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Chapter 577: Strike First
Chapter 577: Strike First
Upon hearing Huang Kui's words, Fan Zeixian hesitated slightly.
The Cangxuan Sacred Turtle had gained immense fame in Northern Chill, and Longsky Pavilion had made several attempts to capture it, but to no avail.
At this moment, they had assumed that the Cangxuan Sacred Turtle was following Chu Ning.
If they were to make a move against Chu Ning, Fan Zeixian did have some reservations.
However, before he could respond, Huang Kui had already taken a step forward and said to Chu Ning, "Friend Chu, what a remarkable ability!
I never expected that after all our precautions, it would be you, Chu Ning, who took away the Annihilation Hammer."
Hearing Huang Kui's words, Chu Ning was surprised.
When he had taken the Annihilation Hammer, no one had seen him.
How did Huang Kui find out?
But after a moment's thought, he had a rough idea.
After all, he had just come out of the palace where the Annihilation Hammer was kept, and almost all the barriers along the way had disappeared.
These people probably deduced that someone had broken through the barriers.
Moreover, with the Annihilation Hammer disappearing from the main palace and Chu Ning being the only one to leave the Nine Transformations Palace, suspicions arose.
Scanning with his divine sense, he found only four Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from Demon Vortex Sect and Longsky Pavilion present.
The Heaven's First Sect cultivators had already left, which slightly relieved Chu Ning.
Although there were four Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, with some means, there was still hope of breaking through the siege.
But if there were seven Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, even with wings, he couldn't escape.
At this moment, Chu Ning naturally wouldn't admit it, and he said with a confused expression, "What do you mean, Friend Huang? I was trapped by a barrier in this place until now.
Why do you say that the Annihilation Hammer was taken by me?"
Chu Ning's obvious innocent expression made Huang Kui doubt Fan Zeixian and his companion's judgment.
However, he immediately let out a cold snort.
"Whether you took the Annihilation Hammer or not doesn't matter.
Since you dared to attack me and killed Dantai, leave your life here!"
As he spoke, Huang Kui leaped forward, and with a wave of his hand, two grayish-white energies attacked Chu Ning.
Another Demon Vortex Sect cultivator followed closely behind, also flying out.
Facing the attack from the two Demon Vortex Sect cultivators, Chu Ning flew backward into the Nine Transformations Palace to dodge.
Seeing this, Huang Kui immediately pursued, simultaneously emitting a light snort.
"Chase him! There are no more barriers in this palace; he can't escape!"
Hearing this, Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao exchanged a glance.
Then, they were about to give chase.
But at that moment, Chu Ning, who had just flown into the Nine Transformations Palace, suddenly flashed and disappeared without a trace.
Void Escape! Chu Ning had just used a regular Thunder Escape Technique, but now he utilized Void Escape to teleport.
In the next moment, he appeared behind Huang Kui and the others.
Then, he flew towards Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao, who were standing by the stone steps.
Huang Kui never expected Chu Ning to know the teleportation technique, and he exclaimed in surprise.
"Stop him!"
Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao no longer hesitated, and each of them held a magical treasure in their hands.
Instantly, dazzling white and golden lights struck towards Chu Ning.
The two Longsky Pavilion Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators unleashed their full strength without holding back.
Facing their attacks, Chu Ning didn't dodge at all.
He knew that if he couldn't reach the stone steps before Huang Kui returned, he would face a siege by four Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
Although Chu Ning was confident in his cultivation and divine abilities, and he had many treasures, he didn't believe he could fight four of them at once.
The Mystic Turtle Shield appeared instantly, protecting his body as Chu Ning maintained his speed and continued to charge forward.
The golden and white lights struck the Mystic Turtle Shield, but the shield's exceptional defensive power completely blocked them.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chu Ning reached Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao.
At the same time, a pitch-black treasure hammer appeared in his hand.
"Annihilation Hammer!"
Seeing the treasure in Chu Ning's hand, the four cultivators exclaimed in unison.
Chu Ning was holding the Annihilation Hammer!
Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao's faces changed slightly, immediately sensing something amiss.
Almost simultaneously, they activated their defenses and used their treasures to protect themselves.
At this moment, Chu Ning infused his essence energy into the Annihilation Hammer using the third volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art.
The next moment, he swung the Annihilation Hammer and struck towards Fan Zeixian!
Chu Ning hadn't forgotten the grudge from the Endless Sea.
Fan Zeixian immediately felt a powerful force assaulting him, and his face changed drastically. His magical power fluctuated, and a set of scales armor suddenly appeared on his body.
As Fan Zeixian's emerald ring flew towards him, Chu Ning paid no heed and swung the Annihilation Hammer with all his might.
