Chapter 140: Killing

Chapter 140: Killing

Jiang Du never expected that the woman before him would strike so ruthlessly. They had barely exchanged a sentence or two, and she was already out for his life! However, within the Tower of Enlightenment, he had no chance to resist. If he were to fight back, his demise would only come quicker.

The thought of his original three legs, now reduced to two within the Tower of Enlightenment, fueled Jiang Du's growing hatred.

"Esteemed fairy, I truly haven't lied to you..." he began, his voice tinged with desperation.

"Should I have meant you any harm, while we were outside, I could have easily called upon the three elders of my family in the Void Refining Realm to capture you," he continued, attempting to reason with Leng Yanran.

Despite the seething resentment he felt, Jiang Du forced a smile, concealing the pain in his legs, and addressed Leng Yanran, "Esteemed fairy, please consider whether what I'm saying might be true."

"Plurp—" Leng Yanran didn't respond with words. Instead, another surge of malevolent energy shot toward his remaining left leg.

"Ahhh!!!"

Jiang Du gasped, the pain sending a shiver down his spine, and beads of sweat dripped relentlessly from his forehead.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.

Behind the enigmatic Leng Yanran, several Tower Spirits observed their new master's resolute demeanor, silently noting that it would be wise not to offend her in the future.

Such ruthlessness...

Leng Yanran's gaze remained unyielding as she spoke, "Since you're unwilling to talk, let's leave it at that."

Seeing the determined look in her eyes, Jiang Du's panic escalated. She really intended to kill him! She paid no heed to the three Elders of the Void Refining Realm waiting outside. This Northern Domain Empress was daring enough to take his life!

"Wait, I'll say, I'll say!"

Jiang Du hastily surrendered. He couldn't afford to be stubborn any longer.

At the very least, he had to survive until he left the Tower of Enlightenment. Once he did, he could rely on his family's influence to deal with this detestable Northern Domain Empress.

Hearing his submission, Leng Yanran dispersed the ominous energy that had gathered on her fingertip. A fraction of a breath later, and Jiang Du would have become a lifeless corpse.

"In truth..." Jiang Du's voice wavered, "I never intended to oppose you, Fairy. I sensed the purest essence of demonic blood within you."

He continued, his tone urgent, "I surmise that you might be a descendant of the exiled royal family of the Western Domain's demon race. I would never dare to challenge you!"

"Nephew! How did you sustain such injuries? Who dared to harm you? Was it you, this scion of the fallen dynasty, who harmed my nephew!?"

In the wake of the trio's return, concern filled the air. The wounded state of the young man raised eyebrows and led to accusatory questions, his identity as a descendant of the previous empire creating an immediate divide.

As the three Void Refining Realm cultivators of the Jiang Clan caught sight of Jiang Du's figure, they were momentarily stunned. Soon, their attention shifted to his almost crippled legs, from which eerie energies emanated ceaselessly.

Among the trio, Leng Yanran, shrouded in an aura of deathly chill, naturally became the target of their suspicion.

"Uncles, save me!"

In a split second after his appearance, Jiang Du cried out for help with all his might. He had intended to feign injury and manipulate the situation, hoping to lure Leng Yanran to the Western Domain before making his move.

However, his plan fell apart as his uncles immediately labeled her a scion of the fallen dynasty. There was no way he could carry on with this charade.

"Reckless scum, begone! How dare you harm a descendant of the Jiang Clan!"

One of the Void Refining Realm powerhouses shouted, flinging his sleeve and launching an attack to repel Leng Yanran, planning to rescue Jiang Du. But as the energy brushed past, it shattered Leng Yanran's form into remnants. Only to reappear behind Jiang Du in the next instant.

Leng Yanran's face turned icy, infuriated by the audacity of this man's deception. Just as the Void Refining Realm expert was about to reach Jiang Du and save him, their intentions were cut short.

Both figures now exuded joy, especially Jiang Du, who had suffered much within the Tower of Enlightenment. His confidence and vigor as a scion of the Jiang Clan were rekindled.

"Splat—"

The tip of a spear emerged from Jiang Du's chest, leaving him staring down in shock at the gaping wound. The Jiang Clan's Void Refining Realm expert, who had made it to Jiang Du's side, was witness to a scene that would haunt his nightmares.

"Nephew!!"

Shock and fury overcame Void Refining Realm expert, who extended his hand to grab Jiang Du, aiming to save him.

"Disgusting cur, you got off easy, living this long." Leng Yanran muttered to herself, her voice cold as she gave her God Slaying Spear a brisk shake.

"Boom!"

Jiang Du's eyes filled with terror. He barely had time to call for help before he exploded into a mist of blood, severed between Leng Yanran and the Void Refining Realm powerhouse.