Chapter 317 - 272: Ruthlessness Makes a Hero, Staying True Makes a Real Hero
"Old Dragon King, um, can you wait a bit before speaking and first release the restraint on my parents."
At this moment, Nezha pointed to Li Jing and Lady Yin, who were frozen in mid-air alongside Shen Gongbao, with a tone carrying urgency.
Swish!
Ning Xunqiu heard this and turned to look at Nezha, nodding his head. With the wave of a hand, a soft light flashed, instantly releasing the restraint on Taoyi True Master, Li Jing, Lady Yin, and Ao Run.
As soon as Lady Yin landed, she hurriedly moved forward to embrace Nezha, carefully checking him, asking anxiously, "Son, are you hurt? Any discomfort anywhere?"
Nezha flashed a smile, "Mother, I’m fine. Don’t worry."
Li Jing then looked at Ning Xunqiu with a complex expression. Although they were restrained by an invisible force, their senses were not sealed, so they could see and hear everything the whole time.
This East Sea Dragon King acts overtly and straightforwardly, fulfilling promises, quite contrary to the rumored image of the Dragon Race.
Unusual indeed.
Taoyi True Master looked at the calm character of the East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang in front of him, feeling awe in his heart.
The aura was unfathomably deep, like heavenly might, and with a mere lift of a hand, even gods and ghosts were startled.
Even a strong figure like the West Sea Dragon King Ao Run, who led the resistance against the Celestial Court in the past, could not resist, indicating one thing — Ao Guang has actually cultivated to the realm of "Great Divine Power User!"
"Big brother, have you broken through?!"
The West Sea Dragon King Ao Run blinked, showing a delighted expression. The sound of flowing water echoed on her dragon body, then transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman.
Her nose was high, lips as coral red, and the slightly upturned corners of her mouth carried a hint of allure and confidence. With long, wavy blue hair, she wore a dress skirt made of colorful scales dancing lightly with the wind, appearing both noble and mysterious.
Da da.
Ao Run quickly walked to Ning Xunqiu’s side, eyes full of joy and admiration, gently holding Ning Xunqiu’s arm, "Big brother, our Dragon Race finally has hope!"
A Daluo Golden Immortal was equivalent to a mythological Demon God in the primordial Celestial Court! A pillar of heaven and earth for the entire clan!
Moreover, several Daluo Golden Immortals joining forces could subdue any Dragon Clan God, and no clan would dare offend a Daluo Golden Immortal recklessly, as one free from clan constraints is the most dangerous indeed.
With such a Great Divine Power User, the Dragon Race now has the ability to leap off the chessboard, no longer a pawn at others’ mercy.
Ning Xunqiu immediately saw through Ao Run’s little ploy and advised, "Little sister, do not bully others with power."
Ao Run, hearing this, showed a moment of defiance but soon returned to normal.
She snorted lightly, her tone carrying some playful teasing, "Big brother, you still have such a rigid nature. But what if little sister is bullied?"
Ning Xunqiu laughed, "Rest assured, whoever dares bully you, big brother will definitely stand up for you!"
"Big brother."
Ao Run looked at her brother, her expression flickering, seemingly returning to the youthful times of playfulness with her brother. A hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes, and a smile unconsciously curved at her lips.
Just then, Shen Gongbao stepped forward, raising the Thunder God Whip in his hand, pointing directly at Nezha and others, his tone cold:
"Dragon King, do not be soft-hearted! If we now eradicate Chentang Pass completely, no one will know of today’s events. Otherwise, once the Celestial Venerable exits the pass and learns of this, the consequences are endless!"
Ao Run frowned slightly, advising, "Big brother, Daoist Shen speaks correctly."
Taoyi True Master, Li Jing and others heard this, their expressions changed drastically, looking cautiously at Ning Xunqiu.
"Daoist, you?"
Ning Xunqiu slightly frowned; he had previously warned Shen Gongbao not to harm anyone.
His Primordial Spirit condensed, with eyes like lightning, noticing a hint of crimson deep within Shen Gongbao’s eyes, the crimson like blood, vaguely emitting a sinister aura.
"Is this the so-called Divine Sealing Tribulation Qi?"
Ning Xunqiu muttered softly, his heart alarmed. He suddenly turned his head, glancing at Nezha.
Only to see the bizarre aura surrounding Nezha, the aura was faint, like a web quietly spreading, provoking the seven emotions and six desires of those around. Anger, impulsiveness, greed, fear... various emotions sprouting in the people’s hearts.
And Shen Gongbao, due to his deepest obsession, was most affected.
He pinched with a raised hand, condensing a ray of clear light at his fingertips, touching Shen Gongbao’s brow like lightning.
Boom!
A sound like a bell echoed loudly in Shen Gongbao’s mind, trembling his Divine Spirit. He shivered entirely, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, his face pale as paper.
He looked down at his own hands, seemingly realizing the eerie power invading his Heart Spirit silently. When he looked back at Nezha, his eyes could no longer conceal deep fear.
He, Shen Gongbao, would stop at nothing in his pursuit of being an Immortal, working under the command of the Jade Void Palace, exterminating his evil peers, refining them into elixirs, hands long soaked in blood.
His wisdom had long guessed the chaos caused by demons, some "evil" was simply a fabricated crime intended for persecution.
He had no road back, yet kept a faint notion of kindness by secretly letting go of some insignificant "Little Demons."
But this time, his last vestige of "conscience" was utterly submerged, his Heart Spirit drifting into chaos.
He clearly knew the Dragon King already attained Daluo Golden Immortal, free from disaster, living at great freedom, a Great Divine Techniques user; the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Expository Teaching cannot accuse the Dragon King, even the Yuanshi Celestial Venerable would treat the Dragon King with respect, sitting to discuss Dao together, associates as peers.
"Many thanks to the Dragon King, for helping this humble Daoist overcome heart demons." Shen Gongbao barely stabilized his Heart Spirit, bowing to Ning Xunqiu in gratitude.