Free Web NovelChapter 968: Chapter 214: Constantly Killing People
Jiang Wang had not anticipated Jiang Mengxiong’s intervention, but he had seriously considered the possibility of success before deciding to challenge Ji Shaoqing.
To kill a prodigy like Ji Shaoqing, lying in wait to assassinate him would definitely not work.
Putting aside the protection Fishing Sea Tower afforded its own prodigious disciples, not to mention the numerous eyes fixed on Huai Island. Even if Ji Shaoqing were to be killed through a surprise attack, it would inevitably bring about relentless retribution from Fishing Sea Tower.
This was not comparable to the incident of counter-killing Hai Zongming—it was a complete violation of Fishing Sea Tower’s bottom line. Without a doubt, Fishing Sea Tower would seek vengeance with the utmost resolve, and Qi Country’s protection might not be as forceful.
He wouldn’t possibly be able to withstand it.
So he chose to issue a formal challenge, to make a scene with a life-and-death duel, the bigger the fuss, the better.
The establishment of the Sea Hero Chart, claiming the top rank of the sub-chart... His insolent act of blocking the entrance to the Fishing Sea Tower’s station and directly challenging Ji Shaoqing undoubtedly pushed this duel to its peak, making it known to virtually everyone in the Near Sea Archipelago.
In such circumstances, Qi Country, too, would no longer remain silent.
The Seize Sea Alliance had been formed, and many of Fishing Sea Tower’s actions had been fruitful. It could be said that under Wei Xun’s leadership, Fishing Sea Tower was expanding at an astonishing rate.
Qi Country had already shown great patience. Now that a national prodigy was engaging in a life-and-death duel, if even this level of fairness could not be upheld, who would fear Qi Country? It would be tantamount to declaring to the world that Qi Country could no longer suppress Fishing Sea Tower.
Who could permit that?
As important as the grand strategy of confronting the Sea Clan was, Qi Country could not possibly completely abandon the struggle for maritime supremacy.
Preserving Jiang Wang’s place in the Sea Hero Chart and ensuring his rise to the top of the sub-chart was itself an indication of attitude.
Jiang Wang did not need any other help, all he wanted was fairness!
Since the fairness of the duel could be ensured, then without a doubt, Jiang Wang wanted to kill Ji Shaoqing, and he couldn’t wait another moment.
So he came.
So he spoke with Dao Techniques, with Divine Skills, with his sword.
First, he defeated Bao Song, and then he battled Ji Shaoqing to this point.
But now, that True Man of the Age, the fourth elder of Fishing Sea Tower, had clearly intended, upon the conclusion of the fight, to revive Ji Shaoqing.
How could he tolerate that?
He wanted Ji Shaoqing dead, a death so thorough that he could never be revived, not a mere show before him, only to be brought back to life.
That could not quench his hatred!
No matter how many resources Gu Huaixin had exhausted, how much effort had been invested, they could not outweigh a life.
Only Ji Shaoqing’s life could compensate for Zhu Bijing’s life.
So what if a True Man of the Age personally intervened?
Since everyone must adhere to the rules of the duel, then before the outcome of life and death is determined, no one can interfere.
He wouldn’t give Ji Shaoqing a quick end; he wanted to destroy Ji Shaoqing’s cultivation and then, as a crippled man, slowly drain his life, burning away his last bit of "lamp oil."
The suffering Zhu Bijing endured... he wanted Ji Shaoqing to feel it as well.
Jiang Wang’s speech left the onlookers in stunned silence.
What shocked people was not his courage to defy a True Man, but his deep-seated hatred for Ji Shaoqing!
Gu Huaixin looked intently at Jiang Wang without saying a word.
The will of Jiang Mengxiong hung in the high firmament, far from mere decoration. As a True Man, he couldn’t possibly bully the weak by engaging with Jiang Wang. If that’s the case, then what was the point for a True Man of the Age to argue with a mere Neifu Cultivator?
It would be nothing but a loss of status.
Better to remain silent.
This silence may be disdain, or perhaps disbelief.
A Fishing Sea Tower Disciple cried out indignantly, "Killing someone should have its limits! If you won, fine, but why be so vicious after killing him!?"
"’Killing someone should have its limits,’ what a good thing to say! Very reasonable indeed!" Jiang Wang suddenly turned around, gazing at that person, "A few days ago, when Ji Shaoqing blocked the End of the World Platform, not allowing anyone to approach and give aid, leading to Zhu Bijing dying in agony, why didn’t you say that to him?"
"I..." The man’s face reddened, "I didn’t know then!"
"You didn’t know?" Jiang Wang raised his voice, angrily saying, "All the people in the Fishing Sea Tower, both high and low, nobody knew?!"
No one could respond.
"Or is it that you just don’t care?"
Jiang Wang’s voice fell, carrying a sorrowful descent, "Do you feel that a discarded disciple doesn’t matter, whichever way it is? That it’s excusable for a favored genius to act wilfully?"
"That’s just how the world is! If it doesn’t concern them, naturally it doesn’t hurt or itch."
He turned back, looking toward Ji Shaoqing, and said to the onlookers, "Look at this person, he can watch others suffer and struggle, and die in torment, while he himself remains carefree and composed, even smiling and greeting me at the time. But..."
He punched down, directly smashing Ji Shaoqing’s kneecap to smithereens!
Flesh and bone shattered on the spot.
It made the man curl up entirely, as unbearable, excruciating pain twisted his face and he let out a dreadful scream.
Only then did Jiang Wang start to apply healing Dao Technique to him, while saying calmly, "When the pain is in his body, he then knows what pain is."
"Gentlefolk," he said seriously, "no matter which Sect the cultivators are from, I hope you remember today. Whatever you choose to do in the future, before you decide, please think first—if someone were to do the same to you, could you endure it?"
He spoke like a learned scholar, like an earnest preacher pleading sincerely, "’Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.’ If everyone could remember this saying, perhaps the world would be a little better." freёwebnovel.com
At that moment, something came to his mind, and although his expression remained calm, there was a clear flash of tears in his eyes.
But... who would care?
Some found him imposing, others found him hateful, still others thought him oblivious to his impending doom.
He spoke of reason earnestly, but some, they simply saw it as flaunting his prowess.
"Jiang Wang! Jiang Wang!" Ji Shaoqing recovered slightly from the severe pain, and although all his limbs were already restrained, rendering him immobile, he could only curse frantically, "You should die! You should die! Even if I become a ghost, I won’t let you go!"
"Good," Jiang Wang said indifferently, "I hope you get that chance."
As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and a tongue flew up high! The cursing stopped abruptly.
"But you’re too noisy right now," said Jiang Wang.
Many Fish Sea Tower cultivators had ugly expressions, unable to endure Jiang Wang’s public torment of a sect genius.
Instantly, a young cultivator stepped forward, "Jiang, I challenge you to a life-and-death duel! Do you dare accept my challenge!"
Jiang Wang looked up at him, saying nonchalantly, "Sure."
His gaze slowly swept around: "He who kills must be prepared to be killed. Today, by ascending the End of the World Platform, I have such resolve. As long as someone is at the same level of cultivation as I am, I will accept any challenge to a life-or-death duel. Once Ji Shaoqing is dead, we can start."
A single stone raised a thousand ripples.
He was willing to welcome the challenges of all Fishing Sea Tower cultivators of the Inner Mansion Realm...
Such arrogance!
In a mix of shock and uproar.
Jiang Wang looked at the young cultivator who had spoken in indignation, adding, "However, I suggest you consult with your elders first. Because you really aren’t enough for me to fight."
Calm, composed, confident!
