Chapter 280: Return of the King

“This Thunder Dragon Princess, how is she still not satisfied after defeating one person!”

“What did she just say? These Jiang Twins are stronger than Ji Changge?” At that moment, the Thunder Dragon Princess’s words also caught the academy’s teachers by surprise.

Although the Jiang Twins’ performance at the academy was decent, it still paled in comparison to Ji Changge’s.

“Don’t forget, they were the leaders of the student organization ‘Dragon Palace’ at the academy, and they often went out on missions for the Demon Subduing Division with the young master of the Gao Family. You should still remember who founded the Dragon Palace—” said an Elder in palace attire.

“The fact that these Jiang Twins were valued by that Lin Jing means things definitely aren’t as simple as they seem on the surface. Perhaps…” She had already vaguely guessed something.

“This Thunder Dragon Princess has likely noticed something.”

At this moment, the Jiang Twins remained silent, unable to understand how the Thunder Dragon Princess had sensed the Ice Soul Sub-Gu within them. One must know that Senior Divine Pine had placed multiple Seals on these Ice Soul Sub-Gu; as long as they didn’t reveal them voluntarily, even an ordinary Soul Transformation expert would find them hard to detect.

In fact, during their time in the Ancient Kingdom, aside from executing missions for the Demon Subduing Division, they had never publicly displayed the power of the Ice Soul Gu, so most people were unaware of their true strength.

From all indications, even the academy’s Soul Transformation Elders and Nascent Soul teachers likely didn’t know they possessed the power of the Ice Gu. Yet, this Thunder Dragon at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment had actually sensed it; it was simply unbelievable.

“We can’t accept the challenge. Although we only have sub-Gu inside us, exposing them still risks drawing the attention of the Gu God Sect. Let’s just admit defeat,” Jiang Lin transmitted her voice to her brother secretly through their twin physique.

Both had also been teleported to Qingzhou, and once there, just like Lin Jing, they didn’t dare use the power of the Ice Soul Gu at all.

“Your Excellency must have sensed incorrectly. My sister’s and my strength are far inferior to Senior Brother Ji; we couldn’t possibly be Your Excellency’s match.” The Elder brother, Jiang Qi, took a step forward, cupped his fists slightly, and spoke with regret.

“It is a pity that we cannot provide Your Excellency with a satisfying battle.”

“Who are you kidding?!” The Thunder Dragon Princess was actually quite puzzled herself, as she couldn’t see anything particularly strong about the siblings. However, since her Elder brother, who was hidden in the Void Realm, said so, then it must be true.

“Hurry up and fight with your true abilities. You have the twin physique, right? I’ll allow both of you to attack together. If you can defeat me, I will grant you a drop of scale blood.”

Lei Long Scale Blood!

Hearing the Thunder Dragon Princess’s words, the academy experts behind the scenes were shaken.

“Jiang Qi, Jiang Lin, if you have the confidence, then accept the challenge. Lei Long Scale Blood is one of the world’s top ten body-tempering treasures. Even the lowest quality Lei Long Scale Blood would be of immense benefit to you—” the Elder in palace attire transmitted her voice.

Although she still didn’t think Jiang Qi and Jiang Lin would be a match for the Thunder Dragon Princess, the temptation of the Lei Long Scale Blood was simply too great.

Even members of the Ancient Kingdom’s imperial family likely hadn’t tempered their bodies with Lei Long Scale Blood. Most likely, the Thunder Dragon Princess didn’t believe anyone could defeat her, which was why she made such an astounding promise.

At this moment, hearing the academy Elder’s transmission, the Jiang Twins were conflicted, unsure of what to do.

“Our apologies, Your Excellency. The power you sensed was passed down by a Senior. Without his permission, we cannot use that power.” Although Jiang Lin also yearned for the scale blood, she had a realistic assessment: even if they used the sub-Gu power, and even if it were four against one, they still wouldn’t be a match for the Thunder Dragon Princess.

Better to forget it.

“How troublesome. What kind of power requires permission to use? Is the person you mentioned here? Then have him give permission now,” the Thunder Dragon Princess said impatiently. The more the other party didn’t want to fight, the more curious she became about what that power actually was.

She was determined to have this fight today. “That Senior, he—” Jiang Lin was at a loss for words. She was just about to say that the Senior wasn’t here when, suddenly, a familiar voice drifted out from the Void Realm, causing her and her brother Jiang Qi’s eyes to widen.

