Chapter 1918 - 213: You’re Very Confident?!!

The door creaked open slowly, revealing a figure behind it, clad in a simple white robe with black hair, tall and slender—it was Jiang Ning.

At this moment, Wang Yu, dressed in a luxurious purple robe, stood facing Jiang Ning.

Their eyes met through the gradually opening door.

"As expected, King Luoshui is extraordinary!" Wang Yu said.

"Mr. Wang flatters me," Jiang Ning replied indifferently, "May I know the purpose of Mr. Wang’s visit here?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu gave a faint smile.

"It’s our first meeting, yet you can accurately call out my surname. It seems that King Luoshui is not as the rumors say—only obsessed with martial arts, oblivious to the outside world."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning also smiled faintly.

He understood the implication in Wang Yu’s words.

But in reality, the reason he knew of Wang Yu was that his Heart Spirit had long enveloped the entire Royal Capital.

Through the shroud of his Heart Spirit, he had already known of Wang Yu’s arrival and identity.

"Will King Luoshui not invite me in to sit? At the door, it can’t be the way King Luoshui treats his guests, right?" Wang Yu said again, faintly.

Jiang Ning glanced at the attendants behind Wang Yu and then looked back at Wang Yu.

At close range, he could clearly see the realm of the three people.

All were at the Primordial Immortal Realm, and the feeling Wang Yu gave him was vaguely superior to the two attendants behind him.

This could not help but stir something within him.

The Primordial Immortal Realm serves as the absolute foundation and pillar in ordinary Cave Heaven Blessed Lands.

Just as that Qingyuan Taoist is to Qingyuan Cave Heaven.

Yet, these three walk out from the Nine Heavens, all at such a realm, giving him a more tangible sense of what the Upper Three Days means.

"Please, all of you!" Jiang Ning moved aside a little, making a courteous gesture.

Wang Yu smiled slightly, stepped up the stairs, and entered Dongling Marquis along with Jiang Ning.

The two attendants followed closely behind.

Around the screen wall, through the front courtyard, Jiang Ning led the three into the backyard.

"King Luoshui’s residence does not fit your status," Wang Yu said to Jiang Ning after observing for a long time midway.

"What does it matter if it fits or not, as long as it’s comfortable to live in," Jiang Ning said.

"I’ve heard that two years ago Your Highness was still an inconspicuous existence in a remote county?" Wang Yu spoke again.

"Mr. Wang has really done plenty of homework," Jiang Ning said.

"Isn’t it the same for Your Highness? Today is our first meeting, yet Your Highness immediately recognized my surname and knew my identity," Wang Yu said to Jiang Ning with significant meaning.

Jiang Ning smiled, already having led Wang Yu to his courtyard— the courtyard on the east side of his residence.

"Please sit!" he gestured as they arrived at the pavilion.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Wang Yu cupped his hands towards Jiang Ning, then settled into a seat.

After Wang Yu was seated, Jiang Ning also took a seat beside him.

"May I know the purpose of Mr. Wang’s visit today?" Jiang Ning asked directly.

"Is King Luoshui aware of the demise of Prince Pingjian?" Wang Yu asked as he accepted a cup of tea brought by Lv Yi.

"Sir!" Lv Yi also served tea to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning nodded and took the cup.

"I am naturally aware," Jiang Ning said.

"Was it Your Highness’ doing?" Wang Yu asked after blowing lightly on the tea and taking a sip.

"What do you think?" Jiang Ning replied calmly.

"It’s not about what I think!" Wang Yu shook his head, then continued, "It’s about how the Human Emperor sees this, that’s what matters."

"The Human Emperor?" Jiang Ning asked.

"With the Human Emperor Sword in hand, one can be called the Human Emperor," Wang Yu said slowly, taking another sip of tea before continuing, "Do you know why the ancestors of the Ji Clan were able to bear the title of Human Emperor?"

"I would like to hear more," Jiang Ning said lightly.

"By ushering in a millennium of peace and sweeping away chaotic times, one deserves the title of Human Emperor," Wang Yu paused, then said, "But more crucially, with the Human Emperor Sword in hand, the historical Human Emperor could also be called invincible."

"Is there any lore about this sword?" Jiang Ning asked.

