Free Web NovelChapter 1673: Chapter 91: The Eighteen Dragon Heads’ Apprehension! (2)
Afterward, he looked at Jiang Ning, secretly admiring him in his heart.
He had once been young and impetuous, knowing well how his temperament was at the time.
If he had been in Jiang Ning’s current situation back then, he would have suppressed it with swift force, never choosing reconciliation.
Because of this understanding, he felt admiration for Jiang Ning’s recent choice; refraining from acting on impulse is the long-lasting and survival path.
"Let’s go." Jiang Ning said no more, casting his gaze toward the distant direction of the Royal Capital: "Since the resources have been recovered, there’s no need to linger outside!"
At this moment, a formless sense of urgency rose within him.
The action of the Eighteen Dragon Heads against him this time undoubtedly indicated that, aside from being targeted by Xia Xuanyan, others from the Immortal Cave Heaven were also watching him.
Such a scenario was not beyond his expectations.
Because all the disguises he had made previously would naturally break with the passage of time.
Being eroded by the Curse Killing Skill into the internal organs, it would inevitably worsen over time.
Just like the Changning Emperor, but such a worsening condition he could no longer conceal.
If dragged too long, naturally, others would start to suspect his physical condition.
Therefore, the Eighteen Dragon Heads receiving the commission and probing him did not surprise him.
He knew that if it weren’t for the Martial Saint acting twice to deter the world, today’s probe against him wouldn’t have been performed by a Dragon Head who had just entered the first-grade not long ago, but by a strong figure from the Immortal Dao Cave Heaven.
Or even a strong figure from the Primordial Spirit Realm.
Thinking of these things, how could he not feel urgent?
Moreover, the action of the Eighteen Dragon Heads was no coincidence.
Several days ago, the Heavenly Cry Saintess had also made a move against him in front of the National Master Mansion.
But simply due to her being too weak, he easily killed her.
Today’s Eighteen Dragon Heads were different.
A brief physical combat allowed him to witness the power of that Dragon Head.
Unlike the elderly servant from the Prince Pingjian Mansion who was old, weak, and close to his final days with declining Qi-blood.
This Dragon Head was in peak full strength.
Even having entered the first-grade not more than ten years.
But the pressure given to him was enormous, unable to see through the true depth of that Dragon Head.
Precisely for this reason, he chose reconciliation.
This encounter also made him put away the feeling of contempt in his heart.
For a single Dragon Head who entered the first-grade not even ten years ago to have such strength, what about others?
Who among those reaching the peak of First-Grade Martial Arts isn’t a true prodigy emerging from millions?
If the Dragon Head has such strength, how much difference could there be with other peak figures?
"The current strength still seems far from enough! I previously underestimated the heroes of the world!!"
Jiang Ning’s heart grew heavy, his pace toward the Royal Capital accelerated.
...
On another side.
Before Tiger Jump Cliff.
Watching Jiang Ning and the three others disappear at the end of the official road, the bold smile on Dragon Head’s face gradually faded, replaced by a touch of solemnity and deep contemplation.
"Big brother!" Wang Wenzong stepped forward, called softly, his eyes still holding lingering shock.
The brief yet earth-shattering skirmish just now astonished Chen Canghai and others, and even left the seasoned Dragon Heads’ hearts trembling deeply.
The Dragon Head waved his hand, signaling to everyone to keep silent.
He slowly turned, scanning over the six brothers behind him, finally resting his gaze on his slightly numb and still retaining a burning sensation right arm.
The sleeve on the arm had long turned to powder during the clash.
The exposed arm had hot blood surging within the veins, under the skin a dark golden pattern faintly appeared.
That was the Protective Body Dao pattern naturally triggered by his proud Dragon Elephant Dominating Body.
At this moment, a faint burning sting was still being sent from the arm.
"What a Dongling Marquis!!" Dragon Head silently remarked, five fingers unconsciously clenching.
In the moment of punch and palm exchange, battling to the end, he felt not only an overwhelming terrifying force that was irresistible but also a blazing and pure yang hot aura like the Great Sun.
The aura penetrated his muscles along the fist edge, burning his flesh.
