Chapter 587: The Collapse of Space (6200)

Chapter 587: The Collapse of Space (6200)



After a moment of consideration, Chu Ning nodded slightly and said calmly, "Alright, I'll trust your words for now.

I can use the Void Crack to send you into the spatial rift.

However, ascending to the Divine Transformation and taking you with me is a matter for later.

After all, I'm not sure if I can truly achieve a perfect fusion of Spirit Energy and Primordial Power."

Chu Ning's decision to agree with the Immortal Seed at this moment was due to a certain level of caution.

Since the Immortal Seed could grant him such talent, it might also have a means of control.

As for agreeing to ascend after reaching the Divine Transformation,

He wasn't foolish and naturally wouldn't promise it outright.

Setting aside whether it was achievable, if he did as asked and entered the Immortal Realm, would he be putting himself in danger?

"Then, I'll do as you say."

The Immortal Seed agreed with surprising eagerness.

"Quickly use the Void Crack to tear open the space!

The Immortal and Demon cultivators seem to have sensed my presence through their secret arts and are rushing here.

Once they confirm my location, even if I barely manage to escape, you'll be in danger too!"

"Immortal and Demon cultivators?"

Chu Ning was slightly taken aback. The black-robed man was what they often referred to as a Foreign Devil.

He should be a Demon Realm cultivator.

But who was the Immortal Realm cultivator?

As he mobilized his Essence Energy to prepare for the Void Crack, Chu Ning voiced his question.

"An elder in a blue robe, using the secret arts of the Immortal Realm."

"The Sea God Palace!"

Upon hearing the Immortal Seed's words, Chu Ning was somewhat surprised.

He had just been guessing that it might be a cultivator from Heaven's First Sect who had gotten involved with the Immortal Realm.

He hadn't expected it to be someone from the Sea God Palace.

The Void Crack wasn't a particularly difficult secret technique for Chu Ning.

With a casual wave, a spatial rift appeared before the Immortal Seed.

"This cave was where the master of the Spirit Mountain once refined treasures. There are still some refinement materials you can take.

Consider it a benefit for you from our encounter.

But be quick.

This Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain was refined into a small space tens of thousands of years ago, and with the early damage to the restrictions by numerous cultivators, its power is much weaker than before.

With the forceful intrusion of six Demigod Realm cultivators and my use of the spatial rift to induce spatial vibrations, this small space might collapse.

Additionally, since you know that I appeared at the Thunderfire Sect, you must have obtained the refinement method for the Thunderfire Staff from those two.

This treasure is an immortal artifact replica, capable of reaching three-tenths of the power of an immortal artifact. If refined, its might surpasses that of a spirit treasure.

It's undoubtedly one of the top killing tools in this realm.

I'm leaving now. When you reach the late-stage Essence Incarnation, you'll know how to find me."

After leaving a few words, the Immortal Seed flashed and disappeared into the spatial rift.

Immediately, the spatial rift vanished as well.

Chu Ning, sensing with his divine sense, discovered that below was the Subterranean Flame Mouth, shrouded in a formation.

Without further delay, he flew down towards it.

At the same time, outside the Spirit Mountain Cliff.

The six Demigod Realm cultivators' faces changed almost simultaneously.

Then, the Demon Realm's true demon, Shi Fengbo, took the lead and flew away.

His figure flashed and disappeared in the air, obviously using a Teleportation Technique with the power of space.

The other five Demigod Realm cultivators also teleported away.

Seeing the six Demigod Realm cultivators' sudden change in expression and departure, the other Essence Incarnation cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment.

At this moment, the Sky Vault Palace cultivator with the felt hat took the lead and flew towards the light curtain at the top of the cliff, followed by his companions.

He had already guessed that the six Demigod Realm cultivators were after the Immortal Seed.

Now he realized that their departure was also likely because of the Immortal Seed.

As for the secret realm of the light curtain, it seemed to be of no interest to these people.

Seeing the Sky Vault Palace cultivator's actions, the other Essence Incarnation cultivators no longer hesitated.

Instantly, streaks of escaping light flew towards the upper light curtain.

Strangely, when Chu Ning and the others entered earlier, there were restrictions on the light curtain.

But now, with so many cultivators flying into it, the entry was surprisingly smooth.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of Essence Incarnation cultivators rushed into the light curtain and disappeared.

