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Chapter 433: Encountering the Celestial Demon Again
Chapter 433: Encountering the Celestial Demon Again
After leaving the Jiuhua Sect, the group flew a thousand miles away from Mount Daluo.
It was then that Chu Ning addressed Ge Liuyang, who was controlling the ship in place of the injured Cen Zijin:
"Elder Ge, we'll go ahead and scout the situation. There's no need for you to rush over. If we need you, I'll send a signal."
Ge Liuyang acknowledged, and Chu Ning, Qu Yichen, and the others flew directly from the Jiuhua starship, continuing toward the Daluo Sect.
Gu Yuexian turned back to look at the huge flying boat hovering behind them and said to Chu Ning, "Fellow Daoist Chu, isn't it a bit risky leaving your sect members here? If the cultivators from the Demon Path Alliance sense our presence and send Nascent Soul cultivators out from the Daluo Sect..."
Qu Yichen, being more familiar with the history of the Jiuhua Sect, spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Gu, you worry too much. I've long heard that this ship of the Jiuhua Sect, empowered by the might of its formations, can unleash attacks comparable to Nascent Soul cultivators when piloted by a Golden Core cultivator. Its defensive capabilities are probably even stronger. Even if Nascent Soul cultivators were to come, they would likely be unable to do anything in a short period."
Hearing that the ship's attack power was comparable to that of Nascent Soul cultivators, Gu Yuexian and the others were astonished and couldn't help but marvel.
Chu Ning politely acknowledged with a few words. He then took out a cloak from his storage bag, put it on his head, and said, "Fellow Daoist Qu, many people in the Daluo Sect know me. I'll just conceal myself for now to avoid being recognized at a glance and having them realize that their attack on the Jiuhua Sect has been exposed."
Qu Yichen and the others naturally had no objections.
Chu Ning didn't feel it was appropriate to use illusion magic in front of everyone, so he continued flying with the cloak on.
Among the nine of them, Chu Ning had the strongest spiritual sense, and it was also the first to detect the mountain gate of the Daluo Sect.
When the group flew within three hundred miles of the Daluo Sect, Chu Ning's spiritual sense touched upon something, and a hint of strangeness appeared in his eyes.
However, he didn't say anything.
They flew on like this for a while longer before Qu Yichen suddenly exclaimed and even came to a halt.
Gu Yuexian knew that the Sky Sound Pavilion excelled in spiritual sense, and Qu Yichen's spiritual sense was stronger than hers. Seeing Qu Yichen's reaction, she also stopped and curiously asked, "Fellow Daoist Qu, is something wrong?"
Qu Yichen looked at Chu Ning and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, you must have noticed it too."
Qu Yichen's words were somewhat probing, as everyone already knew about Chu Ning's powerful magic and abilities.
As for his physical body, even Shen Tuping of the Spirit Beast Valley had praised it.
However, they hadn't truly witnessed the extent of his spiritual sense yet.
Chu Ning didn't hide anything at the moment and nodded slightly. "Indeed, something feels off. There's a faint aura of blood and killing intent seeping out from the Daluo Sect."
Hearing that Chu Ning had indeed sensed it, Qu Yichen's eyes couldn't help but show a trace of surprise. From Chu Ning's words, it was clear that his spiritual sense was no weaker than hers.
Gu Yuexian, who hadn't sensed it yet, glanced at Chu Ning with even more curiosity. She was a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, yet her spiritual sense was inferior to Chu Ning's.
However, everyone was already prepared for Chu Ning's extraordinariness, so Gu Yuexian only showed a brief moment of surprise before recovering her composure.
Qu Yichen frowned slightly and nodded. "I wonder what's happening there. That aura of blood and killing intent is actually permeating through the defensive formations for us to sense."
Hearing Qu Yichen's words, the Nascent Soul cultivators present couldn't help but reveal traces of surprise on their faces.
However, the group didn't hesitate for too long and continued flying forward.
After only a moment, the other cultivators also sensed the unusual aura.
"The demonic cultivators within the Daluo Sect must have sensed our presence and activated their sect's protective formation," Chu Ning remarked, sensing the changes in the defensive formation.
Qu Yichen nodded slightly. "Since that's the case, let's just go and see what's happening."
Although they had learned from Sang Pingnan that there were still cultivators from the Demon Path Alliance in the Daluo Sect, including a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, Qu Yichen wasn't too concerned since they had nine Nascent Soul cultivators on their side.
The group continued flying and soon arrived at the mountain gate of the Daluo Sect.
As they drew closer, the faint aura of blood and killing intent became even more apparent to the group.
Qu Yichen stood in the air before the mountain gate of the Daluo Sect and announced, "I, Qu Yichen of the Sky Sound Pavilion, have come with fellow Daoists to pay a visit. Please ask the cultivators of the Daluo Sect to come and meet us."
Not long after Qu Yichen's announcement, several figures appeared at the mountain gate.
Chu Ning recognized the one at the forefront.
It was Rong Daoping, the same person he had fought with for the qualification of the Ten Thousand Laws Fruit back in the Guiyuan Sect, and whom he had severely injured.
This person should be the cultivator with the highest cultivation level in the Daluo Sect after the two Nascent Soul cultivators, Sang Pingnan and Du Xianming.
Previously, when they were killing the Golden Core cultivators outside the Jiuhua Sect, Chu Ning indeed hadn't seen this person.
