400: Battle your mount and confront a half-step powerful being
The The purple-clad prodigy from Sword Emperor City turned his head to look at the elder behind him.
That elder, known as Elder Tian, had graying, sparse hair, an ancient, wrinkled face, like that of a centenarian!
His Lifespan was nearing its end, half his body already in the grave!
Yet, his eyes were not cloudy; instead, they held a sharp, incisive glint!
As if it could burst forth from within!
Like two fierce sword lights, capable of killing people invisibly!
It sent chills down one's spine, making it impossible to look him directly in the eye!
His Qi was equally terrifying!
This was, astonishingly, a Half-Step Great Power Sword Cultivator, and one of Sword Emperor City's own!
He was the Dao Protector for this expedition!
He followed them closely, choosing not to delve deeper into the Ancient Battlefield with that Great Power!
He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, slowly raising his head to gaze at the sky!
He was a Half-Step Great Power, the one with the highest cultivation level present.
Although his Lifespan was limited and his vital Qi and blood were nearing decline, his cultivation level was undeniably real!
After a pause, his tone shifted, and he continued,
"However, True Disciple Luo..."
"You needn't worry. If you still wish to compete with that junior—"
"You may step forward!"
"With this old man here, I will surely guarantee your safety!"
"That junior!"
"He is indeed very strange, capable of slaying Celestials, but this old man!"
"Hmph!"
"Is not something mere Celestials can compare to!"
"I imagine slaying Celestials is already that junior's limit... This old man is a Half-Step Great Power!"
"Could it be!"
"That he can still kill this old man?"
The elder known as Elder Tian had a chilling gaze, filled with deep gloom!
Faintly—
It also exuded immense self-confidence!
"Good!"
The The purple-clad prodigy felt a slight ease in his heart, a glint in his eyes, and nodded heavily.
Then, he cupped his hands and said in a deep voice,
"Then I ask Elder Tian—"
"To cover me!"
He knew he would likely be outmatched, but more than that, he was unwilling to accept it!
He wasn't willing to give up just like that!
He still wanted to try and see just how terrifying the so-called Emperor Jiang, renowned throughout the world, truly was!
What kind of demeanor did the rumored Great Emperor potential possess?
He wanted to see—
How big was the gap between his current strength and that of Emperor Jiang.
Now that he had received Elder Tian's approval!
Knowing the strength of the elder before him, he felt a little relieved!
Just as—
His Battle Intent soared, his cultivation level revealed, and he took the three-foot green blade from his back!
From another direction!
Another massive figure, moving faster than him, rushed out first!
It was none other than the Fearless Lion, with three lion heads, majestic and awe-inspiring!
Its entire body was covered in golden fur.
It was like a small mountain lying across the land!
An ancient, fierce aura emanated from its beastly body, overwhelming and sweeping in all directions!
"Roar!!!"
Accompanied by a sky-shattering lion's roar, the Fearless Lion shook its body!
Its four limbs were like pillars, its head held high!
"Emperor Jiang!"
"I am the contemporary pure-blood descendant of the Fearless Lion Clan, and I want to fight you... your mount!"
That's right!
You heard correctly!
The Fearless Lion extended a claw, first pointing at Jiang Yi!
Then, with a sudden jolt!
It immediately slid down, pointing at Niu Dingtian, who was beneath Jiang Yi!
Three heads, six gazes!
It was the same for all of them!
He dared not meet Jiang Yi's gaze at all, but instead focused his eyes—
On Niu Dingtian's body!
Niu Dingtian: "???"
As if fearing Jiang Yi hadn't understood, he tensed his beastly body, gathering his courage!
And spoke again, heavily,
"You heard correctly, I want to fight your bull! Niu Dingtian, if you dare, come out!"
"Fight me!"
He had a good sense of self-awareness, but at the same time, he was quite unconvinced!
He admitted—
He truly couldn't defeat Emperor Jiang, but he was by no means weak; he was a Prodigy of a foreign race!
Not being able to defeat Emperor Jiang was one thing!
Could it be that he, a dignified descendant of the Fearless Lion, couldn't even defeat a bull?
Moreover!!!
He also recognized Niu Dingtian, having fought him a few years ago.
Their strengths were evenly matched!
It was just that now, he didn't know if he had stumbled upon good fortune or what!
To actually run to Emperor Jiang's side!
And become his mount!
Emperor Jiang had originally intended to act, but with just a glance—
He roughly deduced his strength, which was probably comparable to the previous White Tiger.
A matter of one Law!
But he didn't expect—
This three-headed lion was a bit cunning, its tone suddenly shifting!
It actually wanted to fight the bull beneath him?
"Moo!!!"
Niu Dingtian was first stunned, then became furious, so angry that he snorted out two streams of white Qi.
Piercing through the Void Realm, rumbling and roaring!
Well, well—
This Fearless Lion clearly couldn't defeat Emperor Jiang—
And thus shifted its target!
Coming for him!
What did he take Niu Dingtian, the Young Lord of the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan, for?
A soft persimmon to be squeezed at will?
"You golden-haired dog, look at your pathetic appearance, how dare you underestimate—"
"Your grandpa Niu!"
"Emperor Jiang, please don't intervene, let me fight him!"
"Later, watch me cut off his three heads and bring them back for you to braise!"
Niu Dingtian's eyes were wide with rage, pawing at the ground with his hooves!
He was holding back a breath!
Somewhat frantic!
In Niu Dingtian's opinion, as one of Emperor Jiang's mounts!
Even if he didn't possess his Heaven-Defying strength, he should still be quite extraordinary.
He couldn't be a good-for-nothing, thereby tarnishing—
Emperor Jiang's reputation!
And losing his own face!
This battle!
He had to establish his own prestige and not shame his master.
He also wanted to let the world know—
That here with Emperor Jiang, he might be an unknown mount.
But if he went out!
He was the Young Lord of the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan, a top Prodigy.
Possessing a formidable reputation, shaking all sides!
In the future, he could—
Become a Saint or an Ancestor!
He was not someone that just any random person could provoke at will.
"Emperor Jiang!"
"Others may fear you, but I, Luo Sheng, am different—"
"I am not afraid, and on the contrary—"
"I want to fight you!"
On the ground below!
A clear, echoing voice spread out, carrying an increasingly intense Battle Intent.
On top of a mountain-like pile of bones!
The The purple-clad prodigy stepped, one by one, into the high Void Realm.
Level with Jiang Yi, confronting him from afar!
In his hand, he held a sword, emitting faint purple light.
As his aura was revealed, ripples spread out in circles and layers.
Diffusing in all directions!
At the same time, behind him, there was also the elder known as Elder Tian.
He also slowly ascended, his hands clasped behind his back!
He didn't speak, his eyes slightly narrowed, seemingly resting with closed eyes.
Smiling yet not smiling, extremely self-confident!
"Half-Step Great Power?"
Jiang Yi stood up!
Leaving Niu Dingtian's back, his calm eyes stirred slightly.
He deliberately overlooked the The purple-clad prodigy and looked at the elder behind him!
"Moo!!!"
Niu Dingtian also glanced, but he very consciously moved aside!
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