Chapter 605: Returning to North Cold, Enemies Meet Again
Chapter 605: Returning to North Cold, Enemies Meet Again
At the ancient teleportation array within the Universal Sect.
Chu Ning stood alone within it, and outside, a seal isolated Xu Qingbai and the others.
This seal was set up by Chu Ning using the Spirit Prohibition Nine Intentions, and even if it wasn't Xu Qingbai and the others, but instead a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator, they wouldn't be able to break it in a short time.
Chu Ning had just carefully inspected the teleportation array and confirmed that it was indeed a long-distance teleportation.
It seemed that Xu Qingbai hadn't lied to him.
However, even so, Chu Ning didn't completely let down his guard.
Fearing that the group might have ill intentions, Chu Ning, after thoroughly checking the teleportation array and finding no issues, set up this seal.
Moreover, he left a strand of divine consciousness on the seal, waiting for him to teleport away.
This strand of divine consciousness would likely disappear in about a month, and the seals would also vanish without a trace.
Chu Ning embedded a Spirit Stone and an Origin Stone into the teleportation array.
As a white light flashed, he felt a powerful and familiar surge of energy acting on his body.
The next moment, he disappeared within the teleportation array.
Outside the seal, Xu Qingbai and the others exchanged glances as they witnessed this scene.
Their faces showed a hint of complexity.
"Senior Brother, about Chu Ning..."
Xu Qingbai waved his hand at this moment.
"Junior Sister, two Junior Brothers, only Li Daoyou came to our Universal Sect, not Chu Ning.
Let's leave it at that, and we must not spread any news about this.
Otherwise, Li Daoyou has already left, and our Universal Sect would only be inviting trouble."
Xu Qingbai spoke solemnly, and the others immediately became serious as well.
They knew that Xu Qingbai was right.
Whether it was the Demon Vortex Sect, Tianyi Sect, or Ten Thousand Demons Sect, if any of these forces took notice, the Universal Sect would face irreversible consequences.
Xu Qingbai then showed a slight smile.
"With the Omnipresent Sky Net Array returning to our sect, we should also cultivate diligently and strive for a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage."
"Indeed, we do need to study it further..."
As the members of the Universal Sect were excitedly discussing, Chu Ning had already appeared in another teleportation array.
He immediately activated his defensive shield and released his Divine Prohibition Technique and divine sense.
Chu Ning then heaved a slight sigh of relief.
At this moment, he was standing in an ancient teleportation array, similar to the one in the Universal Sect.
Outside the teleportation array was an island with a moderate level of spirit energy, not particularly abundant.
Due to the insufficient spirit energy, no living beings were found on the island.
Moreover, this array was also concealed by an Earth Spirit Illusion Array, just like the one Chu Ning had encountered in the Demon Vortex Sect.
"This place is indeed well-hidden, but I'm not sure if it's in North Cold.
I wonder if the Universal Sect cultivators had the chance to return through this array."
Chu Ning muttered to himself, then stepped out of the teleportation array.
After sensing the surroundings briefly, Chu Ning summoned Bai Ling.
"Bai Ling, do you sense any familiarity here?"
Bai Ling carefully sensed the surroundings and then smiled, saying,
"Master, the spirit energy here is not weak, but it's very chaotic.
It seems like the outer sea of the Boundless Sea?"
Hearing Bai Ling's perception match his own, Chu Ning nodded.
"It seems we have indeed teleported to the North Cold region.
Moreover, it's very close to the Endless Sea.
Let's go, it's been decades since I've been to North Cold, let's see what has changed."
Chu Ning flew out of the island, quickly determining the direction and heading towards the central and inner seas.
It was relatively easy to identify the direction in North Cold; one could roughly judge the location based on the richness and chaos of the spirit energy.
However, Chu Ning couldn't immediately determine which landmass they were close to.
Furthermore, in the outer sea of the Boundless Sea, it was rare to encounter cultivators.
Even demonic beasts were scarce, as this area was mostly the territory of transformed demonic beasts.
Lower-level demonic beasts dared not appear, and higher-level ones had strong territorial instincts and generally stayed away.
After flying for tens of thousands of miles, Chu Ning hadn't encountered a single cultivator or even a demonic beast.
"Hmm..."
At that moment, Chu Ning's face suddenly showed a peculiar expression, and his figure halted.
Seeing Chu Ning's reaction, Bai Ling knew that he had discovered something.
Her divine sense wasn't as strong as Chu Ning's, so she immediately transmitted her voice to him, asking,
"Master, what's wrong?"
"Running into an acquaintance, it's truly a narrow path for enemies."
A meaningful smile appeared on Chu Ning's face.
As Chu Ning spoke, Bai Ling also sensed a figure rapidly flying towards them.