"Huh? Is this the secret realm? Where do we go to comprehend the cultivation of the Ninth Derivative Ascendant?"

One by one, the Essence Incarnation cultivators entered the light curtain and were stunned.

Inside, there was only an empty cliff top, nothing special at all.

The next moment, everyone suddenly felt the entire cliff top trembling violently.

"The Spirit Mountain Cliff seems to be collapsing, and all the restrictions are about to fail!"

"No, it's not just the Spirit Mountain Cliff, the restrictions of the entire Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain are about to collapse!"

...

One by one, the cultivators exclaimed in surprise.

Then, they all flew away!

At this moment, Chu Ning, who had just entered the Subterranean Flame Mouth's restriction below, also sensed the violent trembling of the entire mountain.

He didn't have time to examine the restrictions and casually waved, storing everything in his storage bag.

The next moment, he patted the spirit beast pouch and summoned White Spirit.

"White Spirit, this small space is about to collapse. Find the weakest boundary point, and let's get out of here quickly!"

"Master, there's one not far from here, but over here..."

Under White Spirit's guidance, Chu Ning's figure flashed a few times and arrived at a weak boundary point.

Because the small space refined by the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain had already manifested, its collapse didn't necessarily mean that the cultivators within would be directly drawn into the spatial rift.

However, there was a small chance that they might be sucked in.

Of course, there was also the possibility of being teleported to other locations by the spatial force.

As for the probability of remaining near the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain after its manifestation, it was also quite high.

Chu Ning chose to have White Spirit take him out of the spatial restriction, which was the most prudent decision.

If it had been before, when the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain's restriction was intact, White Spirit might not have been able to take Chu Ning away.

But at this moment, it wasn't too difficult.

A white light spread out above his head, enveloping Chu Ning, and then he directly broke through the restriction.

Chu Ning looked up and saw that it was the same sea area he had been in when he entered the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain.

Chu Ning quickly oriented himself and was about to fly away.

He was well aware that after the collapse of the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain's space, with numerous cultivators appearing, a conflict was inevitable.

Just as Chu Ning was about to depart, he saw the floating Spirit Mountain in front of him suddenly turn into countless specks of white light and disappear.

At the same time, nearly twenty figures appeared around Chu Ning.

With a quick glance, Chu Ning's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Among them, he recognized several familiar faces.

There was Meng Xinghe from Heaven's First Sect, Luo Duanhai from Ten Thousand Demon Sect, and the foreign devil who had transformed into a black-clad man. The Sea God Palace cultivator and the purple-clothed woman were not among them.

Additionally, there were three or four Nascent Soul cultivators from Sky Vault Palace, including the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator wearing a felt hat.

Chu Ning also spotted Yuan Lang Ascendant, whom he knew, at a slightly further distance.

Yuan Lang Ascendant saw Chu Ning at this moment, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

He was about to fly over to Chu Ning.

But halfway through his flight, he stopped.

Then, with a bewildered look, he saw Meng Xinghe, Luo Duanhai, and the Sky Vault Palace cultivators rush towards Chu Ning first.

From their expressions, it seemed they weren't being very polite.

"What happened in the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain, and how did Chu Dao You manage to offend several major forces at once?"

Yuan Lang Ascendant's face was filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

Although he possessed considerable cultivation strength and wasn't close to any of the major forces, he still had reservations about offending three of them simultaneously.

Just then, Chu Ning's voice echoed in Yuan Lang Ascendant's ear.

"Brother Yuan Lang, this place is dangerous, leave quickly!"

With a light sigh in his heart, Yuan Lang Ascendant moved and headed towards Chu Ning.

Previously, he could have pretended that nothing had happened, but now, after Chu Ning's words, he couldn't help but go and intervene slightly.

"Chu is not joking, Brother Yuan Lang, hurry up and leave. These people can't hold Chu back."

Once again, Chu Ning's voice sounded in Yuan Lang Ascendant's ear, leaving him astonished.

At this moment, there were already six late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators surrounding Chu Ning.

Where did Chu Ning get the confidence to believe he could escape?

He had only intended to intervene slightly, relying on the reputation he had accumulated over time.

