Chapter 665: The XianFox Legacy
Chapter 665: The XianFox Legacy
"Is this Xue Ji Mountain?" Chu Ning and Bai Ling gazed at the snow-capped mountain before them, a hint of surprise in their eyes.
The mountain wasn't particularly large, and it couldn't compare to the grandeur of the Snowpeak Mountains on the Beihan Continent.
It was even smaller than Jiuhua Mountain, roughly the size of several peaks within the Jiuhua Sect.
The mountain was shrouded by an array of restrictions, and Chu Ning could vaguely sense its presence through the array.
The spiritual energy within, especially the ice-attribute spiritual energy, was stronger than that inside the array at the top of Ice Island City.
This fact surprised Chu Ning.
As he turned to look at Bai Ling, he noticed her slender, beautiful eyes fixed intently on the mountain, unblinking.
"Bai Ling?" Chu Ning called out softly.
Bai Ling turned her head, her eyes flashing with surprise.
"Master, I sense something very important to me within this mountain, as if it's calling out to me."
"Then let's go in!" Chu Ning, being a skilled cultivator, had little fear.
He turned to Ling Yue and said, "Thank you, Ling Yue, for your guidance. However, the restrictions on this mountain are extremely powerful, and there may be danger.
It's better for you to return to the island first. After we leave the mountain, we will come back to thank you."
Ling Yue nodded immediately, "Be careful, fellow cultivators."
Even if Chu Ning hadn't said anything, she was already preparing to leave.
On the one hand, there was the danger.
On the other hand, she realized that this secret was closely related to Bai Ling, and it wouldn't be appropriate for her to get involved.
After Ling Yue left, Chu Ning's gaze returned to the snowy mountain, and he said, "Let's go, we'll break through the restrictions and enter the array!"
Bai Ling gave a soft affirmative sound, "Master, I'll lead you into the array!"
Chu Ning took another look at the restrictions ahead.
These restrictions were clearly not from this realm, and although Chu Ning felt he could break through them, it would require some effort.
However, Bai Ling spoke as if it were a simple task.
The two of them approached the restrictions, and Bai Ling's right hand moved, emitting a white light that enveloped Chu Ning.
In the next moment, they passed through the restrictions and entered the snow mountain.
As soon as they entered the array, Chu Ning's gaze fell upon the white pavilion atop the mountain.
The pavilion wasn't large, with only two floors, constructed from crystal and glass, standing tall on the mountain peak as if it had always been there.
The entire pavilion seemed to be the focal point of the protective mountain array, with all the spiritual energy converging towards it.
However, with Chu Ning's keen perception, he sensed a peculiar aura emanating from it.
"This aura is similar to Bai Ling's, undoubtedly from her same clan." Chu Ning thought to himself as he glanced at Bai Ling beside him.
At this moment, Bai Ling's eyes were fixed on the white crystal pavilion, and her gaze held a hint of unconcealed joy.
"Master, I sense that within the crystal pavilion, my clan has left something for me.
That thing is very important to me!"
As she spoke, Bai Ling transformed into a beam of white light and shot towards the white pavilion.
Chu Ning was slightly worried and quickly followed after her.
The two of them, one after the other, effortlessly passed through the restrictions of the crystal pavilion and entered the building.
As soon as they stepped into the pavilion, a bone-chilling coldness assaulted Chu Ning.
Chu Ning was startled, as his cultivation and the Chaos Immortal Art he cultivated included the practice of ice-attribute spiritual energy.
Ordinary coldness had no effect on him.
But at this moment, he could feel the bone-piercing chill, which was definitely abnormal.
Before Chu Ning could react further, a white light enveloped both him and Bai Ling.
"Be careful!" Chu Ning exclaimed, alerting Bai Ling.
At the same time, he raised his hands, and two purple flames shot towards the two beams of white light in the air.
To Chu Ning's surprise, the white light was not only incredibly fast but also possessed immense power.
Chu Ning's full-force attack with the Zi Yang Flame was directly shattered by the white light.
Before Chu Ning could make another move, two more beams of white light silently shot towards them.
Chu Ning immediately activated the Yuan Li within his body and unleashed the Chaos Immortal Sword for protection.
The white light descended, failing to penetrate Chu Ning's defense, but it enveloped him and the Chaos Immortal Sword together.
Chu Ning felt the white ice spreading over his body, instantly sealing him within a white ice ball.
"What a domineering ice-attribute attack!" Even with Chu Ning's exceptional cultivation, he couldn't help but be startled.
If he, with his superior cultivation, was trapped, Bai Ling, who was far weaker, was undoubtedly in greater danger.
This thought made Chu Ning anxious.
He fully activated his Yuan Li, infusing it into the Chaos Immortal Sword, causing the transparent sword to glow brightly and slash downward from within.
However, Chu Ning's powerful strike couldn't completely shatter the white ice.
Only faint cracks appeared within the ice ball.
"What kind of attack is this?" Chu Ning was shocked and immediately activated the Chaos Immortal Sword again, while the Zi Yang Flame also attached itself to the sword.
With the combined power of the Chaos Immortal Sword and the Zi Yang Flame, the white ice ball couldn't withstand it and began to slowly melt.
