Chapter 249: A Triple Strike, Senior Brother is Too Strong (Repaired)

Chapter 249: A Triple Strike, Senior Brother is Too Strong (Repaired)



Seeing the solemn expression on Tang Yu's face, Chu Ning also assumed a serious demeanor and said, "Please enlighten me, Elder Tang."

Under the gaze of everyone, Tang Yu slowly spoke, "I hope you will do your best to protect your fellow disciples."

Hearing this, Chu Ning fell silent for a moment.

These words were not easy to respond to, and the task at hand was not going to be easy either.

Chu Ning raised his eyes, not looking at Tang Yu or the few Jin Dan cultivators. Instead, he scanned the faces of his fellow disciples, some familiar and some not so familiar, who were standing behind him.

There was Shang Xiaohuan, whom he had saved three times, Zu Zhonghao from Purple Bamboo Peak, the first person in the sect to successfully build their foundation using the pills he refined, Cui Rongrong, with whom he had once ventured to the bottom of the Myriad Manifestations Cliff, Yuan Rongzhang, who had recovered from his injuries and advanced to the late Qi Refining stage, and the simple-minded Wang Ping...

At this moment, everyone wore an expression of resolute determination, ready to sacrifice themselves for the sect.

"The disciples of Jiuhua Zong have always been so foolish!" Chu Ning sighed inwardly.

"It seems that, for both public and private reasons, I must give it my all this time.

As for the public, one needs only look at the expressions on their faces to understand.

As for my personal reasons, the Golden Spirit Herb is of utmost importance to me, and I must do my best to help the sect gain more territory so that when a spatial node to the Spirit Realm truly appears, I will have the opportunity to enter it!" Chu Ning thought to himself, then turned his gaze back to Tang Yu.

"Elder Tang, I will do my best!" Chu Ning did not make any empty promises or ask Tang Yu to rest assured.

However, upon hearing this, Tang Yu smiled and nodded, but did not say anything further.

Chu Ning and the other foundation-building cultivators immediately flew towards the area under Jiuhua Zong's control.

Watching their departing figures, Elder Luo of Jin Yuan Peak let out a soft sigh. "As Jin Dan cultivators, we should be the ones protecting our juniors. Yet now, we are asking these juniors to fight for us. How shameful!"

As the Spirit Realm was born in this place and he was the cultivator with the highest cultivation level in metal-attribute techniques within the sect, if the Spirit Realm truly formed in a decade or two and the Spirit Herb appeared, he would undoubtedly be one of the cultivators chosen to enter it.

At this moment, Tang Yu watched them leave, his gaze calm. "This is also unavoidable. No one can be sure where the spatial node will appear. If our Yunxiao Alliance's controlled areas do not have a single spatial node, the other two alliances will definitely not open up their territories to let our alliance's cultivators enter."

Everyone was well aware of this, and a moment of silence fell upon them.

Tang Yu looked up at the sky and said, "You should stay here and stand guard. According to the rules, unless the Demon Path Alliance is chasing us to this base and trying to wipe us out, I should not interfere. I must take my leave now." With that, Tang Yu flew away.

On the other side, Chu Ning and the others flew to the area under their responsibility.

There were about ninety foundation-building cultivators from the Jiu Luo Zong gathered here, with seventy of them being early and mid-foundation stage cultivators.

Only about twenty were in the late foundation stage.

According to the arrangements made by the few Jin Dan cultivators earlier, the ninety cultivators were divided into eighteen groups, ensuring that each group had a late foundation stage cultivator.

Fifteen groups were spread out within a thirty-li radius of the boundary with the area under the control of the Demon Path Alliance, so that each group was not too far apart and could support each other at any time.

Within this boundary area shared by the two alliances was a hundred-zhang valley.

However, this valley had already fallen under the control of the Demon Path Alliance.

The people from Jiuhua Zong only needed to defend the edge of the valley.

The remaining three groups patrolled the rear area to prevent other cultivators from causing trouble in the area under their responsibility.

Chu Ning did not lead any of the groups. At this moment, he, together with Lu Jiangan and Yuan Rongzhang, the three late foundation stage cultivators, hid in the woods behind, ready to provide support at any time.

Chu Ning was at the very core of the thirty-li area.

He still wore the set of robes and boots refined by Ge Liuyang, which allowed him to use the Shen Feng Dun technique.

