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Chapter 443: I Don't Believe the Chu Family
Chapter 443: I Don't Believe the Chu Family
"Chu Ning!"
As Chu Ning softly spoke Du Xianming's name, Du Xianming also called out to him with a cold laugh.
However, Qin Changkong casually cast a restrictive spell, immobilizing Du Xianming's Nascent Soul and silencing him.
Qin Changkong slowly spoke, "Daluo Zong colluded with the Demon Path Alliance. As soon as we received the news, we immediately took control of all the Daluo Zong cultivators in our area.
When Du Xianming realized that the plot had been exposed, he tried to break through forcefully, but I struck him down.
Considering the grudge between Daluo Zong and Jiuhua Zong, and the fact that Daluo Zong colluded with the Demon Path Alliance to attack Jiuhua Zong, we thought it would be more appropriate to wait for Fellow Daoist Chu to deal with his Nascent Soul."
Chu Ning looked at Du Xianming's Nascent Soul, which wore a resentful expression, and said indifferently, "Just destroy it directly. However, it seems that he has something else to say to me. Fellow Daoist Qin, why don't you release the restriction?
I want to hear what else he has to say."
Hearing Chu Ning's words, Qin Changkong waved his hand and lifted the restriction on Du Xianming's Nascent Soul.
At this moment, Chu Ning slowly approached Du Xianming's Nascent Soul.
"Mr. Du, it seems that you hold quite a grudge against me."
Du Xianming let out a disdainful cold laugh.
"Hmph, the winner takes all. Although I was captured, I admit my defeat at the hands of a late Nascent Soul stage cultivator.
But so what? How could Jiuhua Zong possibly have such ability?
No, unless Jiuhua Zong has already been eradicated from this world. In that case, never mind. Hahaha!!"
A look of surprise flashed across Chu Ning's face as he turned to Qin Changkong.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, does he not know what has transpired?"
Qin Changkong nodded.
"He was struck down and his Nascent Soul imprisoned by me before Qu Daoist and the others returned, so he indeed doesn't know what happened."
Upon hearing Qin Changkong's words, a smile appeared on Chu Ning's face.
Chu Ning reached into his storage bag and took out an object—a strange blade treasure.
When Du Xianming's Nascent Soul saw the blade in Chu Ning's hand, his face showed a hint of astonishment.
"That's my senior brother Sang's treasure. How did it end up in your hands?"
Chu Ning didn't answer but instead took out another item—Sang Pingnan's identity restriction jade badge from Daluo Zong.
Seeing this, Du Xianming's face changed drastically.
"You... What did you do to Senior Brother Sang?"
Chu Ning still didn't answer but took out more items from his storage bag.
They were all treasures, artifacts, and identity jade badges belonging to cultivators of Daluo Zong, without exception.
During the extermination of Daluo Zong, after Chu Ning killed the Outer Realm Demon, although he didn't directly participate in the search, he did take action when some cultivators tried to escape.
Naturally, he obtained some items in the process.
However, as these items weren't particularly important, Chu Ning didn't hand them over to the sect for unified safekeeping.
As Chu Ning repeatedly took out items, Du Xianming naturally sensed that something was amiss.
His gaze fell upon Chu Ning, seeking answers from his expression.
But at that moment, Chu Ning's gaze was calm, his face serene, and no matter how hard Du Xianming tried, he couldn't discern anything.
After a moment, Du Xianming's gaze shifted to Shentuping of Lingshugu Valley.
Shentu Ping had always been on good terms with Sang Pingnan and Du Xianming, and he sought answers from him.
However, all he saw was Shentu Ping's hesitant and slightly sighing expression.
It was then that Chu Ning's calm voice finally sounded.
"Du Xianming, it's true that a sect was destroyed, but it wasn't Jiuhua Zong; it was Daluo Zong."
"What did you say?"
Du Xianming's Nascent Soul trembled upon hearing this.
Then, it let out a series of shrill screams.
"Impossible! The cultivators of the Demon Path Alliance were already in our sect. As soon as we made a move here, they would attack Jiuhua Zong.
Even if Fu Jing'an returned to report the news, it would be too late for you to rush there.
It's impossible! How could you save Jiuhua Zong, and besides..."
Du Xianming's voice trailed off.
Chu Ning continued, "And besides, there was already an Outer Realm Demon within Daluo Zong. This demon is powerful, and with the help of the array's power, it could absorb the essence blood of all the cultivators in Daluo Zong.
The entire sect was infected by demonic energy, driving them into a frenzy. It was like a scene from hell.
Even if we hadn't intervened, the cultivators of Daluo Zong would have slaughtered each other to death."
Upon hearing this, Du Xianming's Nascent Soul turned ashen.
If he had any doubts before, they were now completely dispelled.
Because what Chu Ning said was exactly what the Outer Realm Demon had told them—the method they intended to use to deal with Jiuhua Zong.
