Free Web NovelChapter 957: Chapter 203: Testing the Sword at Diao Hai Tower
Jiang Wang flatly refused to mention the incident at End of the World Platform, challenging Ji Shaoqing in the name of seeking the Dao.
This was by no means an indication that the event at the End of the World Platform was unimportant. On the contrary, it proved that the incident would never be erased, that Jiang Wang would never forgive.
There was no possibility of reconciliation.
He didn’t need any compensation from Diao Hai Building, for the justice he sought, he would claim with his own sword.
Chen Zhitao understood Jiang Wang’s intention all too well, but he was unable to stop him.
Because this was a very fair challenge.
Jiang Wang and Ji Shaoqing were both members of God’s Inner Mansion, both full of youthful vigor, both the pride of their respective areas.
In terms of status, cultivation, and age, they were on the same level.
With youthful spirits, a "sparring" between them was more than normal.
Only Ji Shaoqing himself could reject it. If Chen Zhitao intervened on behalf of Ji Shaoqing, what would that imply? It would be akin to slapping Ji Shaoqing in the face, declaring him inferior to Jiang Wang under the guise of the eldest brother of Diao Hai Building.
However, would Ji Shaoqing himself... refuse?
With Jiang Wang blocking the entrance to the Sect’s residence at Diao Hai Building and openly challenging him in front of so many people, to refuse would be to show weakness.
The news that he didn’t dare to face Jiang Wang would undoubtedly spread throughout the Near Sea Archipelago in the shortest time possible.
Even more so, what was at stake was not just his own reputation. After all, he was a genius Disciple of Diao Hai Building who could, to a certain extent, represent Gu Huaixin’s lineage.
Weakness was a sin.
Chen Zhitao said nothing, but that didn’t mean all the Fishing Sea Tower Disciples would remain silent.
Immediately, a young student stepped forward and mocked, "What kind of person is my Brother Ji? If any Tom, Dick, or Harry comes knocking, should he respond to the challenge? What’s the purpose of cultivation then? Do you even qualify to test my Brother Ji’s sword?"
Jiang Wang was completely indifferent to the insult; he just looked at him and asked, "May I know your name, sir?"
The young Disciple proudly responded, "Bao Song!"
Jiang Wang extended his left hand and made an inviting gesture without any hesitation, "I would seek guidance from you, sir!"
The bystanders, who were not involved, suddenly became excited.
It was because Jiang Wang’s demeanor was too confident, too determined. freёweɓnovel.com
Faced with the questioning of a Diao Hai Building Disciple, he did not explain his identity, achievements, or past, but directly issued a challenge, letting the outcome speak for itself!
Was he expected to defeat every single Disciple with Inner Mansion cultivation from Diao Hai Building who challenged his qualifications, to prove his worth?
Looking at Jiang Wang’s resolute expression, it seemed that was exactly the case!
Bao Song had not come forward with a simple intention; being able to test Jiang Wang for Ji Shaoqing was an excellent opportunity.
Of course, he wouldn’t refuse, and he stepped forward to face Jiang Wang, "Then let me see what gives you such courage!"
As he stepped out, it signified the beginning of the battle.
Jiang Wang, without the slightest hesitation, launched the Eight-Sound Sea of Flames!
The Flame Sparrows called out as the eight sounds played together with the tide.
Instantly, a bright flame surged. Although Jiang Wang intentionally controlled the range of his Dao Technique, the onlookers instinctively drew back, afraid of being unintentionally hurt.
His opening move was such a wide-ranging and powerful Dao Technique, and it featured overlapping streams of flame and sound, distinctive in its characteristics and full of Killing Power.
Many spectators couldn’t help but cheer.
To be able to instantaneously wield a high-grade Dao Technique at the Inner Mansion cultivation, was enough to demonstrate a natural talent for Dao Techniques.
Based solely on this Dao Technique, Jiang Wang lived up to the name of a prodigy.
But facing Jiang Wang’s fiery Dao Technique, Bao Song merely sneered,
Jiang Wang was ranked first on the secondary Sea Hero Chart; his strength was beyond doubt. If he dared to step forward to test the waters for Ji Shaoqing, it certainly wasn’t just on a whim.
Standing out in such a high-profile situation, how could he simply be a foil?
