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Chapter 659: Appearance, Shocking the Sky Curtain Continent
Chapter 659: Appearance, Shocking the Sky Curtain Continent
Xu Qingbai, unaware of the fluctuations on the ancient teleportation array, had his attention completely focused on the several figures in the air.
Almost at the same moment the grand formation was breached, the Bagua Array Disk in his hand shot out, directly attacking the leader, a burly man dressed in black and gold cloud robes.
The number one expert of Black Apex Sect, Tao Liexuan, a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.
However, the opponent's figure flickered, easily dodging Xu Qingbai's Bagua attack.
In the next moment, his figure flashed again, appearing above the ancient teleportation array.
"Trying to escape, how easy do you think it is?"
With a loud shout, an array flag appeared in Tao Liexuan's hand, and with a wave, a golden beam struck downward.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Tao Liexuan heard a faint "Hmm" from beside him.
The next moment, he saw the golden beam disappear as if sinking into the vast ocean.
"What's going on?"
Before he could react, he suddenly felt an additional shadow appear beside him.
Immediately, an oppressive force that made it hard to breathe descended upon him.
"Not good!"
Tao Liexuan's heart was filled with shock, and he quickly activated his magical energy for protection.
At the same time, a formidable force, comparable to his own, struck his body.
"Ugh!"
Like a heavy blow to the chest, Tao Liexuan let out a muffled groan before being knocked back.
"Spatial Power!"
As his body stabilized in the air, Tao Liexuan's heart was filled with astonishment.
Just now, he had clearly sensed the powerful fluctuations of spatial power.
Such formidable spatial power was not something a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator could summon.
At this moment, he looked at the figure in the air with eyes filled with fear.
"Demigod Realm!"
Upon sensing the youth's aura, which was significantly stronger than his own, Tao Liexuan's pupils constricted.
The next moment, he reacted and immediately bowed respectfully, saying:
"Junior was unaware that Senior had just teleported here, and I unintentionally offended you. I beg for your forgiveness, Senior."
At this time, Chu Ning glanced down at Xu Qingbai without paying much attention to Tao Liexuan.
"Xu Zongzhu, what's going on here?"
"Chu... Li..."
Xu Qingbai looked at Chu Ning's figure in the air, his face filled with both surprise and joy. For a moment, he didn't know whether to address Chu Ning as Senior Chu or Senior Li.
He had initially deduced Chu Ning's identity, but he wasn't sure if Chu Ning was willing to reveal his identity at this time.
So, for a moment, he didn't know what to call him.
"After more than three hundred years apart, Chu has just arrived and witnessed this spectacle. Xu Zongzhu, it seems like the Wanguang Sect is facing a difficult time."
Chu Ning's calm voice echoed again, and upon hearing it, Xu Qingbai immediately bowed and said:
"Senior Chu, as you can see, our sect is in a dire situation. I beseech you to lend us your strength."
Hearing the conversation between Chu Ning and Xu Qingbai, Tao Liexuan's face changed several times.
"Surname Chu, could it be..."
At this moment, Tao Liexuan took a closer look at Chu Ning's appearance, and his heart was filled with even more astonishment.
The news of Chu Ning, with his Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, fighting against two Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Sky Curtain Continent, had spread throughout the entire continent.
Although Tao Liexuan hadn't witnessed it personally at Nine Evolution Spirit Mountain, he had learned about it afterward through various channels.
He had even seen Chu Ning's portrait.
However, due to the long time that had passed and the fact that Chu Ning hadn't appeared in over three hundred years, Tao Liexuan didn't react immediately.
But now, having recognized Chu Ning, his heart was filled with even more shock and awe.
Previously, Chu Ning, with just Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, had managed to suppress two of the strongest Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators on the Sky Curtain Continent.
Now that he has reached the Demigod Realm, his strength is simply unimaginable.
Moreover, Chu Ning has advanced from Mid-stage Nascent Soul to the Demigod Realm in just over three hundred years.
Such a cultivation speed is truly astonishing.
Even the Star Feather Sect's Meng Xinghe and the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's Luo Duanhai, who have been in the Late-stage Nascent Soul for many years, have only recently entered the Demigod Realm, according to rumors.
What surprised Tao Liexuan even more was that Chu Ning's gaze had shifted towards him.
