Chapter 244: The Might of the Undying Golden Body

Chapter 244: The Might of the Undying Golden Body

Shang Xiaohan, who was wondering why Chu Ning had suddenly stopped, was taken aback by his words. She looked in the direction he was staring at, but saw nothing but empty air.

"Senior brother..." Shang Xiaohan was about to ask a question when her eyes widened in surprise.

A figure suddenly appeared to their left.

The man, who looked to be in his late twenties, was dressed in fine clothes and resembled a wealthy young master. He was handsome, but his gaze carried a hint of wickedness as he looked at Shang Xiaohan, as if he were eyeing prey, which instinctively disgusted her.

However, when she noticed his cultivation, her expression turned grim. He was a Golden Core cultivator.

At this moment, Chu Ning, who had also recognized the young man's appearance, cupped his hands and said, "It turns out to be a senior Golden Core cultivator. May I ask why you have stopped us here?"

Chu Ning did not directly reveal his sect, as he was unsure of this young Golden Core cultivator's background. If he turned out to be an enemy of the Jiuhua Sect, revealing their sect might do more harm than good.

The elegantly dressed youth's gaze fell on Chu Ning, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes. "For some reason, I sense a familiar aura from you, and I don't like that feeling."

Chu Ning's eyes narrowed slightly at the youth's words, as they resonated with his own thoughts. He, too, felt an odd sense of familiarity from this youth. However, Chu Ning was certain that they had never met before.

At this moment, the youth's gaze shifted to Shang Xiaohan. In a lazy tone, he said, "Leave the female cultivator behind, and you can scram."

Chu Ning and Shang Xiaohan's expressions changed slightly at the youth's words.

Before they could respond, the youth continued, "I know which sects you two are from, but it doesn't matter. Once the Xuan Yin Sect of the Demon Alliance has set their eyes on a female cultivator, she won't be able to escape. The Xuan Yin energy within her body is just what I need for my cauldron."

Shang Xiaohan's face turned deathly pale at his words, but she gritted her teeth and retorted, "Xuan Yin Sect? Are you from the Demon Alliance?"

Hearing this, Chu Ning's heart sank. The Xuan Yin Sect was one of the top three forces within the Demon Alliance, and many cultivators within the sect excelled in Yin-Yang absorption techniques.

It seemed that this youth practiced such a technique. Judging from his appearance, he didn't seem like a newcomer to the Golden Core stage, and he might be the strongest opponent Chu Ning had ever faced.

If it were just him alone, it would be fine, but with Shang Xiaohan here...

With these thoughts in mind, Chu Ning quietly stood in front of Shang Xiaohan, protecting her. At the same time, he used his spiritual sense to transmit his voice to her, "Shang Xiaohan, listen to me now. Don't show any other expressions or transmit your voice, or he might detect it."

Chu Ning had to give these instructions beforehand. His spiritual sense was powerful, and with his training in the Refining God Technique, he could transmit his voice without being heard by the golden-robed youth. However, Shang Xiaohan might not have the same capability, and her voice could be heard by the Golden Core cultivator if she wasn't careful.

Without waiting for Shang Xiaohan's response, Chu Ning continued, "I will hold him off soon, and you must flee back to the sect. Don't stop along the way. Even for a Golden Core cultivator, it won't be easy to kill me. But if you stay here, I won't be able to divide my attention and protect you."

Hearing Chu Ning's words, Shang Xiaohan's eyes flickered with uncertainty, wanting to say something. But in the end, she obeyed Chu Ning's instructions and remained silent. Before today, she knew that Chu Ning was capable of killing Golden Core cultivators, but the golden-robed youth before them clearly possessed formidable strength.

However, after witnessing Chu Ning's prowess in slaying the fifth-stage demon beast, she had full confidence in her senior brother. She also understood that the gap between their cultivations was too vast, and her presence would only be a burden.

After Chu Ning's spiritual transmission, he received no response from Shang Xiaohan, indicating that she had heeded his instructions.

Chu Ning then reached for his storage bag.