A single drop of water seemed to appear out of nowhere, hovering before Bao Song.
In the rapidly approaching inferno, this tiny drop seemed so minuscule, so fragile.
But Bao Song extended a finger, gently pressing down.
Boom!
It was as if an infinite torrent of water surged from nowhere.
In a flash, waves roared, and the tides overturned the heavens.
He merely pressed down a drop of water, but it was as if he had poured out rivers and seas!
Divine Skills, Yi Zhen True Water!
This was the essence of profound yin, the quintessence of all waters. A single drop could transform rivers and seas.
The boundless rush of water fell, and the sea of flames released by Jiang Wang stood no chance, being extinguished on the spot.
The vast sound of the tide was also completely suppressed in the reality of the rushing currents.
With such Divine Skills, Bao Song was considered a bane to all fire-related Dao Techniques, no wonder he was so disdainful of Jiang Wang’s initial move.
As rivers poured down, onlookers fled even farther away.
And Jiang Wang merely flicked his finger, a silent bean-sized spark falling down.
Pop!
That tiny flame suddenly burst forth, spreading over the water.
This fire, it could actually ignite even the Yi Zhen True Water!
The onlookers whispered among themselves, and with the guidance of those with extensive knowledge, they realized that this was the Divine Skills Samadhi True Fire.
Jiang Wang’s response was simple: Divine Skills against Divine Skills, with Samadhi True Fire against Yi Zhen True Water!
He had no intention of trying any other strategy to break the situation; instead, he chose the most direct and forceful approach for victory. He wanted to confront the Divine Skills head-on!
"Water and fire are incompatible," often used to describe the relationship of enemies. Yet, in terms of "water" and "fire" themselves, it is just an objective description. Their relationship is one of mutual restraint; they cannot exist together.
When water prevails, it extinguishes fire; when the fire grows strong, it evaporates water.
Which is stronger, Samadhi True Fire or Yi Zhen True Water? It’s difficult to determine, and people standing in different positions all have different opinions. It’s possible they could argue for three days and nights without convincing anyone.
However, though it might be difficult to measure the strength of Divine Skills, those who wield them certainly have levels of prowess!
Jiang Wang firmly believed that in mastering Divine Skills, he was definitely stronger than Bao Song. That’s why he didn’t hesitate to use Samadhi True Fire, directly colliding with Bao Song’s Yi Zhen True Water.
For a moment, rivers surged mightily, and atop the rivers, a sea of flames blazed fiercely.
Chen Zhitao spread his hands, his water light enveloping all directions like a shield, firmly controlling the scope of the battle, preventing the flames from spreading far and the rivers from running off track. He made sure that Jiang Wang’s and Bao Song’s battle would not affect a wider area. They could only concentrate on each other.
It wasn’t that Bao Song was weak; he had opened three Inner Mansions and plucked a Divine Power Seed. He was considered an outstanding disciple of the Fishing Sea Tower, and he was even a small realm higher than Lei Zhanqian, whom Jiang Wang faced in the Unbeatable Martial Arts Field.
If Bao Song could combine all his techniques into an all-out assault, he might have some apprehension about Jiang Wang, who ranked first on the deputy Sea Hero Chart, especially considering the dazzling record, which was enough to prove its Killing Power. But just clashing with Divine Skills, why would he accept defeat?
The Divine Power Seed spun in the second Inner Mansion, the tides becoming faster, the waves more furious.
He gave it his all, squeezing out every bit of his potential.
Samadhi True Fire and Yi Zhen True Water, two grand Divine Skills virtually collided in every gap within the battlefield, entangling, roaring, and annihilating each other.
Admittedly, Bao Song was stronger than Lei Zhanqian from the Unbeatable Martial Arts Field, but what about the current Jiang Wang, compared to that time? Wasn’t he much stronger?
It was almost to the point where they could not be mentioned in the same breath!
"Is this your limit?" he asked calmly.
And then...
In the vast expanse of the ocean, he took a step forward, his Samadhi True Fire Divine Skills fully unleashed! The Samadhi True Fire, already entwined with the tidal waves, suddenly grew three times fiercer!
Hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss...
Countless clouds of white steam rushed towards the sky, nearly forming cumulus clouds at that moment.
Bao Song spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and fell backward.
Every drop of water he controlled, was burnt to nothing!
