Chapter 474: Attacking the Late Nascent Soul Stage
Chapter 474: Attacking the Late Nascent Soul Stage
As Qin Changkong spoke, Chu Ning and Gu Yuexian turned serious, their faces devoid of any trace of carelessness. Without hesitation, they prepared their signature spirit treasures.
Chu Ning summoned his Five Elements Spirit Sword, while Gu Yuexian brought forth her Colorful Bell spirit treasure.
At the same time, Qin Changkong, seemingly afraid that Cheng Qingmao would attack the two, took the initiative and launched the first strike.
A purple disc-shaped spirit treasure flew out from his hand and soared in the air, instantly transforming into an enormous object that blotted out the sky like a purple cloud hanging overhead.
The talismans on this Purple Cloud Disc flashed, and in the next moment, purple beams of light rained down as if to envelop Cheng Qingmao within.
"Ancient Treasure Purple Cloud Disc!" Chu Ning's eyes narrowed as he recognized the artifact.
In the Western Alliance Continent, ancient treasures were rare, and the few famous ones were no secret among Nascent Soul cultivators. The one in Qin Changkong's possession was one of those renowned treasures.
"It is said that this Purple Cloud Disc doesn't possess top-tier offensive power, but it has an incredibly strong sealing ability, capable of confining enemies within a specific area. Moreover, the caster's spell power within this region receives a significant boost." As Chu Ning thought about this, he refrained from making any rash attacks. Instead, he turned his attention to Cheng Qingmao.
Being the number one alliance in the Western Alliance Continent, the Heavenly Extreme Alliance naturally boasted the largest number of Nascent Soul cultivators.
Additionally, although the top three alliances—the Heavenly Extreme Alliance, the True Martial Alliance, and the Demon Path Alliance—each had three Late Nascent Soul cultivators, the Heavenly Extreme Alliance had the upper hand in terms of combat strength.
This was because only the Heavenly Extreme Alliance's three Late Nascent Soul cultivators possessed a powerful ancient treasure each.
Qin Changkong had the Purple Cloud Disc, and Cheng Qingmao also had an ancient treasure that was no less famous—the Wish-Granting Jade Chime.
As these thoughts raced through Chu Ning's mind, a jade chime appeared in Cheng Qingmao's hand, emanating a green glow as spiritual power flowed into it.
Cheng Qingmao waved his hand, and streams of green light shot out from the jade chime, rushing to meet the descending purple light in the air.
For a moment, the two forces were deadlocked. The purple light couldn't suppress the green light to envelop Cheng Qingmao, and the green light couldn't disperse the purple light either.
Chu Ning and Gu Yuexian, who were already close by, acted in unison as if moved by the same thought. They drove their spirit treasures to attack.
Gu Yuexian's Colorful Bell spirit treasure shone with brilliant rainbow light as she directed it toward Cheng Qingmao.
Chu Ning, on the other hand, infused his Five Elements Spirit Sword with the power of the five elements, causing it to transform into a stunning meteor of five-colored light that streaked through the sky with astonishing might, aiming straight at Cheng Qingmao.
This was Chu Ning's first real attack against a Late Nascent Soul cultivator, and he didn't go all out. Instead, he approached with a hint of probing.
Facing the incoming spirit treasures, Cheng Qingmao, the Late Nascent Soul cultivator, coldly harrumphed and took action.
He swept his hands, and two beams of green light surged forward, transforming into two green flood dragons that charged to meet the attack.
Surprisingly, the cultivation technique he practiced was a wood-attribute technique, which was less common among high-level cultivators.
Cheng Qingmao's skill indeed lived up to his reputation as a Late Nascent Soul cultivator.
Even though Chu Ning and Gu Yuexian were attacking with their signature spirit treasures, these two green flood dragons were not to be underestimated.
Chu Ning's Five Elements Spirit Sword managed to hold its ground, with the five-colored sword aura locking the green flood dragon in a stalemate.
However, Gu Yuexian's Colorful Bell spirit treasure couldn't withstand the assault and was knocked away by the green flood dragon's strike.
The green flood dragon then transformed into a beam of green light and shot toward Gu Yuexian's side.
Gu Yuexian's expression changed slightly at this turn of events, but she had been a Mid Nascent Soul cultivator for many years, and her cultivation and abilities were not to be underestimated.
She unleashed several spells that assaulted the green flood dragon, which had already lost much of its power in the previous exchange, and successfully shattered it.
However, this exchange made Gu Yuexian hesitate to act rashly again.
Witnessing this, Cheng Qingmao shifted his gaze away from Gu Yuexian and toward Chu Ning, whose countenance remained calm.
A surge of murderous intent rose within Cheng Qingmao.
"This Early Nascent Soul cultivator from the Cloud Alliance has a cultivation far beyond his peers. If given the chance, he must be eliminated first. Such a monster, if allowed to grow, will become a thorn in the side of all other forces." With these thoughts in mind, Cheng Qingmao's eyes glinted with cold light.
His hands moved swiftly, striking seals one after the other on the jade chime.
The jade chime suddenly emitted a dazzling green light, instantly dispelling the purple clouds above.
At the same time, Cheng Qingmao's figure flickered, and he vanished from his original spot.
Along with him, the ancient treasure, the jade chime, also disappeared.
"Be careful!" Qin Changkong exclaimed, his voice filled with warning.
His figure flashed as he flew toward Gu Yuexian, and the Purple Cloud Disc in the air swiftly moved to envelop the area where Gu Yuexian was located.