That power was extremely yang and rigid, domineering beyond measure, seemingly capable of incinerating all filthy evil in the world.
The true energy condensed from his Dragon Elephant Dominating Body felt a vaguely dehydrated pressure under this pure yang power.
"The physique of this Dongling Marquis is definitely no less than mine." Dragon Head spoke, his voice deep, carrying a rare solemnity: "No, perhaps... even stronger!!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Wenzong and others visibly changed their expressions.
They deeply understood the terrifying nature of Dragon Head’s physique, which was a result of merging Ancient Dragon Elephant Essence Blood, countless fortuitous encounters and refinement, three thousand years of spiritual marrow purification of the whole body, to reverse the breakthrough to the first-grade amidst overwhelming Qi-blood—an incredible foundation.
Now admitting the opponent’s physical body might be stronger?
"How is it possible?" Another Dragon Head couldn’t help but exclaim, "Big brother, your Dragon Elephant Dominating Body has already achieved Great Success, further refined by three thousand years of spiritual marrow; merely based on physique, those in the world able to compete with you are countable on one hand, and Jiang Ning is just so young?"
Dragon Head shook his head, eyes deep: "Age is not the issue. This child’s physique is special, during the fight just now, his internal aura seemed like the Great Sun burning the sky, his blood contained golden flames flickering; toward the battle’s end, golden Dao patterns surged under his skin, those are Innate Dao Patterns!! From the same source as the Innate Divine Skills on the bones of Demon Beasts, but more profound, perfectly blending with his body. This can’t be obtained through postnatal practice, it’s truly a gifted divine physique, favored uniquely by Heaven—a supreme prodigy."
He paused, recalling the blazing fierce intent of the fist: "Moreover, his power’s attribute is extremely domineering, pure yang fiery, naturally suppressing me. His power shines like the Great Sun, having the terrifying ability of incineration and purification. Had my foundation not been deep enough, in those dozens of rounds earlier, it probably wouldn’t have been just a slight disadvantage."
Wang Wenzong said: "Then, there’s no need to compensate with the Mystic Heart Fruit and precious spiritual marrow, right? He just now clearly feared big brother! If we truly fight, we’re not afraid of him!"
Dragon Head shook his head: "You’re still too shallow in understanding. What I fear is not his current strength."
He looked toward the direction Jiang Ning left, complexities in his gaze: "The first thing, he’s long afflicted by the Curse Killing Skill, everyone knows."
"But during the fight earlier, his Qi-blood was abundant, spirit vibrant, eyes shining like electricity; where was there any sign of being eroded by curse power, being critically ill?"
"Clearly, with his current physique, this Curse Killing Skill is completely unable to erode his internal organs."
"His body’s life force is strong enough to ignore the erosion of the curse."
"This is extremely frightening. This means that those calculations by Cave Heaven Blessed Land likely fell through from the beginning."
"He had long been disguising, enduring, transforming; such scheming cannot be an enemy! Is a great threat!"
Saying this, Dragon Head paused before continuing: "The second thing, his speed of growth."
"Don’t forget, how many years since he rose from Dongling City to today?"
"In just a few short years, from obscurity to contend with me, even making me feel pressured. Such unimaginable advancement rate, unheard of."
"Nephew Xingyun had dealings with the young Dongling Marquis!"
"Today, I might be able to evenly compete with him, but in another year, half a year, or even a few months? If he advances again, can I still stand against him?"
"Third, and most importantly," Dragon Head turned around, sweeping his gaze over the brothers, "he’s not alone. National Master Su Qingying has a close relationship with him; the Martial Saint acted twice because of him. Should he someday go that step, who could withstand his reckoning?"
"Furthermore, today when fighting me, he obviously held back."
"I could feel he has many trump cards! Such individuals surely have many trump cards, many means to save their lives! How much the Martial Saint has left for him is unpredictable!"
"How could one be an enemy to such a person?"
The mountain wind howled, lifting dust on the cliff edge.
Several Dragon Heads listened to these words, silently speechless.
"Then... what about the commission from those at the Cave Heaven?" Long Xiaofeng hesitated to ask.
"Report truthfully!" Dragon Head replied.
