160: Chapter 160: The First Person Under the Emperor

After dealing with Gu Zhaoming, Jiang Xuan looked at the ten-thousand-foot-deep abyss below, which had been split open by the Emperor Slaying Sword, and clicked his tongue slightly. "This power, it truly lives up to its name as an ultimate imperial weapon."

A single sword strike from an ultimate Saint King possessed such might. When This Young Master Breaks through to Great Emperor, a single sword strike will probably be enough to flatten an entire continent!

Seeing Man Dali and the others prostrating on the ground, a hint of playfulness flashed in Jiang Xuan's eyes. He flew over to Man Dali, "Oh, isn't this Dali? What are you doing? Who are you bowing to?"

Man Dali's body trembled. Hearing Jiang Xuan's voice, he quickly sprang up from the ground and chuckled, "Hehe, Boss, it's you! I was captivated by the sword strike you just unleashed."

As Man Dali spoke, he walked to the edge of the abyss and said with admiration, "Look, a single sword strike carved a gash in Duo Bao City. Besides you, Boss, who else could do that?"

After speaking, Man Dali secretly comforted himself, it was definitely not because he was crushed to the ground by the aftermath of Jiang Xuan and Gu Zhaoming's battle. That would be too embarrassing.

Jiang Xuan smiled and shook his head, not exposing him.

At this moment, Nangong Aotian and the others also stood up from the ground. Looking at the massive abyss that stretched as far as the eye could see, they gasped. "Is this the strength of the number one person among the younger generation on the continent?"

To slay a Quasi-Emperor with the power of a Saint, and for the residual power of that strike to possess such might, it was terrifying!

Such strength was practically an invincible existence below the Great Emperor realm.

They couldn't help but wonder, could Jiang Xuan still be considered part of the younger generation? Could the second-ranked Innate Sacred Body Dao Fetus withstand a single move from the Young Emperor?

With these questions in mind, everyone rose and bowed to Jiang Xuan, their eyes filled with reverence. For the Human Race to have such a Prodigy was a blessing for the Human Race!

Nangong Aotian's expression was agitated. Sure enough, only a figure like the Young Emperor had a chance to defeat the Yao Race's Demon Ancestor.

He recalled being defeated by that terrifying, enchanting youth in the Yao Race with a single move, and a surge of anger rose in his heart. Then, he looked up at Jiang Xuan's peerless figure and snorted, "Hmph, your Yao Race has a Demon Ancestor, but our Human Race also has Young Emperor! It's still unknown who will emerge victorious."

Patting the dust off his body and straightening his clothes, Nangong Aotian stepped forward and respectfully said, "Nangong Aotian of the Nangong Clan of Qingzhou respectfully greets Young Emperor!"

Jiang Xuan looked at the handsome young man before him, a hint of strangeness in his eyes. He and this Qingzhou Dao Child truly had a destined connection; he had been beaten half to death by two of his Clones, and now he had run to his main body.

"No need for formalities, This Young Master knows you." Jiang Xuan revealed a meaningful smile and spoke.

Nangong Aotian's eyes immediately showed panic. When the news of Young Emperor Jiang Xuan first spread from Desolate Heaven, he was the first to jump out and say he didn't believe it, only to be beaten half to death by Desolate Heaven.

Thinking of this, he quickly knelt before Jiang Xuan, lowered his head, and admitted his mistake, "Young Emperor, I was arrogant and ignorant of a true Dragon's bearing before. Now I have truly repented, and I hope you will forgive me."

Nangong Zhenhai, who was beside him, also respectfully said, "Yes, Young Emperor, Aotian is usually a braggart, and he was recognized by the Heavenly Dao, so he got a bit carried away, which is why he said those things. We hope Young Emperor will overlook his minor transgressions and forgive him this once."

"If you're still not appeased, the Nangong Family will expel him from the Family and let you deal with him as you see fit."

Nangong Aotian's mouth twitched, and he gave Nangong Zhenhai a resentful look. "Uncle Zhenhai, you used to say I was the number one Prodigy on the continent."

Hearing their words, Jiang Xuan waved his hand, "I'm not talking about that."

"Hmm? Not that?" Nangong Aotian was puzzled. "Could it be that Young Emperor has also heard of my legends? Hehe." Nangong Aotian thought with delight.

