Chapter 244: Taking Action, inner_and_outer_cultivation, condensing_the_void_into_reality!

Chapter 244: Taking Action, inner_and_outer_cultivation, condensing_the_void_into_reality!

Luoshui County.

Outer City.

A secluded small courtyard in the northeast direction.

"Divine Envoy! There are people from the Inspection Office in the East District, and their target may be here. They’ve been digging tunnels in the earth these days, possibly to reach outside the city, which has caught their attention!"

"Don’t panic!" The man_looked_at_the_burly_fellow_reporting_to_him_and_remained_calm: "With me here, those little fish and shrimp_won’t_cause_a_big_wave in thisArea!"

"And there’s a big figure who came with me. If he acts, he can overturn the sky of Luoshui County!"

Hearing this, the burly fellow immediately lowered his head: "Then we will rely on the Divine Envoy!"

"Relax!" He patted the burlyFellow's shoulder: "Follow me and the Idolatry Sect, and you won’t be shortchanged! Once we transport the sacred statue out_of_the_city, you and I will make a trip to the headquarters, and I will seek merit for you!"

"Many thanks, Divine Envoy!" The burlyFellow became visibly excited.

Not longAfter.

"Sir, that's the_courtyard!" Feng Jiuge and Jiang Ning appeared alone on the street, pointing to the_courtyard_ahead.

As for those who followed, they are now huddled in_theAlley behind the two, awaiting Jiang Ning's order.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning looked in the direction Feng Jiuge pointed.

He saw the courtyard_open, with two short-figured_people, one blind in one eye, and one with both ears chopped off, returning from the outside as beggars.

Looking in the direction of Jiang Ning's gaze, Feng Jiuge said again: "Sir, this is one of the ways the Black Tiger Gang makes money! They maim children and use authority to send these children into the inner city, exploiting the rich's sympathy to beg for money."

"Isnobody_in_charge_of_this?" Jiang Ning frowned his brows.

"Who_else_would_do_it?" Feng Jiuge sighed slightly, continuing: "This isRarely_Seen_in_major_cities! If a child is born pure and innocent, a good embryo, they are sent to places_of_pleasure_and_trained."

"If_not_good, they_end_up_like_the_two_children_who_entered_just_now, falling_into_this_fate."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning shook his head secretly.

This kind of thing, he had only seen in books in his previous life.

In ancient times, the so-calledBeggGang often used such methods.

He hadn't thought he would personally witness such a scene.

"Sir, should we take_action_now? While_resolving_these_poor_children!" Feng Jiuge spoke, realizing Jiang Ning had some feelings_of_pity.

"Not in a hurry!" Jiang Ning shook his_head_gently.

Then he_closed_his_eyes.

In_an_instant, he_deployed_the_spirit_power_to_cover_the_front_courtyard_of_the_courtyard.

In anInstant.

He_unleashed_the_spirit_power_stretch_over.

Hundred meters.

The_hundred_meters_range, he_could_only_cover_threeQuarters_of_the_frontCourtyard.

In the next moment.

Some_water_mist appeared in_the_air, invisible_to_the_naked_eye.

The_water_mist_floated_in_the_heavy_snow, revealing_no_anomaly.

Under_the_cover_of_the_water_mist, he_suddenly_saw_the_entire_situation_of_the_courtyard.

He_also_saw_a_hidden_tunnel_in_oneCorner.

The_water_vapor_drifted_into_the_tunnel, extending_his_senses.

Soon.

The_entire_tunnel_situation_was_completely_understood_by_JiangNing.

"Indeed, it’s here!" Seeing the Tall Sacred Statue, Jiang Ning mentally noted.

At this moment, after fully understanding the tunnel situation, he also knew, as Feng Jiuge said, the tunnel in the front courtyard was indeed the base of the Idolatry Sect.

And the reason the Idolatry Sect's base was here was that it was very close to the city's edge.

A tunnel was dug_below, intending to reach_out_of_the_city.

And this_tunnel_was_almost_dug_through, in_a_few_days_it_would_be_completely_dug_through.

From_the_tunnel_situation, it_was_not_hard_to_see.

The_Idolatry_Sect_intended_to_transport_the_sacred_statue_out_of_the_city.

In_the_next_moment.

Jiang Ning_slowly_opened_his_eyes.

"Call_people, surround_this_courtyard, no_one_should_let_go_out!"

"Yes, sir!" Feng Jiuge slightly lowered her head in response.

On the other_side.

Receiving_the_signal, the StarGuardian hurriedly_rushed_towards_the_quarters.

In the heavy snow.

He_moved_like_a_ghost_or_spirit.

Walking_on_the_snow_without_making_extremely_low_sounds.

