Chapter 317: Black and White Twin Demons of Bilian Peak

Chapter 317: Black and White Twin Demons of Bilian Peak

Chu Ning repeatedly practiced the God-Slaying Art around the island, and even later on, he started attempting to combine the Art of Dividing the Spirit with the God-Slaying Art. He tried to assault different targets with two simultaneous strikes of the God-Slaying Art.

After practicing the God-Slaying Art for a long time around the island, Chu Ning finally returned to its center. He began to seriously contemplate the matter of establishing his cave abode.

If it were just a matter of establishing a simple cave abode, it wouldn't be too difficult for Chu Ning. However, considering his future cultivation convenience, it would be more appropriate to set up formations throughout the entire island.

Initially, Chu Ning intended to visit the Frost Moon Pavilion before leaving Ice Immortal City to purchase all the necessary formation setting materials. However, since cultivators in Ice Immortal City generally didn't need to set up cave abode formations, the supply of such materials was actually quite limited. Some higher-grade formation materials were even less available than in Haiyun Basin and Hanyan Continent.

Therefore, Chu Ning decided to forego the trip to Frost Moon Pavilion and instead planned to purchase what he needed directly in Hanyan City.

When Chu Ning reappeared in the lower city of Ice Immortal City and used the teleportation formation to head towards Hanyan City, he had already altered his appearance. He had spent two months in Hanyan City before, so he was quite familiar with it.

Upon entering the city, he went straight to the largest marketplace in the city.

Although this place might not have had as wide a selection of spirit medicines and tool refining materials as Frost Moon Pavilion, it certainly excelled in offering a more comprehensive range of formation setting materials.

Chu Ning spent a day browsing through the marketplace and managed to collect quite a few high-grade formation materials.

After gathering all the necessary materials, Chu Ning flew directly toward the Divine Sound Valley, intending to find a place to change his appearance back before proceeding to the valley.

There was a one-way teleportation formation connecting Hanyan City and Divine Sound Valley. Monks from the Divine Sound Valley could use this formation to reach Hanyan City, but it couldn't be used to travel in the opposite direction, a measure clearly intended for the safety of the sect.

The distance between Divine Sound Valley and Hanyan City was about five thousand li, which was considered a medium distance among the several major sects in Hanyan Continent.

Chu Ning had flown less than a thousand li when he suddenly stopped in mid-air. He turned his gaze to his side and rear, then slowly spoke:

"Fellow Daoist, you've been following me since Hanyan City. Why don't you show yourself?"

Chu Ning intentionally projected his voice so that it could be heard clearly from over ten li away, but not so far that it would carry too far beyond that.

As soon as Chu Ning finished speaking, a figure flew out from the side and rear.

Before the person arrived, a laugh rang out.

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly skilled. I was so far away, and I even used a concealment technique, yet you still discovered me."

As this voice fell, a person appeared before Chu Ning. He was a middle-aged monk with a thin face and a shrewd look. This person was also in the middle stage of the Golden Core cultivation. He had a prominent black mole on his left cheek.

As soon as he saw Chu Ning, the middle-aged monk with the mole on his face immediately cupped his hands and said, "My name is Feng Yanzhang, a loose cultivator from Hanyun Continent. It's an honor to meet you, Fellow Daoist. May I ask your esteemed name?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning did not answer. Instead, he coldly stared at the man. "If you don't even know my name, why have you been following me?"

"Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. Feng has no ill intentions," Feng Yanzhang said, laughing. "Fellow Daoist bought so many high-grade formation setting materials in Hanyan City. You must be skilled in the Way of Formations."

Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Chu Ning's eyes. "You've been tracking me since Hanyan City?"

Feng Yanzhang quickly waved his hands and laughed when he heard the unfriendly tone in Chu Ning's voice. "Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. It's just that I've been looking for a fellow Daoist skilled in formations to collaborate with me recently. So, I asked several monks in the marketplace to inform me if anyone bought high-grade formation setting materials. I never expected that it would be you several times in a row. Out of excitement, I decided to follow you, but I admit my actions were somewhat abrupt and presumptuous. Please forgive me."

Hearing the other party's explanation, Chu Ning frowned slightly. He had visited several shops in the marketplace to gather more high-grade formation materials, but he had no idea which shop had leaked the information.

However, these marketplace merchants highly valued their reputation and usually wouldn't choose to divulge information to others. Chu Ning wondered if it was because he looked unfamiliar or if this person had some extraordinary abilities.

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chu Ning said directly to the other party, "Fellow Daoist, why don't you just get to the point? I don't like beating around the bush."

