WebNovel Chapter 1297: Here for the Feast
Chapter 1297: Here for the Feast
"Ningruan..."
"She... she still dares to come to the Eternal Domain so blatantly?"
"Why not?"
"That incident last time..."
"If Ning Ruan were a coward, she wouldn't have done what she did last time. She can kill such a powerful person without hesitation, and she can still hide and sneak into the Eternal Domain?"
"But the situation is different now than last time. I heard that Ning Ruan had a powerful human protector behind her last time, which gave her some confidence. This time, if the powerful human protector isn't there, would she still dare to act so ostentatiously?"
"How do you know that the human race's powerful figures are not here?"
"Is that even a question? Why would such a powerful figure follow her around as a protector forever? Besides, everyone knows that carrying immortal artifacts and being besieged by the ten major races were all part of a scheme orchestrated by the human race. Now that the purpose of the scheme has been achieved, and we all know that the human race is not simple, they can't just keep setting things up, can they?"
“…What you said does make some sense. I hope she’s not just a name without substance, otherwise she probably won’t stay on the list of prodigies for long.”
"Hehe, she's ranked fifty-first. If I can beat her, wouldn't I be able to move up the rankings directly?"
When the group of geniuses mentioned Ning Ruan's name, their interest was undoubtedly amplified.
The city lord is still in the rear hall.
Beside him was a nine-tailed female cultivator serving him tea to cool him down.
Meanwhile, Long Jun was being subjected to a series of sarcastic and sarcastic remarks from the other nine city lords.
"Lord Long is truly flexible and adaptable. He even held the Azure Sea Tide Banquet on the spot for Ning Ruan's sake."
"Indeed, as expected of the Lord of Dragon City, he managed to create such a big commotion without making a sound."
"The Azure Sea Tide Banquet is good, but bringing so many geniuses together like this, aren't you afraid something might happen?"
"..."
"How did you know something bad would happen today? Did the guy who kidnapped the prodigies of various races tell you?"
Long Jun retorted in a sarcastic tone.
Then he picked up the teacup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.
He immediately cut off the transmission talisman.
“These old fogies are all more troublesome than the last,” Long Jun sneered.
The nine-tailed female cultivator took the empty teacup and refilled it for him. "Does the city lord suspect that the disappearance is related to the other nine cities..."
Before she could finish speaking, Long Jun looked up at her and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Alright, it's about time. Ning Ruan should be here soon, right?"
"I suppose so," the nine-tailed female cultivator replied with a smile.
……
Ningsoft has indeed arrived.
She wasn't the only one who came.
He brought Lei Zhen along with an elder from the Wind Fox Clan.
They just walked in openly and honestly.
"Did you sense it? The person is here."
As soon as she stepped into the city lord's mansion, Ning Ruan turned to ask the old man of the Wind Fox Clan.
"..."
The old man from the Wind Fox Clan clenched his hands, his voice hoarse: "It's the same feeling as when I was outside."
"So you can't feel anything?"
"……Yes."
Although I had come to believe that this matter might truly have nothing to do with the city lord, I still couldn't help but feel disappointed after actually arriving at the city lord's mansion.
Ning Ruan didn't seem to feel anything.
If it were that easy to discover, the city lord's mansion would have realized something was wrong long ago.
As soon as I stepped into the back garden of the city lord's mansion, I heard a sound.
"Human? Female cultivator? Is that Ning Ruan?"
"I think so? It's said that Ning Ruan doesn't like the Illusionary Body Bead and always shows his true form."
"Heh, why should we cultivators hide our heads and tails? Even I don't like using things like the Illusionary Body Pearl, let alone those destined for heaven?"
"..."
The sound was neither too loud nor too soft, but just enough to be heard clearly.
Ning Ruan looked in the direction of the sound.
The several alien prodigies showed no remorse for being caught talking nonsense; instead, they nodded at her.
Some even walked directly towards her.
It was as if a woman suddenly fell from mid-air in front of him, dressed in a colorful and extremely gorgeous dress.
Her slender neck was taut and her chin slightly raised. "You're Ning Ruan? The human Ning Ruan?"
"It's me." Ning Ruan nodded, staring curiously at the other person's clothes, which were red, green, and tinged with purple.
The other person's voice came through my ear:
“I am Chiling of the Flamebird Clan. Like you, I am also a chosen one.”
"Oh." Ning Ruan nodded again, then asked, "Is there something you need?"
Chiling was taken aback by the question, but quickly replied, "Are you now at the high-level of the tenth realm?"
"Yes," Ning Ruan replied, then said in one breath, "But I won't compete or fight."
"..."
Chi Ling's expression froze for a moment.
Not only her, but the other prodigies around her who were eavesdropping also had very interesting expressions.
No competition?
No fighting?
What's the point of coming to the Blue Sea Tide Banquet? Is it really just for the food?
While this seat is indeed excellent, shouldn't the most important thing be the exchange and competition between these exceptional talents?
Chi Ling took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the absurdity in her heart, and said in a deep voice: "It is customary for the geniuses to discuss and exchange ideas before the Azure Sea Tide Banquet begins."
"Oh." Ning Ruan nodded again, then looked at her very seriously. "It's a tradition, but it doesn't mean we have to spar, does it?"
Chiling: "..."
The surrounding prodigies: "..."
Does this even need to be said?
As fellow prodigies, who doesn't have pride?
If everyone else is challenging you, are you just going to refuse?
For a moment, the air was eerily quiet.
"Ha, if you don't dare, you just don't dare. What excuse are you making?"
A rough and provocative voice broke the silence.
A young man with a burly build, as tall as a small mountain, stepped out from the crowd.
He was shirtless, his muscular skin covered with natural cracks, from which a dark red, magma-like hue shone through.
"I am a member of the Tianman tribe, from Manshan."
He grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, his gaze fixed on Ning Ruan, his fighting spirit boiling: "Human Ning Ruan, ranked fifty-first on the Prodigy Ranking, I've long wanted to test my skills against her."
"You're saying you won't play because you're afraid of losing and looking bad?"
Man Shan took a step forward, and the ground trembled slightly.
"It's alright! I am at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and I won't bully you. I can suppress you to the same level as you at the high-level of the tenth realm."
He stretched out his large, fan-like hand, pointed at Ning Ruan, and said in a booming voice, "Now, you dare to accept the challenge, right?"
These words were undeniably arrogant.
However, this also blocked all of Ningruan's escape routes.
Normally, anyone who is destined by Heaven would not tolerate being provoked in this way.
But Ning Ruan Neng.
She came here today specifically for the rice.
There was absolutely no intention to fight.
She doesn't want to fight, so no one can force her.
All eyes were on Ning Ruan.
Some were there to watch the show, while others were simply curious.
Of course, there are also those who are critical.
The only ones who remained calm were Lei Zhen and the elder of the Wind Fox Clan behind Ning Ruan.
One of them had personally experienced Ningruan's methods.
One is unfounded and blind trust.
"Accept the challenge?"
Ning Ruan slightly curled the corners of her lips and repeated the two words.
He immediately raised his eyes and calmly met the other person's gaze.
Then, under everyone's gaze, she slowly raised her right hand, her index finger lightly pointing at the massive, barbaric mountain.
He then softly uttered two more words:
"Go back."
The voice was soft and devoid of any emotion.
It was as if they were talking about something extremely ordinary.
Barbarian was taken aback upon hearing this, then flew into a rage and was about to lash out.
But the next moment, the anger on his face froze.
His pupils dilated, as if he were seeing something extremely terrifying in the world.
His body also suddenly staggered backward...