ATPnovel Chapter 1117 - 1117 337 Harmony and Joy
Chapter 1117 - 1117 337 Harmony and Joy
1117: Chapter 337: Harmony and Joy 1117: Chapter 337: Harmony and Joy Ning Jianke was truly a great opponent.He possessed a Grandmaster-like demeanor in his swordsmanship.
Especially when he set aside the analysis of sword techniques and abandoned the exploration of the Sword Dao, focusing solely on the outcome of the battle instead, the terrifying strength of being the strongest in the Taixu Inner Mansion was fully displayed before Jiang Wang.
In these few days, they had fought fifteen matches.
Jiang Wang won nine and lost six.
In the battles, Jiang Wang had used up all methods other than the Deviant Path Technique, so it seemed that Ning Jianke had not much left in reserve either.
The honor of being the strongest in the Taixu Inner Mansion had switched constantly during these days, making it dizzyingly confusing.
But it was only between Dugu Wudi and Ning Jianke.
However, for Ning Jianke himself, the more battles they fought, the more he could feel the terrifying pressure from this opponent; he repeatedly used the Absolute Sword Technique, but the chances of winning grew dimmer.
He had improved rapidly during these days of fighting, but Dugu Wudi’s rate of improvement was even more terrifying, making him the first opponent in battle talent to truly awe him…
Yet, in their nearly equal battles, Jiang Wang’s speed of improvement was only slightly faster over these days.
The reason Ning Jianke felt increasing pressure was due to repeated all-out battles that completely filled in the “Knowledge” gaps between them.
The significance of “Knowledge” to the Deviant Path goes without saying.
With each battle, Jiang Wang became more familiar and precise in predicting her combat decisions, gradually strangling her chances of victory.
This was somewhat similar to Li Longchuan’s archery.
The longer the engagement, the clearer the opponent’s weaknesses became to him, often resulting in a life or death decided by a single arrow.
Hence, enemies of the Shimen Li Clan always tried to avoid contact with the Li Family, either keeping their distance or resolving matters upon meeting.
However, though the results were similar, discerning an opponent’s choices and discovering their vulnerabilities are not the same.
Although Jiang Wang had never used the Deviant Path Technique throughout, continuously manipulating the opponent in the battle to make the choices he anticipated was, in a sense, also an application of the Deviant Path.
It’s just that this type of manipulation was a test of combat wisdom, easily detectable, and also easily resisted.
It was indeed inferior to the real Deviant Path Technique.
If they were now fighting a real battle to the death, Jiang Wang, upon using the Deviant Path Technique, would almost certainly declare victory if the opponent had no hidden deadly methods left—unlike now, where the results remained somewhat unresolved…
In the battle in the Star River, Jiang Wang seized the opportunity, a Boundless Wind blowing out the right hand of Ning Jianke.
He then stepped back and politely said, “Thank you for letting me win.”
He was nothing like the tyrant who would previously grin and shout, “Not convinced?
Fight again!”
Ning Jianke caught the longsword with his left hand, snorted coldly, and left the Discussion Platform.
“Tsk, truly lacks grace,” Jiang Wang shook his head, lamenting, and let it go.
The final score between the two stabled at ten wins to six losses.
Grace or lack thereof really didn’t matter.
What he needed was a qualified sparring partner, and “Ning Jianke” undoubtedly perfectly met the criteria—even if his attitude was a bit poor…
The Prime Minister’s belly should be able to row a boat, and the modest gentleman wipes off insults!
After the Discussion Platform returned to the blessed land space, Jiang Wang thought for a moment and casually sent duel invitations to “Zhen Wudi” and “Ling Yue.”
Of course, the former ignored it completely, whereas Zuo Guangshu immediately accepted the challenge.
The Discussion Platform roared to life again, crashing into the Star River.
Interestingly, a few days earlier, after the participants from the Chu Kingdom’s Inner Mansion had been finalized, Jiang Wang had planned to find time to console Zuo Guangshu, giving him guidance in life as someone experienced.
