The Rebirth of an Immortal Cultivator
Chapter 455: Challenging Hong Xi Jiang
—North Region—
"Where? Didn't the God Lord say the Heavenly Yin Tree was in the Northern Region? Why can't we find him? Did the Lord of Gods lie?"
"Shut up! No matter if it's true or not, but since His Majesty the Jade Emperor trusts him and commands us, then we must carry it out." That said was the long black-haired youth with a decoration on top of his head. Wearing golden armor, with a golden scarf surrounding it.
He carried a sharp spear which at his left-right forked, it had a shorter length than the main spear eye. The aura he possessed was extremely powerful, filled with killing and battle intent. But more interestingly, there was a closed eye on his forehead.
He was Erlang Yang, the next generation and replaced Erlang Shen who had died in the previous Three Realms war. Although he was not as strong as the real Eagle Shen, but in the Universe, it could be considered the strongest.
"But it's weird. We've already looked for it here, but there's no Heavenly Yin Tree in the Northern Region." Erlang Yang nodded small.
"Really, right?" Black-haired youth, wearing luxurious purple clothes in white chiffon robes. He did not continue in any position, but in Taiyi Palace, his status was quite high.
He is the Immortal Sword God—Shang Jian. His brows were sharp as swords, his black eyes had a deep gaze, his face was smooth as jade. He carried a sword hanging on each side of his waist.
That said, if Shang Jian drew a bit of his sword blade, many lives would be killed, a great disaster would come and the world would be split apart. But many from Taiyi Palace did not believe it, as no evidence had yet been found.
Shang Jian folded his hands in front of his chest, looked around and shook his head. "There was still no powerful aura coming from the Heavenly Yin Tree. Even if there was a powerful aura, it was only the little mice that were hunting the Star Core."
"Should we go to the Eastern Region to meet the Human Emperor?" Shang Jian looked at Erlang Yang with a burning gaze. He wanted to bring Erlang Yang to meet the Human Emperor and challenge him, all along, he had only heard that the Human Emperor was so powerful that even the Jade Emperor was not his opponent.
But, Shang Jian did not believe the news. Even if powerful, the Human Emperor had already been killed in the past and should have been reincarnated. How powerful was the Human Emperor who started from scratch in an energy-poor place like this? Shang Jian did not believe he could not defeat him.
Erlang Yang shook his head and replied without having to wait thinking, "No! His Majesty the Jade Emperor has already said that the Human Emperor is very strong, we must not be rash and come there to deliver lives."
Shang Jian already knew it would be like this, but he knew Erlang Yang's true nature, so he still had a way to persuade him. "If, even if there really was a Human Emperor, he was merely a reincarnation, still weak. Imagine, if you kill the current Human Emperor, you will bring the highest glory and His Majesty the Jade Emperor of nature rewards you. Perhaps, you will have a higher standing than Ancestor Erlang Shen!"
Erlang Yang opened his mouth about to refuse, but he chose to think about it first. What Shang Jian said made him hesitate, and lied if he was not tempted by the glory of killing the Human Emperor. However, he felt it was too dangerous even though it was still uncertain about the Human Emperor.
"It's not just His Majesty the Jade Emperor, perhaps the God Lord will take you with him to train. Practicing under the guidance of the Lord God? Isn't that the best gift in the Celestial Realm?"
Shang Jian still wanted to go to the Eastern Region, which was why he continued to persuade Erlang Yang to go with him. He could have gone alone, but gone alone then the responsibility would only fall on him alone.
Erlang Yang's defense was broken, and he finally could not resist Shang Jian's persuasion. He knew how good it was to be under the guidance of the Lord God, it was the best gift that not just anyone could get.
"Alright, we will go to the Eastern Region and kill the Human Emperor!" Erlang Yang was burning in spirit, he began to imagine how noble he was after killing the Human Emperor.
If Erlang Shen was still alive, perhaps he would slap Erlang Yang to death. Erlang Shen was very fond of fighting, but not with status or praise. But here, Erlang Yang was easily deceived and was very happy about the flattery.
Shang Jian smiled which could not be said to be a smile. He laughed in his heart because Erlang Yang was so easily fooled, with this he could blame Erlang Yang for disobeying orders.
Immediately, they rushed towards the Eastern Region with a battle spirit rising from the bottom of their hearts.
If there was indeed a Human Emperor and it was still in its infancy, Shang Jian would let Erlang Yang fight him and when his attention was distracted, he could kill Erlang Yang and the Human Emperor together. But if the Human Emperor was very strong, he could push Erlang Yang to take over and he fled until saved.