"Good! I like your straightforwardness!" Feng Yanzhang clapped his hands and laughed. "I also appreciate dealing with straightforward people. So, let me be frank. I've discovered a hidden ancient cultivator's cave abode. It doesn't look very big, but it has ancient formations on it, so I believe there must be some treasures inside. I'd like to invite you to explore it with me."

"I'm not interested!" Chu Ning refused without even a moment's hesitation. He wouldn't go treasure hunting with a stranger he had never met before.

Seeing Chu Ning's firm refusal, and even his apparent intention to turn and leave, Feng Yanzhang quickly flashed to block Chu Ning's path, his face full of smiles. "Hey, Fellow Daoist, don't refuse so quickly.

However, the man still wore a smile as he said, "Fellow Daoist, why don't you make some suggestions first? I've collected some good items over the years. If you're willing to help with the formations, I'm willing to compensate you first. Then, if we manage to open the ancient cultivator's cave abode and find anything inside, we can split it evenly."

"I think I've made myself clear..."

Just as Chu Ning was about to refuse again, he paused, his gaze shifting to where the two had flown in from.

After a few breaths, Feng Yanzhang also sensed something and looked up.

His expression changed slightly.

"Not good, how did those two end up here?"

He quickly transmitted his voice to Chu Ning, "Fellow Daoist, please don't mention what I said earlier. Those who have arrived are the Black and White Twin Demons of Bilian Peak, and they're extremely troublesome. If they ask, just say you don't know me."

As Feng Yanzhang was speaking, two figures flew towards them.

The two newcomers looked to be in their sixties, with similar features and an air of malevolence.

The difference was that the one on the left wore a black robe, while the one on the right wore white.

Both had reached the peak of the late Golden Core stage.

After their arrival, their gazes swept over Chu Ning and Feng Yanzhang, and the white-robed elder on the right spoke first, "So it's Fellow Daoist Feng. You seem to be in a hurry to leave the city. Have you discovered another treasure site?"

"Fellow Daoist Xu is joking," Feng Yanzhang said with a smile, clearly wary of the two. "I was just taking a walk outside the city."

"Oh, is that so?" The white-robed elder, Xu, scanned them again, his gaze resting on Chu Ning. "Then, who is this Fellow Daoist? Won't you introduce us, Fellow Daoist Feng?"

Feng Yanzhang smiled in response, "Fellow Daoist Xu is making things difficult for me. I've only just met this Fellow Daoist. He simply asked me for directions, so we were chatting for a bit."

A flash of sarcasm crossed Elder Xu's eyes, and he turned to Chu Ning, "Fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar. Could you be a cultivator from some remote island or mountain? When it comes to knowledge of the surroundings of Hanyan City, my brother and I are no less informed than Fellow Daoist Feng. If you still need directions, we can certainly guide you."

"I've already gotten the directions I need, so there's no need to trouble you," Chu Ning replied, turning to fly away.

He didn't know the relationship between the three, nor did he care to find out.

From the looks of it, the Black and White Twin Demons of Bilian Peak didn't seem to have good intentions, and he naturally didn't want to get entangled in their affairs.

Just as he started to leave, a figure flew towards him.

"You haven't even finished speaking, and you're already trying to leave? That's a bit disrespectful to us brothers," the new arrival said.

As he spoke, he launched an extremely cold spell towards Chu Ning.

The black-robed elder stood in front of Chu Ning, unleashing an unreasonable attack.

Chu Ning furrowed his brows slightly and casually threw a punch to meet the incoming attack.

It was the Metal-type God-Slaying Fist that he hadn't used in a while.

He didn't want to use his flying swords, as they had displayed their might at the entrance of Xuemist Valley, and many people in the Northern Cold Region knew of them.

He didn't want to expose his identity before understanding the situation.

After all, he didn't know if there would be further trouble.

The powerful metallic God-Slaying Fist collided with the icy spell, causing both to dissipate.

"Oh? That's interesting," the black-robed elder said in a deep voice.

"No wonder you're so fearless. You do have some skills.

I want to see what you, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, can do."

As he spoke, the black-robed elder unleashed a series of palm strikes.

Each palm shadow was filled with icy energy, though invisible, and struck towards Chu Ning.

The icy energy caused Feng Yanzhang's expression to change drastically.

He moved to help Chu Ning, but the white-robed elder, Xu, blocked his path.

Feng Yanzhang's face twisted into a bitter smile.

"Hey! Feng Yanzhang, don't push me to the point where I have to take action."

The white-robed elder named Xu let out a cold laugh.

"Several months ago, you left your wife in Han Yan City and went to Ice Crown Mountain by yourself. Don't tell me we're wrong?