In fact, not only him but also the other Golden Core cultivators of the Daluo Sect, including Ao Xuan, hadn't shown up.
However, the Daluo Sect had lost three Golden Core cultivators in the Golden Spirit Species Spirit Domain, and several others had accompanied Du Xianming to Cloudsoar City.
Now, there were only three or four Golden Core cultivators left in the sect.
"Greetings to all seniors from Rong Daoping of the Daluo Sect. Senior Sang is currently in seclusion.
Senior Du has already left for Cloudsoar City. We apologize for not greeting you sooner as we were unaware of your arrival. Please forgive us."
Upon hearing this, Qu Yichen frowned, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.
"Rong Shizhi, is this how your Daluo Sect shows its hospitality, not even bothering to deactivate your sect's formation?"
Hearing these words, Rong Daoping replied calmly without showing any signs of arrogance:
"Senior Sang specifically instructed before his seclusion that the sect's formation should not be activated lightly, and all disciples are forbidden from leaving the sect.
How about you come into our sect for a chat?"
As soon as they heard this, Chu Ning and the others were surprised.
They had originally thought that Rong Daoping would use the sect's formation to keep them out.
But now, Rong Daoping was actually inviting them into the sect.
When something unusual happens, there's usually a demon behind it. Everyone present was a seasoned Nascent Soul cultivator, so they wouldn't easily enter the sect without caution.
However, they all suspected that the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Demon Path Alliance within the sect must have some trick up their sleeve.
At that moment, Qu Yichen coldly smiled.
"We won't beat around the bush. Rong Daoping, your Daluo Sect's collusion with the Demon Path Alliance has been exposed.
There should still be a Demon Path Alliance cultivator within your sect. Bring him out."
Hearing these words, Rong Daoping's expression finally changed, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.
"What about Senior Du and Senior Sang?"
Qu Yichen ignored his question and said loudly, "The Daluo Sect colluded with the Demon Path Alliance to slaughter their fellow cultivators. Sang Pingnan and Du Xianming have already been executed.
All disciples of the Daluo Sect, surrender immediately!"
"You...you killed Senior Sang and Senior Du?" Rong Daoping's eyes flashed with hatred as he glared at Chu Ning.
However, his expression did not show any signs of worry, which made Chu Ning and the others feel that something was amiss.
Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out across the entire Daluo Sect.
"It seems that Ma Laomo and Sang Pingnan have failed. Those two are useless; they couldn't even handle such a simple task.
Hmm, no, the fact that all of you are here means that even Tianyu Pavilion failed to stop you.
Useless, all of you are useless!"
As these words fell, a figure shrouded in purple demonic energy flew out from the depths of the Daluo Sect.
He quickly arrived beside Rong Daoping.
As Chu Ning looked at this figure, his eyes widened in surprise.
This person was none other than Ao Xuan, whom he had defeated ten years ago at the Guiyuan Sect.
Back then, Ao Xuan's cultivation was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.
But now, his aura had reached the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage, even approaching the late-Nascent Soul stage.
How could this not surprise Chu Ning?
"No, he's not Ao Xuan. It's a possession...
A Celestial Demon!"
At that moment, Chu Ning's heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed in shock.
As he spoke, Chu Ning removed the cloak from his head.
This action caught the attention of "Ao Xuan," whose black-purple eyes turned towards Chu Ning.
The next moment, a sinister laugh escaped from his lips.
"I don't know who you are, but the residual instincts in this body tell me that he hates you to the core.
I'll make sure your death is especially painful."
"Chu Ning!" Rong Daoping's face changed slightly as he looked at Chu Ning.
"A Celestial Demon!" Qu Yichen and Gu Yuexian's faces also paled in shock.
With a cultivation base at the mid-Nascent Soul stage and a body refined by demonic arts, this Celestial Demon's true strength was comparable to a late-Nascent Soul cultivator.
The last time a Celestial Demon had appeared in the Ten Thousand Laws Forbidden Land, it had caused quite a headache for both Qu Yichen and Lu Yuezhang.
In the end, it even drew Qin Changkong to take action.
And now, another Celestial Demon had appeared. How could they not be alarmed?
Ao Xuan looked at the shocked expressions on Qu Yichen and the others' faces and let out another strange laugh.
"I was going to lure you into the formation and trap you all. But since you won't come in, it doesn't matter. Let me show you the might of my supreme demonic arts!"
Hearing this, Rong Daoping turned to "Ao Xuan," his teeth clenched in anger as he pointed at Chu Ning and the others.
"Senior, these people killed our sect members and those from the Demon Path Alliance. Please don't let them get away."
"Rest assured, they will all die! Die! Hahaha!"
"Ao Xuan" laughed maniacally.
Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Rong Daoping's face, but it immediately froze.
Just then, "Ao Xuan" reached out his hand, which was covered in purple-black demonic energy, and grabbed Rong Daoping's dantian.
Then, to Rong Daoping's disbelief, he plucked out his golden core and popped it into his mouth, chewing as he looked at Chu Ning and the others like a predator eyeing its prey.
"The taste of a golden core is far inferior to that of a Nascent Soul."
As he spoke, "Ao Xuan" laughed strangely again, no longer paying attention to Chu Ning and the others as he flew away.
(End of Chapter)
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