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Chapter 467: The Longevity Sect, Astonishing Demonic Qi
Chapter 467: The Longevity Sect, Astonishing Demonic Qi
Chu Ning had never ventured into the territory of the Spirit Cang Alliance before.
Seated in the spirit boat of Gui Yuan Sect, Chu Ning, with his extraordinary vision, could still make out the general landscape from such a height.
"The Western Alliance continent is filled with towering mountains and steep cliffs, and this seems especially true for the Spirit Cang Alliance."
"While the Spirit Cang Mountains are smaller in scale compared to the Cloudsoar Mountains, the sheer steepness of these peaks surpasses the latter."
"The areas surrounding the Cloudsoar Mountains still have some mortal lands, but the Spirit Cang Mountains are almost entirely devoid of such places." As Chu Ning pondered, a voice suddenly called out to him from nearby.
"Fellow Daoist Chu!" Qin Changkong, standing not far ahead, turned around.
Chu Ning looked up, and Qin Changkong continued, "If the Sky Extreme Alliance deploys two late Nascent Soul cultivators, Daoist Situ and I will surely be tied up in battle.
At that time, we will not be able to spare attention to the other fellow daoists and the alliance's Golden Core cultivators.
I hope Fellow Daoist Chu can strive for a quick victory and lend your support."
"I will do my best within my capabilities." Chu Ning replied, a wry smile crossing his face.
"However, the Sky Extreme Alliance may not even give me such an opportunity."
Shen Tu Ping immediately chimed in, "Fellow Daoist Chu, we really have to be careful. Two years ago, the Sky Extreme Alliance's cultivators at Cloud Dream Mountains definitely still hold a grudge.
If we show our faces, they will likely target us.
Especially you, Fellow Daoist Chu, with the pursuit order still active."
Chu Ning nodded, his expression turning solemn.
Since returning to the Western Alliance continent, he had traveled smoothly thanks to his divine abilities and artifacts.
However, he would not let this success breed arrogance or the belief that he was invincible.
He was indeed confident in his abilities as a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator.
But Chu Ning had never truly fought against a late Nascent Soul cultivator.
Moreover, he had to be vigilant in case his opponents utilized their numerical advantage or possessed some peculiar and formidable abilities.
As they conversed, they flew for about five thousand miles and arrived above a gigantic mountain range.
"Below us is the Longevity Mountain!"
As Qin Changkong's voice rang out, the spirit boat also came to a halt.
Chu Ning looked down, and unlike Mount Jiuhua, which was nestled among various small spiritual mountains, this mountain was colossal.
And on both sides, there were only three or four peaks that exuded spiritual energy.
"This branch of the Longevity Mountain and the overall Spirit Cang Mountains are extremely similar.
The entire Spirit Cang Mountains only house seven sects, and this Longevity Mountain has only five peaks with spiritual energy present.
And this main mountain is much larger than the main peak of Mount Jiuhua."
As Chu Ning pondered these thoughts, a slightly aged voice sounded from the main peak below.
"Are you Fellow Daoist Qin?"
"It's me, Qin Changkong, who has brought fellow daoists from the Cloudsoar Alliance to offer assistance!"
After Qin Changkong's reply, a figure immediately flew out from the main peak below, entering Chu Ning's field of vision.
It was an old Daoist with black beard, but his cultivation was only at the early Nascent Soul stage.
The old Daoist bowed slightly to the spirit boat.
"I am Yuan Hua of the Longevity Sect, and it is an honor to meet Fellow Daoist Qin and all of you. Sect Master Situ is currently in the sect offering congratulations."
Please follow me into the sect."
As he spoke, the old Daoist took out an object that was clearly a restriction jade talisman.
On the grand formation below, a passage appeared, allowing the spirit boat to fly through.
Soon, the spirit boat landed in a courtyard, following the lead of the Yuan surname Daoist.
Qin Changkong took the lead, and Chu Ning and the others disembarked from the spirit boat.
At this moment, quite a few cultivators had gathered in the courtyard.
Standing at the forefront were fourteen Nascent Soul cultivators, while several dozen Golden Core cultivators stood behind them.
The leader was a white-haired, beardless old man in a green robe. Although his aura was restrained, the unique pressure of a late Nascent Soul grand cultivator was palpable to Chu Ning and the others.
Even without Qin Changkong's introduction, they could guess that this person was probably the late Nascent Soul cultivator, Situ Yuanlian, of the Spirit Cang Alliance.
As expected, the next moment, the two late Nascent Soul grand cultivators greeted each other.
Then, Situ Yuanlian's gaze fell on Chu Ning and the others behind Qin Changkong, and his face lit up with delight.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, you have brought so many elites this time. We are truly grateful."
Then, Situ Yuanlian couldn't help but sigh, "The Cloudsoar Alliance is indeed vast and powerful. Even a fraction of your cultivators is enough to match our entire Spirit Cang Alliance."
Qin Changkong smiled and said, "Since our Cloudsoar Alliance and the Spirit Cang Alliance have formed an alliance, we will share a common destiny.
If it weren't for the need to remain vigilant in Cloudsoar City, I would have invited more fellow daoists to come this time.
"Fellow Daoist, the situation with the Sky Extreme Alliance is indeed dire. It appears that their leader, the infamous cultivator known as the 'Heavenly Sword Emperor', has set his sights on our sect. They claim that our sect's possession of the ancient 'Dragon's Breath' technique is an affront to their own power and have demanded that we hand it over. When we refused, they launched a surprise attack on our sect's headquarters, seeking to take the technique by force."
