Chapter 293: Showing Off His Skills

Chapter 293: Showing Off His Skills

After dealing with the Red Fire Crow, the only remaining opponent was the one-eyed Flood Dragon, which was no match for Chu Ning.

At this moment, Chu Ning's attacks were straightforward and powerful. He combined the three flying swords into one and slashed at the one-eyed Flood Dragon.

Initially, the Flood Dragon could withstand the attacks from the two swords. However, under the relentless bombardment of Chu Ning's treasures, it was soon slain!

For the current Chu Ning, defeating a monster of the same rank was not a difficult task.

Only now did Chu Ning look up, his gaze falling on the intimidating and rapidly approaching demonic aura in the distance. His eyes flickered slightly.

"There's another Metal-attributed demon beast!"

It was usually hard for Chu Ning to find so many demon beasts, yet now they were coming right to him.

Without hesitation, Chu Ning took the initiative and flew towards it.

Although Chang Ling Shan and the other three were injured, they were still at the mid-Golden Core stage. Dealing with a few fifth-rank demon beasts was not a significant problem.

Just as the four of them were about to finish off the demon beasts in front of them and consider helping Chu Ning, they were astonished to see that he had already killed two sixth-rank demon beasts and was now facing another one flying towards him from a distance.

"Leave those two demon beasts to you!" Chu Ning called out before rushing towards the Metal-attributed sixth-rank demon beast that was flying towards him.

Chang Ling Shan and the others exchanged glances, and then split into pairs to face the two sixth-rank demon beasts that had arrived in front of the island.

They chose to engage the demon beasts at a distance from the island, as Chu Ning didn't want to reveal too many of his abilities to them.

Chu Ning's opponent was a Golden Winged Centipede. Its size was several dozen times that of a regular centipede, and it had been summoned by a great demon from a distant island.

What surprised this demon beast slightly was that, despite being far away, it hadn't sensed the presence of any other demon beasts as it flew over. Instead, it saw a cultivator flying towards it.

The Golden Winged Centipede immediately vibrated its wings and pounced forward.

When it was still dozens of feet away from Chu Ning, it spewed out waves of toxic mist. Its wings, driven by the fierce wind, stirred the mist into the shape of sharp swords, resembling the sting of its tail.

The mist shot towards Chu Ning.

However, just as the toxic mist reached halfway, a giant sword appeared and flew towards it.

In the flash of three-colored light, the mist vanished without a trace.

The giant sword turned and slashed at the sixth-rank Golden Winged Centipede once more.

It was only at this moment that the sixth-rank demon beast realized something was wrong. But it was too late, as it was greeted by a storm of relentless attacks.

In just a moment, this Metal-attributed sixth-rank demon beast was also slain by Chu Ning.

Taking advantage of the demon beast's fresh death, Chu Ning quickly absorbed its Metal-attributed energy, intending to refine it later. He then stored the corpse in his storage bag.

Chu Ning released his spiritual sense and carefully sensed his surroundings.

"There are two more demon beasts approaching from the east, both fifth-rank. One of them is Metal-attributed, and that one will be mine.

To the south, there's a sixth-rank demon beast. Although it's not Metal-attributed, its demon core can still be used for refining my pills.

After a thorough inspection, Chu Ning's figure flashed, and he flew off.

About half an hour later, Chu Ning returned to the island. He saw that Chang Ling Shan and the other three were still fiercely battling the two sixth-rank demon beasts.

Their injuries were preventing them from displaying their full strength. Even with two of them against one sixth-rank demon beast, they had only managed to injure it severely without being able to kill it.

When they saw Chu Ning return, their faces relaxed a little.

They had been worried that Chu Ning would leave when they saw him suddenly depart earlier.

However, it was clear that he had only left to slay demon beasts elsewhere and had now returned. Despite their combined efforts, the four of them had been unable to defeat the two sixth-rank demon beasts, and their faces couldn't help but show their embarrassment.

Thus, they all unleashed the power of their treasures and launched fierce attacks.

Finally, they managed to kill both demon beasts.

