Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 176: Inexperienced and Timid!

He keenly noticed that with every step Mo Wu took, his injuries healed a bit more. At the same time, his aura grew stronger.

After a moment of surprise, Ning Xuan’s eyes filled with excitement. This guy has a Secret Technique!

"Not bad! I was actually worried about hurting you too much! Now I can finally fight without holding back!" Ning Xuan said, happily stretching his limbs.

Mo Wu’s steps faltered, the momentum he had so carefully built nearly collapsing. Ning Xuan quickly shut his mouth and stilled his movements, his expression turning serious. A worthy opponent was rare and shouldn’t be wasted.

Mo Wu’s mouth twitched. He then took a deep breath, his face becoming an unreadable mask. This was thanks to a subtle reminder from the entity within his body.

Having a Protector really is different, Ning Xuan thought. But he felt no envy. He would walk his own path!

"Let’s fight!" As Mo Wu finally reached Ning Xuan, his roar thundered as he struck again.

BOOM!

He threw a punch that shook the very heavens and earth! From the moment he began walking, he was not only healing his injuries but also gathering power. Now, that power had fully coalesced. His fist shot forward, an unstoppable force destined to shatter all in its path! It was a terrifying strike, infused with an invincible will and unparalleled momentum.

The Mo Family Martial Artists all breathed a collective sigh of relief. Smiles appeared on their faces as they involuntarily straightened their backs. A punch like Mo Wu’s could not only handle someone in the Heavenly Realm but could also send an ordinary King Realm expert flying! Their Mo Family prodigy was just that powerful! At that moment, their hearts swelled with pride.

However...

THUD!

A punch was thrown, and a body went flying! The person sent soaring was, once again, their prodigy.

The smiles froze on their faces.

Across from them, San Wu clapped and cheered.

The members of the Mo Family were furious, frustrated, and deeply embarrassed. They wished the ground would swallow them whole. At the same time, they felt a sliver of relief. Thankfully, they had attacked so swiftly and decisively, leaving no time for them to gloat or mock their opponent. Otherwise, the humiliation would have been unbearable.

"How could this be?" Mo Wu stammered as he crashed to the ground, his world turned upside down.

The voice inside him fell silent. Damn it, that shouldn’t have happened! Where did it all go wrong?

The entity was lost in thought, temporarily unavailable to Mo Wu. Seeing Mo Wu on the verge of a mental collapse, Ning Xuan quickly offered some words of comfort. "Actually, you’re already very strong. I just have a special physique and the ability to discreetly merge my Bloodline Power into my Element Force. I used my Bloodline Power just now. If you had used yours, I might have been the one sent flying."

The entity inside Mo Wu had just regained its focus when it heard this. After a stunned pause, it felt completely numb. What the hell is going on? How can he lie with a straight face?! It had been so deep in thought that it hadn’t sensed any anomaly from Ning Xuan, leaving it utterly bewildered.

Mo Wu was skeptical. He immediately asked the entity inside him, "Master, is that true?" When in doubt, he asked his master. After all, his master would never lie to him!

"Er... yes, yes, that’s right! That’s exactly it!" the voice quickly replied, snapping out of its stupor.

Internally, it sighed. Before meeting Ning Xuan, I was quite satisfied with Mo Wu. The kid is exceptionally talented with a resilient Mental State, a true unpolished gem. But now, compared to Ning Xuan... this whole soul... no, right now I’m just a soul! My entire being is in turmoil! Damn it! When you compare people, you just have to toss one out!

However, its previous intervention had consumed too much power, and it couldn’t afford any more strain. It had to devote itself wholeheartedly to helping this boy. If Mo Wu died, it would also dissipate into nothingness. With a sigh, it decided to teach Mo Wu one of its ultimate techniques.

"I will now teach you a method to infuse Bloodline Power into your fists. Listen carefully!"

Mo Wu was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. He exclaimed, "Wait! I think I’ve just grasped the method you mentioned!"

Ning Xuan froze. I was just bluffing... I can’t believe a Secret Technique like that actually exists.

San Wu would have none of it. "You two are in a duel! What’s this about sharpening your spear right before a battle!" ’Grasped the method’? That Protector is obviously teaching him in secret! The nerve of that guy!

"You little wench, how dare you side with an out—" One of the Mo Family members, delighted by Mo Wu’s words, couldn’t stand anyone interfering and stepped forward to curse at her.

He didn’t get to finish his sentence.

CRACK!

The sound of a throat being crushed echoed through the air as Ning Xuan’s cold voice rang out, "Did I say you could speak?"

"Ning Xuan, you’re too audacious!"

"Damn it, do you think our Mo—"

Several people burst out in righteous indignation.

"Enough! Do not disturb Little Wu!" the elder’s deep voice boomed.

The others’ expressions changed, and they immediately fell silent. A few glanced over and were relieved to see that Mo Wu seemed unaffected.

"You big bully, if they curse again, just pretend you don’t hear them. I’m used to it, anyway." San Wu’s gentle voice reached Ning Xuan’s ears as soon as he returned to his spot. The Protector had been with Mo Wu for a long time; it must have already taught him everything it could. The technique it was revealing now had to be its ultimate trump card. She was afraid Ning Xuan would lose because of her. She wasn’t afraid of returning to the Mo Family, but if Ning Xuan were to lose, she would be heartbroken.

"It’s no troub—... Alright." Sensing San Wu’s worry, Ning Xuan cut his sentence short.

Behind him, an exquisitely beautiful smile blossomed on San Wu’s small face.

Across from them, Mo Wu entered a state of selfless focus. The entity within him hesitated for a moment before it finally gave in. Its voice echoed in Ning Xuan’s mind. "Young man, are you willing to cultivate with me?"

"Who? Who’s speaking?!" Ning Xuan blurted out, genuinely shocked as he frantically looked around.

The Mo Family members all stared at him as if he were an idiot.

The remnant soul trembled, nearly dissipating from the sheer shock of Ning Xuan’s reaction.

"Damn it, why are you reacting like that?!" it demanded, its composure shattered. Shouldn’t a young prodigy like this have a Mental State as solid as a rock? Why is he so easily startled?!

"I’m from the Lower Realm. I haven’t seen much of the world, and I’m a bit timid. My apologies," Ning Xuan said, regaining his composure.

The remnant soul was left speechless. Timid, my ass! You brazenly challenged the Four Great Families the moment you arrived! If that’s timid, then there are no brave people left in this world!

"Hello? Are you still there? Why did you stop talking?" When the voice didn’t answer, Ning Xuan initiated contact via mental transmission.

"I’m still here. Being timid is fine, and coming from the Lower Realm doesn’t matter. I never consider one’s background when taking on a disciple! The Heavenly Meridian within you is quite extraordinary, but it’s not enough. I have a way to make it even stronger, and I will teach you right away if you’re willing!" The remnant soul steadied itself and continued to entice Ning Xuan.

"Alright, I’m willing!" Ning Xuan agreed immediately, without a shred of hesitation.

"Even if you’re unwilli— wait... what... what did you say??" The remnant soul was stunned.