The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 248 - 247: Yin Shou’s Opponent

Chapter 248: Chapter 247: Yin Shou’s Opponent

At this moment, the cultivation of the two had swapped places.

Old Jiang might truly be aging. When people grow old, they begin to love reminiscing, becoming sentimental. As the sword clashed with the staff, Old Jiang couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Then, seizing an opportunity, he rushed toward the Seven-star Dragon Slayer Sword.

It wasn’t so easy for Jiang Ziya to die. Yuan Shi Venerable wouldn’t allow him to die, nor would Yin Shou personally kill his old friend.

With one kick, he sent the old man crashing away from the tip of his sword—a blow right to the chest sent Jiang Ziya flying.

The old man clutched his chest, nearly meeting his end then and there.

Yin Shou glanced at him and, seeing Old Jiang trembling as he struggled to sit upright while clutching his chest, let out a sigh of relief. In his haste, he had accidentally used too much force!

Throwing Old Jiang an apologetic look, he let out a couple of coughs and struck a dashing pose, roaring skyward.

"Hahahaha, who dares to kill me! Haha! Who dares to kill me!"

Behind him, the citizens of Chaoge unanimously cheered, "Great King is mighty!"

"Great King is mighty!"

Yin Shou reveled in his triumph, aware that he was nearing his ultimate downfall.

"Who dares to kill me? If you kill me, Yin Shang will see all under heaven gathered into your hands."

Yin Shou finished speaking and turned to Ji Fa, asking, "Do you dare?"

Ji Fa’s hand gripped the hilt of his sword tightly as he tried to rise, but Yin Shou’s invincible posture was etched deep into his heart and soul.

After a moment of struggle, Ji Fa lowered his head as if not meeting Yin Shou’s gaze.

After all, no matter who killed Yin Shou, the world would still fall into my hands, Ji Fa thought.

Yin Shou sneered and spat out a single word, "Coward," before dismissing him entirely.

Then his gaze moved toward the other Ji family brothers.

The other Ji family brothers proved even weaker than Ji Fa, shrinking back outright—only Ji Dan gripped his sword, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes as he prepared to charge forward.

But suddenly, Ji Dan glanced at Ji Fa beside him. An inexplicable gleam flickered in his eyes, and he chose to lower his head, acting no different from his brothers.

"Who dares to kill me?"

The generals of West Zhou retreated three steps.

"Who dares to kill me?"

Yang Jian and Wei Hu continued feigning death.

"Who dares to kill me?"

The Chan Sect Immortals kept their eyes closed and remained silent.

"Hahaha, a bunch of petty, craven souls—how could you possibly claim my Yin Shang’s world?"

At this moment, Yin Shou claimed the peak of his life, single-handedly intimidating all foes!

Everyone present could see that Yin Shou had resolved to die. His prior outburst hadn’t come without a price, but sadly no one dared approach him to deliver his final end.

Yin Shou wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and pointed the Seven-star Dragon Slayer Sword toward Li Jing, who had been idling on the sidelines.

"Do you dare kill me?"

Old Li said no more and urged his horse forward. He could see clearly Yin Shou’s gaze: "Kill me."

Old Li had witnessed Yin Shou’s divine power—was he afraid?

Truthfully, he wasn’t. If he died, he’d just retire altogether. What was there to fear?

At this moment, he only wanted to fulfill Yin Shou’s final wish as the Human King—dying gloriously on the battlefield!

Thus, he advanced!

Behind him, Jinzha, Muzha, and the four members of the Mo Family gritted their teeth and attempted to follow but were stopped by Li Jing.

"I, Li Jing, was originally a Shang Minister, generations entrusted by the Great King to guard Chentang Pass. Back then, for the sake of my wife and children, I had no choice but to betray him. Though I was later granted safe passage to Nantang by the Great King, I have felt uneasy ever since, ashamed before my ancestors.

Today, let me fight. No one may interfere in my battle with the Great King. If I die by the Great King’s sword, remember to return my remains to Nantang!"