"Ding!"
A crisp sound rang out as Fan Zeixian's ring, his most trusted magical treasure, shattered.
This treasure was clearly his life-bound artifact, and Fan Zeixian's face immediately paled.
It was evident that with his life-bound treasure damaged, his essence energy had suffered some harm.
Lu Xuedao, standing nearby, quickly noticed something amiss and raised his golden short spear, striking down with force.
"Boom!"
At that very moment, the Annihilation Hammer smashed into Fan Zeixian's body.
A transparent glow spread out, and a tremendous force instantly took effect on Fan Zeixian.
Despite his magical treasure's defense and his own magical power, Fan Zeixian was still struck by this powerful force and sent flying high into the air.
This renowned Late-stage Essence Incarnation Cultivator from the Northern Chill Continent had his eyes wide open in shock.
After advancing to the Essence Incarnation stage, especially reaching the late stage, he had never encountered such a straightforward and violent attack.
Yet it was this very crude attack that made him keenly feel the ebbing of his life force.
"Essence Energy!!"
Fan Zeixian had finally reacted.
His heart was filled with horror.
Since entering the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain, he had experienced multiple instances of essence energy suppression and restrictions.
But he never expected that Chu Ning's attack would also come with an infusion of essence energy.
It instantly destroyed his life force.
His top-tier defensive treasure, which he prided himself on, had no resistance against this hammer!
At this moment, Fan Zeixian couldn't even speak. He tried to separate his primordial spirit from his body as soon as possible, hoping for a glimmer of survival.
However, he had clearly underestimated the power of the Annihilation Hammer, a spiritual treasure.
He had also underestimated the suppression of essence energy over ordinary magical power.
Just as his primordial spirit was about to leave his body, a powerful surge of essence energy swept in, shattering his spirit into pieces.
He was almost completely breathless.
"Slap!"
Fan Zeixian slammed heavily into the ground!
At the same time, Lu Xuedao's short spear struck, landing in front of Chu Ning.
Golden light erupted from it, but it was blocked by the Mystic Turtle Shield's formidable defense.
Lu Xuedao saw that his attack had no effect, and Fan Zeixian lay on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.
At this point, he had no thoughts of further attack and quickly teleported towards Fan Zeixian.
With a single strike, Chu Ning had forced two Late-stage Essence Incarnation Cultivators back from the stone steps, and he didn't linger.
Before Huang Kui's attack from afar could reach him, Chu Ning had already teleported into the stone steps.
At the same time, he waved his hand.
A Primordial Fire Lotus exploded at the entrance of the stone steps.
Azure flames rippled from the entrance, and its mighty power not only blocked Huang Kui's incoming attack.
It also caused the Great Elder of the Demon Vortex Sect to involuntarily halt his steps.
As for Lu Xuedao on the other side, he hurriedly positioned himself in front of Fan Zeixian, exerting all his efforts to defend with his magical treasure.
They waited for the Primordial Fire Lotus' power to dissipate, then they opened their mouths to look for Chu Ning, but his figure was nowhere to be found.
Huang Kui's eyes, filled with killing intent, fixed on the stone steps. He was about to charge in, but after a moment's thought, he stopped.
Then, he turned to look in the direction of Lu Xuedao and Fan Zeixian.
His eyes were filled with astonishment.
At that moment, a faint figure flew out from Fan Zeixian's body.
This Late-stage Essence Incarnation Cultivator's primordial spirit appeared somewhat ethereal.
It seemed like a gentle breeze could blow it away.
This state clearly indicated a severely injured primordial spirit.
"How did you sustain such severe injuries, Brother Fan?"
Huang Kui's heart was filled with shock.
With a single hammer strike, Chu Ning had nearly destroyed Fan Zeixian, who was fully armed.
Such a formidable attack couldn't help but startle Huang Kui.
Even he couldn't achieve such a feat.
That's why he asked such a question.
But at this moment, Fan Zeixian seemed to lack even the strength to speak.
Seeing Lu Xuedao's face change as he took out a dark purple wooden stick from his spirit bag.
Fan Zeixian's primordial spirit immediately entered the wood.
Only then did Fan Zeixian's voice emerge from the wood.
"The Annihilation Hammer he wields is incredibly powerful, and it can even launch essence energy attacks!"
"Essence Energy Attacks!!"
Upon hearing these words, Huang Kui's face changed several times.
"Since the great change in heavenly qi two million years ago, the energy within the spiritual energy has greatly diminished.
No matter how hard cultivators in this realm try, they can no longer cultivate essence energy, and that's why no one can advance to the Divine Transformation stage.