The golden-robed youth watched Chu Ning's actions and sneered, "It seems you won't give up until you're at the Yellow River. Very well, I'll send you on your way!"

"Whoosh!"

As soon as the youth's words fell, five or six talismans suddenly shot out from Chu Ning's front, along with the withered leaf flying blade he had hidden among them.

At the same time, Shang Xiaohan, who was standing behind Chu Ning, immediately fled.

"Trying to run? Do you think you can escape?" The golden-robed youth coldly laughed, and his figure flickered, disappearing from his original spot.

All of Chu Ning's talismans and the withered leaf flying blade missed their mark. Just as he was about to control the talismans and flying blade to attack the golden-robed youth, the youth had already given chase to Shang Xiaohan.

However, just as the youth was fast, so was Chu Ning.

In an instant, Chu Ning appeared in front of the golden-robed youth. With a wave of his hands, the pair of fire rings appeared, and a red flame beast shot out from them, pouncing towards the youth.

The golden-robed youth was clearly taken aback by Chu Ning's speed, as he was unprepared for the attack from the red flame beast. He was forced to halt his pursuit and waved his hand, unleashing a wave of yin and cold energy that swiftly condensed into a black mist.

The black mist enveloped the red flame beast, and in the next moment, the beast disappeared without a trace.

However, the black mist had also faded to near invisibility, indicating that it had lost its offensive power.

"Hmm?"

The golden-robed youth waved his hand, retracting the black mist, and a look of surprise flashed across his face. "You're clearly only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, yet you can launch attacks comparable to a Golden Core cultivator. Interesting!"

Hearing the youth's words, Chu Ning's expression turned solemn.

What gave Chu Ning some peace of mind was that Shang Xiaohan had taken this opportunity to flee far away.

Infusing his twin fire rings with his spiritual power once more, Chu Ning this time chose not to summon the Red Flame Beast, instead shooting out twin flames of fire.

With a wave of his right hand, he followed up with the Wind and Fire Ravaging the Plains technique.

At the same time, Chu Ning's left hand reached into one of his storage bags and pulled out a simple black law plate—the Reincarnation Law Plate.

A sweep of his spiritual sense, and the next moment, a beam of dark divine light shot towards the elegantly dressed youth.

Having realized that the youth was no easy opponent, Chu Ning unleashed a series of lethal moves in quick succession.

"A spiritual sense attack law treasure?"

Sensing the beam of dark divine light, the youth coldly snorted, and suddenly, a black mist erupted from his body, enveloping him.

Instantly, a dense aura of yin and cold emanated from him, transforming into layers of black fog.

Even from a distance of ten zhang away, Chu Ning could clearly feel its oppressive presence.

What surprised Chu Ning even more was that when the Reincarnation Divine Light and the twin fire rings attacked the black mist, they couldn't penetrate it at all.

Although the black mist dissipated quickly, the divine light and the flames from the fire rings also vanished swiftly.

And just as the flames on the fire rings were about to extinguish, Chu Ning quickly performed a set of hand seals to recall the rings.

Seeing the youth revealed after the black mist dissipated, Chu Ning's heart sank.

"This man's cultivation and divine abilities are truly formidable."

Since obtaining the Reincarnation Divine Light, this was the first time Chu Ning had encountered someone who could withstand its power.

Moreover, what surprised Chu Ning was that he couldn't tell if the black mist was a law treasure or some kind of secret art.

It could actually defend against both spiritual and divine sense attacks, something Chu Ning had never seen before.

Chu Ning was astonished, and the elegantly dressed youth was equally taken aback.

His gaze at Chu Ning flickered with surprise.

"You're the first late Foundation Establishment cultivator to force me to use such means, Yu Jing.

Since that's the case, leave your life here!"

As he spoke, a small black flag appeared in the youth's hand. With a casual toss, the flag shot towards Chu Ning.

Its speed was so fast that even with Chu Ning's Divine Wind Escape, he couldn't completely dodge it.

The small black flag quickly reached above Chu Ning's head and suddenly grew, transforming into a massive black flag several zhang in size.

At the same time, thick black mist surged out, enveloping a radius of several dozen zhang around Chu Ning in the blink of an eye.