You, Feng Yanzhang, are known for treating your wife well. For the sake of her illness, you've been searching for all kinds of heavenly treasures.

If it weren't for the treasures on Ice Crown Mountain, would you have stayed there for so long?"

Hearing the words of the white-robed elder Xu, Feng Yanzhang's face changed colors several times.

Obviously, Elder Xu's words had struck a nerve.

Feng Yanzhang was about to say something when...

"Ugh!"

A muffled sound echoed out.

Feng Yanzhang looked up, astonished, to see the black-robed elder, one of the Bilian Twin Demons, flying backwards.

After stabilizing himself, the black-robed elder wore an unsightly expression, having apparently fallen behind in the short exchange of moves.

This caused Feng Yanzhang to look at Chu Ning, who was now standing in the air with a calm and relaxed demeanor, with a surprised expression.

The main reason why many Golden Core cultivators in Han Yan Continent didn't dare to provoke the Bilian Twin Demons was that the two often appeared together.

Not only were they both at the late Golden Core stage, but they were also extremely skilled in combination attacks.

However, this didn't mean that their individual strengths were lacking.

On the contrary, their individual powers were also extremely formidable among Golden Core cultivators.

And yet now, the black-robed elder Xu seemed to be at a disadvantage against Chu Ning.

After all, Chu Ning was only at the mid-Golden Core stage.

The white-robed elder turned his head at this moment, his face filled with astonishment as well.

"This guy is weird! Let's join hands!"

At this moment, the black-robed elder suddenly spoke up.

Hearing this, the white-robed Elder Xu's eyes widened even further in surprise, but he didn't hesitate at all.

With a flash of his figure, he rushed towards Chu Ning.

Seeing this, Feng Yanzhang gritted his teeth and gave chase, sending out a shovel-shaped magic treasure that unleashed streaks of earthy yellow light towards the white-robed elder.

The white-robed elder coldly snorted, his figure continuously shifting to dodge the incoming attacks, and soon arrived near Chu Ning.

Together with the black-robed elder, they formed a pincer attack, their palms striking towards Chu Ning.

"Their combined power has increased significantly, Fellow Daoist, be careful!"

Feng Yanzhang's speed wasn't particularly fast, and he was unable to intercept Elder Xu in time, so he could only shout a warning to Chu Ning.

At this moment, Chu Ning also sensed something different.

The positioning and spells of the Bilian Twin Demons seemed to have some kind of special connection.

The icy palm shadows they unleashed had become much more powerful.

However, even with this increase in power, Chu Ning still didn't feel any pressure.

Chu Ning's fists danced in the air, punching out one after another.

Golden fist shadows filled the sky, meeting the palm shadows head-on, and even in the face of their combined assault, he showed no signs of falling behind.

This scene caused Feng Yanzhang, who was rushing over to provide assistance, to stare in astonishment.

The Bilian Twin Demons, too, wore looks of shock in their eyes.

The two glanced at each other, then quickly flew around Chu Ning in a circular motion.

At the same time, their palm shadows became denser and more frequent.

Vaguely, Chu Ning noticed that each of them seemed to be holding an additional jade pendant-like magic treasure.

Void Finger!

At this moment, Chu Ning guessed that they must have some sort of follow-up plan, so he quickly unleashed two Void Fingers towards the two elders in the air.

"Hmm?"

However, what surprised Chu Ning was that the Bilian Twin Demons seemed to sense the power of the Void Fingers.

The two, who had been continuously moving, suddenly stopped and stood together.

They each held their jade pendant with one hand, pressing their palms together, while the other hand unleashed a palm strike.

In the air, their two palm shadows merged into one, meeting the incoming Void Fingers.

Upon collision, both sides dissipated.

At the same time, the two demons continuously waved their hands, unleashing a rapid series of palm shadows.

In just a single breath's time, over a dozen palm shadows appeared, but these palm shadows didn't strike towards Chu Ning.

Instead, they gathered in front of the two demons, forming a giant palm.

"Fellow Daoist, watch out! That's their killer move!"

Feng Yanzhang shouted anxiously, throwing his shovel-shaped magic treasure towards the white-robed elder.

However, the white-robed elder, who had already unleashed several palm shadows, didn't strike towards the front anymore.

He allowed the black-robed elder to manipulate the giant palm, pressing it towards Chu Ning.

Meanwhile, he unleashed several more palm shadows to intercept Feng Yanzhang's magic treasure.

Chu Ning's eyes narrowed as he looked at the approaching giant, icy palm. Its power had already surpassed the level of a late Golden Core cultivator at their peak, and it seemed to be on par with his Ice Shadow Sword Talisman.