"Fellow Daoist Qin and everyone else must be exhausted from your journey. Let's find a place to sit and talk."
Situ Yuanlian invited everyone and then gestured toward what was obviously the Longevity Sect's main hall.
Qin Changkong did not decline and prepared to follow with the rest of the group.
The Longevity Sect had arranged for several Golden Core cultivators to receive them.
Chu Ning was about to follow the crowd when he suddenly sensed a pair of eyes on him.
At this moment, Liao Chuanhai was preparing to meet with the accompanying Golden Core cultivators but had not spoken yet, his eyes widening in astonishment as he stared at Chu Ning.
Chu Ning had intended to ask Liao Chuanhai about the sealing talisman, so he took the initiative to greet him:
"Fellow Daoist Liao, long time no see!"
"Fellow Chu!"
Hearing Chu Ning address him, Liao Chuanhai quickly stepped forward and bowed.
Chu Ning casually gestured to stop him from continuing the bow.
Liao Chuanhai, astonished, raised his head to look at Chu Ning and, after a moment's hesitation, couldn't help but exclaim:
"Two years ago, I suddenly heard of Fellow Chu's great reputation, and I was afraid I had misheard.
I never expected it to be you! In just a few short decades, you've become the strongest below the late Nascent Soul stage. It truly leaves me in awe!"
Their conversation drew the attention of the crowd, and Situ Yuanlian looked over, studying Chu Ning with curiosity.
"Oh? So this is Fellow Daoist Chu?"
Qin Changkong (Changkong) smiled and replied, "Indeed, this is our alliance's fellow Daoist Chu from the Jiuhua Sect."
With Qin Changkong's confirmation, the gazes of all the Spirit Cang Alliance cultivators fell upon Chu Ning.
One by one, they looked at the newly emerged Nascent Soul cultivator, their eyes filled with curiosity and suspicion.
Although the Spirit Cang Alliance had heard rumors from outside about such a person in the Cloudsoar Alliance, they found it hard to believe that this young cultivator possessed the strongest battle prowess below the late Nascent Soul stage, as they had not witnessed his abilities themselves.
Chu Ning was well aware of the implications in their gazes, but he didn't feel much about it.
However, with so many eyes on him, he naturally couldn't continue his conversation with Liao Chuanhai.
He smiled at Liao Chuanhai and remained silent.
Situ Yuanlian then led Qin Changkong and the others into the main hall.
As they entered the hall, the seating arrangement for the Cloudsoar Alliance caught the attention of the Spirit Cang Alliance once more, and their gazes fell on Chu Ning.
Situyuan Lian and Qin Changkong took the leading seats for the host and guest, which was to be expected.
Seated below Qin Changkong was Gu Yuexian (Gu Yuexian), a female cultivator at the mid-Nascent Soul stage from the Cloudsoar Alliance. Many cultivators from the Spirit Cang Alliance recognized her as the Cloudsoar Alliance's deputy leader.
So, they didn't find her presence surprising.
However, the early Nascent Soul stage Chu Ning was seated above several mid-Nascent Soul stage cultivators, including Shen Tu Ping (Shen Tu Ping).
This caused a stir among the Nascent Soul cultivators from the Spirit Cang Alliance, and they began to whisper among themselves.
"It seems the outside rumors might not be exaggerated. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, those mid-Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't willingly sit below a junior like him."
Combining this with the previous rumors, the crowd's gazes toward Chu Ning turned from suspicion to seriousness.
Taking advantage of this moment, Qin Changkong inquired about the Sky Extreme Alliance again.
Steward Yuanlan's face darkened with anger as he replied, "The Sky Extreme Alliance suddenly launched an attack on two neighboring sects.
I led a group to assist as soon as I heard the news, but by the time I arrived, it was too late. The two sects had already fallen, and the culprits were none other than Xu Zhanyuan and Cheng Qingmao, those despicable men.
Only two Nascent Soul cultivators managed to escape, and one of them had to flee in his Nascent Soul form, his physical body destroyed."
"The Sky Extreme Alliance has gone too far!" Qin Changkong frowned.
"Fellow Daoist Situ, do you know why the Sky Extreme Alliance suddenly attacked?"
Situyuan Li shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and then furrowed his brows as he replied, "According to the two survivors, it seemed like they were searching for something.
When these two Nascent Soul cultivators escaped, Xu Zhanyuan and Cheng Qingmao didn't even pursue them."
"Searching for something?"
Qin Changkong was taken aback.
The other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Cloudsoar Alliance also looked puzzled.
It seemed unlikely that the two sects possessed something that would interest two late Nascent Soul cultivators.
Qin Changkong was about to say something more when his expression suddenly changed, a look of surprise flashing across his face.
Situyuan Lian wore a similar expression.
At the same time, Chu Ning's gaze turned toward the back of the hall, his eyes widening in surprise.
"What a shocking demonic qi! It seems to be suppressed, but a faint ripple still escapes."
The others in the hall didn't have the same sharp senses as the two late Nascent Soul cultivators and Chu Ning, so they didn't notice anything amiss.
They simply looked at the two late Nascent Soul cultivators, wondering why they had such astonished expressions.
However, the old Daoist Yuan Hua from the Longevity Sect, who was sitting with the Spirit Cang Alliance, paled.
(End of Chapter)
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