Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 332: How could the young master let us risk our lives in this place teeming with beasts?

「Mount Duan Lian.」

Zang Wu, who had been defeated by Ning Xuan with a single strike, led the group to the highest peak. "Brother Ning, all the Divine Crystals below are yours to command! Furthermore, the Black Element Crystal Stones, including the True Black Element Crystals, are in the major mining areas. You saw them just now. I've already instructed the seven Mine Owners to make the arrangements," Zang Wu said to Ning Xuan as he gazed down from above.

Wang Er and Zhao Si, who had followed them up, stared at the sight below in utter shock. Even Shentu Yi's expression changed.

Below them, in a huge pit enclosed by seven majestic mountains, countless Divine Crystals glittered brilliantly! Ning Xuan's eyebrows lifted in surprise. The number of Divine Crystals here far surpassed that of the place where he had previously restored Yuan Xueying and Yuan Yurong's cultivation! He looked around and noticed caves nestled among the towering mountains. People were currently dumping cart after cart of Divine Crystals down from these caves!

"Brother Ning, please," Zang Wu said again, making an inviting gesture.

Having learned his lesson, Ning Xuan decided to collect the Divine Crystals first to prevent them from being wasted in the inevitable battle. He immediately flicked his sleeve.

In the next moment, everyone was dumbfounded.

Gone!

The vast quantity of Divine Crystals had completely vanished!

Zang Wu's eyes widened. It took him a long moment to regain his composure before he swallowed hard and asked in a trembling voice, "D-Did you... collect all the Divine Crystals?"

Storage Rings were the most common storage method in the Tianyang Realm, but other rare treasures also possessed such capabilities. However, no matter the item, it should have been absolutely impossible to contain such a vast quantity of Divine Crystals. Yet now, with a mere flick of his sleeve, Ning Xuan had made centuries of accumulated Divine Crystals vanish. This was completely and utterly outrageous!

"Yes," Ning Xuan admitted directly, having no intention of hiding it.

In truth, he was just as astonished as they were. His original plan was to send as many Divine Crystals as possible into the Stele Forest. To his surprise, the Heavenly Stele managed to absorb all of them. What was even more absurd was that he found the Stele Forest looked exactly the same; there was still more space!

That thing the old man gave me is a little too overpowered! Even Ning Xuan couldn't help but marvel at it.

As for Wang Er, Zhao Si, and even Shentu Yi, they were completely stunned. A feat like this was beyond their comprehension.

Zang Wu's lips twitched, and he felt a deep sense of unease. He had agreed to Ning Xuan's demands so readily only to stall for time. Now, not only had he failed to buy any time, but the Divine Crystals were also gone. Although those things were useless to his people, Ning Xuan was someone who could ignore the rules of this realm! Furthermore, their intelligence reports mentioned another woman who could do the same. If those two were to team up and cultivate by absorbing Divine Crystal Energy, given enough time, they would become a disaster! This was a total catastrophe!

"And the other Crystal Stones?" Ning Xuan's question jolted Zang Wu back to reality.

Zang Wu forced a smile that was uglier than a grimace and stammered, "We... we'll need to wait a little. But rest assured, Brother Ning, I, Zang Wu, always keep my word!" Though he appeared to regain his composure after speaking, inwardly he was anything but calm.

Damn it, why isn't there any news yet?! He covertly glanced in a certain direction, feeling as anxious as an ant on a hot griddle.

Just then, his eyes lit up.

"Brother Ning, we've received a reply! Everything is ready! Just a moment!" he exclaimed. Pointing in that direction, his gaze toward Ning Xuan had completely transformed. A mocking smile now played on his lips.

Ning Xuan followed his gaze and saw a plume of black mist rising high into the sky, where it formed a peculiar symbol.

BANG!

Suddenly, a warship shrouded in black mist tore through the dark clouds and loomed in the void!

"Hahaha, Ning Xuan, take a look at who those people are!" Zang Wu backed away from Ning Xuan, pointing at the warship. His aura surged, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

Ning Xuan's group looked intently and saw four human women. Each one was captivatingly beautiful!

"Damn it, you despicable bastard!" Shentu Yi immediately cursed. He didn't recognize the four women, of course, but he had heard about them from the child. Seeing them now, he finally understood Zang Wu's scheme.

"Hehe, despicable? Victors only care about the result, not the process! Ning Xuan, get on your knees, kowtow, and admit your mistake. Do that, and I'll spare your life!" Full of renewed confidence, Zang Wu responded to Shentu Yi with a cold laugh before locking his gaze on Ning Xuan. He was now immensely glad he had made that decision. The mining operation held a pivotal position in the Tianyang Realm, with eyes and ears everywhere. Ning Xuan's companions naturally couldn't escape their notice. He was normally disdainful of targeting women, but with his elder brother at a critical juncture in his cultivation, he had decided to act. He never imagined it would become his ultimate trump card!

Ning Xuan, however, wasn't the slightest bit flustered. Instead, he looked at Zang Wu with pity. "Seeing as you so respectfully offered me so many Divine Crystals, I was only planning to take the Black Element Crystal Stones and leave. But you just had to insist on handing over your life as well. Ah, I suppose I have no choice but to graciously accept."

Zang Wu's pupils constricted sharply. His eyes suddenly burst with golden light as he stared at the four women. In the next instant, he screamed in dismay, "Dao Bodies!!!"

Those four women weren't their real bodies at all, but four Dao Bodies!

"Giggle... that's right. This place is full of beasts. Our Young Master has always been a gentleman who cherishes women. How could he possibly let us risk our own lives?" On the warship, Zhongli Ruoruo, who had been pale-faced just a moment ago, suddenly let out a laugh like silver bells.

At the same time, with a great rumble, the four Dao Bodies attacked in unison. The warship was instantly thrown into chaos.

"You're quite something, Ning Xuan. I truly underestimated you!" Zang Wu snarled, his gaze fixed murderously on Ning Xuan.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Er and Zhao Si spoke out.

"Pah! You're a loser who was already beaten by Young Master Ning, so stop posturing!"

"Exactly! Scram and let those other two bastards come out!"

They saw a glimmer of hope! No one had ever made such a complete fool of the mining magnates before! Yet, Ning Xuan had done it! Moreover, he had defeated Zang Wu in a single blow! Standing behind Ning Xuan, their fear vanished completely. The years of humiliation they had suffered now boiled over, erupting as pure rage.

"Ning Xuan, if I hadn't pretended to be weak, did you really think you could have defeated me?!" Zang Wu bellowed, ignoring the other two. His eyes were fixed solely on Ning Xuan.

Ning Xuan nodded. "I know you're strong, and I know you were feigning weakness. That's why I've also been making my own moves this entire time." After speaking, he gave Zang Wu a wink and a mysterious smile.

Zang Wu's heart leaped into his throat. His first instinct was to flee!

But it was too late.

He had barely moved when Ning Xuan snapped his fingers.

The next instant…

BANG!

Zang Wu's body exploded.

The Annihilation Great Formation! Inspired by the Annihilation Great Formation that the four great Flood Dragon Patriarchs had placed within Ying Que's body, Ning Xuan had created his very own version. This little test proved its effects were remarkable.

CAW! CAW! CAW!

A black cloud of crows suddenly appeared, frantically devouring the fleshy pieces of Zang Wu's exploded body. In a flash, nothing remained but the lingering stench of blood.