Chapter 316 - 272: Ruthless Means Make a Hero, Unwavering Resolve Makes a True Hero
"Ah?"
Nezha was obviously taken aback, blinking, his face full of confusion.
But he did not step back, still watching Ning Xunqiu cautiously, not quite believing his words.
After experiencing this series of events, Nezha was already able to discern "black and white." The Dragon Clan and Shen Gongbao’s conspiracy to steal the Spirit Pearl was clearly shady, and Shen Gongbao and Ao Bing even wanted to kill all the Chentang Pass people to silence them.
The mastermind behind it all was Ao Bing’s father, the East Sea Dragon King — Ao Guang!
Even though the East Sea Dragon King before him had transformed, with an appearance of handsome features, a peaceful demeanor, and a face full of righteousness, Nezha preconceived that Ning Xunqiu was a deep-thinking big boss.
In his eyes, apart from the Spirit Pearl Ao Bing, there were no good people in the Dragon Clan!
"Dragon King, I will not allow you to slaughter the people of Chentang Pass!"
Nezha raised his hand to summon the "Fire-tipped Spear," his body bursting with tangible flames, the magical power accumulated deep within his body by the Demon Pill surged out, faintly not weaker than the might of a "Taiyi Golden Immortal."
He bared his teeth and added a pair of large dark circles, looking as if to say "I am fierce!"
"Hahaha."
Ning Xunqiu looked at the stubborn little guy in front of him, he stepped forward slowly, reaching out to touch Nezha’s head.
Buzz buzz!
As Ning Xunqiu’s large hand approached, Nezha was about to resist, yet it seemed as though he was under the "Immobilization Skill," the flames wildly struggling and surging, his body unable to move.
He could only look with horror at the sky-covering large hand gently resting on his head.
"Father! Stop! Nezha is my friend, our Dragon Clan can’t continue making mistakes." Ao Bing’s pupils shrank, thinking his father was going to kill Nezha, he rushed forward trying to stop him.
Ning Xunqiu turned back, gently lifting the rushing little Ao Bing with one hand, and with the other hand softly rubbed Nezha’s head, speaking warmly:
"So young, yet quite brave. Rest assured, I am here today only to ensure my child’s safety."
"Alright, don’t exert yourself, or else this newly formed flesh body will be destroyed again."
With the end of his words, the flames around Nezha were pushed back into his body by an invisible force.
His whole body relaxed, gasping heavily, as if unloading a heavy burden. Nezha slowly raised his head, looking at the towering figure blocking the sunlight, his heart trembling immensely.
How is it possible?!
The little master didn’t even have a chance to make a move... Ao Bing’s father is way too strong!
Facing his master Taiyi, Master’s Uncle Eunuch Shen, Ao Bing and that blue True Dragon all had the strength to fight, even winning the battle! Nezha had long had a clear understanding of his "Power of the Demon Pill," as long as he got angry, that power seemed inexhaustible.
But even with such strength, he still stood no chance against Ao Bing’s father, no different from an ordinary person.
"If I wanted to kill, you would have long been obliterated, do you believe?" Ning Xunqiu’s gentle voice came from above. Nezha paused for a moment, then let out a sigh, his heart immediately trusting that Ning Xunqiu’s intention was not to kill.
"Father..."
Ao Bing was held in his father’s hand, raising his head to look at that familiar face, feeling surprised.
In his memory, his father was always worried about the future of the Dragon Clan, always furrowing his brows, looking solemn. But now, his father’s face bore a constant gentle smile.
So warm, he had never seen his father smile before.
Ao Bing didn’t know that since Ning Xunqiu realized he was the Cyan Heaven, he had gained confidence in preserving the Dragon Clan, even achieving equality of all spirits, correcting the Celestial Dao, thus his mindset naturally changed.
"Bing’Er, your flesh body has some trouble, it may take some time."
Ning Xunqiu lowered his head and looked at the Ao Bing in his hand, gently setting him straight, smoothing out the creases in his clothes, furrowing his brows deeply.
This "Lotus Body" formed by the "Immortal Qi" of the Treasure Lotus temporarily preserved Ao Bing’s life but was far inferior to his original "True Dragon Body."
More critically, having lost his original flesh body, there was no longer any chance to achieve Dao.
With the Spirit Pearl, Ao Bing would reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal in the future, unable to further achieve the realm of "Daluo Golden Immortal!"
After checking the Celestial Derivation Volume, he found that Cyan Heaven didn’t possess a treasure to reshape the True Body, his brow slightly furrowed, contemplating how to devise a treasure without any hidden dangers.
Ao Bing saw his father’s troubled expression, he hurriedly bowed and saluted, speaking softly: "Father, your child couldn’t complete the Dragon Clan’s mission. I have disappointed you, please punish me!"
He acted on his own, destroyed the Ten Thousand Dragons Armor, and ruined the Dragon Clan’s grand plan, failing the expectations of the entire clan!
Ao Bing was filled with self-reproach, holding his head lower, not daring to meet Ning Xunqiu’s gaze.
Ning Xunqiu looked at Ao Bing’s grown-up-like demeanor, feeling a sting of emotion.
Since Ao Bing’s birth, he was either diligently cultivating with his master Shen Gongbao or listening to himself talk about the difficulties of the Dragon Clan and the current state of the Demon Race. At such a young age, he bore the future of the entire Dragon Clan, never having had a moment’s ease.
He felt a bit guilty, gently patting Ao Bing’s shoulder.
"Bing’Er, you have been wronged."
He paused, "In the future, this three-year-old little one need not worry about the Dragon Clan’s future. Such significant matters should be left to this old fellow."
Ao Bing heard this, opened his mouth: "Father you!"
"Trust father!"
Ning Xunqiu smiled slightly, reached out to rub Ao Bing’s head, his tone growing somewhat lighter: "You just need to remember, no matter what happens, father will always keep you safe."
Ao Bing nodded heavily, tears glistening faintly in his eyes. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, speaking quietly: "Yes! I understand, father."