With that, he handed the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower, a Nantang branch tower, into Jinzha’s hands.

Yin Shou laughed heartily, flashing an appreciative look toward him.

Old Li drew his sword and struck first, and Yin Shou raised his sword to counter.

Li Jing’s cultivation fell short of that of an Immortal; his aptitude for cultivation wasn’t particularly high. Most of his spiritual materials had been given to Jinzha, Muzha, and Lady Yin.

What lay ahead could be dealt with later—Old Li wasn’t concerned about the future.

It could only be said that as a disciple of the Human Sect, he truly had an unambitious nature.

At this moment, his cultivation was slightly inferior to Yin Shou’s.

In terms of Qi Fortune, as the founder of Nantang, his fortune was extraordinarily high, being both a disciple of the Human Sect and one with ties to the Western Sect—a mixed fate, yet immensely powerful.

Finally, it came down to individual martial arts skill. If humanity were rated on a hundred-point scale, Yin Shou scored 98, and Old Li could manage a 92.

But with Yin Shou already running on empty.

Taking everything into account, the two were evenly matched!

Their Sword Qi intertwined; their battle carried the air of high-level martial arts.

The invincible Yin Shou had finally encountered a true opponent, leaving everyone stunned.

Old Li’s group of fervent admirers stood tall and proud. See that? This is the greatness of Tuo Ta Li Tianwang!

West Zhou? What kind of junk are they?

Not worth even a hair of our King Li!

...

Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands, the two fought fiercely for hundreds of rounds, their swords clashing once again.

Old Li leveraged the counterforce and disengaged, choosing not to attack further.

Though Yin Shou remained unscathed, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Hahaha, such exhilaration!"

"Li Jing! Tuo Ta Li Tianwang! This lone king acknowledges you!"

Behind him, Ji Fa’s expression grew dark.

Old Li’s face was complicated as he opened his lips to utter "Great King," only to be interrupted by Yin Shou.

"Citizens of Great Shang, listen closely! I, Yin Shou, have been defeated!"

As for who defeated him, Yin Shou left it unsaid.

Ignoring the deafening cries of tens of thousands behind him, Yin Shou raised the Seven-star Dragon Slayer Sword, gently touched its blade, and placed the sword against his neck, preparing to end his life...

"Great King!"

Yin Shou, with his eyes already closed, suddenly opened them and looked back.

The newcomer was none other than Yin Shou’s queen, Queen Jiang.

Queen Jiang cradled an infant as she ran desperately, the Armored Soldiers instinctively clearing a path for the queen.

The ever-steely Yin Shou’s face finally showed a trace of softness.

"Didn’t we agree you would try your hardest to survive?"

Queen Jiang, covered in dust and devoid of her usual grace, instead carried an expression of boundless love as she spoke: "Great King, didn’t you say that I will always be your queen?

How could this world exist without the Great King’s queen?"

Yin Shou laughed grandly, "Excellent! Truly worthy of being my queen!"

But as he spoke, his gaze hesitated as it fell upon the infant in her arms, Zigeng.

Queen Jiang picked up on Yin Shou’s concern and responded with a question: "Great King, do you trust Li Jing, King Li?"

Yin Shou understood instantly, nodding firmly. "I trust him."

Queen Jiang, holding the child in both hands, walked toward Li Jing with her highest sense of propriety and then knelt before him.

Old Li hastily tried to stop her, but Queen Jiang said, "In this world, the only one I trust is you, King Li. I am no longer a queen, merely a mother. King Li, can you save my child?"

Old Li solemnly received Zigeng in both hands. Before he could respond, Queen Jiang suddenly knelt.

Having spent half his life in Great Shang, Old Li was shaken deeply by the sight. The dignified queen, for the sake of her child, abandoning her honor and kneeling before him in front of tens of thousands.

He did not attempt to stop her again but instead raised Zigeng high and declared, "I, Li Jing, accept the queen’s plea. From this day forth, as long as I, Li Jing, draw breath, I will ensure the prince Zigeng is raised to adulthood safely!"

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