"Didn't you want the glory of killing a Human Emperor?" Erlang Yang stopped and began to doubt his own decision for following Shang Jian.
Shang Jian shook his head while shrugging his shoulders. "You know about me, I always practice sword in seclusion. To me who is always hiding, what is glory and flattery for? All that was unnecessary, Lord God did not use a sword, His Majesty the Jade Emperor did not either. But unlike you, Lord God can teach you something."
Erlang Yang pondered for a moment, then he nodded. He no longer suspected Shang Jian, because he knew that Shang Jian was indeed not too concerned about such a thing.
Now, Erlang Yang was only filled with the desire to be famous in the Celestial Realm and was no longer overshadowed by Erlang Shen. It sucks when he is compared to his predecessor, many are hoping for him, but after it is revealed that he cannot be the same as Erlang Shen, many leave him.
It was very annoying, Erlang Yang wanted to prove that he could be better than Erlang Shen.
Shang Jian knew very well the contents of Erlang Yang's mind, but he did not stop him, even encouraging him from within.
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Hong Xi Jiang stood outside the Earth, looking in one direction with an emotionless calm gaze. He put his hands behind his back. "Two little mice came looking for trouble, what did they have until they dared to come here? Even the Jade Boy was injured just from observing, and the little rats dared to come to deliver life."
Wang Yue Fei stood beside Hong Xi Jiang. Calm down, not feeling the threat from the Celestial Realm that always sent Immortal Gods to look for trouble. After all, Immortal Gods were just like nutrition.
"Did Fei'er want to kill him?" Hong Xi Jiang looked at Wang Yue Fei beside him.
Wang Yue Fei shook his head. "No need, for the time being the Three God Symbol Lines were enough. Even if it was only three, I could defeat Lian'er with a simple slap."
Hong Xi Jiang was a little surprised when he heard that. The first time he heard his wife talk about Mo Lian badly, it was usually always said he wanted to meet at least to pinch her cheek or whatever it was.
But now, beating with a single slap? That's so ridiculous.
"Aah!" Wang Yue Fei closed his mouth. "How can I demean my dear son-in-law."
Wang Yue Fei turned to look at Hong Xi Jiang who was smiling bitterly. He laughed, then hugged her. "Is Jiang Gege jealous?"
Hong Xi Jiang was speechless with a bitter smile that was still forming. Then he sighed, then returned Wang Yue Fei's embrace. "After everything is done, let's give sister to Ning'er. I hope we can get a boy, so Fei'er doesn't need to discuss that Crazy Boy anymore."
Wang Yue Fei was stunned with her mouth slightly opened, she really did not expect Hong Xi Jiang to say that. In the past, he had always asked, but Hong Xi Jiang rejected him many times.
Wang Yue Fei smiled warmly and nodded her head. "Good."
Strong spatial fluctuations interfered with the closeness of the two of them.
"Are we bothering you? But relax, we'll send you together in death!"
A sword slash flashed towards Hong Xi Jiang. The slash carried a sharp powerful aura, tearing apart space even chaos began to form.
Hong Xi Jiang raised his hand, pointing his index finger towards the passing sword slash. Energy centered on his fingertips, then shot out faster than a sword slash.
The slash of the sword hit like a pebble, causing a crack that then broke like glass. But, the momentum of Hong Xi Jiang's attack still remained solid, it continued to streak like a flash of light.
Shang Jian who attacked, was not surprised to see his attack broken, as his attack was just an ordinary sword slash without any power. He waved his hand, releasing a deadly Sword Intent.
Boom up!
The two attacks collided, causing a violent explosion that shook. The shockwave caused the Earth to shift slightly from its place. The other planets around it crumbled into dust flakes that floated in space.
Erlang Yang looked at Hong Xi Jiang with a murderous gaze. He grinned, raised his spear and pointed it at Hong Xi Jiang below. "Is it just this much of the power of a Human Emperor? Boring, I will challenge you, I only use one hand. If you can land a blow, I'll give up."
"But if you don't, you'll die!"
Hong Xi Jiang and Wang Yue Fei fell silent, looking at each other for a while before looking at Erlang Yang. The two did not know what to say when they saw the extremely confident Erlang Yang.
Hong Xi Jiang knew that Erlang Yang was the strongest Immortal of the Celestial Realm that had descended this time.
If it boasted in front of Mo Lian and challenged Mo Lian, Hong Xi Jiang knew that Mo Lian did not have the slightest chance of winning.
But to boast in front of him, isn't this stupid?
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