Looking at the other party's imaginative expression, Jiang Xuan felt a bit amused. This guy and Man Dali were simply a pair of clowns.

"Young Emperor, I heard you are going to Sand Continent. Our Nangong Family has specially crafted an excellent flying boat for you."

After speaking, Nangong Zhenhai waved his right hand, and a huge flying boat made of top-grade Materials appeared in the Void Realm.

"Young Emperor, this was specially crafted for you by our clan's Artifact Refining Great Master Nangong Fengzhu. It is extremely suitable for traveling in Sand Continent."

Jiang Xuan examined the flying boat, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. Sand Continent was different from other continents; it was full of yellow sand, and sandstorms often occurred. Although Jiang Xuan was powerful, constantly traveling through yellow sand was always uncomfortable.

Moreover, the space in the outer regions of Sand Continent was extremely unstable. Using spatial power to travel easily led to encountering Void Realm turbulence. Therefore, a good flying boat was an important tool for traveling deep into Sand Continent.

Man Dali's eyes sparkled beside him. He grew up in Sand Continent and understood the conditions there best.

The flying boat in the Void Realm was the best he had ever seen.

Seeing this, Jiang Xuan nodded, "In that case, This Young Master will accept it. The Nangong Family is thoughtful."

Hearing this, Nangong Zhenhai laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, Young Emperor, what are you saying? It is an honor for our Nangong Clan to be able to help you."

"Swish!"

A white jade token appeared in Nangong Zhenhai's hand. Jiang Xuan's faint voice came, "With this token, you can enter the Heavenly Realm and make one request, which will be valid at any time."

After speaking, he put the flying boat into his ring and headed towards Sand Continent with Man Dali.

"We respectfully bid farewell to Young Emperor!"

Everyone bowed again, watching Jiang Xuan leave.

After Jiang Xuan disappeared from their sight, Nangong Aotian turned and said, "Uncle, why didn't we express the Nangong Family's intentions just now? Wouldn't it be better to directly pledge allegiance to Young Emperor?"

Nangong Zhenhai carefully put away the white jade token, shook his head, and smiled, "This matter cannot be rushed. As long as Young Emperor knows our goodwill, that's enough. In the future, if Young Emperor needs anything, we will actively help. Over time, things will naturally fall into place."

"If we had immediately said we wanted to pledge allegiance, it would have seemed too fake. If it displeased him, it would have been a loss."

Nangong Aotian chuckled, "Uncle, you truly are cunning."

"Slap!"

"Can you speak properly, boy? That's called being far-sighted!"

Nangong Zhenhai's demeanor changed, "Speaking of you, didn't you say you wanted to follow Young Emperor? Why didn't you say anything just now?"

A strong fighting spirit flashed in Nangong Aotian's eyes, "With my current strength, I would only cause trouble for Young Emperor. I'm going to help him solve problems, not for him to protect me. I'll talk about it when my strength is sufficient."

Nangong Aotian witnessed the entire battle just now. The gap between him and Jiang Xuan was too vast. At present, he was not qualified to follow Young Emperor.

Thinking of this, he looked at Nangong Zhenhai beside him, his gaze firm, "Uncle, I've made up my mind. I want to go to that place!"

Nangong Zhenhai's expression tightened, "Are you sure?"

The latter nodded heavily, "Yes, how can Young Emperor be without Nangong Aotian by his side!"

Nangong Zhenhai smiled and nodded, his eyes filled with relief, "This boy has truly changed."

Soon after, the battle of Duo Bao City spread throughout the continent, and Jiang Xuan's prestige completely reached its peak. Slaying a Quasi-Emperor with a single sword strike carried too much weight. Jiang Xuan was also hailed as the number one person below the Great Emperor!

At the same time, this battle put immense pressure on other Prodigies and Prodigies. Jiang Xuan's growth rate was too terrifying; his combat power would skyrocket by a large margin almost every once in a while.

Thus, Prodigies from all over the continent chose to enter seclusion or enter a Secret Realm, using every method to improve their strength.

People on the continent sighed, marveling that one person could drive a Cultivation frenzy. This was a first in history.

And the huge abyss left by Jiang Xuan in Duo Bao City became a Holy Land for Sword Cultivators across the land. Every day, people would come from far and wide to meditate and comprehend, just to grasp a trace of true meaning from that terrifying Sword Intent.