Immediately, everyone began collecting their spoils.

The four of them took their share of the fifth-rank demon beasts, as well as the two sixth-rank ones they had defeated together.

Naturally, the two sixth-rank demon beasts slain by Chu Ning belonged to him.

However, before they could catch their breath, their expressions changed once more as they sensed more demon beasts approaching from a distance.

They exchanged glances, and Chang Ling Shan reluctantly spoke up, "Let's take refuge in the formation for now. With our injuries, it's not wise to engage in intense battles."

Hearing this, Chu Ning turned to the others and said, "Fellow cultivators, please take shelter in the formation first. I'll go and deal with these demon beasts."

As he spoke, Chu Ning flew off, disappearing from their sight in the blink of an eye.

The four of them looked at each other and then entered the formation one after the other.

Soon after, they saw Chu Ning return and fly off in another direction.

From his appearance, it was clear that he had just finished off a group of demon beasts in one direction.

Wu Rongfeng couldn't help but ask, "Fellow cultivators, is Chu really at the mid-Golden Core stage? How can a mid-Golden Core cultivator kill sixth-rank demon beasts so easily? Even a late-Golden Core cultivator might not be able to do so."

"Late-Golden Core?" Chang Ling Shan shook his head at Wu Rongfeng's question. "Even an ordinary late-Golden Core cultivator wouldn't be able to kill these sixth-rank demon beasts so effortlessly.

Don't forget, when Chu was facing two sixth-rank demon beasts, he made it look even easier than we did killing the fifth-rank ones."

Hearing Chang Ling Shan's words, Wu Rongfeng's eyes widened in surprise and doubt.

The few cultivators were not yet very familiar with Chu Ning, and upon hearing Chang Ling Shan's words, they couldn't help but ask a few more questions. When they heard that Chu Ning had not left his cave abode for seven or eight years, and that in the past decade, he had only left his cave a few times a year, spending the rest of his time bitterly cultivating, they couldn't help but be secretly astonished.

Han Shihong also sighed after listening: "I thought that I have been diligent in my cultivation all this time, but compared to Fellow Daoist Chu, my dedication to the path of cultivation is far inferior."

The group chatted with a mix of emotions, marveling at Chu Ning's dedication.

At this moment, Chu Ning was continuously rushing around the island, slaughtering the endless stream of incoming demon beasts. It felt exhilarating. After all, it was not easy to find so many demon beasts before.

And away from the island, Chu Ning did not need to hide his abilities anymore. Five Element Spirit Sword, Golden Armor God-Shadow Fist, Void Finger, Nine-Yuan Tempering Body Technique, and the Illusion God Pierce...

At this moment, Chu Ning was constantly integrating and utilizing all the abilities and secret techniques he had mastered.

After decades of bitter cultivation, Chu Ning had mastered numerous cultivation techniques, but he had never had the opportunity to fully display them.

When facing opponents of similar or inferior realms, the battle was often decided after using one or two secret techniques or killer moves. And when facing those of higher realms, even if he managed to defeat them, it was mostly with the aid of external objects.

But now, these fifth- and sixth-rank demon beasts gave Chu Ning ample opportunity to practice his skills. Especially when encountering three or four sixth-rank demon beasts at the same time, it allowed him to fully unleash the power of his various secret techniques.

"Exhilarating!"

After finally killing the last two sixth-rank demon beasts, Chu Ning couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Then, he transformed into a blue escape light and flew towards the spiritual island.

At this moment, there were still two sixth-rank demon beasts and two fifth-rank demon beasts attacking the island's formation.

With Chang Ling Shan and the others' strength, it was not entirely impossible for them to leave the formation and kill these demon beasts.

However, they were worried that more demon beasts would arrive, and since the formation could still hold, they decided to stay inside.

When Chu Ning flew above the island and saw the situation, he simultaneously activated his three flying swords.

In an instant, they transformed into red, blue, and yellow lights, slashing towards a sixth-rank demon beast and the two fifth-rank demon beasts.