Seeing this, the Black and White Twin Demons of Bilian Peak simultaneously wore expressions of satisfaction.

They had anticipated that even though Chu Ning had demonstrated extraordinary power despite being only at the mid-Golden Core stage, he would still perish or suffer severe injuries from their combined attack.

This wasn't the first time they had done something like this.

In that moment, the giant palm landed on Chu Ning.

With a single palm strike, Chu Ning's figure instantly shattered and vanished into nothingness.

Witnessing this, the Black and White Twin Demons' faces simultaneously flashed with astonishment.

The next moment, they both exclaimed in dismay:

"Oh no!"

They were highly confident in their collaborative attack, but they also knew that such a palm strike wouldn't be enough to reduce a mid-Golden Core cultivator to nothingness.

At that very moment, a figure emerged from over ten zhang away—it was none other than Chu Ning! He had just utilized the Phantom Escape Technique, which he had been cultivating for over half a year.

As his figure reappeared in the air, Chu Ning's eyes suddenly became profoundly deep.

While looking at the Twin Demons, an invisible attack burst forth from his body.

In just the blink of an eye, it reached the two demons.

"This is... a spiritual attack!"

Feeling the oppressive might of a powerful spiritual sense bearing down on them, the Black and White Twin Demons' faces changed simultaneously, and they hastily gathered their spiritual sense to resist.

"Ah!" "Ah!"

However, right after, the two demons let out simultaneous cries of pain and fell towards the ground.

Even though they were both peak late-Golden Core cultivators with strong spiritual senses, they couldn't withstand such a formidable spiritual attack.

Seeing this, a cold light flashed in Chu Ning's eyes, and a golden glow appeared in his hands as he prepared to launch the Metal God-Slaying Fist to finish them off.

"Fellow Daoist, wait!"

Just then, Feng Yanzhang shouted from a distance.

Hearing this, Chu Ning's movements paused slightly.

The two demons, who had fallen to the ground, forcibly drove their spiritual power to escape, despite the pain in their spiritual seas.

They had thought their combined attack would be fatal, but now they were the ones barely escaping with their lives. The two demons didn't dare linger any longer.

Seeing the two demons flee, Feng Yanzhang heaved a sigh of relief and shot Chu Ning a grateful glance.

He also shouted, "Fellow Daoists Xu, it was truly a misunderstanding. I've never met this Nascent Soul senior before."

By the time he finished speaking, the two demons had already flown far away.

Feng Yanzhang then turned to Chu Ning and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Senior, for your help earlier. I failed to recognize your greatness, and I apologize for any offenses."

Chu Ning, upon hearing Feng Yanzhang's words, didn't bother to explain. Instead, he replied indifferently,

"How did you know I was a Nascent Soul cultivator? And why did you stop me from killing them?"

"Senior must be a Nascent Soul cultivator to face the Twin Demons' combined attack so effortlessly," Feng Yanzhang respectfully explained, and then forced a bitter smile.

"The reason I stopped you from killing them is that these two demons have an uncle who is a famous Nascent Soul demon cultivator in Hanyan Continent.

Senior might not fear him, but I certainly can't afford to offend him.

If he finds out that his nephews died because of me, I'm as good as dead."

Feng Yanzhang continued with a bitter smile, "Please forgive me, Senior. I have a wife at home who needs my care, and I'm not ready to give up my life yet."

After listening to his explanation, Chu Ning wore an ambiguous expression.

Ideally, he would have preferred to eliminate the two demons.

However, now that they had escaped, Chu Ning didn't feel like pursuing them.

After all, his current appearance and displayed abilities wouldn't expose his identity.

Feng Yanzhang hesitated for a moment before bowing to Chu Ning again and saying, "I'm sorry to bother you, Senior, but I'd like to ask for your help with the ancient Nascent Soul cultivator's cave abode I mentioned earlier."

Chu Ning frowned slightly upon hearing this request, his face filled with displeasure.

It was because of Feng Yanzhang's mention of the cave abode earlier that they had attracted this trouble.

He didn't expect this person to be so unaware of the situation and bring it up again.

Just as Chu Ning was about to rebuke him, Feng Yanzhang seemed to sense his displeasure and quickly added, "Senior, please don't be angry. I want to obtain the Cold Marrow Pearl from there to cure my wife.

I'm willing to give up all the other treasures to Senior."

"Cold Marrow Pearl?" Chu Ning's expression softened upon hearing this.

He was also looking for this item to help Bailling.

(End of Chapter)

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