"Du Xianming," Chu Ning said, his voice turning colder, "in the past, the elders of Jiuhua Zong helped and supported Daluo Zong countless times, which led to your sect's rise. Yet, your sect forgot their kindness and, instead of reciprocating, chose to kick us while we were down. Now, all that has happened is that you are suffering the consequences of your own actions."
As Chu Ning spoke, his fingers began to move, and several fiery flames enveloped Sang Pingnan.
It was unclear if Sang Pingnan was still in shock from the destruction of Daluo Zong or if he was simply unable to dodge in time, but by the time his Nascent Soul was engulfed in the flames, he let out a miserable, anguished roar.
"I don't believe you, Chu! I don't believe any of this! That Outer Realm Demon absorbed and refined the essence blood of our sect's cultivators. How could you have possibly defeated and killed it? And how could you be here now? You're all lying to me; you just want me to die with resentment!" Sang Pingnan's voice was filled with despair and denial.
However, Chu Ning's expression remained unchanged as he heard these words, and he was about to urge the flames to completely destroy Sang Pingnan's Nascent Soul.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, wait!" A voice suddenly rang out, interrupting him.
A beam of white light shot out and enveloped the flames that were wrapping around Du Xianming's Nascent Soul, causing them to gradually dissipate.
Chu Ning turned his gaze to the source of the voice, looking at Shentu Ping with a calm expression. "Fellow Daoist Shentu, what is the meaning of this?"
"Fellow Daoist Chu, please don't be angry. I don't intend to fight you; I only wish to ask a favor." Shentu Ping bowed slightly to Chu Ning.
Chu Ning's eyebrows furrowed slightly. "You want me to let him go, Fellow Daoist Shentu?"
Shentu Ping sighed. "My master once received help from Daluo Zong, and I also had a close relationship with Sang Pingnan and Du Xianming. Although their collaboration with the Demon Path Alliance is unforgivable, Daluo Zong has been destroyed, and Sang Pingnan has already perished by your hand. I'm asking you to grant me a small favor by only destroying his Nascent Soul cultivation and erasing his memory, allowing him to reenter the cycle of reincarnation. If you agree, I will be forever grateful, and it will resolve a knot in my heart." Shentu Ping bowed again to emphasize his sincerity.
As a mid-Nascent Soul stage cultivator, Shentu Ping's request was indeed reasonable and polite.
However, Chu Ning shook his head in refusal. "Fellow Daoist Shentu, for ordinary matters, Chu would agree. But for this, I must decline. I also advise you, Fellow Daoist, not to get involved. This person colluded with the Demon Path Alliance and an Outer Realm Demon; it's best to stay clear of him."
As Chu Ning finished speaking, Shentu Ping fell silent.
At that moment, Du Xianming suddenly shouted, "Fellow Daoist Shentu, don't worry about me! I was indeed at fault, and I deserve my fate. Please, don't let this involve you!"
Hearing this, Shentu Ping frowned as he glanced at Du Xianming's Nascent Soul, but ultimately, he let out a soft sigh.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, your abilities are astonishing. When we sparred before, I couldn't gain the upper hand, and it was foolish of me to challenge you again. However, if I don't resolve this, it will affect my cultivation. I humbly request a teaching match with you. If I lose, I will accept your decision regarding Du Xianming. But if, by some chance, I win, I ask that you grant my request." Shentu Ping paused for a moment before continuing, "Of course, Fellow Daoist Chu won't be acting without gain. I have some treasures, and if you win, you can choose one of them."
Hearing this proposal, Chu Ning turned his gaze to Shentu Ping, who met his eyes without hesitation.
At that moment, Chu Ning felt a sense of admiration for Shentu Ping's straightforwardness. He knew that if he had insisted on taking action, Shentu Ping would have intervened. Now, his gaze shifted to the treasures Shentu Ping held in his hand.
As he looked at them, a surprised expression crossed his face. "The Cold Marrow Pearl? I didn't expect the Ling Beast Valley to possess such a treasure."
The Cold Marrow Pearl was something Bai Ling had used before to perform a secret technique and complete her transformation. However, it was only after Chu Ning refined the Mystical Ice Flame that he understood that the pearl could also enhance the power of the ice flame.
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chu Ning nodded and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Shentu has put it this way, Chu will agree."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chu, for your understanding. I don't want my cultivation to be affected, so I will do my best. Please, show me your mercy," Shentu Ping replied with another bow.
Chu Ning nodded slightly in response.
Upon hearing this exchange, a glimmer of hope appeared on Du Xianming's Nascent Soul, which had been listening intently. He knew Shentu Ping's true strength—his cultivation, divine abilities, and body refinement technique combined made him a force to be reckoned with, perhaps even stronger than Wu Changdong. He couldn't bring himself to believe that Chu Ning possessed such formidable power.
The other Nascent Soul stage cultivators present also wore interested expressions. While some of them had witnessed Chu Ning's abilities firsthand, most had only heard about them from people like Qu Yunchi. Now, they were curious to see Chu Ning's true power in action.
(End of Chapter)
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