Although there wasn't much emotional fluctuation in his eyes, and he couldn't detect any anger or dissatisfaction, it was this calm and serene gaze that made Tao Liexuan's body turn cold, and he felt as if he had a thorn in his back.
"Senior Chu, I was unaware of the connection between the Wanguang Sect and you. Otherwise, I would never dare to harbor any ill intentions.
I will leave immediately, and I assure you that I will never step into the Wanguang Sect's territory again."
As he spoke, Tao Liexuan signaled to the many Black Apex Sect cultivators, indicating that everyone should leave.
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As Chu Ning spoke, Tao Liexuan's expression changed dramatically. He was about to teleport away without a second thought.
But just as his body moved, he suddenly found himself engulfed in a pitch-black void.
In this moment, he could only sense spatial power and nothing else.
Although he didn't know how Chu Ning had achieved this, Tao Liexuan was aware that his situation was dire.
He waved the array flag in his hand, and a golden glow emanated from it, sweeping across the surroundings.
The flag's power was akin to a grand formation, and with the flag's nature of being a treasure, its full-force attack was incredibly powerful.
However, he was not facing an ordinary trapping array.
Instead, it was the Void Secret Technique that Chu Ning had comprehended by harnessing spatial power within the void space.
Over the past two hundred years, Chu Ning's mastery of spatial power had reached an exceptional level.
And the might of the Void Secret Technique was far greater than when he had first created it.
The Void Secret Technique he was using now, aside from having a limited range, was like the void space itself, capable of devouring everything.
Despite Tao Liexuan's powerful attack, it was like mud entering the sea within Chu Ning's Void Secret Technique, causing not even a ripple.
This left Tao Liexuan utterly astonished.
What made him feel even more hopeless was that he could no longer sense anything—not spirit energy, divine perception, or anything else.
The only thing he could feel was the immense spatial power constantly tearing at him, as if dragging him into an abyss.
Tao Liexuan mustered all his magical energy to resist this pulling force, but to no avail.
Soon, he felt his body completely engulfed by the darkness.
"Spatial Rift!"
It was only at this moment that Tao Liexuan realized what was happening, but it was too late.
"How can Chu Ning manipulate spatial power like this?"
This was the last thought that flashed through Tao Liexuan's mind before he was swallowed by the spatial rift and completely devoured without any resistance.
Chu Ning, sensing Tao Liexuan's disappearance, waved his hand, and the Void Secret Technique dissipated along with the spatial power fluctuations.
With the disappearance of the spatial power, Tao Liexuan's figure also vanished.
All the cultivators at the scene looked at each other in shock.
They had all witnessed Tao Liexuan's attempt to escape.
Then, they vaguely saw Chu Ning wave his hand, and a section of the sky turned into a blinding white light, making it impossible to discern anything.
Most of them couldn't tell what that blinding light was, but they could see that Tao Liexuan, a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, had vanished into the sky.
The cultivators from the Black Extreme Sect gasped in shock.
On the other hand, the cultivators from the Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect were overjoyed.
Both sides looked at Chu Ning with even greater reverence.
With a mere wave of his hand, he had made a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator disappear without a trace, and they hadn't even heard a single scream.
Chu Ning's strength was undeniable, but he was not bloodthirsty.
After dealing with the leader, he had no intention of harming the others.
He turned to Xu Qingbai and said calmly, "Elder Xu, the rest is up to you."
"Thank you, Senior!"
Xu Qingbai thanked Chu Ning and then rose into the air, addressing the cultivators from the Black Extreme Sect:
"Fellow cultivators of the Black Extreme Sect, our Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect has never interfered with your affairs. But Tao Liexuan was driven by greed.
He coveted our sect's secrets and repeatedly provoked us. This time, he even attacked our sect, intending to annihilate us.
If we let you go today, our Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect will likely face unrest in the future.
If you are willing to disable your cultivation, I can spare your lives. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless actions!"
Xu Qingbai's words were filled with killing intent.
This surprised Chu Ning slightly.
Previously, Xu Qingbai had given him the impression of being cautious and unassuming, perhaps due to his long period of hiding.
Chu Ning had thought that Xu Qingbai might take this opportunity to repay a favor and resolve the grudge.
He hadn't expected such a bold move.
The cultivators from the Black Extreme Sect now looked at each other with grim expressions.