A smile appeared on her face as well.
"It's him!"
Shortly after their conversation, a figure swiftly flew towards them and landed about a hundred feet in front of Chu Ning.
The newcomer wore a cultivator's attire, with the appearance of a twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old youth, his face as beautiful as jade.
Surrounding him was a startling amount of demonic energy, immediately revealing him as a Tenth Stage Demonic Beast.
Such a sight was extremely rare among the demon clan.
Most demon beasts, after taking humanoid forms, would deliberately suppress the demonic energy within their bodies.
But this demon beast seemed to want everyone to know it was a Tenth Stage Demonic Beast.
Chu Ning wasn't too surprised by this.
After all, when he met this demon beast decades ago, it had the same appearance.
It was the same Tenth Stage Demonic Beast that had blocked Chu Ning's path when he wanted to leave the Northern Cold Region.
Back then, Bai Ling had used the Cold Marrow Pearl to transform and mimic the aura of a Tenth Stage Demon Beast.
With the help of her sentient magic treasure and the shell of the Cangxuan Sacred Turtle, she had managed to drive back the Tenth Stage Demon Beast, allowing Chu Ning to safely enter the Boundless Sea without any real danger.
Chu Ning hadn't expected that upon returning to the Northern Cold Region, the first demon beast he would encounter would be this one again.
At this moment, the demon beast's gaze shifted towards Bai Ling and Chu Ning.
Although they hadn't seen each other in decades, the demon beast immediately recognized Chu Ning and Bai Ling.
"Is it you two?" it asked, its expression filled with surprise and uncertainty.
"You're only an Eighth Stage, not a Tenth Stage?" it continued, its gaze fixed on Bai Ling, its eyes cold and flickering with uncertainty.
Although it didn't know how Bai Ling had deceived it before, the demon beast could sense that it had been tricked, and its face now carried a hint of coldness.
"Indeed, I am only an Eighth Stage!" Bai Ling replied with a playful smile.
With Chu Ning's current cultivation and abilities, there was no need for Bai Ling to pretend to be a Tenth Stage Demon Beast anymore.
"By the way, I wasn't even an Eighth Stage back then, I was only at the Sixth Stage," she added.
Upon hearing Bai Ling's words, the demon beast's lips twitched slightly.
"Good, good! It seems you truly are a divine beast, possessing such extraordinary abilities!
You can even use special illusions to deceive even me."
As it spoke, its gaze shifted back to Chu Ning.
"You're still following this human cultivator, so you're probably just his spirit beast.
In just a few decades, you've advanced from the Late Golden Core stage to the Middle Nascent Soul stage. You do have some talent.
I don't care who you are.
Since you dare to play with me like this, you shall die! And hand over your sentient magic treasure as well!"
As it spoke, the demon beast's body was enveloped in surging demonic energy.
Its body trembled, transforming into a giant creature with a snake-like body covered in a turtle shell.
As it regained its original form, the demon beast's thick tail lashed out.
Instantly, the seawater within a hundred zhang range below the Boundless Sea surged and rushed towards Chu Ning and Bai Ling.
It was as if a vast ocean had been created in the air, an awe-inspiring sight.
Feeling the powerful might in the demon beast's attack, Chu Ning wasn't alarmed; instead, he smiled faintly.
"I didn't expect you to have the bloodline of the divine beast, the Black Tortoise.
Excellent!"
As Chu Ning's voice fell, lightning flickered around his body.
Within a hundred zhang range, silver lightning flashed, covering the hundred zhang wave.
The silver lightning struck the wave's crest, creating a natural spectacle that was incredibly magnificent.
However, as this scene unfolded before the snake-turtle demon beast, it paused in surprise.
It could clearly sense that the power of the spell Chu Ning had unleashed was no less than its own divine energy spell.
In fact, it seemed even more powerful, by about three-tenths.
And indeed, it was so.
As the silver lightning struck, the wave's crest was directly knocked down, falling back into the sea below.
At the same time, although the silver lightning encountered resistance, it didn't completely dissipate.
The next moment, the hundred zhang of silver lightning gathered above Chu Ning's head, forming a massive ball of lightning.
With a single finger pointed by Chu Ning, this giant ball of lightning rushed towards the turtle-snake demon beast.
The turtle-snake demon beast was incredibly arrogant, and after its previous attack was easily countered by Chu Ning, it was already enraged.
Seeing Chu Ning's attack coming, it didn't retreat but opened its mouth and spat out a white column of water, blocking the descending ball of lightning.
The snake-turtle demon beast's body flickered, and it disappeared from its original spot.
In the next instant, it reappeared beside Chu Ning.
Its massive body charged directly towards Chu Ning.
