Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 184: Be Ten Times Better as a Person!
In the midst of raging winds and towering waves, Ning Xuan condensed his Element Force into a sword, ready to wield his swordsmanship.
But he soon dispersed it.
If I’ve come here for a trial, I should act like it! Using my swordsmanship would be no better than not coming at all!
This thought had only just formed.
BOOM!
A terrible pressure swept across the area.
The Water Sword beneath Ning Xuan’s feet collapsed, and he plunged downwards.
The Majestic Pressure of gravity had arrived, albeit late.
Ning Xuan let out a low shout and lunged forward. Just as he was about to be soaked to the bone, he slapped his palm on the surface of the water, forcefully launching himself into the air once again.
"That guy... wouldn’t it be better to save his strength for the big one instead of wasting it on these useless tricks?"
In front of the Crystal, Wu Pianpian rolled her eyes.
Yun Wangshu, however, defended Ning Xuan. "Still, it’s not good to get all wet."
At the same time, her face grew a little red as the scene from the Flying Boat flooded her mind once more.
Wu Pianpian was about to tease her, but when she saw this, a strange glint appeared in her beautiful eyes.
However, she said nothing, turning her gaze back to the Crystal and pressing another button.
BOOM!
As if it knew Ning Xuan was about to attack, the Giant Toothed Shark plunged its massive body into the water, sweeping its tail toward him.
A wave like a river reversing its course enveloped him. He threw a ferocious punch that collided with the Giant Toothed Shark, and the impact sent him flying backward, leaving him soaked to the bone.
A smile flickered in Wu Pianpian’s eyes.
Behind her, Yun Wangshu shook her head, silently amused.
The little girl is actually jealous. I’m Si Lanyi’s... senior martial sister! How could I possibly be interested in Ning Xuan?
BOOM!
In the Gravity Mountains, the Giant Toothed Shark seized the advantage. It was relentless, charging wildly at Ning Xuan before he could even land.
Ning Xuan was enraged. With a low shout, his body moved like a swift serpent, disappearing from the shark’s sight in an instant.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
His furious punches hammered down on the Giant Toothed Shark’s back like meteors.
Each punch was heavier than the last.
"This is..."
A strange expression came over Wu Pianpian’s face.
Is he... using gravity? What the hell?! Gravity is supposed to be a shackle that constrains Trialists, not something that can be turned to one’s advantage!
As Ning Xuan unleashed a frenzied assault, the image on the Crystal suddenly distorted into static. An instant later, it returned to normal.
"What’s going on?" Yun Wangshu glanced at the Crystal. Everything seemed fine, but Wu Pianpian’s expression was strange, so she couldn’t help but ask.
Wu Pianpian muttered, "That woman intervened!"
"Who?"
"Never mind. Look! The big one is actually running away!"
Yun Wangshu’s attention was immediately captured. Looking closely at the Crystal, she saw the Giant Toothed Shark frantically trying to escape.
Just as it was about to dive deep, Ning Xuan leaped up and headed toward the shore.
The image in the Crystal panned, and the two women soon saw a shoreline they hadn’t noticed before. There, a young man sat atop an ox, staring blankly at Ning Xuan.
The two women’s eyes flickered with anticipation.
"You’re so amazing! My name is Lin Yatian."
The young man who had been riding the ox immediately leaped down, looking up at Ning Xuan with a face full of admiration.
The two women were somewhat speechless.
This guy looks so honest and simple, but to think he’s a fraud, too! He’s pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.
"Are you also a Trialist?"
Lin Yatian’s actions made Ning Xuan feel a sense of goodwill toward him. He began circulating his cultivation technique to evaporate the moisture from his clothes as he asked the question.
"Yes. You must be Ning Xuan, right? I saw your portrait on my way here. Everyone was talking about you."
As Lin Yatian nodded, the admiration on his face did not fade.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
After a moment’s hesitation, Lin Yatian walked right up to Ning Xuan and lowered his voice, intending to whisper in his ear.
Ning Xuan was about to use sound transmission, but he caught Lin Yatian’s look and decided against it.