Ever the tireless teacher.
But then he encountered Ning Jianke and got so engrossed in their delightful exchanges that he forgot about it…
Hopefully, it’s not too late to mend…
In the brilliant Star River.
The moment the Discussion Platform merged, before Jiang Wang could greet him, he was already submerged in a world of water.
The battle had just begun when Zuo Guangshu erupted in fury.
It seems this young man has quite the temper.
Unless he is subdued, it seems impossible to have a proper conversation.
With his mind made up, Jiang Wang took a deep breath, summoning the Boundless Wind around his body.
The pale white wind destroyed the waves surging towards him.
At the same time, his hands formed seals swiftly.
With his current control, he could complete the Fire Realm Art within three breaths.
Transforming the lethal Boundless Wind into defense was merely a matter of enduring those three breaths, hardly a challenge.
Armored and manning the chariot, Zuo Guangshu unleashed over thirty different Dao Techniques within those three breaths.
Each technique was distinct but complementary to the others, a testament to his terrifying Talent in Water Manipulation…
However, they all perished before Jiang Wang’s reckless use of the Boundless Wind.
And after three breaths…
The world of fire replaced the world of water.
Amidst the countless screeches of Flame Sparrows, Jiang Wang stepped through the fire, pulled Zuo Guangshu down from the Prime Minister’s chariot, interrupting his next spell, and laughed, “You’ve lost!”
Zuo Guangshu snorted coldly and stayed silent.
The water-lit battle armor and azure cape on his body had already dissipated, retracting the Prime Minister’s Divine Skills.
He couldn’t swallow his pride, but he would admit his defeat.
Jiang Wang released the young man, clenched his hand, and retracted the Fire Realm into his palm.
The fiery red world, as round as heaven and earth, dazzled for a while in his palm and also flickered before Zuo Guangshu’s eyes…
before slowly vanishing.
“What’s the matter?” Jiang Wang posed like a caring older brother, asking warmly with a smile, “Haven’t seen you for a few days, and you’re this fired up?”
“What do you want?” Zuo Guangshu replied irritably, “If there’s nothing, I’m in a rush for the next match.”
“There is something,” Jiang Wang hurriedly intervened, smiling, “Didn’t I hear you are planning to attend the Yellow River Gathering?
Look, I was just selected.
Don’t you have any advice for me?”
Jiang Wang had now become familiar with Zuo Guangshu’s personality.
If you coddle him like a child, he becomes particularly difficult and loves to oppose.
But if you treat him like an adult and discuss serious matters, he’s more than happy to make a “contribution.”
Hearing this, Zuo Guangshu indeed abandoned his posture of leaving.
After all, he was quite close to Jiang Wang.
Were it anyone else, he could barely bother to speak.
But for Jiang Wang, he was willing to help.
After thinking seriously for a moment, the young lad then said, “I can’t give you intelligence on Chuguo.
But I can share some about other countries.”
What a principled young man!
Jiang Wang silently praised in his mind.
Actually, the intelligence gathered by Chen Zeqing was already detailed enough, covering all necessary aspects.
Jiang Wang was just looking for an excuse to communicate further.
He didn’t expect much, but his face beamed brightly, “Then I couldn’t ask for more, please tell me all about it!”
Zuo Guangshu had always liked it when Jiang Wang listened earnestly in front of him.
Because sometimes Jiang Wang resembled Zuo Guanglie.
It gave him a feeling as if he could play the role of the older brother…
Of course, these youthful emotions were never shared with anyone.
Thereupon, he lifted his chin and began explaining “reluctantly.”
He had originally aspired to attend the Yellow River Gathering, and the Zuo Family had gathered intelligence on his competitors.
Now sharing it with Jiang Wang, he was quite to the point.
Jiang Wang listened intently, occasionally exclaiming in admiration, “The Zuo Family of Great Chu truly has a prominent reputation worldwide!”
Although the second son of the Zuo Family appeared unconcerned, the unwitting rise in his volume was unmistakable.
Truly harmonious!