However, since Chu Ning insisted, Yuan Lang Ascendant naturally wouldn't get involved in this messy situation.

He immediately flew away.

At the same time, Meng Xinghe, who had already flown close to Chu Ning, couldn't help but give Chu Ning a deep look.

"Chu Dao You, you have impressive skills. I underestimated you in the Nine Transformations Palace.

I wonder if you can show us the treasures you obtained in the Nine Transformations Palace and on the Spirit Mountain Cliff, so we can broaden our horizons."

Chu Ning's gaze swept indifferently over the group.

"We all entered the Nine Transformations Palace together and climbed the Spirit Mountain Cliff together. What abilities do I have to obtain any treasures?

Well, as one of the nine major forces on the Skylid Continent, are you planning to take advantage or make false accusations?"

Chu Ning's voice resonated across the entire sea area.

Instantly, it attracted the attention of numerous cultivators.

Meng Xinghe had always been mindful of maintaining the image of Heaven's First Sect, so he didn't respond right away.

However, Luo Duanhai didn't have such concerns and chuckled.

"Chu Dao You, right? I'm not interested in what happened between you and this Meng guy in the Nine Transformations Palace.

But regarding the discoveries on the Spirit Mountain Cliff, I believe you'll have to share some details.

I'm sure everyone is quite curious."

Chu Ning's gaze met Luo Duanhai's.

"Since we all entered the secret realm of the Spirit Mountain Cliff, why don't you tell us about your findings, Luo Dao You?"

"Sure, Luo will take the lead." Luo Duanhai unexpectedly spoke up.

"In the secret realm of the Spirit Mountain Cliff, I comprehended a secret technique called Soul Annihilation Strike, which was originally cultivated by the Ninth Derivative Ascendant.

This technique allows one to attack an opponent's divine sense using mana.

I was fortunate enough to comprehend the process of its creation, and I believe I'll be able to master this secret technique soon."

"I also comprehended a secret technique called Essence Condensation Slash, which can launch attacks even when restricted by defensive barriers."

As soon as Luo Duanhai finished speaking, Meng Xinghe directly continued, "I also comprehended a secret technique called..."

Chu Ning listened to the two men's words, feeling slightly surprised.

He had assumed that all the cultivators who entered the secret realm were like him, comprehending the complete cultivation path of the Ninth Derivative Ascendant in this world.

Unexpectedly, what the others had comprehended was merely a specific secret technique.

In fact, these secret techniques were originally meant to be practiced together with the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art.

However, through comprehending the Nine Transformations Ascendant's entire cultivation path, Chu Ning also knew that these secret techniques were created by the Nine Transformations Ascendant after he advanced to the late-stage Nascent Soul.

Back then, the Nine Transformations Ascendant desperately sought a breakthrough but to no avail, so he began researching various secret techniques and added them to each level of his cultivation method.

But when the Nine Transformations Ascendant passed down the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art to numerous cultivators, he did not teach them these secret techniques.

And indeed, these secret techniques were also quite useful for late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators to practice.

After all, even Chu Ning frequently used several secret techniques from the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art.

For Chu Ning, it was natural to combine the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art to unleash greater power.

However, if the two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators had comprehended the process of the Nine Transformations Ascendant's creation of the two secret techniques, and made slight improvements to use them with other cultivation methods, it was indeed possible.

At this moment, under the gazes of Meng Xinghe and Luo Duanhai, Chu Ning smiled slightly in his heart.

If that was the case, he had far too many things to show off.

But since he was the first to enter the secret realm, he could throw out something to divert everyone's attention.

"Chu Ning was the first to enter the secret realm, and indeed, I've comprehended a little more.

I obtained the Nine Transformations Ascendant's insights when he created the second volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art.

The second volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art, the three layers of Nine Transformations, have you fellow cultivators heard of it? It's a method to extend one's lifespan, and with each transformation, one's abilities increase by a fraction, and lifespan increases by a tenth!"

As Chu Ning finished speaking, he immediately attracted the attention of the numerous cultivators, their eyes lighting up.

Among the cultivators present who had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul, there weren't many who were young.

Many of them had lifespans that were almost depleted.

Even though there were rumors in the past in the Immortal Cultivation World about the second volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art having the wonderful effect of extending one's lifespan,

But since almost no one had cultivated the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art in the last two to three millennia,

These rumors didn't attract much attention from cultivators with their own sect's inheritance.

