novelraw Chapter 763: Narrowly Defeating Li Deming
Chapter 763: Narrowly Defeating Li Deming
And now, Nangong He had actually called upon the Old Monster for support. Li Deming couldn’t fathom what Nangong He was thinking. Who would believe such wild claims? Thinking this, Li Deming didn’t hesitate any longer. The Nangong Family was no longer a threat to him. Even with only one usable arm, he deemed the few S-level experts of the Nangong Family unworthy of his attention. His figure darted forward, charging into the crowd of the Nangong Family, intent on killing Nangong He to utterly erase the family’s hope and force them into complete submission to the Li Family!
He was like a phantom, visible only to those at the S level. As if tearing through the void, he rushed towards the faltering Nangong He...
Just as he was about to reach Nangong He, he suddenly felt an immense sense of danger. In that moment, without any hesitation, he changed direction, no longer seeking to kill Nangong He. After all, life was the most precious thing, and he had no intention of risking everything over this and losing his life!
Right as he dodged aside, a heaven-shattering Sword Qi appeared where Li Deming had just stood, carving a massive trench, several tens of meters long and half a meter wide, into the bluestone ground! Everyone present was convinced that if Li Deming hadn’t evaded, he wouldn’t have survived the Sword Qi!
What!
This... what is this!
How could there be such terrifying Sword Qi!
...
The people of the Li and Nangong Families were completely stunned by the shockingly terrifying Sword Qi. They couldn’t have imagined that such a fearsome Sword Qi would appear out of nowhere. What was going on? Where had this Sword Qi come from? It was truly frightening!
"This... this is..." Li Deming returned to the Li Family group, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. The Sword Qi he had just encountered was too terrifying and had made him feel a danger like never before. At that moment, he had chosen to dodge without any hesitation. It seemed now that if he hadn’t moved, he would be near death or worse. But at the same time, as Li Deming stared at the Sword Qi in front of him, he admitted to himself that even he didn’t possess such power. Could it be... could it be the Old Monster’s? Who else could achieve such a feat!
"This is a strand of Sword Qi that the Old Monster sealed for me. You should now believe that I truly met the Old Monster, right? I’ve already spoken to the Old Monster about this matter."
Nangong He was equally astonished by the Sword Qi before him. He knew that the Old Monster’s sealed Sword Qi would be powerful, but he never imagined it would be to this extent. He had initially intended to use the Sword Qi just to assure Li Deming that he had indeed met the Old Monster. He didn’t expect that it would almost claim Li Deming’s life. If not for Li Deming’s quick reflexes, he might be lying dead right there.
"So what if you have seen the Old Monster? Everyone knows he doesn’t leave the Capital City. You probably only have one strike like this; otherwise, you would’ve used it earlier. Don’t use the Old Monster to scare people, it won’t work on me."
Hearing Nangong He’s words, Li Deming understood the specifics of what had occurred. So it was truly the Old Monster’s sealed Sword Qi, no wonder it was so terrifying. Without mentioning the Old Monster it was fine, but the very mention of him infuriated Li Deming. Decades ago, as an S-level expert, he had been defeated by the Old Monster with a single palm strike in the Capital City, forced to abide by a rule that banned him from entering the Secular World for life or else disperse his cultivation. Hence hearing Nangong He’s words, Li Deming was beside himself with rage, angered that the Old Monster had extended his reach even here.
However, Li Deming didn’t care about Nangong He’s words at all. Who didn’t know that the Old Monster never left the Capital City? Although more powerful, the Old Monster couldn’t come out. Nangong He’s evocation of the Old Monster had no effect on him, it only enraged him further. At that moment, Li Deming was completely infuriated and roared at Nangong He.
"What if there were five more Xuantian Pills? Do you still think you’d definitely kill me today?" Nangong He, seeing that even the Old Monster could not deter Li Deming, shook his head resignedly. There was no other option left but to reveal the existence of the Xuantian Pills. These pills were treasured possessions passed down through the Nangong Family for hundreds of years, the family’s ultimate secret. Had the situation not been so dire, he would never have exposed such a precious treasure.
Just what was the Xuantian Pill? It was a miraculous elixir passed down from ancient times, capable of increasing a cultivator’s cultivation by an entire level instantly. Though after its use, the cultivator could no longer advance, it might not be of much use to others, but for those above the S level, it was nothing short of a divine artifact!