After all, based on the previous exchange, Gu Yuexian seemed to be at a clear disadvantage, and he genuinely worried that Cheng Qingmao might take this opportunity to strike at her.
However, the next moment, Qin Changkong's expression changed slightly.
"Chu..." Before he could finish his sentence, the jade chime had already pierced through the spot where Chu Ning had been standing.
But to both his and Cheng Qingmao's surprise, Chu Ning's figure had disappeared, only to reappear over a dozen meters away.
"Instant Teleportation Technique!" The two of them hadn't truly paid attention to Chu Ning's movements before.
It's just that the speed of Nascent Soul cultivators' movement techniques far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators, so it appears no different from instant teleportation.
However, powerful spells and artifacts can still lock onto their qi.
They couldn't completely escape the range of attacks.
Only when the Nascent Soul leaves the body or when they reach the late Nascent Soul stage, can they truly harness the power of space and employ instant teleportation.
This kind of instant teleportation, aided by the power of space, cannot be locked on or pursued by qi, unless a special artifact is used.
Yet, at this moment, Chu Ning, with his early Nascent Soul cultivation, had exhibited such a feat, which naturally astonished them.
In the instant that they were surprised, a yellow banner appeared in Chu Ning's hand.
Infusing it with his spiritual power, it transformed into a streak of yellow light that shot towards Cheng Qingmao.
"Despite facing my attacks as a late Nascent Soul cultivator, he still has the spare capacity to counter. This person is indeed extraordinary." Cheng Qingmao thought to himself, his killing intent towards Chu Ning intensifying.
With a wave of his hand, the jade scepter flew back towards him.
However, at this moment, the yellow banner in the air suddenly accelerated and slightly changed direction.
Instead of attacking Cheng Qingmao, it veered towards the Jade Ruyi Scepter.
The yellow banner moved with incredible speed, such that even Cheng Qingmao didn't react immediately.
By the time the yellow banner, transformed into a yellow dragon, was about to devour the jade scepter, emitting a brilliant green light, Cheng Qingmao realized what was happening.
It was too late for him to recall the jade scepter.
Cheng Qingmao quickly performed a set of hand seals, causing the jade scepter to transform into a green phoenix.
It exuded a powerful aura as it rushed to meet the yellow dragon.
Even against Chu Ning's Yellow Wind Banner, which had been refined with the demon soul of a foreign devil, the green phoenix did not falter.
Apparently, the grade and power of the jade scepter were not inferior to the Yellow Wind Banner.
At this moment, Chu Ning casually glanced at Qin Changkong, who was not far below.
Qin Changkong was a seasoned late Nascent Soul cultivator who had weathered countless battles.
Even without Chu Ning's glance, he was keenly aware of the opportunity that presented itself.
With a swift incantation, the Purple Cloud Disc in the air transformed into a purple light that shot towards Cheng Qingmao.
In the blink of an eye, it reached directly above Cheng Qingmao.
"Not good!"
At this moment, Cheng Qingmao vaguely sensed that something was amiss.
Qin Changkong's cultivation was on par with his, and the power of the Purple Cloud Disc matched that of his jade scepter.
Previously, he had been able to withstand the Purple Cloud Disc's attacks because of the jade scepter's power.
But now, the jade scepter was entangled by Chu Ning's Yellow Wind Banner.
However, Cheng Qingmao's speed was also exceptional. With a shift of his body, he used the Instant Teleportation Technique to dodge the attack.
Simultaneously, he pointed forward, shooting out a beam of green light.
The green phoenix, which was the transformed jade scepter, was enveloped in a surge of green light, repelling the yellow dragon that was the Yellow Wind Banner.
Witnessing this, Cheng Qingmao's thoughts stirred, and he intended to recall the jade scepter.
"Indeed, as expected of a late Nascent Soul cultivator!" Chu Ning exclaimed inwardly as he felt the suppressing power transmitted from the Yellow Wind Banner.
As the green phoenix shone with brilliant green light, he had just felt a momentary sense of losing control over the Yellow Wind Banner.
"Chu, hold on for a little longer!" Qin Changkong's voice sounded in Chu Ning's ear.
Chu Ning's face turned solemn as he executed a series of intricate hand seals, focusing his attention on manipulating the Yellow Wind Banner.
In an instant, the yellow light emanating from the Yellow Wind Banner intensified.
The yellow dragon, which had been forced back earlier, pounced towards the green phoenix, which was about to return to Cheng Qingmao.
It wrapped around the green phoenix in the blink of an eye.
Although the yellow radiance on the yellow dragon was dissipating, the green phoenix was indeed entangled and unable to fly back to Cheng Qingmao's side.
"Seeking death!" Cheng Qingmao shouted angrily upon seeing this.
The next moment, the green phoenix let out a piercing cry that shook the heavens.
Its body erupted with dazzling green light, making the phoenix's sharp beak and claws shine brilliantly.
The green phoenix's claws dug into the yellow dragon, causing the Yellow Wind Banner to tremble violently.
Even Chu Ning, whose soul was connected to the Yellow Wind Banner, felt his Nascent Soul and dantian tremble from the phoenix's attack.
"I can't hold on for much longer; my Yellow Wind Banner is about to give out!" Chu Ning's expression changed slightly as he glanced at the Purple Cloud Disc in the air, which Qin Changkong had activated once again.
What caught his eye was how the purple cloud expanded its range and rapidly moved in the air as Cheng Qingmao shifted his position.
Finally, as Cheng Qingmao's figure reappeared, the purple cloud instantly enveloped him.
Violet lights rained down, trapping the late Nascent Soul cultivator within!
(End of Chapter)
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