"The Human Emperor Sword can resonate with the Heavenly Dao and command the imperial aura for one’s own use. With the Human Emperor Sword in hand, Ji Minghao possesses invincible strength in this world. So, do you think his opinion is important?" Wang Yu said faintly.

"I see," Jiang Ning’s eyes sparkled as realization dawned within him.

He had some doubts about this while reading ancient texts before.

But the secret of the Human Emperor Sword is not documented in any book.

Now he understood why such a secret wouldn’t be recorded or spread; it must be the greatest secret of the Imperial Family.

"Invincible in this world, huh?" he murmured inwardly, lost in thought.

"What is the purpose of your visit? Speak plainly!" Jiang Ning, his Heart Spirit slightly steady, asked.

"The purpose is simple," Wang Yu gave a slight smile, "Firstly, to see what the King of Luoshui, renowned throughout the world, who is claimed to be the first in eight hundred years and most likely to rival the Martial Saint, looks like."

As his words ended, he continued, "Now, it doesn’t seem exaggerated."

He paused, looking at Jiang Ning.

After a couple of breaths, Jiang Ning did not speak, prompting Wang Yu to continue, "Secondly, to save King Luoshui."

"Save me?" Jiang Ning chuckled softly, "What do you mean by that?"

At this moment, he understood Wang Yu’s posture, similar to that of Xia Xuanyan back then.

His thoughts flickered as he regarded Wang Yu calmly, waiting for him to continue.

"King Luoshui, do you know you are already in imminent danger?"

"Imminent danger?" Jiang Ning laughed and shook his head, "I don’t feel that way."

"Since you refuse to face reality, allow me to analyze it for you," Wang Yu took a sip of tea, his demeanor unhurried.

Then he began, "Having dealt with Ji Minghao a few times, I understand his temperament. He has already largely deemed you the culprit behind his Uncle Wang Ji Xuan’s murder, regardless of whether you actually are."

Jiang Ning chuckled and casually said, "Perhaps Mr. Wang does not know of my friendship with the Holy Emperor and the relationship with his sister?"

"To say such a thing, I can only say Your Highness is too naive," Wang Yu looked at Jiang Ning with a gaze full of pity.

He continued, "Do you know why the Human Emperor Sword was left outside back then?"

"I would like to hear more," Jiang Ning’s gaze remained calm.

"In fact, the Ji Clan ancestor had drawn the sword against the Martial Saint back then, only to be defeated. After the defeat, he realized a truth and threw the Human Emperor Sword outside the Royal Capital, requesting the Martial Saint to protect Great Xia in light of their longstanding friendship," Wang Yu recounted the past secrets calmly.

He then sipped the tea again before continuing.

"The Martial Saint of that era was kind-hearted, understanding the decision of the Ji Clan ancestor, repaying wrong with right and continued to protect Great Xia. This is something I’ve never understood, and I still don’t understand to this day. If it were me, I’d exact thorough vengeance until the Ji lineage was extinguished; betrayal is something I cannot tolerate!!"

Upon hearing these words.

The image of the Martial Saint emerged in Jiang Ning’s mind.

Compared to Wang Yu’s confession at this moment, he, however, was more understanding.

The Martial Saint always guarded not the foundations of Great Xia, but the peace of the world.

From this alone, he held nothing but admiration.

This is true great love, the heart of a Saint.

In his place, he couldn’t achieve that.

Precisely because he couldn’t, he admired him even more.

Noticing Jiang Ning’s silent contemplation, Wang Yu chuckled again.

"Do you think, if the current Human Emperor wields the Human Emperor Sword and strikes at you, would you be able to withstand it?"

"Whether I can withstand it or not will only be known after the strike," Jiang Ning said indifferently, "Besides, I have faith in the Holy Emperor’s character and his choices."

"It seems you are truly naive!!" Wang Yu looked at Jiang Ning, shaking his head lightly.

He continued, "When positioned at that station, even familial ties become meaningless. Kin and siblings can be slaughtered; let alone friendship! Moreover, I know that you have bestowed great favor upon him, the merit of shaping a dragon, yet great favor often turns into great enmity. He will definitely strike."

Jiang Ning responded calmly, "Whether he strikes or not is his choice, I only need to keep my heart clear."

Seeing Jiang Ning still unmoved, Wang Yu’s expression couldn’t help but grow a bit more serious.

He scrutinized Jiang Ning for a few breaths and suddenly smiled.

"I see now, you are quite confident?!!"