Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 331: Why Am I Always the One Getting Hurt?!
"Fourth Brother!"
"Roc, my ass!"
"Bastard, give my fourth brother back!"
Ning Xuan's words snapped the three stunned creatures back to their senses, and they all flew into a rage.
One of the creatures reached directly into the void. A moment later, a black broadsword over a hundred feet long sliced through the space, cleaving toward Ning Xuan with mountain-shattering might.
Ning Xuan didn't move an inch.
Zang Wu's gaze was fixed on him. With a casual, backhanded grab, he caught the broadsword, shattering it instantly.
"Third Master, why did you..." The creature that had attacked wasn't worried about hurting Zang Wu in the slightest. It was simply baffled as to why he had been stopped.
Zang Wu had no intention of explaining. Instead, he answered Ning Xuan's question seriously. "You're Ning Xuan, right? Forgive my boldness, but I'll call you Brother Ning. And Brother Ning, you were absolutely right. The Golden Eagle did indeed possess the bloodline of a Golden-Winged Roc!"
Behind Zang Wu, the three creatures looked on in astonishment. Just like the three tycoons of the mining district, the seven Mine Owners were sworn blood brothers who knew each other inside and out.
How could we not know that the Golden Eagle had the bloodline of a Roc?
Ning Xuan's perception was extraordinary; he understood the situation in an instant. He maintained his composure and smiled. "And?"
Zang Wu sighed. "What I mean to tell you, Brother Ning, is that you are in big trouble!"
Ning Xuan's smile didn't falter. "And how is that?"
Zang Wu's face filled with worry. "Brother Ning, you may not be aware, but Brother Golden Eagle's bloodline belongs to Great Saint Xue You!"
"What?! Great Saint Xue You!" Shentu Yi cried out in shock.
Zang Wu looked at Shentu Yi in surprise. "This friend recognizes the name of Great Saint Xue You?"
Shentu Yi ignored Zang Wu and immediately whispered a warning to Ning Xuan. "Big Brother, Great Saint Xue You is incredibly powerful. He's capable of Physical Crossing, allowing him to ignore the chaotic torrents of spacetime! Countless legends about him persist in Yao Guang. I never imagined he actually came from the Tianyang Realm!"
A faint smile touched Zang Wu's lips.
Having Ning Xuan's little brother speak up is far more persuasive than anything I could say.
But in the next moment, his expression stiffened. Ning Xuan had asked in surprise, "He's already a Great Saint. Shouldn't Physical Crossing be a basic skill for someone at that level?"
Thankfully, the creature who had drawn its broadsword earlier could no longer hold back. "Basic skill, my ass! Do you have any idea why you humans can't go back once you arrive? It's because of the Chaos Boundary Sea! The only way to leave the Tianyang Realm is through the Chaos Boundary Sea, and that place is a graveyard for Saints!"
After a moment's hesitation, Shentu Yi still couldn't stop himself from reminding Ning Xuan, "Big Brother, I've also heard of the Chaos Boundary Sea. It's also called the Saint-Burying Sea!"
Ning Xuan just said, "Oh."
Just as Shentu Yi was about to speak again, he let out a choked, "Urk!" He watched in horror as the creature that had just attacked and cursed was suddenly decapitated!
This is absurd! That was one of the seven Mine Owners! He was far stronger than the four we fought before! And yet... Ning Xuan slaughtered it like a chicken! No, it was easier than killing a chicken. A chicken would at least squawk a few times. This creature was obliterated without making a sound! Compared to him, I, the so-called number one prodigy of the Yao Guang Demon Path, am nothing but a piece of shit!
"Third Master, please take action!" The two remaining creatures looked at Zang Wu in unison. This human's methods were too bizarre; they were no match for him at all! Only their Third Master had any hope of suppressing this vile being!
POOF!
Before Zang Wu could respond, Ning Xuan erased another creature.
"Wh... why?" it asked, its face full of indignation as it died.