“I am the Senior they spoke of. Thunder Dragon Princess, since the two of them are unwilling to fight you, do not force them.”

A spatial vortex coalesced in the sky. From within the vortex, a young man in white slowly stepped out, looking at the Thunder Dragon Princess.

“You said just now that as long as one can defeat you, they can obtain a drop of Lei Long Scale Blood. Is that true? What do you think if I fight you in their stead?”

This person’s appearance not only shocked Jiang Lin and Jiang Qi but also left several experts in the city in disbelief, unable to understand how he could suddenly appear!

Lin—Lin Jing?!

The academy students were also extremely shocked upon seeing this person’s Face.

“Huh?” The Thunder Dragon Princess was now also confused. The Senior these twins mentioned was actually a guy at the same cultivation level as them—the Perfection of Foundation Establishment???

“If you can defeat me, the scale blood will be given to you just the same.”

As the Thunder Dragon Princess finished speaking, Lin Jing smiled faintly.

Although the Thunder Dragon Clan had already agreed to give him five bottles of Lei Long Scale Blood of various qualities, one could never have too much of such a thing. Since the Thunder Dragon Princess wanted to give an extra drop, Lin Jing wouldn’t refuse. If he had enough for himself, he could completely give it away or use it for his Pet Beasts!

“Then I shall let you see exactly what that power you’re curious about is.”

Lin Jing reached out his hand, seemingly grasping at the Thunder Dragon Princess through the air. At first, the Thunder Dragon Princess didn’t take it seriously, but in the next instant, an astonishing chill emanated from Lin Jing’s palm. Above the sky, the chill instantly condensed into a massive phantom that towered into the clouds. It was a Giant Spider, its form hidden within the icy clouds, its aura terrifying. In terms of Bloodline level, it was not inferior to the Thunder Dragon Princess.

In just an instant, the Thunder Dragon Princess’s pupils constricted as she felt a fatal threat. Even the lightning flashing around her…

…was completely frozen at this moment. Although their Realms were similar, at this instant, the Thunder Dragon Princess felt a world of difference.

She felt a disparity in power as if the two were not in the same dimension.

“Just what are you…”

“Brother—…”

Realizing the young man before her had the ability to “instantly kill” her, the Thunder Dragon Princess’s first thought was to call for her brother. However, even after her entire body was frozen, her brother, who was guarding her in secret, did not make a move.

This was because the Thunder Dragon Prince clearly sensed who had just teleported Lin Jing here.

“Old Ancestor—”

“This person…” In the Void Realm, the Thunder Dragon Prince looked at Lin Jing. Gu insect power—this was the power of one of the Ten Unique Gu, the Ice Soul Gu. Besides that, there was a terrifying illusory majesty that made his Bloodline throb. This person was the Longevity Physique, Lin Jing, who had previously caused a massive scene in the Heavenly Lion Clan! Why would the Old Ancestor teleport him here?!

Immediately, using the power of the Ice Soul Gu, Lin Jing froze the Thunder Dragon Princess in an instant, leaving the academy geniuses on the scene speechless. Ji Changge, who had been sent flying earlier, also looked at Lin Jing’s figure in the sky in stunned silence, instantly understanding the true weight of being the “Former Number One Prodigy” and a “former legend.”

“I didn’t expect—” And at this moment, Lin Jing, who had appeared in his true form above a city and high-profilely defeated the Thunder Dragon Princess, looked at the Jiang Twins with a smile. “I didn’t expect you to be teleported to Qingzhou as well—”

“Senior Lin, how could you—” The twins were shocked. How did Lin Jing dare to show up? Didn’t he know he was still being wanted by various parties? Even with the academy’s Vice Dean present, Lin Jing’s current situation was still extremely dangerous.

Even a Void Profound expert would definitely be unable to protect Lin Jing in Qingzhou!

“How did I end up here?” Lin Jing rubbed his chin and made up a story on the fly. “Isn’t the registration for the Tongtian Pagoda’s Alchemy Convention starting? I recently refined a pretty good pill, so I wanted to participate in this Alchemy Convention. I heard that before the convention ends, the Tongtian Pagoda guarantees the personal safety of the participating Alchemists. There is such a saying, right? Making trouble during the Alchemy Convention would be like not giving Face to the Tongtian Pagoda…”