"How could he possibly use Essence Energy?" Huang Kui's expression was filled with shock and doubt as he spoke.
"Did this person activate the Essence Energy within the Annihilation Hammer, or can he truly cultivate Essence Energy?"
As this thought flashed through Huang Kui's mind, his gaze immediately shifted to the stone steps, and his heart began to race.
"If this child has indeed cultivated Essence Energy, he must possess a great secret!"
Huang Kui glanced at the other Demon Sect cultivator beside him.
Then, he turned his gaze back to Lu Xuedao and the dark purple wood that housed Fan Zeixian's Primordial Spirit.
With a cold tone, he spoke, "Fellow Daoists, just now, Huang was caught off guard, allowing this person to take advantage of the situation.
Not only did he severely injure Fellow Daoist Fan, but he also managed to escape."
Huang Kui continued, "Rest assured, fellow Daoists, many of our Skylid Continent's Demon Sect forces have entered this Spirit Mountain.
Even if Chu Ning possesses vast divine abilities, he is still alone.
Even if the Cangxuan Sacred Turtle is indeed with him, it's still a case of two fists against four hands."
As Huang Kui spoke, his gaze fixed on Lu Xuedao, who was already showing signs of retreat.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, please continue to accompany Huang. As soon as we find this person again, Huang will join forces with other Demon Sect forces to kill him and avenge Fellow Daoist Fan.
Even if we can't kill him here in the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain, once we leave this place, I will definitely ask the Demon Sect's friends to take action."
Huang Kui paused for a moment, and a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.
"Even if we need to ask for help from a Demigod Realm cultivator, it can be done."
Upon hearing Huang Kui's words, a cold glint also flashed in Lu Xuedao's eyes.
After some hesitation, he finally spoke, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist."
In truth, at this moment, Lu Xuedao couldn't wait to leave the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain.
However, once the Spirit Mountain appeared, it would take another month for it to reappear.
Even if he wanted to leave now, he couldn't.
Additionally, he had previously had Fan Zeixian as a partner, and with Dantai Ze by his side, he had some confidence.
But now, with only himself remaining, Lu Xuedao didn't know if he could leave the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain without following Huang Kui.
As for Huang Kui's words about seeking revenge on Chu Ning, Lu Xuedao was well aware of his intentions.
At this moment, his words were merely a ploy to gain additional fighting power.
Seeing Lu Xuedao's response, Huang Kui nodded slightly.
Then he said, "Let's go. We'll head down as well.
However, we must remain vigilant for any ambushes by Chu Ning or the Heaven's First Sect below.
So, this time, I won't act recklessly. Instead, I'll proceed together with you."
Huang Kui pointed to the piece of wood in Lu Xuedao's hand.
"As for Fellow Daoist Fan..."
At this moment, Lu Xuedao shook his head and said, "It's fine. This Purple Infant Divine Wood has the ability to block restrictions.
Fellow Daoist Fan's Primordial Spirit is stored within this Purple Infant Divine Wood, and it shouldn't be affected by the restriction's suppression."
"Purple Infant Divine Wood! I've never heard of such a treasure on the Skylid Continent."
A hint of surprise flashed in Huang Kui's eyes, but he didn't say more. Instead, he led the way, stepping onto the stone steps ahead.
Lu Xuedao and the other Demon Vortex Sect cultivator followed closely behind.
True to his word, Huang Kui faced the suppression of the Essence Energy restriction, and although he could move faster than the other two, he deliberately slowed down to match Lu Xuedao's pace.
The three of them descended the steps together.
After spending half a day, they finally reached the area where the stone steps met the entrance to the Ascension Platform.
Huang Kui didn't rush out of the stone steps. Instead, he signaled for Lu Xuedao and the other cultivator to stop, and he concentrated his divine sense, scanning the surroundings.
Although the Essence Energy restriction had a suppressing effect on divine sense and magical power, at this entrance, the suppression was slightly weaker.
Huang Kui was able to use his divine sense to scan the entire Ascension Platform.
Then, he heaved a slight sigh of relief and said, "Fortunately, there's no one on the Ascension Platform. Let's leave together."
Huang Kui stepped out of the stone steps, and Lu Xuedao and the other cultivator followed closely behind.
Just as the three of them set foot on the Ascension Platform, they simultaneously felt their scalps go numb.
At that moment, two azure-white lotuses suddenly shot towards them.
"Bang! Bang!"
Accompanying the faint sounds of explosions, two powerful impacts surged towards the three of them!
The three of them weren't completely unprepared, and they immediately activated their defenses.
At the same time, Huang Kui let out a stern shout.
"You audacious brat!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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