But at this moment, Chu Ning, having just emerged from the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain, threw out this information, claiming that he had comprehended it within the secret realm of the Spirit Mountain Cliff.

The cultivators present were immediately captivated by his words.

This was precisely the effect Chu Ning wanted; he reached out and took out a jade slip from his storage bag.

He casually tossed the jade slip, letting it float in front of him, and said, "I find this cultivation method quite challenging to practice, so I've recorded its contents.

If any fellow cultivators are interested, you can make a copy and study it."

Chu Ning's action startled all the cultivators.

How could such a cultivation method and secret technique be so easily passed on? Chu Ning saw the reactions of the crowd and smiled faintly.

"Fellow cultivators, do you suspect that I'm lying? Everyone here has a high cultivation base; with a glance, you can tell if it's real or fake."

The jade slip in Chu Ning's hand contained the insights he had recorded from the Spiritless Mountain,

It was more detailed than the second volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art he had cultivated, and indeed, it included many of the Nine Transformations Ascendant's insights.

Of course, he wasn't afraid of them cultivating it; the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art wasn't that easy to cultivate.

With the lifespans of these cultivators, it was unlikely that any of them could complete the cultivation.

"Luo Duanhai is indeed curious about the supreme cultivation method of the number one cultivator in this world."

After Luo Duanhai finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the jade slip in front of Chu Ning flew directly into his hand.

He scanned the jade slip with his divine sense, and after a moment, he looked at Chu Ning deeply.

Then, he took out a jade slip and directly copied the contents from Chu Ning's jade slip.

This action undoubtedly confirmed the authenticity of Chu Ning's jade slip.

Meng Xinghe's eyes flashed slightly when he saw this, and he also waved his hand, capturing the jade slip.

Without even looking at it, he directly copied the contents of the jade slip.

At this moment, a cultivator nearby shouted, "Fellow Daoist Chu, may I borrow that jade slip to take a look?"

Chu Ning didn't refuse and directly threw the jade slip to him.

Then, he turned his gaze to Meng Xinghe and Luo Duanhai.

"Fellow cultivators, you've asked what you wanted to know. Chu Ning has already answered your questions, and I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave now."

"Fellow Daoist Chu, wait!"

Before Meng Xinghe and Luo Duanhai could speak, the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from Sky Vault Palace, wearing a felt hat, spoke up first.

"When you trespassed into our Sky Margin Grassland and took our Sky Vault Palace's treasure, we ask that you return it."

If it were before experiencing the Spirit Mountain Cliff, this late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from Sky Vault Palace might have directly taken action.

But now, knowing that Chu Ning had a Demigod-level expert backing him, he naturally didn't want to offend him too much.

How could he not know the terror of a Demigod-level expert?

Chu Ning turned his gaze to the three Sky Vault Palace cultivators.

Two late-stage Nascent Soul and one mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they were being so polite when facing him, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

This is indeed a bit interesting.

Chu Ning, of course, was also aware that they were wary of Cangxuan Sacred Turtle.

However, Chu Ning truly had no intention of antagonizing Sky Vault Palace.

After all, on this journey, he had consecutively killed cultivators from Starfeather Sect and Demon Vortex Sect, two major forces.

As for the situation with Heaven's First Sect and Ten Thousand Demon Sect, it was still unclear.

It was indeed unnecessary to further antagonize the nine major sect powers at this moment.

Especially since the other party had already shown a clear intention to establish a friendly relationship.

So, Chu Ning reached into his storage bag and retrieved the Sand Disc.

At the same time, he slowly spoke, "Initially, your Palace's fellow cultivator fought with Starfeather Sect's cultivator, dragging Chu into the conflict.

This treasure was not forcefully taken by me, but rather, it was left behind by your fellow sect member.

Now that your Palace wants it back, I'll return it to its original owner!"

As he spoke, Chu Ning tossed the Sand Disc to the turbaned elder.

"The matter from that time, my sect's junior brother has already informed me.

This treasure is quite useful to our Palace, and Elder Lu, on behalf of Sky Vault Palace, thanks Chu for returning the treasure.

However, following the rules, our Palace will naturally offer something in return to compensate Chu."