The three demon beasts sensed the power within the flying swords and scattered in different directions.

Chang Ling Shan and the other three cultivators inside the formation saw the demon beasts disperse, and their eyes showed curiosity as they wanted to see how Chu Ning would respond.

They had just learned that Chu Ning had killed quite a few demon beasts.

But either they were also fighting their own battles, or Chu Ning was too far away, and they hadn't seen clearly.

In their imagination, Chu Ning would probably first kill the sixth-rank demon beast that was fleeing the fastest, and then take care of the remaining two.

But what surprised them was that Chu Ning casually pointed a finger, and the three flying swords suddenly accelerated.

Each sword pursued one demon beast, their speed far surpassing the escape speed of the three demon beasts, even the sixth-rank one couldn't escape!

In the blink of an eye, they had caught up!

Chu Ning was using his Three-Division Art to control the three flying swords, and after this battle, their speed had increased again.

At this moment, the demon beasts realized that they couldn't escape the flying swords' attacks, so they tried to use their demon techniques to knock them down.

However, the flying swords, infused with black celestial gold and driven by Chu Ning's robust spiritual power, were too powerful for the fifth- and sixth-rank demon beasts to withstand.

The attacks of the three demon beasts crumbled upon contact with Chu Ning's flying swords.

The sixth-rank demon beast was quick to react, spitting out its demon core to strike one of the flying swords and deflect it slightly.

On the other side, with a flash of blue and yellow light, the two fifth-rank demon beasts' bodies were instantly pierced.

Then, Chu Ning pinched a technique with his hand, intentionally controlling the flying swords to not shatter the sixth-rank demon beast's core.

The three flying swords simultaneously flew towards the sixth-rank demon beast, attacking it from three directions!

"Be careful!"

At this moment, Wu Rongfeng exclaimed in surprise from within the formation.

Another sixth-rank demon beast, a Mountain Weasel Eagle, saw that Chu Ning was distracted by driving his treasures against the three demon beasts, and it seized the opportunity to pounce towards him.

But Chu Ning remained calm and collected. His left hand continued to manipulate the flying swords while his right fist blasted out.

One after another, the Golden Armor God-Shadow Fists, imbued with the power of Geng Metal, pummeled the Mountain Weasel Eagle, not giving it any chance to get close!

At the same time, the sixth-rank demon beast that had flown away earlier couldn't escape Chu Ning's relentless pursuit. Even with the use of its demon core, it was inevitably slashed to pieces by his three flying swords.

The sixth-rank Mountain Weasel Eagle finally realized something was wrong and tried to escape.

But just as it spread its wings to fly away, Chu Ning's fist slammed into it, forcing it to change direction.

However, Chu Ning wasn't about to let it get away. He activated the Divine Wind Escape Technique and, in a flash, gave chase.

The Mountain Weasel Eagle was surprised to see that Chu Ning's escape speed was so fast, clearly startled.

Recalling the flying sword that had already reached the beast, Chu Ning quickly followed, his body sinking into the earth. He unleashed the Spirit Earth Shadow Escape Technique and pursued his quarry.

Simultaneously, he opened his mouth and spat out the Earth Spirit Sword once more.

The Earth-attributed spirit sword became even more formidable in the earth, directly slicing into the Sixth-Rank demon beast.

After a few exchanges, the Sixth-Rank Mountain Weasel Eagle was slain by Chu Ning.

Emerging from the ground, Chu Ning held the beast's carcass in his hand.

All of this transpired within a few breaths.

Inside the formation, Chang Ling Shan and the others were astounded by what they witnessed. They hadn't seen how Chu Ning fought and killed the demon beasts before, but now, they were even more impressed by his prowess.

As they watched Chu Ning collecting the demon beasts' remains on the island, Chang Ling Shan used the restriction jade talisman to bring the group out of the formation.

They stood silently, waiting for Chu Ning to finish collecting the demon beasts' remains. He then walked calmly towards them.

Chang Ling Shan's expression was complex, filled with admiration as he said, "Brother Chu, it's only now that I truly appreciate your abilities. It's truly awe-inspiring!"