The black-clad cultivators, having witnessed Chu Ning's prowess firsthand, were well aware of the consequences of self-mutilation. Even the sect's most powerful cultivator, Tao Liexuan, a Late-stage Essence Incarnation expert, was no match for him. Among them, there were two Essence Incarnation cultivators, but even their resistance would be futile. It seemed that death was the only option.
At this moment, another Essence Incarnation cultivator spoke up, "Brother Xu, we have cultivated for many years, and we truly do not wish to abandon our cultivation. Instead of giving up, we could surrender to the Wanguang Sect. As members of the Wanguang Sect, we would no longer harbor any ill intentions."
Xu Qingbai was taken aback by this sudden proposal and found himself at a loss for words.
The cultivator continued, "To be honest, we all know that our founding ancestor was once a disciple of the Wanguang Sect. It was only after the sect encountered a great calamity that he established the Black Extremity Sect. If we return to the Wanguang Sect, it would be like returning to our roots."
Xu Qingbai glanced at the crowd and exchanged looks with the cultivators beside him. Finally, he turned his gaze to the silent Chu Ning in the air and said, "Very well, as you suggest. However, your cultivation is no less than mine, and I cannot fully trust you. If you truly wish to surrender, allow Chu Ning to place a seal on you."
Upon hearing Xu Qingbai's words, the mid-stage Essence Incarnation cultivator from the Black Extremity Sect's expression changed.
After a moment of hesitation, he clenched his teeth and said, "We will abide by your decision, Chu Ning and Xu Qingbai."
The other Essence Incarnation cultivator beside him spoke up, "I, Liao, will also follow your instructions."
Seeing that both remaining Essence Incarnation cultivators had expressed their willingness to surrender, Xu Qingbai heaved a sigh of relief. He bowed to Chu Ning and said, "Chu Ning, I ask for your assistance once more."
Chu Ning nodded slightly, not refusing, and teleported to their side. He directly applied two seals, utilizing the Chaos Immortal Art. Even other Demigod Realm cultivators on the Sky Curtain Continent would find it challenging to remove these seals.
After completing this task, Chu Ning turned to Xu Qingbai and said, "Leave the rest to the others. I have some questions for you and these two."
"Yes, sir!" Xu Qingbai respectfully agreed and entrusted the matter to the other cultivators.
Although the Black Extremity Sect still had many cultivators, with their sect leader dead and the two Essence Incarnation cultivators surrendering, any thoughts of resistance were extinguished.
In a quiet room arranged by Xu Qingbai, Chu Ning sat in the center, facing the three Essence Incarnation cultivators. He asked, "Tell me about the current situation on the Sky Curtain Continent."
"Chu Ning, the overall situation on the Sky Curtain Continent hasn't changed much since you left. The Ten Major Powers, including the Heaven Unity Sect and the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, remain the most influential. Oh, and by the way, Meng Xinghe and Luo Duanhai, whom you encountered before, have both advanced to the Demigod Realm. There are currently seven known Demigod Realm cultivators on the Sky Curtain Continent."
Xu Qingbai paused briefly and continued, "The other sects haven't shown anything extraordinary, but the Star Feather Sect has been quite mysterious in recent years. There are rumors that the mysterious Demigod Realm cultivator who appeared at the Nine Evolution Spirit Mountain is within the Star Feather Sect, but it's uncertain if it's true."
"Oh?" Chu Ning responded with a slight exclamation.
Xu Qingbai was likely referring to the Beyond World Demon.
It seemed that the Immortal Demonic Realm's Immortal cultivators were supporting the Sea God Palace, while the Demon cultivators were backing the Star Feather Sect. Chu Ning was surprised by their choice, as they didn't align with the Ten Thousand Demons Sect or the Demon Tyrant Sect.
After further inquiries, Chu Ning gained a general understanding of the current situation on the Sky Curtain Continent.
He then turned to the three cultivators and said, "Listen carefully to my instructions. Spread the word of my appearance on the Sky Curtain Continent, and announce that I have discovered the method to advance to the Soul Transformation stage. However, I've encountered a cultivation bottleneck and will be seeking sparring partners among the Demigod Realm cultivators on the continent in the near future."
Without giving them much time to ask questions, Chu Ning instructed them to carry out his orders.
Within just a few days, news of Chu Ning's appearance on the Sky Curtain Continent spread across the entire continent. The accompanying message about the Soul Transformation and the search for sparring partners among the Demigod Realm cultivators stirred up the entire cultivation world on the Sky Curtain Continent.
(End of Chapter)
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