Undoubtedly, he was the fastest and had the strongest support capability among those present.

With a group of cultivators stationed every two li within the thirty-li area, there was no need for everyone to patrol as they had done in the past.

Everyone sat on the ground and began to meditate and adjust their breath.

"At this time, the various sects and powers should still be resting and preparing.

It is highly likely that the people from the Demon Path Alliance will only make their move after nightfall."

With that in mind, Chu Ning closed his eyes and began to cultivate as well.

According to the information they had gathered, the sect responsible for this area within the Demon Path Alliance was the You Ming Zong, whose cultivators mainly practiced demonic arts and ghost techniques.

Chu Ning was well aware that his Undying Golden Body would be extremely effective against these cultivators. He anticipated that he would have to make quite a few moves that night.

Therefore, he needed to maintain his spiritual power and spiritual sense in a good state.

However, Chu Ning also knew that many demonic techniques and secret arts were not to be underestimated.

So, from time to time, he released his spiritual sense to pay attention to the surrounding movements, worried that someone might be sneaking in.

For most of the day, nothing happened.

As night fell, Chu Ning looked towards the valley opposite and released his spiritual sense to its fullest extent.

With his current spiritual sense strength and his central position, he could easily cover the entire defense line under his responsibility and even extend his perception into the depths of the valley opposite.

Then, at one moment, Chu Ning's spiritual sense suddenly stirred.

At that moment, nearly a hundred figures were approaching the valley from the opposite side, divided into several groups heading towards different positions.

Moreover, they had clearly used some kind of secret technique to completely hide their presence.

If not for Chu Ning's powerful spiritual sense, he might not have detected them at all.

"These people from the Demon Path Alliance are indeed planning a sneak attack." Chu Ning coldly smiled in his heart, and immediately transmitted his voice to the late foundation stage cultivator in each small group.

"The people from You Ming Zong are here. Get ready to fight!"

Although the others were surprised that Chu Ning could detect the enemy from so far away, they did not hesitate. Immediately, they stirred their spiritual power, ready for battle.

After just a few breaths, the cultivators in the fourth small group on the east side received Chu Ning's warning.

"Eh?"

These people from You Ming Zong were filled with surprise as they defended themselves, clearly astonished that the Jiuhua Zong cultivators had detected them so easily.

However, they soon stopped hiding and revealed themselves, unleashing various spells.

They engaged the Jiuhua Zong cultivators in battle.

As the Jiuhua Zong side had known beforehand that they would be facing the You Luo Zong, they were naturally prepared.

Elder Luo from Jin Yuan Peak and his group of cultivators had brought many targeted magical artifacts.

At this moment, although the cultivators from You Luo Zong had strange spells, the Jiuhua Zong cultivators were not at a disadvantage.

It was the same in most other places.

With Chu Ning's spiritual sense probing and warning them, the Jiuhua Zong cultivators were almost never ambushed.

Instead, they often took the initiative and caught the You Ming Zong cultivators off guard.

Since none of the groups were at a clear disadvantage, Chu Ning and the other two late Foundation Establishment cultivators did not need to take action.

They remained on guard, anticipating further moves from the You Ming Zong.

After about half an incense stick's worth of time, as the situation seemed stable, Chu Ning's spiritual sense began to probe again.

"Hmm?"

Soon, Chu Ning detected another group of cultivators far away on the other side of the deep valley.

"According to the information we gathered earlier, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in You Ming Zong should be similar to ours.

Why did they suddenly have nearly seventy more Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

Chu Ning's eyes narrowed in suspicion, but he soon guessed that either You Ming Zong had received reinforcements, or the Demon Path Alliance had made other arrangements and transferred cultivators from other areas to this location.

With this thought, Chu Ning's heart chilled.

He immediately transmitted his voice to Lu Jiangan and Yuan Rongzhang beside him, informing them of his discovery.

At the same time, he instructed them to gather the three groups patrolling the rear area to prepare for support and response.

As for Chu Ning himself, he unleashed the Spirit Concealment Technique and, using the Shen Feng Dun technique, soared into the sky.

Flying several hundred meters upward, Chu Ning headed toward the deep valley and landed at its edge, where the You Ming Zong cultivators were fighting the Jiuhua Zong cultivators.

Then, he silently descended into the valley.

"They probably didn't notice me!"

