region, causing a deviation in their plans.

"Hmph, just an ignorant madman. But once the Ancestors’ plan succeeds, the Dragon God Celestial Palace he relies on will be useless."

Ao Lie’s eyes flashed slightly. "Let’s not talk about that for now. We must win that item in the auction this time. The other major powers have likely heard the news and are here for it as well."

Ao Fengfeng nodded, then hesitated. "But how credible is that news?"

"True or false, we can’t afford to miss it. On top of that, we must also obtain that Bloodline Evolution Technique!"