What startled Chu Ning even more was that he suddenly felt as if all the spiritual energy around him had disappeared.

He couldn't use his Divine Wind Escape, which relied on wind-attribute spiritual energy.

Even his spiritual sense couldn't penetrate the black mist.

This sudden loss of connection to the outside world filled Chu Ning with alarm.

And when he found himself unable to use his Divine Wind Escape, Chu Ning almost fell downwards.

Fortunately, what gave him some reassurance was that either the black mist couldn't affect a cultivator's internal spiritual power, or the Undying Golden Body shield he had activated earlier was effective.

The spiritual power within his body remained unaffected, and he could still manipulate it.

However, the inability to use his spiritual sense through the black mist still filled Chu Ning with a sense of panic.

His body flashed, and Chu Ning, unable to use his Divine Wind Escape, attempted to escape using the Thunderstep.

But just then, Chu Ning suddenly became alert.

He quickly took out several talismans and activated them.

At the same time, the black mist in front of Chu Ning suddenly condensed into a fist and heavily slammed into him.

Chu Ning's defensive talisman shields crumbled upon contact.

The black fist showed no signs of weakening and continued its assault.

It slammed into the golden shield surrounding Chu Ning's body.

Chu Ning gritted his teeth and chose not to use any other defensive measures.

To his delight, the black fist, upon touching the Undying Golden Body shield, immediately exploded, vanishing without a trace!

"Ah!"

This turn of events seemed to have caught the youth by surprise, and he let out an exclamation.

Although Chu Ning's spiritual sense was blocked, he could roughly sense the youth's direction from the sound.

Without hesitation, Chu Ning used the Thunderstep and flashed towards the youth.

At the same time, the Undying Golden Body's shield of spiritual power around Chu Ning persisted.

Wherever he passed, the black mist quickly dissipated.

This black mist, which could isolate spiritual energy and prevent Chu Ning from using his Divine Wind Escape, had no effect on his Thunderstep.

In the blink of an eye, Chu Ning had flashed ten zhang away.

And there, the youth was.

Seeing Chu Ning closing in so quickly and throwing a punch, the youth was clearly taken aback.

But his reaction was quick, and he swung his right palm, unleashing a wave of yin and cold energy laced with black mist towards Chu Ning.

At this moment, Chu Ning's lightning-fast right punch suddenly slowed down.

The youth hadn't expected this, and his right palm continued forward, striking the Undying Golden Body shield surrounding Chu Ning.

The profound yin power that had been gathered in his palm instantly vanished upon contact with Chu Ning's golden shield.

And the Undying Golden Body shield remained unwavering!

At the same time, Chu Ning's right fist, which had been pulling back, suddenly shot forward again and heavily slammed into the youth's right palm!

A clash of fist and palm!

Heavenly Canopy Fist! Essence Chop! Soul Shattering Strike!

Three attacks landed simultaneously on the unprepared youth!

"Ugh!"

The youth couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

The next moment, he flew backward, a look of shock on his face.

Instantly, Chu Ning's connection to the outside world was restored.

The moment his spiritual sense returned, Chu Ning detected a surge of extremely yin and cold light rushing towards him.

Without hesitation, he activated the Twin Fire Rings, summoning a Red Flame Beast to counter the attack.

At the same time, Chu Ning was astonished once more.

You Jing was actually able to launch such an attack while recovering from the damage he had suffered.

However, as Chu Ning's gaze fell on the elegantly dressed youth, his expression changed slightly once more.

"Jade Bone?"

At that moment, a surge of extremely pure life force, one that Chu Ning was all too familiar with, rose from the youth's body.

It was the same kind of life force he had experienced when refining the Jade Bone.

"Is he using the Jade Bone to heal himself, or does the life force within it automatically trigger healing after refinement?"

Chu Ning wasn't sure which it was.

But he knew that with the powerful life force of the Jade Bone, the youth's injuries, though severe, would heal quickly.

With this in mind, Chu Ning raised his hand and attacked again with the Twin Fire Rings.

