I really became a king.

Chapter 256 The Prince is a Person of Great Perseverance

Facing the helpless expression of the Venerable Hundred Ghosts, the general did not think there was anything wrong.

He has openly been coveting your wife, so what else is there to be particular about? No matter what method you use, as long as you can kill him, it will be fine, even if it requires some price.

Of course, the price Jiang Yi paid was a bit high, and it was no wonder that the Hundred Ghosts Venerable had such an expression, but in Jiang Yi's opinion, everything was worth it.

And this is not a price to pay, it can only be said to be a condition attached to the transaction.

However, Jiang Yi, with the help of the forbidden technique of the Venerable Hundred Ghosts, took over the Xumi Palace in one fell swoop, and then fled into the depths of the Black Water Swamp with the Venerable Hundred Ghosts.

Even though the black flesh worm quickly recovered its cultivation, he had the treasure map in his hand, and the measuring ruler in his hand was specifically designed to overcome all evil spirits, so he was able to escape danger along the way.

There was only one huge figure that appeared in the black water around him, waving its claws and fangs, roaring angrily, but it was helpless.

Along the way, Jiang Yi was also wondering if he had revealed any flaws in his attempt to seize the Xumi Palace just now. There was nothing else wrong with it, except for the teleportation technique.

Jiang Yi almost performed the "Sky Martial Steps" subconsciously, but finally something came to his mind at the last moment, and then he figured out another set of steps.

He integrated the terrifying speed of "Thirteen Swords of Wind and Thunder", especially the starting sword-drawing technique, into the Cang Qiong Wu Bu. With one step, it was like a sharp sword that broke through the void and directly reached the place he wanted to go.

Just like "Thirteen Swords of Wind and Thunder", this is a move that focuses only on attack. Once it is performed, there is no retreat but only advance, and it also carries the power of wind and thunder.

This was the first time that he suddenly realized a martial arts footwork without relying on the golden man, which also made Jiang Yi truly experience the wonder of enlightenment.

An idea that he had never had before also came to his mind. When he had time, he would carefully comprehend all the martial arts classics in his possession. Without the help of the golden man, he might gain something unexpected.

The "epiphany" just now was only a moment, so short that Jiang Yi had no time to savor it carefully, but he had a feeling of regret that something was not said.

Jiang Yi named this footwork, which is exclusive to the King of Wind and Thunder and is paired with the "Thirteen Wind and Thunder Swords", as the "Wind and Thunder Step", which refers to its origin with the Thirteen Wind and Thunder Swords and also because of the wind and thunder power it contains when used.

Just like that, accompanied by the roar of the white flesh worms all the way, Jiang Yi and the Hundred Ghosts Venerable, who had almost no power to move, traveled through the Black Water Swamp.

During this period, the Venerable Hundred Ghosts looked listless, and Jiang Yi, apart from the joy of having obtained another treasure, also felt a little anxious being followed by the white fleshworms all the way.

He felt that the white fleshworm would not give up easily. After all, the Black Water Swamp was its base camp. It might hide some trump cards. Thinking of this possibility, Jiang Asynchronous Method could not help but speed up and move forward along the safe route he came from, hoping to get out of the Black Water Swamp as soon as possible.

As for whether he would be ambushed and killed by the Lord of Yinshan Mountain and others, Jiang Yi was not worried at all.

Because the Blackwater Swamp is a natural barrier, they are on that side and Jiang Yi is on this side, so they cannot stop him at all. Unless they can cross the Blackwater Swamp like him, they can only bypass the White Bone Forest or the Red Water Lake, but it will be too late in time.

As expected, when Jiang Yi walked to a shallow stream, he found that the safe route he came from was gone, blocked by endless black air. There were also strands of white silk mixed in the black, which reminded Jiang Yi of the white body of the huge flesh worm.

Suppressing the worries in his heart, Jiang Yi stopped and for a moment formed a confrontation with the white fleshworms that were roaring and rolling around.

"Your Excellency, do you know how to break this black gas?" Jiang Yi studied it and found that the black gas with hidden white threads was not very terrifying. It was far from being comparable to ordinary black mist. Even with the measuring ruler in hand, he could not dispel it at all. He could not help but ask.

The Hundred Ghosts Venerable raised his head and glanced at the white silk and black energy, nodded, and said weakly: "Okay, just sacrifice a few more years of your lifespan."

Jiang Yi, who originally had a look of anticipation on his face, suddenly froze his smile upon hearing this. Looking at the Venerable Hundred Ghosts, who looked so weak that he looked like a dying person who would only have a few years left to live, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Jiang Yi couldn't bring himself to ask for this. Being able to successfully obtain Xumi Palace was already a great favor from the other party. How could he have the nerve to let the other party use the few years of his remaining life to pave the way for him?

"What is the name of this forbidden technique, sir?"

Seeing that he couldn't think of any solution at the moment, Jiang Yi was no longer in a hurry. The worst plan was to use a substitute puppet to leave the secret realm. Being able to obtain the secret realm map, the Huagai treasure tree, the flame, and the Xumi Palace, it would be worth the trip.

It was just a little regretful that I couldn't find the materials to refine the sword box and equip [Youfeng Daobing]. But it was just a regret and I didn't really take it to heart.

"Your Majesty, are you interested? Anyway, I don't have many years left to live. If you are interested, I will give it to you." The Venerable Hundred Ghosts did not mean to joke and took out an ancient booklet from his arms.

The booklet had five big characters written on it: "Life Sacrifice Technique", and it was handed directly to Jiang Yi.

But Jiang Yi did not take it, and shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency. I am not interested in this forbidden technique."

This time it was the turn of the Venerable Hundred Ghosts to be surprised, and he asked, "This is a forbidden technique with great power. Your Majesty should have seen that even the powerful and invincible white flesh worm can reduce 50% of its cultivation with just one word."

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "But the price is too high. I am very afraid of death." He really didn't covet this "Lifespan Sacrifice Technique" at all. Lifespan is the foundation of a person and Jiang Yi didn't want to consume it at all.

Even if it was just one day or one hour, after all, this lost day or one hour could cause the biggest regret in life. He didn't want to live with regret until the last moment of his death.

“In fact, it’s not that exaggerated. After all, you can use some elixirs and natural treasures to make up for your life span. With the prince’s future status, I believe you can’t get them.” The Venerable Hundred Ghosts continued, with a tempting tone.

But Jiang Yi was not moved at all. What a joke! He could have lived 200 years. After eating the treasures that could increase his lifespan, wouldn't it be nice to live a few dozen more years? Why would he use it on this forbidden technique?

Seeing that Jiang Yi was truly unmoved, Venerable Baigui put away the "Lifespan Sacrifice Technique" and sighed, "The prince is indeed a man of great perseverance. He actually discarded the forbidden technique that everyone was so jealous of." There was a hint of relief in his words.

Although it was a test, if Jiang Yi was really moved, he would really give this forbidden technique to Jiang Yi, but he would be very disappointed.

But now, he has finally made up his mind to help Jiang Yi leave the black water swamp no matter what, because they have a common past: fighting for worldly dignity!

Jiang Yi had passed the test just now and was worthy of the important task of shouldering the heavy responsibility of secular martial arts.

"If I could do it all over again, I would rather not have this forbidden technique..." said the Venerable Hundred Ghosts dejectedly.

(End of this chapter)