The_extremely_low_sounds_were quickly_extinguished_in_the_heavy_snow.

His_traces_and_footprints_were_soon!" Hearing the commotion outside the courtyard, two_people instantly drew their knives and rushed out of the courtyard.

"Capture!" Jiang Ning waved his hand.

Beside him, Xie Xiaojue immediately drew her sword without hesitation.

The_sword_light_was_like_a_rainbow!

"Ah—"

"Ahh—"

Such_commotion_made_the_entire_courtyard_boil_up_in_an_instant.

Jiang Ning remained indifferent, his_steps_never_stopped, heading_straight_ahead.

The_team_following_behind_had_already_controlled_the_two_knife_holders_who_rushed_over.

Meanwhile.

"Daring to cause trouble in the territory of our Black Tiger Gang? Are you tired of it?"

(The chapter ends here)

As Jiang Ning and his group entered the yard, a man with a blade rushed out from the adjacent house, his face twisted in a mixture of ferocity and fear. However, upon seeing Jiang Ning's group, he immediately realized they were not to be trifled with.

Just then, a burly man, who had been preparing for a confrontation, charged out as well. "Leader!" the people around him exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with respect.

The burly man, addressing Jiang Ning, said, "Greetings, Commander Jiang."

Jiang Ning waved his hand, signaling his men to take action. "Take them down, all of them! Kill anyone who resists!"

"Yes, sir!" Xie Xiao Jiu and Feng Jiuge replied in unison.

The next moment, Xie Xiao Jiu's sword flashed, and she charged towards the burly man. Feng Jiuge shouted, "By the Commander's orders, all who resist will be killed without mercy!"

Upon hearing this, over a dozen team members, who had been waiting outside, climbed over the wall and entered the yard.

The Black Tiger Gang's leader, enraged, shouted, "Commander Jiang, you're being too overbearing!" However, his words were cut short as Xie Xiao Jiu's sword reached him, and he was forced to defend himself.

In just one exchange, the Black Tiger Gang's leader was already covered in cold sweat, his shoulder wounded by Xie Xiao Jiu's swift and powerful sword. A streak of blood had splattered onto the snow, like a crimson stain spreading across the ground.

Meanwhile, the other team members, who were facing the Black Tiger Gang's elite fighters, found it easy to overpower them. These fighters, despite being at the Ninth Stage Martial Dao and having achieved Skin Refinement Mastery, were no match for Jiang Ning's team.

Feng Jiuge, in particular, was merciless in her attacks, taking down her opponents with a single strike, their heads rolling to the ground. Her actions were unrestrained, especially after seeing the maimed children in the yard, a sight that filled her with fury.

Jiang Ning glanced at Cheng Ran, who had been training in the Five Animal Fist, and saw that he had reached a level of mastery. Cheng Ran's attacks were swift and deadly, his opponents no match for him.

Jiang Ning withdrew his gaze and walked towards the house that concealed the hidden passage. The Black Tiger Gang's minions were no match for his ordinary team members, but the ones in the passage would be a different story. They were likely the elite of the Idolatry Sect, tasked with escorting the Sacred Statue.

As Jiang Ning approached the house, the battle in the yard had only just begun, lasting mere moments. Suddenly, a firework exploded in the sky above Luo Shui County, signaling the team's success.

The Black Tiger Gang's leader, realizing the situation was hopeless, raised his hands in surrender. "I surrender! I surrender!" he cried out repeatedly.

The other team members, who had been fighting, also surrendered, begging for mercy. Feng Jiuge appeared beside Jiang Ning, asking, "What shall we do with them, sir?"

Jiang Ning replied calmly, "Kill them all."

Feng Jiuge hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yes, sir."

As the team members resumed their attacks, the yard was once again filled with the sound of clashing steel and the cries of the dying.

In the hidden passage, the man who had been waiting, sensed the commotion above and turned to his companions. "It seems they're coming for us. Let's wait a bit longer. If the Inspection Office discovers the passage, we'll make our move together."

His companions nodded in agreement, ready to follow his orders.

In the yard, the battle was soon over, the Black Tiger Gang's members lying dead or dying. The only sounds were the whimpering of the maimed children, cowering in the corner.

Jiang Ning stood before the house, knowing that the entrance to the hidden passage was hidden beneath the floorboards. The passage stretched out towards the city walls, and with some digging, it could be used to escape.

"Sir, we've taken care of everything!" Feng Jiuge approached Jiang Ning and reported with a bow.

Jiang Ning waved his hand, "You all, step back!"

Feng Jiuge was taken aback, "Sir, have you found him?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded, "There's a secret passage in the building ahead, and those from the Idolatry Sect are inside. There might be powerful individuals among them, not the kind of strong opponents you can handle!"

