bookandnovel Chapter 14777 Betting
Chapter 14777 Betting
Chapter 14777 Betting
Jiang Xuanwu replied respectfully, "Reporting to the Golden King, his name is Ling Xiao. He is a martial artist from the Realm of Annihilation. He is very powerful and also controls the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword. Just now, he used the power of the ultimate demon to help you break the formation."
The Golden King closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them again, a glint of greed and determination flashed in his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "I want his bloodline! Send men immediately to find him. No matter where he has fled to, bring him back!"
Jiang Xuanwu hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said:
“Golden King, Ling Xiao has an extraordinary background and complex circumstances. He is also incredibly powerful and wields the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword. There may be unknown forces supporting him. Sending people to hunt him down rashly could bring annihilation to the Jiang family…”
"Noisy!"
The Golden King frowned, his tone icy, and interrupted him directly. A powerful golden aura suddenly erupted from his body, "I want his bloodline. Who dares to stop me? I will bear all the consequences! You have no need to say more!"
The oppressive aura was like Mount Tai pressing down, causing Jiang Xuanwu to catch his breath. He quickly composed himself, dared not argue any further, and bowed and nodded in agreement: "Your subordinate obeys!" After saying that, he turned to look at Jiang Yuhua beside him, signaling her to take her leave together.
The Golden King glanced at the two of them, his tone softening slightly as he added, "Your Jiang family has protected me for generations, never abandoning me. Now that I have seen the light of day again, I will repay you handsomely and will not treat you unfairly."
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve lightly, and several storage rings, smooth and radiating rich spiritual energy, floated to Jiang Xuanwu like shooting stars, hovering in mid-air.
Jiang Xuanwu scanned the contents of the storage ring with his divine sense and instantly saw them... It contained not only a vast amount of spirit stones and rare treasures, but also several mid-level holy rune stones and many ancient cultivation manuals, each of which was a priceless treasure.
His face immediately lit up with joy, and he trembled slightly with excitement. He knelt down again and kowtowed respectfully: "Your subordinate thanks the Golden King for his reward! The entire Jiang family is willing to serve the Golden King with utmost loyalty, even at the cost of going through fire and water!"
The Golden King nodded slightly, his tone indifferent: "Go, find that person as soon as possible, and bring his bloodline to me. Do not disappoint me."
"Your subordinate obeys!" Jiang Xuanwu responded repeatedly, stood up, helped Jiang Yuhua up, turned around and quickly retreated without daring to delay.
After the two figures completely disappeared from the courtyard, the Golden King looked once more at the distant place where Ling Xiao had left, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes, and sighed softly:
"It's a pity I shouldn't have hesitated just now. If I had acted directly, I could have kept that kid here and saved myself all this trouble."
He was overwhelmed by the joy of escaping and attracted by Ling Xiao's special bloodline, which made him momentarily distracted and allowed Ling Xiao to escape. He couldn't help but feel annoyed.
On the other side, Jiang Yuhua followed Jiang Xuanwu out of the ancient city, her expression growing increasingly solemn, and she couldn't help but speak:
“Father, the Golden King wants to capture Ling Xiao. If we really go and cause trouble for Ling Xiao, it will be the same as being completely drawn into this battle for the supreme treasure!”
Ling Xiao is already extremely powerful, and he has the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword backing him. Moreover, the Silent Annihilation Court and other top forces are all searching for him. If we rashly make a move, it would be tantamount to courting death!
Jiang Xuanwu stopped, a helpless look on his face, and sighed, "How could I not know the dangers involved? But now, we have no other choice."
"The Golden King has just escaped his confinement, and his strength is unfathomable. If our Jiang family wants to establish a foothold outside the boundary, or even advance further, we have no choice but to submit to him. If we disobey his orders, the Jiang family will be destroyed today; we have no way out."
Jiang Yuhua hesitated, wanting to say a few more words of persuasion, but Jiang Xuanwu waved his hand and said in a heavy tone, "Go, leave the Jiang family, find a secluded place to hide, and never come back."
Jiang Yuhua froze, staring at her father in disbelief, her eyes filled with confusion: "Father, what do you mean by that? I'm not leaving. I want to stay in the Jiang family and live and die with the family!"
Jiang Xuanwu patted her shoulder, his voice extremely low, his eyes filled with tenderness, yet also carrying a hint of resolve:
"The Jiang family cannot avoid this struggle. They either rise to great heights with the Golden King or face utter annihilation. But you are different. You are the Jiang family's hope. If you leave, you will leave a way out. Do you understand?"
"If the Chiang family is fortunate enough to win, you may return; if the Chiang family loses, you will shoulder the heavy responsibility of reviving the Chiang family and live well."
Jiang Yuhua stood silently, a tear welling up in her eyes, but she did not refute him again... She understood her father's good intentions and was aware of the current situation of the Jiang family. She could not let the Jiang family line be completely cut off.
Jiang Xuanwu looked at his daughter, his tone softening slightly, and slowly said:
"Just now in the courtyard, when I saw Lingxiao, I knew that he was no ordinary person."
To be able to command a heaven-defying treasure like the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword and subdue the Dao principles within it, this person possesses such combat power and intellect at such a young age. This person is unfathomable and will surely become a top powerhouse beyond the realm in the future.
However, I don't regret lifting the seal on the Golden King. For the Jiang family, this might be a chance to defy fate. If they win the gamble, the Jiang family will soar to new heights.
Jiang Yuhua took a deep breath, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and nodded solemnly: "Daughter understands, Father, rest assured, I will live well and protect the Jiang family line."
Jiang Xuanwu added solemnly, "There's one more thing you must remember... The Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword has reappeared in the world. According to ancient records, the remnant soul of the Demon Lord Black Heaven is probably about to appear as well!"
Demon Lord!
These two words exploded in Jiang Yuhua's ears like a thunderclap. Her expression changed drastically, and her eyes were filled with shock and fear.
Although she did not experience the era when the Demon Lord ruled the world, she had heard countless legends about the Demon Lord since she was a child... When the Demon Lord was alive, although he was decisive in killing, he was also loyal and righteous, established order, protected justice, and made the outside world peaceful.
Now, many years after the Demon Lord's fall, the outer realms are in complete chaos, devoid of order and justice. Everything is decided by strength; whoever has the strongest fist is right, and the law of the jungle prevails.
Jiang Yuhua sighed softly, clasped her hands in a deep fist salute to Jiang Xuanwu, and said firmly, "Father, take care! Your daughter will certainly live up to your expectations!"
After saying that, she didn't linger. She turned around and transformed into a streak of azure light, speeding away into the distance and soon disappearing into the horizon.
She knew that she was the last piece of the pawn left by the Jiang family, their hope, and no matter how dangerous the road ahead, she had to live well.
Watching his daughter's departing figure, a hint of reluctance flashed in Jiang Xuanwu's eyes. He quickly composed himself, his expression hardening, and turned to walk deeper into the ancient city...
He still had many things to do: arrange for people to hunt down Ling Xiao, and assist the Golden King in gambling on the future of the Jiang family.
As for Ling Xiao, after leaving the ancient city of Jiangjia, he dared not linger for a moment, and sped all the way to find a secluded cave to hide in.