Chapter 1944: Chapter 1944: Third Lord
In the central area of the Black Mountain Territory, there is a gigantic mansion.
This mansion is located at the center of the four cities in the southeast, northwest, and is extremely grand and majestic.
Xu Nian, led by Li Tie, arrived at the center of the mansion in a large hall.
At this moment, a middle-aged man was sitting in the hall, his sword-like eyebrows sharp and his gaze exceedingly cold and dominating.
From the moment Xu Nian entered the hall, this middle-aged man had been observing him.
Sitting at the main seat, he exuded an incredibly powerful pressure.
His eyes, like a blade, pierced into Xu Nian’s body.
"Vice Lord, Xu Nian has been brought," Li Tie said apprehensively, his eyes full of respect.
"Leave now." The middle-aged man spoke.
Li Tie hesitated for a moment but then chose to leave.
Before leaving, he glanced at Xu Nian, seemingly suggesting that Xu Nian should admit his mistakes.
Xu Nian naturally understood Li Tie’s thoughts, but he certainly wouldn’t do as Li Tie wished.
With Li Tie leaving, only Xu Nian and the Vice Lord were left in the hall.
"I heard you defeated Zhu Heng?" the Vice Lord asked.
"Yes!" Xu Nian replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"And I also heard you killed Wei Qing?" The Vice Lord’s eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze towards Xu Nian turned sinister.
"Yes!" Xu Nian continued to respond, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Then are you aware of Wei Qing’s relationship with me?" A murderous intention surged in the Vice Lord’s eyes.
"I am aware." Xu Nian replied.
"Knowing that, you still dared to kill?" The Vice Lord instantly shouted.
A wave of God-level authority instantly pressured towards Xu Nian.
Xu Nian’s form remained unmoved like a mountain, unaffected by this immense pressure.
This scene directly changed the expression on the Vice Lord’s face.
"I have said, anyone who dares to have designs on my wife must die, even if it’s you, Vice Lord," Xu Nian’s eyes stared at the Vice Lord, sharp as sword blades.
The Vice Lord met Xu Nian’s gaze, his eyes dark with murderous intent.
"It seems you are quite confident in your strength. Do you think you have the assurance to kill me?" Suddenly, the Vice Lord raised his brow and asked.
"The Vice Lord may give it a try," Xu Nian calmly responded.
"Very well, then let me test your true capability," the Vice Lord coldly snorted.
Immediately, he used his hand as a blade and struck out a Sword Light.
A Sword Light infused with God Power, its power much greater than a typical Peak of Divine-level Strong People.
Even without containing the True Intent of the Great Tao, this strike is stronger than Zhu Heng’s full-powered attack.
God Power, how terrifying its might is.
If Xu Nian had faced this blow before his breakthrough, it might have been difficult, but now he has broken through to the Heavenly Dao level.
Xu Nian did not summon a weapon, instead, he used his finger as a sword.
With a flick of his finger, an immense force of the universe’s Heavenly Dao instantly merged into his finger.
With one finger, it instantly became the horrifying Heavenly Dao Sword God Gang.
"Bang!"
The Vice Lord’s Sword Light instantly exploded.
"What? Sword God Gang? You’ve broken through to the Heavenly Dao?" Instantly, the Vice Lord’s eyes widened, astonished as he looked at Xu Nian.
He himself had not yet broken through to the Heavenly Dao level, even though he was just a hair’s breadth away, that tiny bit might take centuries, even a millennium to break through.
Yet the young man before him, records show, had only ascended for a little over a month.
And not long ago, he was seemingly only at Great Tao Truth Ninth Level.
"Does the Vice Lord still think I am not qualified to have a battle?" Xu Nian coldly questioned.
The Vice Lord fell into contemplation.
Xu Nian’s breakthrough to the Heavenly Dao, having condensed Sword Dao Divine Gang, if they really fight, he might not win.
Also, it’s rumored the cultivation technique practiced by this youth is extremely unusual.
"Haha, I never thought our Black Mountain Territory would produce such a peerless genius; this is truly a cause for great joy."
At this moment, a wild man in black clothing appeared in the hall like a mirage.
"Middle Stage of God?" Xu Nian immediately sensed the dangerous aura on the man.
Xu Nian instantly guessed the identity of the newcomer, who was indeed the Great Lord of the Black Mountain Territory.
This instinctively made Xu Nian feel wary.
The Great Lord’s strength is considerable, Middle Stage of God, and it is evident that he has already broken through the Heavenly Dao level, possibly more than First Level.
"Brother Xu Nian, you don’t need to be overly tense. My second brother just wanted to test your strength earlier, not truly engage with you," the Great Commander said with a smile.
Xu Nian was stunned upon hearing this, surprised as he looked towards the Vice Lord.
The latter’s murderous intent had already receded, his gaze towards Xu Nian became calm.
"My brother is correct, though I am cousins with Wei Qing by family, he has always used my status to show off; I have no real brotherly affection for him," the Vice Lord said.
Xu Nian furrowed his brows upon hearing this, unsure if the Vice Lord was speaking the truth or not.
"Since the Vice Lord is not avenging Wei Qing, then what is the purpose of summoning me here?" Xu Nian asked.
"Haha, this is my intention. Originally, I intended for the Vice Lord to test you before appointing you as the Great Commander of the Vermilion Bird Camp, but it seems there is no need now," the Great Lord laughed.
"No need?" Xu Nian was somewhat puzzled.
"Haha, Brother Xu Nian, from today onwards, you will be our Black Mountain Territory’s Third Lord; how about it? Are you willing?" the Great Lord laughed.
The Vice Lord also glanced at Xu Nian, his eyes unemotional.
Xu Nian was stunned.
Third Lord?
Doesn’t this mean his status has instantly surpassed Zhu Heng?
This appointment was indeed unexpected for Xu Nian.
"I understand that Brother Xu Nian might have some concerns, but since we’ve decided to recruit you, we’ll be honest. Our Black Mountain Territory’s current situation is not good. Wuwan Valley and Ice Snow Mountain now have at least four or more God-level Experts, and soon we face a challenge from Tianyu Mountain. So, we sincerely invite you to become a lord," the Great Lord sincerely said.
"A challenge from Tianyu Mountain?" Xu Nian was somewhat surprised.
"Yes, Tianyu Mountain is going to select from among thirty-six factions, each must choose three strongest fighters to compete, and the top ten factions will receive Tianyu Mountain’s resources, while the bottom ten will face punishment," the Great Lord said.
"What was Black Mountain Territory’s previous ranking?" Xu Nian asked.
"Twenty-seventh," the Deputy Commander said.
"That’s ninth from last?" Xu Nian was somewhat surprised.
"Indeed, so our Black Mountain Territory is in significant danger. The punishment from Tianyu Mountain is very severe, and it could lead to the complete destruction of the Black Mountain Territory," the Great Commander said gravely.
Xu Nian immediately understood upon hearing this.
The Great Commander hopes he would participate in this challenge, fighting for Black Mountain Territory.
"Alright, I agree to become the Third Lord, but I have one condition," Xu Nian thought for a moment and said.
"Alright, speak your mind!" The Great Commander immediately nodded.
"I want Black Mountain Territory to help me find an Artifact Refining Material called Red Moon Snow Gold," Xu Nian said.
"Red Moon Snow Gold? Such a coincidence?" The Great Commander and Deputy Commander both were startled, then exchanged a glance.