There were five S-level experts by his side, two of whom were at the middle stage of the S level. If they could use the Xuantian Pills, they could surely ensure the Nangong Family’s survival through this calamity. However, once used, the Nangong Family would be utterly out of cards, and if any future crisis arose, they would be helpless. As the family’s elder, Nangong He was at his wit’s end, hoping that these five Xuantian Pills would be enough to drive Li Deming back.
"What! The Nangong Family has five Xuantian Pills! Alright, the Nangong Family has been sufficiently patient and cunning. Today’s matters shall be dropped, but I will give you one month. In one month, I will bring all the experts from the Yu and Kong Families here, and then we’ll see what you can do!"
When Li Deming heard Nangong He mention the Xuantian Pill, his expression immediately changed. He had never dreamed that the Nangong Family still had Xuantian Pills. It was simply incredible. He was aware of the Xuantian Pills; he had learned about them from his elders. The Li Family once had three pills, which were all used up. Those were Divine Medicines that could completely elevate one’s Cultivation level. Besides Nangong He, the Nangong Family had five S-rank experts. If they all used the Xuantian Pills and advanced a cultivation level, then the Li Family alone would have absolutely no way to contend against them.
Left with no choice, Li Deming had to drop today’s matters. He didn’t doubt Nangong He’s words in the slightest. The mere mention of the Xuantian Pill confirmed that Nangong He was not lying. Under such circumstances, it was best to avoid direct confrontation and look for another solution later. Once a month had passed and he had thoroughly won over all the experts from the Kong and Yu Families, it wouldn’t be too late to confront the Nangong Family. By then, even with the five Xuantian Pills, the Nangong Family would not be a match for the combined strength of the three Prominent Families.
After issuing a harsh statement, Li Deming waved his hand and led the Li Family members away. Although he felt extremely reluctant in his heart, under the influence of the Xuantian Pill’s power, he had to submit for now, especially since he had already been injured in one arm. In such a state, he truly wasn’t confident in defeating someone who had consumed a Xuantian Pill. Once his injuries had healed and he made a comeback, it would be the Nangong Family’s end.
The Xuantian Pill, what exactly is that?
Why did our ancestor’s face change color upon hearing about the Xuantian Pill?
What... what’s really going on?
...
The many experts of the Li Family followed behind Li Deming, truly unable to comprehend why their ancestor had such a strong reaction upon hearing the Xuantian Pill. Could its power really be so great that it frightened someone like their ancestor?
Although they were extremely curious about what the Xuantian Pill was, no one dared to speak up. The color of the ancestor’s face clearly indicated he was angry, and nobody wanted to push their luck at this moment. Upsetting the ancestor could have terrifying consequences.
"Litian, after we return, I will go into seclusion to heal. You will take care of external affairs. Recruit as many fighters as possible, the more experts the better. I don’t care what methods you use, but you must thoroughly win over the experts from the Yu and Kong Families to our side. In one month, I want the Li Family to be the strongest martial family in the whole world. By then, not to mention the Nangong Family, no one will be able to stop the Li Family’s march!" As Li Deming walked, he called Li Litian to his side, entrusted him with these tasks, and when his injuries were healed and he emerged from seclusion, it would be the Nangong Family’s downfall!
However, in his heart, Li Deming harbored another hope—that somehow he could get his hands on a Xuantian Pill. He wondered how strong he would become, although he had no hopes of advancing further, but he would surely become an existence no less formidable than the Old Monster... maybe even surpassing the Old Monster...
"Understood, ancestor. Rest easy, I will make sure it happens!" Li Litian walked behind Li Deming, responding to his ancestor’s words. Now, Li Litian was completely ignited by Li Deming’s words. As the Family Head of the Li Family, of course, he hoped to build the Li Family into the only super Prominent Family in the Cultivation World during his tenure. If that happened, he would be satisfied!
The Li Family left in a hurry, none of them speaking, and quickly disappeared in front of Nangong Villa.
"Puh!"
Only after the Li Family had completely vanished from Nangong He’s sight did he finally succumb to his serious injuries, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. He had been barely holding on all this time; as the mainstay of the Nangong Family, he couldn’t possibly fall before Li Deming left, as that would have spelt disaster for the Nangong Family!
Now that Li Deming and his people had left, he could finally relax. With a month to prepare, there would be plenty to do. As his tension eased, his internal injuries became unbearable, and his body weakened, he fainted.
Seeing this, Nangong Mingyue was instantly panicked. Under the watchful eyes of many experts, she immediately carried Nangong He back to his room, pouring various Holy Medicines for healing into his mouth non-stop. Chaos reigned in Nangong Villa, and the atmosphere was filled with a brutally grim aura. If the ancestor was in trouble, how would the Nangong Family cope...