Facing the charging giant demon beast, Chu Ning smiled faintly and punched out without dodging or evading, striking the turtle shell of the snake-turtle demon beast.
Seeing this, a hint of mockery flashed in the demon beast's eyes.
It possessed incredible defensive capabilities, especially its turtle shell, which was no less durable than those of divine turtles.
It was ridiculous for Chu Ning to try to withstand it with his physical body.
The demon beast was certain that with this strike, the cultivator's bones would be shattered.
"Boom!"
But the next moment, the snake-turtle demon beast was stunned with surprise.
With a dull sound, a powerful force struck the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast, sending its massive body flying.
The immense destructive power of the Heaven Firm Fist, infused with Essence Energy, caused the Tenth Stage Demonic Beast immense pain.
"Hmm!"
The Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast stabilized its body and lifted its head, looking at Chu Ning with a gaze of utter astonishment.
"You..."
He couldn't believe that the same person who was merely a Core Formation Cultivator decades ago had now achieved such profound abilities.
"Are you really a Middle Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator?"
Despite only two exchanges, Chu Ning's formidable Essence Energy and physical strength had left the Tenth Stage Demonic Beast in awe.
"Absolutely!"
Chu Ning spoke calmly.
As his voice faded, Chu Ning vanished from his original spot.
"Not good!"
The Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast inwardly cried out in dismay.
After its two attempts to strike first, it had failed to gain the upper hand.
Now, with Chu Ning taking the initiative, it knew it wouldn't be a simple attack.
Its body flickered, and it reverted to its human form, which was more agile for evasive maneuvers.
"This person's cultivation and abilities are impressive, but they're only at the Middle Stage Nascent Soul.
I may not be known for my speed, but with my ability to teleport, I can use that to my advantage and restrict him."
As it thought this, the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast's body flickered.
But to its surprise, the next moment, when both their figures appeared, Chu Ning had closed the distance to less than thirty zhang.
Before the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast could react, Chu Ning pointed at it.
Space power rippled, and its teleportation was interrupted.
Chu Ning, unaffected, flashed away.
"Damn!"
The Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast sensed something amiss and flickered again.
Unable to teleport, it reverted to its original form once more, preparing to withstand Chu Ning's attack.
Just as it transformed, Chu Ning appeared through Flight.
In his hand, a massive hammer materialized.
White light and water ripples surrounded the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast as the hammer struck down with immense force.
Despite the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast's full defensive effort, it was futile against the Annihilation Hammer's power.
Although its body didn't fly away this time, the overwhelming destructive force nearly extinguished the life force of this resilient Demonic Beast.
"Who are you?"
The Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast was genuinely terrified.
It realized that the cultivator who had once escaped using petty tricks was now a force it couldn't afford to provoke.
"Considering you're still of some use to me, I'll let you die with some clarity. I am Chu Ning!"
As his words fell, a white Spirit Sword flew out from Chu Ning's hand.
The Sword of Water Spirit rushed towards the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast, who was too severely injured to evade or defend.
After a few passes, the Sword of Water Spirit pierced through its head!
A strand of its spirit soul flew out from its head.
Before it could fully detach, the Sword of Water Spirit's powerful devouring force consumed it.
The rest was straightforward.
Chu Ning, having already dealt with the other four Spirit Swords, was well-versed in the process.
He directly used the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast's spirit soul as the dominant force to refine and absorb the Eighth Stage Demonic Beast's spirit soul within the Sword of Water Spirit.
The Sword of Water Spirit's spiritual aura and might increased significantly.
"This North Cold Region has indeed been a lucky place for me, bringing me many benefits.
As soon as I arrived, my Five Elements Spirit Swords became truly complete!"
Chu Ning's face broke into a smile.
He opened his mouth, and the five Spirit Swords circled around him.
Each sword's power was formidable, rivaling the Soulbound Treasures of most Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.
Chu Ning examined the five Spirit Swords with great satisfaction.
Not only were they forged with top-grade materials like Black Obsidian Gold, but each now contained the spirit souls of Tenth Stage Earthly Spirit Beasts.
The Fire Spirit Sword had the Fiery Sun Spirit Bird, the Wood Spirit Sword had the Qing Luan, the Earth Spirit Sword had the Earth Rhino Dragon, and the Metal Spirit Sword had the Golden Horned Dragon.
Now, the Earth Spirit Sword also held the spirit soul of the Snail-Turtle Demonic Beast with Xuanwu bloodline.
"After further refining these five Spirit Swords and forming the Five Elements Sword Formation, their power might even rival the Demon Shadow Halberd!"
Chu Ning laughed and flew towards the Inner Sea, heading for Ice Island Immortal City and Sky Palace Hall.
(End of Chapter)
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