"Brother Ning, have you noticed that something’s off about this place? I have the feeling that someone is watching us from the outside! Also, if we use Element Force for sound transmissions, they might be able to overhear us."
Ning Xuan was surprised. This guy’s Six Senses are incredibly keen!
He immediately asked, "What else?"
"Also, the Gravity Rules here seemed to have changed just now!"
Ning Xuan was even more astonished.
After thanking him, he asked, "Right, I heard that you can compete for a spot on the leaderboards in here. Can you tell me the details?"
To his surprise, Lin Yatian just looked puzzled. "Huh? Compete on the leaderboards? I don’t know anything about that."
Ning Xuan was dumbfounded and quickly asked, "Then how did you get in?"
"With Heavenly Crystals. A whole one hundred thousand of them. My heart aches just thinking about it!"
As Lin Yatian spoke, his face was a mask of anguish.
Ning Xuan glanced at him, taking in the plain, coarse clothing and the old farm ox. The guy looked exactly like a young cattle herder.
No, that’s not it. I’m getting sidetracked.
"You said you only paid one hundred thousand Heavenly Crystals?"
Lin Yatian nodded. After a moment, he let out a quiet laugh.
"I asked around before I came. Hardly anyone ever comes to the Gravity Mountains, so the price is cheap. I didn’t have that many Heavenly Crystals, but since I was already here, I couldn’t just leave without seeing it. So, I gritted my teeth and chose the cheapest option. When I got inside, man, I realized this is definitely the best trial ground in Bi Luo Palace. I’ve struck it rich this time!"
Ning Xuan didn’t even hear the rest. He clenched his teeth and glared at the sky. Damn you, Wu Pianpian! You’re completely dishonest!
「At the top of Bi Luo Palace」
In front of the Crystal, Wu Pianpian was not pleased.
"The price was originally one million! I just took pity on him because he was poor and only charged him one hundred thousand! You wretched junior brother, how dare you slander me! Just wait until you get out, you’re in for it!"
「In the Trial Grounds」
Lin Yatian also wore an unnatural expression. In a weak voice, he said, "Brother Ning, I’m as honest as they come. If you don’t believe me, ask the old ox."
The old ox beside him turned its body away, pointedly ignoring him.
Ning Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Could this guy have been planted here by Wu Pianpian?
As the thought struck him, Ning Xuan laughed and slung an arm over Lin Yatian’s shoulders. "It’s alright, I believe you!"
Lin Yatian was deeply moved and thanked him profusely.
Ning Xuan shook his head and lowered his voice. "By the way, I know a huge secret. If you can give me some Heavenly Crystals, I’ll tell you what it is."
"How much? Oh, never mind. I just remembered I’m out of Heavenly Crystals." Lin Yatian shook his head, looking deeply regretful.
Ning Xuan said, "Don’t be so quick to refuse. I’m not asking for much. Just one million Heavenly Crystals."
Lin Yatian’s eyes widened, and he gave a wry smile. "Brother Ning, do I look like I have a million Heavenly Crystals? Besides, that’s ten times my entry fee."
"I just learned a lesson. When it comes to business, you have to multiply by ten. I’d only charge anyone else one hundred thousand, but you... I’m sure you can produce one million Heavenly Crystals."
「At the top of Bi Luo Palace」
In front of the Crystal, Wu Pianpian and Yun Wangshu were dumbfounded.
This guy really isn’t willing to take the slightest loss, is he? He’s already trying to collect interest?
When Yun Wangshu recovered her senses, she said, "He thinks Lin Yatian is someone you arranged." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
"Arranged my ass! How can he be so stupid?! And besides, has he forgotten what he’s supposed to be doing? Wasting time on some guy who looks flat broke... He’s really something else!"
「In the Trial Grounds」
Lin Yatian gave a bitter smile. "Brother Ning, I really can’t manage that."
"You may have used a secret technique to seal your cultivation at the Seventh Layer Heavens of the Heavenly Realm, but in reality, you’re at the peak of the Heavenly Realm! And this ox of yours has Heavenly Realm strength. Inside its body..."
Ning Xuan’s words left all three of them—the two watching from afar and the one standing before him—utterly stunned.