At the same time, he quietly took out two objects and quickly infused them with his spiritual power.

The elegantly dressed youth watched as the Twin Fire Rings came at him.

The small flag above his head spun, enveloping him in a layer of yin and cold black mist, blocking the attack of the fire rings.

In his hand, a black chain composed of hundreds of small rings appeared without a trace.

The chain was as black as ink and exuded a dense, icy aura, amplifying the youth's yin and cold energy severalfold.

At the same time, he stared at Chu Ning from within the black mist, his gaze cloudy and menacing.

"I didn't expect the Jiuhua Sect to have such a powerful late Foundation Establishment cultivator. You've truly surprised me."

"He knows I'm from the Jiuhua Sect!" Chu Ning's heart sank.

The next moment, he came to a realization.

He clapped his hands, and three puppets appeared in front of him, forming a line and emitting three beams of white light to attack.

At the same time, the elegantly dressed youth pointed the small flag in his hand at Chu Ning, and a black beam composed of countless strands of black mist shot towards him.

The three puppets were shattered by the black beam, along with the beams of white light they had emitted.

However, they managed to block the attack.

Just then, the black-robed youth also activated the black chain.

As the chain shot forward, it let out a howling sound like a gust of yin wind.

Like a bolt of black lightning, it rushed towards Chu Ning.

Chu Ning raised both hands simultaneously. From his right hand, a beam of green light emerged to meet the black chain.

From his left hand, a sword beam of icy blue light shot towards the elegantly dressed youth.

At the same time, Chu Ning controlled the Twin Fire Rings with his spiritual sense, recalling them to attack the black chain.

"How can he control so many magical treasures at the same time?"

A hint of disbelief flashed in the youth's eyes.

After all, he was currently using the black chain to attack, and the small flag treasure had been recalled.

He shouldn't have been able to divide his attention to control multiple treasures at once.

After all, these were not magical artifacts but magical treasures.

However, this thought quickly passed, and the youth, You Jing, refocused his mind.

Both sides' attacks were extremely fast, and there was barely any time to dodge. As they launched their treasures, they also quickly activated several talismans.

However, in the face of such powerful offensive treasures, these defensive measures were barely effective.

The black chain in the hands of the elegantly dressed youth was extraordinarily powerful. Chu Ning's withered leaf flying blade and the Twin Fire Rings were deflected by its attack, their light dimming noticeably.

The Twin Fire Rings were relatively unaffected, but the black chain only slowed slightly before continuing its assault on Chu Ning.

The Ice Shadow Sword Talisman also pierced through the youth's defenses.

The next moment, both of them flew sideways to dodge the incoming attacks.

However, the speed of both the sword beam and the black chain was too fast.

Just as the black chain broke through the defensive shield of the talismans, it was about to hit Chu Ning.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a golden light shield appeared around Chu Ning.

Undying Golden Body!

The black chain collided with the shield! The next moment, the Undying Golden Body shield quickly dimmed and almost disintegrated instantly.

At the same time, the black chain seemed to have exhausted its power and fell downwards, unable to advance any further.

This turn of events relieved Chu Ning.

As expected, the Undying Golden Body shield was incredibly effective against demonic cultivation techniques! While Chu Ning was protected by the Undying Golden Body shield, the elegantly dressed youth was not so fortunate.

After the Ice Shadow Sword Talisman broke through his defenses, he tried to dodge, but the sword beam still slashed his body.

The blue light left a trail of blood, and though You Jing managed to dodge with half of his body, one of his arms was severed.

"Ahh!"

You Jing let out a painful cry.

The next moment, he quickly grabbed his severed arm with his right hand.

Chu Ning recalled the Twin Fire Rings and the Withered Leaf Flying Blade, intending to continue his attack.

Just then, he suddenly sensed a powerful spiritual sense sweeping towards them.

"It's him!"

Chu Ning's expression changed slightly.

You Jing also seemed to sense something amiss. Without even retrieving the black chain in front of Chu Ning, he fled in the opposite direction.

Chu Ning reached out, grabbing the black chain and flashing towards another direction.

(End of Chapter)

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