Chapter 595 - 590: Child of Human and Demon

The so-called Other Shore was his creation.

This was undoubtedly astonishing news. If it were to get out, it would cause a tremendous uproar throughout the entire East Sea.

"It's been over ten thousand years. The Seal is weakening, and his Power is gradually reawakening. I'm afraid that in a few more decades, even I won't be able to suppress him."

The Artifact Spirit's voice was heavy.

A member of the Demon Race that even it couldn't suppress... If he were to emerge, he would be capable of causing endless slaughter throughout the Great Thousand Realms.

"Ning Jiang, what I'm about to tell you is extremely important, so listen closely. Xuanyuan Bi'an... he's a Child of Human and Demon..."

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"Why isn't Ning Jiang out yet?"

Outside the Linglong Tower, Little Dragon Girl and Gu Huaying were waiting. Three hours had already passed.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, the two women sensed something and looked toward the horizon. In the distant void, a group of figures was approaching.

"It's Ao Wubian and his group from the Chaos Alliance."

"Haven't Ao Wubian and those other two Kings given up yet?" Gu Huaying scoffed.

Ao Lie and Ao Fengfeng hurried to greet them.

"Grand Elder."

"Lie'Er, Fengfeng, how did the Linglong Tower trial go? How many floors did you pass?" Ao Wubian asked. The Linglong Tower was a matter of great significance, as it was directly related to a Martial Artist's future potential. He naturally placed great importance on it.

"I passed six floors, and Brother Lie passed seven," Ao Fengfeng said.

"Oh? To pass the seventh floor is quite good. It's a shame you didn't reach our ancestor's record of eight, but seven floors means his painstaking efforts in cultivating you weren't in vain."

Ao Wubian nodded in satisfaction.

"Congratulations, Grand Elder Ao." The Grand Elders of the Blood Shark Clan and the Three-headed Snake Clan were rather envious. Between Ao Fengfeng and Ao Lie, one had the chance to become a Six-Stars King, and the other could reach Seven-Stars.

In comparison, their own clans were in a much sorrier state; they didn't even have a single member participating in the Linglong Tower's trial.

"By the way, I suppose no one reached the eighth floor this time, right?" Ao Wubian asked casually.

At his words, both of their expressions soured.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, someone passed the eighth floor," Ao Lie said through gritted teeth.

"Hm?" Ao Wubian looked at Ao Lie's expression and immediately deduced something. His eyes narrowed as he said, "Could it be that Ning Jiang?"

"It was him."

"Hmph. That little bastard's Power is indeed considerable. He has some skill to be able to pass the eighth floor. But Lie'Er, there's no need to be discouraged. The gap between you is only a single floor, which is nothing. As long as you work hard in the future, you'll be able to catch up."

"'If only the gap were just one floor...'" A pained smile touched the corners of Ao Lie's mouth.

Ao Wubian frowned. He keenly sensed that Ao Lie's spirit was crushed, as if he'd suffered a massive blow. Ao Fengfeng was the same, her expression listless and dejected.

"What exactly happened? Fengfeng, you tell me," Ao Wubian said sternly.

"Grand Elder, that Ning Jiang... not only did he pass the eighth floor, he also passed the Ninth Floor."

The moment she spoke, all three Kings, Ao Wubian included, were stunned into disbelief.

The Ninth Floor... In the past ten thousand years, the only people to have passed it were the Undying Celestial King and Golden Cicada. Other than them, there was no one else. Even an expert as mighty as the Flood Dragon Clan's own ancestor had been forced to stop at the eighth floor.

And yet now, Ao Fengfeng was saying that Ning Jiang had passed the Ninth Floor. This was nothing less than earth-shattering.

"Fengfeng, you're not joking, are you? How could that kid possibly have what it takes to pass the Ninth Floor?" Ao Wubian's face was etched with disbelief. In his eyes, Ning Jiang might be talented, but he couldn't possibly be *that* powerful.

"Grand Elder, every word I've said is true. Not only did Ning Jiang pass the Ninth Floor, he did it in a completely unprecedented way. The Artifact Spirit of the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower... it said he has no weaknesses..."

Next, Ao Fengfeng told them everything that had happened inside.

After she finished, all three Kings, including Ao Wubian, fell silent. They didn't say a word. They could all tell from Ao Fengfeng's expression that there was no way she was lying.

'The Treasure Mirror shattered... so strong he has no weaknesses...'

At this moment, beyond shock, what filled Ao Wubian's heart was a profound sense of dread.

With talent like Ning Jiang's, if he were allowed to mature, wouldn't he become another Celestial King in the future? A single Undying Celestial King was enough to suppress their Flood Dragon Clan, forcing them to cower in the Chaotic Sea Region, afraid to make a single rash move.

If another Celestial King were to appear, wouldn't the Flood Dragon Clan be forced back into that same subservient position?

"You said there was someone else besides Ning Jiang. Who was it?" Ao Wubian asked, composing himself.

"The other person was named Xuanyuan Bi'an. He left with the people from the Other Shore right after he came out. It seems he's an expert cultivated by them," Ao Fengfeng said.

"So it was the Other Shore."

Upon hearing the name "Other Shore," even someone as proud and arrogant as Ao Wubian felt a sense of dread.

"We'll ignore Xuanyuan Bi'an for now. But this Ning Jiang... he must die. If we let him mature, he will absolutely become a thorn in our side one day!"

Ao Wubian's killing intent surged, stronger than ever before. In that instant, he had already sentenced Ning Jiang to death in his mind.

"Indeed. We absolutely cannot let this Ning Jiang live," the other two Grand Elders nodded, in complete agreement.

Previously, their desire to kill Ning Jiang stemmed purely from his association with the Dragon God Celestial Palace. But now, it was different. Now, they were terrified by the sheer talent he had displayed.

Passing the Ninth Floor of the Linglong Tower... Such talent made them realize that they had to, no matter the cost, nip this threat in the bud. They could not give him any time to grow.

If they failed, the Ning Jiang of the future would surely become one of the Top Level experts in the Great Thousand Realms.

"Hmph. Ao Wubian, have you already forgotten how soundly Ning Jiang thrashed you back in Nocturnal City?" Gu Huaying jeered.

"As long as the rules of the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower are in effect, it's true we can't touch Ning Jiang. However, once the tower closes, the Power of Rules will vanish. That will be the day that little bastard dies."

A cold sneer spread across Ao Wubian's lips. It was precisely for this reason that the three of them had come.

After all, their defeat at Ning Jiang's hands in Nocturnal City was an unbearable humiliation. They had come here for the express purpose of washing that shame away.

"Gu Huaying, you're courting death by siding with Ning Jiang. If you see reason now and abandon him, we can still spare your life. Besides, Lie'Er has taken a liking to you. If you behave, perhaps he'll give you the chance to marry him."

Ao Wubian said coldly, his tone as if he were bestowing a great honor upon Gu Huaying.

Gu Huaying was so furious she laughed. "Bah! Who the hell does Ao Lie think he is? And you, you old bastard, shut your damn mouth."

"You don't know what's good for you. I'll just capture you first, then."

A cold glint flashed in Ao Wubian's eyes.

WHOOM!

Just then, a spatial fluctuation rippled through the air. A black hole materialized in the void, and Ning Jiang stepped out from within.