Han Shihong quickly chimed in, "Indeed, whether it's your treasures, abilities, or techniques, Fellow Daoist Chu, you far surpass a mid-Golden Core cultivator. You've broadened our horizons."

He Yongzhi and Wu Rongfeng also heaped on their praises.

Chu Ning smiled faintly and replied, "It's nothing. All of you were injured, and I was shielded by the Golden Silver Bird during the explosion of the formation, so my injuries weren't as severe.

Although there were many demon beasts, they didn't know how to coordinate their attacks and came at us individually, so it was mostly like fighting one-on-one."

Chu Ning was aware that by displaying his abilities today, the group might feel grateful but also wary of him. However, he didn't mind.

While he had unleashed his full array of techniques today, there were still some they hadn't witnessed, such as the Void Finger, Illusion God Pierce, and Nine-Yuan Tempering Body Technique.

Additionally, showing his strength could have its benefits.

Of course, Chu Ning believed that they were unlikely to spread news of what happened today.

After all, as fellow mid-Golden Core cultivators, boasting about their encounter would only make them seem incompetent.

Seeing Chu Ning downplay the matter, the group didn't press the issue further.

Chang Ling Shan asked, "Brother Chu, are there any more demon beasts approaching?"

Chu Ning released his spiritual sense to scan the area and shook his head. "Not for now.

Actually, Chu Ning had left something unsaid.

This time, he had slain thirty-four Sixth-Rank demon beasts and countless Fifth-Rank ones, probably amounting to over a hundred.

Even though the Central Sea region was vast and home to many Fifth and Sixth-Rank demon beasts, slaughtering so many in a short time would likely deter others from approaching soon.

Hearing this, Chang Ling Shan heaved a sigh of relief and suggested, "In that case, let's return to the city quickly to avoid any more complications."

The others agreed, and the five of them flew towards the Inner Sea region.

Their journey back was uneventful, and upon reaching the Inner Sea islands, they used a teleportation formation to return directly to the Lower City of Iceland Immortal City.

As mid-Golden Core cultivators, they naturally resided in the Upper City.

After passing through the Ascension Platform and reaching the Upper City, they bid each other farewell.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, we owe you our safe return. If there's anything you need from us in the future, please don't hesitate to ask." He Yongzhi and Wu Rongfeng expressed their gratitude once more.

Chu Ning was about to respond with polite words of refusal, but he paused and said, "Fellow Daoist, you're too kind. Actually, I do need a few materials for my pill refining. If you come across any news of them, please let me know."

He then mentioned the Nine Ritual Gold and Stellar Core Sand he needed to refine the Golden Spirit Sword.

Before He Yongzhi could reply, Wu Rongfeng eagerly assured him, "Fellow Daoist Chu, rest assured. We'll ask around, and if we find any leads, we'll inform you immediately."

Without further ado, the group parted ways.

Chu Ning and Chang Ling Shan headed towards their cave abode. When they reached the entrance, Chang Ling Shan paused and said, "Brother Chu, He Yongzhi and Wu Rongfeng have a wide network of friends. Wu Rongfeng has some connections with the Valley of Divine Sound.

If they truly put effort into finding the materials, they might be able to help you obtain the remaining ones."

Chu Ning was slightly surprised to hear this. "Fellow Daoist Wu has connections with the Valley of Divine Sound? Why is she here in Iceland Immortal City as a loose cultivator then?"

"I'm not sure about that," Chang Ling Shan replied with a shake of his head.

Chu Ning didn't inquire further, but he felt a surge of anticipation, hoping that they could bring him good news.

The two bid each other farewell outside the cave abode, and Chu Ning returned to his residence.

He replanted the Snow Crystal Herb, released the Golden Thunder Eagle, and fed it and the Golden Lightning Eagle some demon beast meat.

Then, he went to the spacious courtyard and began retrieving the demon beasts' remains, extracting their demon cores.

In a short while, a pile of demon cores lay before him.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end