Chu Ning stayed in place for a while, observing no movement in the depths of the valley behind him, and his heart settled.

With the Spirit Concealment Technique blocking detection, the darkness of night actually provided excellent cover for Chu Ning.

Without hesitation, Chu Ning's figure flashed, and he sped toward the two groups of cultivators engaged in battle.

Here, two groups from Jiuhua Zong had combined to face eight demon cultivators from You Ming Zong.

At this moment, the others were holding their own, but Wang Ping, who had only entered the early Foundation Establishment stage two years ago, was clearly at a disadvantage.

Without hesitation, Chu Ning's figure flashed, and he appeared behind the demon cultivator fighting Wang Ping.

This person seemed to sense something and directed their artifact toward Chu Ning.

However, as the artifact approached Chu Ning, it was blocked by a faint golden light and couldn't inch any closer.

At this moment, Chu Ning's right fist lashed out like lightning!

Heavenly Canopy Fist! Essence Gathering Slash! Soul Shattering Strike!

With the triple strike of the Shocking Thunder Step, it was impossible for an early Foundation Establishment cultivator to defend against it.

With one punch, the demon cultivator was instantly killed.

Wang Ping stared at this scene, first slightly stunned.

The next moment, his simple face lit up with delight and admiration.

He had recognized Chu Ning!

However, though Wang Ping was simple, he wasn't foolish. He didn't call out.

Instead, he manipulated his artifact to help the other members of his group.

But before he could act, Chu Ning was already faster!

After killing the demon cultivator with one punch, Chu Ning's figure flashed, and he rushed toward another opponent.

Then, he repeated the same tactic. Without using any defensive spells to waste time, as the opponent's attack came, Chu Ning's heavy punch landed on their protective shield!

This cultivator was at the late Foundation Establishment stage and had a defensive shield, but even so, they were severely injured by Chu Ning's punch.

The late Foundation Establishment cultivator from Jiuhua Zong seized the opportunity and quickly followed up with a spell, finishing off the injured opponent.

At this moment, the other demon cultivators finally reacted.

They tried to retreat, but it was too late.

With Jiuhua Zong already having a clear numerical advantage and with Chu Ning, the killing god, among them, the battle was quickly decided.

In just a few breaths, all eight demon cultivators were slain.

And this had only taken a few moments.

As everyone watched Chu Ning retract his golden light and fly toward another group, their faces couldn't help but show shock and admiration.

"Senior Brother is too strong!"

This was everyone's sentiment.

The demon cultivators' spells landed on Chu Ning's pale golden defensive shield, but they had absolutely no effect.

Chu Ning's punches either killed or severely injured his opponents, truly opening their eyes to his strength.

"Let's go and help the other groups too!"

The late Foundation Establishment cultivator from Jiuhua Zong quickly reacted and headed in a different direction from Chu Ning.

Chu Ning flew to the back of another group of demon cultivators.

When he arrived, the cultivators from Jiuhua Zong were holding their ground, with none at a clear disadvantage.

Chu Ning immediately targeted the late Foundation Establishment cultivator from You Luo Zong.

This person was extremely vigilant. As soon as they sensed Chu Ning, they fled.

However, their speed couldn't compare to Chu Ning's Shocking Thunder Step, especially at such close range. Ordinary escape techniques were useless against it.

However, upon contacting Chu Ning's already activated Undying Golden Body shield, the spells crumbled and dissipated.

In the next moment, Chu Ning had already closed in on the Demon Cultivator.

He unleashed another triple strike, his fist shooting out like lightning!

The Demon Cultivator, with his grayish-white hair, was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Yin Demon Sect. Seeing Chu Ning's direct fist attack, he coldly huffed.

His bone staff danced in his hand, summoning ghostly shadows. Some of these shadows formed a defensive shield around his body, while the others pounced towards Chu Ning.

Then, he watched as Chu Ning's right fist slammed into his shield, unable to penetrate even slightly.

The ghostly shadows also enveloped Chu Ning's shield.

A hint of satisfaction appeared on the gray-haired elder's face.

But the next moment, that satisfaction vanished as his face twisted in shock.

The stabbing pain in his spiritual sense, along with the hindrance in his dantian's spiritual power, told him that in that instant, both his spiritual sense and spiritual power had suffered severe injuries.

"How is this possible?"

Disbelief filled the gray-haired elder's face.