As he spoke, the Lu-surname elder took out a jade bottle from his storage bag and threw it towards Chu Ning.

"Chu, this item is unique to Sky Margin Grassland, called Ten Thousand Laws Incense, and it's beneficial for Nascent Soul Divine Sense cultivation.

If you cultivate and comprehend the Dao by lighting this incense, it will also be of some help.

I just heard you mention the difficulty in understanding the second volume of the Nine Transformations Body Refining Art, so you might as well give it a try.

Consider it a small token of our Palace's gratitude."

Hearing the words of the Lu-surname elder, Chu Ning was surprised, as this was the first time he had heard of such a treasure.

He immediately expressed his thanks and took the jade bottle, placing it into his storage bag.

After all this, both Chu Ning and the Lu-surname elder prepared to leave.

Just then, Luo Duanhai's voice rang out again.

"Hold on, you two!"

As he spoke, Luo Duanhai turned to Chu Ning.

"Chu, you came from Northern Chill, and this time, three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from Northern Chill's Longsky Pavilion and Illusory Spirit Sect entered Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain together with Elder Huang from Demon Vortex Sect.

Chu even entered Nine Transformations Palace with them.

But now, Elder Huang and the others from Demon Vortex Sect have not appeared.

Could it be that you Northern Chill cultivators joined forces to harm Elder Huang?"

Hearing these words, Chu Ning looked at Meng Xinghe with a faint smile and said, "My entry into Nine Transformations Palace should only be known by Heaven's First Sect.

When did Heaven's First Sect and Ten Thousand Demon Sect, the two major forces of gods and devils, become so well-informed?"

Facing Chu Ning's obvious sarcasm, Meng Xinghe didn't get angry but slowly spoke, "For ordinary matters, there's no need for communication. But if Northern Chill cultivators intend to harm our Skylid Continent's sects, we of Heaven's First Sect, despite our usual disagreements with Demon Dao Sects, cannot just stand by and do nothing."

"Well said, you can't just stand by and do nothing!" Chu Ning chuckled.

"Those three clearly acted in concert with the Demon Vortex Sect cultivators, while I was alone.

But when it comes to Heaven's First Sect, it's become a case of me conspiring with Northern Chill cultivators to harm others.

Such a distortion of the truth is one thing.

But as the top sect power on Skylid Continent, Heaven's First Sect is well aware that a foreign devil in the guise of a wandering cultivator entered Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain and even occupied one of the entry slots to the Spirit Mountain Cliffs.

Why then, do you do nothing about it?"

"Chu Ning, how Heaven's First Sect acts is clear to all cultivators on Skylid Continent, and there's no need for you to say more.

Instead, it's your unclear background that makes it hard to believe you're not connected to that foreign devil! Today, we can't let you leave so easily!"

As Meng Xinghe finished speaking, Luo Duanhai burst into loud laughter.

"Meng, I've never really approved of you, but I agree with what you said today.

No more talk, let's capture him first!"

As he spoke, Luo Duanhai took the lead, waving his hands and summoning two massive black fists that glowed with a demonic aura and roared as they struck towards Chu Ning.

Within the black fists, shadows of demons flickered, emitting a heart-shaking roar.

As Luo Duanhai attacked, Meng Xinghe on the other side wasn't idle either.

His hands formed two law seals that also flew towards Chu Ning.

Seeing this, the Lu-surname elder quickly retreated.

At the same time, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The other cultivators were no different.

It was rare to see the top elders of Heaven's First Sect and Ten Thousand Demon Sect attack together, and even rarer to see them join forces against a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

At this moment, Chu Ning was the least surprised.

When the two blocked him earlier, Chu Ning had already realized that they were targeting him.

They were also after Cangxuan Sacred Turtle.

Among the six Demigods, only Cangxuan Sacred Turtle's origins were likely unknown to a few.

With the Immortal Seed's whereabouts unknown, if it had indeed fallen into Cangxuan Sacred Turtle's hands,

He would be the only one who could find a clue to Cangxuan Sacred Turtle.

Of course, Meng Xinghe probably also wanted to take this opportunity to see if he had obtained the Annihilation Hammer.

Seeing the two attacking, Chu Ning's heart turned cold, and he smiled.

"Since you want to fight, then let's fight!!!"

(End of Chapter)

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