"I had a feeling you were cursing me."
Ning Xuan's words made the strongest remaining Mine Owner instinctively clamp a hand over his mouth.
Damn it! This vile... *cough, cough*... Is this a prodigy of the Human Race? His methods are terrifying!
Zang Wu's attitude shifted as he spoke to Ning Xuan. "Brother Ning, I originally intended to befriend you, yet you killed my subordinates right in front of me. Don't you think that's going too far?!"
"Cut the crap! If you've got the guts, make your move. If not, then get the hell out!" Seeing Ning Xuan act so decisively, casually erasing Mine Owners, made Shentu Yi puff out his chest with newfound courage.
Zang Wu ignored Shentu Yi and addressed Ning Xuan. "How about this, Brother Ning? Let's have a friendly spar. If you win, you can take him. If I'm fortunate enough to win by even half a move, you'll have to stay. Otherwise, it will be hard for me to explain this to others."
Ning Xuan shook his head. "That's not fair. The price you paid for him couldn't have been very high."
Shentu Yi was speechless, having suffered a critical blow to his ego.
Zang Wu finally gave Shentu Yi a proper look, then nodded. "Him? My subordinates have never even reported his existence to me. It would indeed be rather unfair."
Suffering another critical blow, Shentu Yi could no longer contain himself. "Damn it! A duel! I challenge you to a duel!"
Damn it all! Why is it always me?!
Just as Zang Wu's eyes gleamed with delight, Ning Xuan spoke. "I finally understand why that girl sent you here. You learned nothing from your time in the tower."
Ning Xuan's single sentence shocked the furious Shentu Yi into silence. He immediately plastered on a smile and apologized to Zang Wu. "My apologies, I was just talking. I'm just a lowly mine slave. How could I possibly be worthy of a duel with you?"
The corner of Zang Wu's mouth twitched.
Damn it! I worked so hard to use this guy as bait to trap Ning Xuan. I was about to succeed, but with a single sentence, Ning Xuan turned that proud man into a complete coward! What the hell!
Zang Wu instantly felt worse than if he had swallowed a mouthful of flies. On the surface, however, he remained impassive and continued to smile at Ning Xuan.
"Most of your kind cultivate using what you call Divine Crystal Energy. How about this: if you win, all the Divine Crystals in the seven major mining areas will belong to you!"
Ning Xuan asked with some surprise, "All the Crystal Stones from the seven major mining areas will be mine? Is that really appropriate?"
Zang Wu was caught completely off guard. The difference of that single word, "Divine," created a world of difference in meaning. After all, the primary output of the seven mining areas was Black Element Crystal Stone, along with a considerable amount of Black Element True Crystals. This guy wanted all the Crystal Stones from all seven mining areas; his appetite was simply massive!
Still...
"No problem!" A hint of a smile flashed in the depths of Zang Wu's eyes as he nodded in agreement.
Everyone present from both sides was astonished. One had the gall to make such a bold demand, and the other actually agreed. It was completely preposterous!
"If I happen to win, you'll have to stay. But rest assured, I'll still let you control the seven major..."
Before Zang Wu could finish, Ning Xuan cut him off. "Are you ready?"
Zang Wu had barely nodded when Ning Xuan vanished.
BOOM!
PFFT!
Zang Wu spat blood as he was sent flying backward from the single strike.
Everyone present, except for Shentu Yi, was utterly shocked.
Zang Wu shouldn't be this weak!
While the others were still bewildered, Zang Wu was already walking back from a distance, clutching his chest and wiping the blood from his lips. He conceded defeat immediately. "Brother Ning, you've won. I truly shouldn't have underestimated the Human Race!"
"Big Brother, something's not right. This guy is definitely up to something!" Shentu Yi hurriedly warned Ning Xuan, though he couldn't figure out what the trick was.
Only Ning Xuan understood completely, his heart as clear as a polished mirror.