"How could this person's casual punch, through the restriction, simultaneously inflict heavy damage on my spiritual sense and dantian?

And those yin souls that I painstakingly refined for so long, how could they be completely obliterated just by touching his body's shield?"

Despite his inner denial, the outcome had already proven otherwise.

Before the gray-haired elder could react further, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Jiuhua Zong coordinated an attack, targeting the elder.

With his spiritual sense and spiritual power impaired, the defensive shield created by his outer spiritual power was instantly shattered in that moment.

Chu Ning's left fist also landed heavily on the elder's body, sending him flying.

Seeing this, the Jiuhua Zong cultivator followed up with a spell.

The Yin Demon Sect cultivator was instantly slain!!

"I'll leave this to you all!"

At this moment, instead of helping to finish off the entire group as he had done before, Chu Ning immediately flew towards the next group.

With the strongest member of this group of Demon Cultivators already defeated, and with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Jiuhua Zong unleashed, this group now had the upper hand.

Killing the other cultivators would be a simple matter.

Chu Ning decided that it would be better to help establish an advantage for the other groups as quickly as possible.

The Undying Golden Body was incredibly effective in this situation.

Even if the Demon Cultivators could detect Chu Ning, they would not immediately resort to their most powerful killing moves.

And ordinary demonic spells had little effect on Chu Ning's Undying Golden Body.

This allowed Chu Ning to act without much worry about defense.

With all his spiritual power and attention focused on offense, coupled with the powerful attacks of the Nine-Layer Body Refining Secret Art, Chu Ning's strikes were always impactful.

Whenever he took action, he would either reap rewards or create opportunities for the Jiuhua Zong cultivators to attack.

In just a short while, Chu Ning had already lent his aid to four groups.

Aside from Wang Ping's group, where all the Demon Cultivators had been slain, the highest-cultivation members in the other groups had been eliminated.

At this moment, some of the Demon Cultivators from the Yin Demon Sect finally realized something was amiss.

Just as Chu Ning was about to attack the fifth group, where Shang Xiaohuan and the others were located, one of the Demon Cultivators sent out a signal.

The next moment, Chu Ning's expression changed slightly.

"Groups that have eliminated the Yin Demon Sect cultivators, gather and prepare to engage the enemy. Other groups, finish the battle swiftly!"

Using his Split Spirit Technique, Chu Ning immediately conveyed this message to the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in each group.

The Jiuhua Zong cultivators also summoned their killing moves.

At this moment, several fleeing lights appeared in the deep valley opposite them.

The Demon Path Alliance cultivators, who had been lurking in the depths of the valley, intending to make their move later, were now rapidly flying towards this location.

Instead of dispersing, they were all converging towards one spot.

Chu Ning quickly helped Shang Xiaohuan's group eliminate the Demon Cultivators they were facing, then flew back with them to join the other groups.

When everyone gathered, Chu Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In this short period, aside from the five groups that Chu Ning had aided in defeating the Demon Cultivators, the cultivators from the other groups had also joined forces and helped two more groups gain the upper hand. Now, seven groups had assembled here, totaling over fifty people.

With the three groups patrolling the rear nearby, ready to provide support, there were ten groups in total.

Although they were still slightly outnumbered by the nearly seventy Demon Cultivators, the gap wasn't too significant.

The only troublesome aspect was that the Jiuhua Zong cultivators had just gone through an intense battle and were somewhat exhausted.

As they watched the fleeing lights approaching, the Jiuhua Zong cultivators couldn't help but feel relieved that Chu Ning had acted earlier, helping them eliminate so many Demon Cultivators.

Otherwise, if those seventy cultivators joined the battle, their situation would have been precarious.

Nonetheless, the cultivators' faces remained solemn.

"The Yin Demon Sect isn't a particularly large sect within the Demon Path Alliance. Why did they suddenly have so many more Foundation Establishment cultivators?

Could it be that they mobilized their entire sect?"

Just as one cultivator finished speaking, Lu Jiangan exclaimed in surprise:

"No, they aren't from the Yin Demon Sect, they're from the Demon Spirit Sect!

The Demon Spirit Sect was supposed to be vying for territory with the Heaven Sound Pavilion. What are they doing here?"

"Demon Spirit Sect? Heaven Sound Pavilion?" Chu Ning's heart stirred at Lu Jiangan's words.

(End of Chapter)

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