After saying this, Jiang Ning lifted his leg and stepped onto the stairs.

Seeing this, Feng Jiuge exchanged glances with Xie Xiaojiu, then waved her hand to signal the team members behind her to step back.

They both understood the situation clearly.

If a true powerful opponent was engaged in battle, and ordinary Ninth Rank Martial Dao cultivators were to join the fight, they would only be sacrificing their lives.

A moment later...

Boom!

An explosion sounded.

The crowd in the courtyard witnessed the wall in front suddenly cracking, with shattered stones and debris flying everywhere.

Several figures flew out from the building.

"It's Sir!" Xie Xiaojiu's eyes narrowed slightly, her right hand gripping the sword hilt tighter, the tendons on her fingers bulging slightly, and the bluish veins clearly visible.

Jiang Ning observed the five towering figures in front of him, their bodies distorted in his eyes like monsters, similar to Shi Xiaoyuan's transformation earlier.

Their bodies had swollen to the height of a pole.

Their muscles bulged abnormally, looking extremely ferocious.

The veins turned black, resembling black earthworms wriggling on their arms and bodies.

Their auras also became extremely terrifying, with an effect akin to a child's wailing.

Behind these five figures, Jiang Ning also spotted a man standing inside the damaged building.

"Hell's Gate, yet you insist on breaking in." The man's gaze met Jiang Ning's, and he spoke calmly.

The next moment...

Jiang Ning landed on the ground, and at the same instant the five mutated flesh and blood monsters also landed, pouncing towards Jiang Ning.

At the same time...

On a distant rooftop, a figure in white fur stood quietly, blending in with the snow on the roof, as Star Guardian observed the scene in the courtyard.

He saw five powerful Divine Progeny transformed experts surrounding Jiang Ning.

The next moment, he witnessed Jiang Ning's attack, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Inner and Outer Cultivation, transforming Inner Breath into Reality!"

Witnessing this scene, Star Guardian's heart was secretly startled.

His expression immediately turned solemn.

"This is not an easy opponent to deal with!"

"With this level of strength, even if I were to intervene, it would take some time to subdue him. If Hong Minghu were to get involved, I doubt even escaping would be that simple!"

Star Guardian's heart was filled with hesitation.

At this moment, Jiang Ning channeled his Inner Breath into the Waterfire Essence, and punched out.

A foot away, the head of a mutated flesh and blood monster exploded, splattering blood and brain matter.

Even for Divine Progeny with Immortal Bodies, an exploding head was still a fatal injury.

After finishing off one mutated flesh and blood monster with a punch.

Jiang Ning immediately punched out again.

Boom!

Another head exploded, blood and brain matter flying.

Then, another punch.

Boom!

In the blink of an eye, the five mutated Martial Dao cultivators who had surrounded Jiang Ning were all killed by his punches.

Even though there were four Eighth Rank and one Seventh Rank among them.

But to Jiang Ning, there was no difference.

He could effortlessly kill them with a single punch.

The Water and Fire True Essence at the Second Limit Break stage was already several times more powerful than the perfected level of Water and Fire True Essence.

These two extreme forces, even when unleashed from a distance, were strong enough to tear through fine iron, let alone the mere flesh and blood bodies of cultivators.

"At such a young age, to reach this level in Inner and Outer Cultivation, impressive!" The man who emerged from the damaged building spoke to Jiang Ning with a calm tone.

Observing the demeanor of the man before him, Jiang Ning's heart became even more solemn.

He had never dared to doubt the strength of the Idolatry Sect.

To be able to summon a divine spirit through the worship of ten thousand believers, even if it wasn't a true god, was an extremely formidable ability.

Jiang Ning wouldn't dare to underestimate the Idolatry Sect, capable of such a major feat.

The man before him, despite knowing Jiang Ning's Inner and Outer Cultivation and his achievement of transforming Inner Breath into Reality, remained composed and unperturbed.

This was clearly a display of extreme confidence.

Moreover, Jiang Ning, with his powerful five senses, had already noticed the person on the distant rooftop.

The man's ghostly figure upon arrival had already caught Jiang Ning's attention.

That body movement technique, nearly leaving no traces in the snow, could only be achieved by Fifth Rank Inner Fortitude cultivators who had mastered Inner Breath.

It was precisely because Jiang Ning had noticed this person that he boldly chose to reveal his Inner and Outer Cultivation abilities.

End of the month, I'm asking for monthly votes. If I can reach a thousand, I'll add an extra chapter next month, making up for the one I missed due to a leave of absence.

The tendon sheath inflammation is feeling better now.

Today's update is early, and tomorrow's update is expected to be released at midnight!

(End of Chapter)

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