Even so, it took nearly ten breaths before the entire ice ball cracked open.
Only then did Chu Ning manage to break free from the ice ball.
This undoubtedly startled Chu Ning, as he knew that in battles between powerful cultivators, a single breath could change the situation.
Trapped for ten breaths, countless unforeseen events could have occurred.
However, Chu Ning had no time to ponder such matters.
His gaze immediately shifted towards Bai Ling.
To his surprise, Bai Ling was not sealed within an ice sphere as he had imagined.
Instead, she stood there unharmed, her face filled with complex emotions, gazing at the figure in mid-air.
Following Bai Ling's gaze, Chu Ning also noticed a figure in the sky.
"What a powerful aura!" Chu Ning exclaimed, feeling slightly relieved as he observed the ethereal figure resembling Bai Ling's true form.
Among those he had encountered, the strongest were the exiled Sky Demon from the Demon Valley and the Ice Crystal Tree beneath the Longkong Pavilion.
Chu Ning had always believed that they were Divine Transformation Cultivators.
However, the aura emanating from this figure surpassed even theirs.
"Is this truly a Divine Transformation Cultivator, or is it an existence more powerful than a Divine Transformation?"
Chu Ning's thoughts raced as he pondered this question.
Just then, a cold voice from the figure above interrupted his musings.
"You haven't even reached the Divine Transformation Stage, yet you possess such strength. Even in the Immortal Demon Realm, you would be a formidable figure.
But to dare treat my clansman as a Spirit Beast, you are truly bold!"
Chu Ning's eyebrows twitched upon hearing these words.
Just as he was about to respond, Bai Ling spoke first.
"Senior, it was my master who saved me, and I willingly became his Spirit Beast.
If you intend any harm towards my master, even as a senior from the clan, I will not show respect."
The figure in the air gave Chu Ning a cold glance before refocusing on Bai Ling.
With a light sigh, the figure said, "Never mind. It's fortunate that the Xue Ling Fox Clan has your bloodline left. Whether you are someone's Spirit Beast or not is of no concern."
The figure's expression softened as it continued, "Bai Ling, our Xue Ling Fox Clan was once deceived and manipulated by our opponents. They used our ability to traverse boundaries to help the Immortal and Demon Realms pursue the Immortal Seeds into this realm.
By the time we realized the deception, it was too late.
We intended to return to the Immortal Demon Realm, but we were hunted down by the forces of both realms.
All my clansmen perished, and I alone survived, heavily injured. I had no choice but to hide here.
I used the Ultimate Secret Technique to send the Lingti of my fallen clansmen away.
Our Xue Ling Fox Clan has a unique talent—our Lingti can conceive offspring when nourished by Spirit Energy.
After ten thousand years, only you have found me. It seems that the others either failed to conceive or encountered accidents along the way."
A hint of sorrow laced the figure's words.
Bai Ling's face remained expressionless.
She finally understood her origins, but there was no joy in her heart.
"After my severe injury, I used a secret method, pushing myself to the limit. I then used another secret method to transform my true form and condense a divine soul clone.
Although my aura remains, my cultivation has dropped below the Divine Transformation Stage.
If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have lasted much longer before my divine soul and body would have been destroyed.
Now, I will infuse my cultivation and abilities into you, combined with our clan's secret method, to achieve a strength comparable to a Divine Transformation Cultivator.
With the addition of our clan's treasure, your abilities will be even more formidable.
However, this will severely damage your Primordial Energy, and your cultivation will drop to the early Essence Incarnation Stage.
Do not use it unless it's a critical moment."
The Xue Ling Fox in the air had an extremely solemn expression as she slowly descended to Bai Ling's side.
"In the future, if you have the chance to return to the Immortal Demon Realm, you can cultivate the Ultimate Path.
You must find our scattered clansmen and revive our Xue Ling Fox Clan."
The figure sighed lightly again.
"Forget it. There's no need to force it. The Jie Li in this realm is too strong.
You won't be able to cultivate to the Divine Transformation Stage and break through the Jie Li to ascend to the Immortal Demon Realm.
Let our clan survive in this realm; that's not a bad outcome."
"Senior, it's not impossible for our Xue Ling Fox Clan to return to the Immortal Demon Realm," Bai Ling said with determination.
I believe that one day, my master will truly ascend through Divine Transformation and take me to the Immortal Demon Realm."
"Oh?" The Xue Ling Fox's divine soul clone looked at Chu Ning, her eyes filled with surprise.
After a moment of silence, she nodded lightly.
"To possess such strength without reaching the Divine Transformation Stage is indeed remarkable.
If it weren't for the help of our clan's treasure, I wouldn't have been able to trap you.
Since this is the case, I will also lend you a hand.
After I pass on my abilities to Bai Ling, I will use the Illusion Secret Technique once more. You can observe the true combat of Divine Transformation Cultivators within it.
I hope their cultivation and abilities will be of help to you."
Chu Ning's heart filled with joy upon hearing this. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Senior!"
As the figure was a senior from Bai Ling's clan and had a cultivation level surpassing the Divine Transformation Stage, it was only right for Chu Ning to address her as 'Senior'.
The Xue Ling Fox nodded slightly, and a white light suddenly enveloped both her and Bai Ling.
Chu Ning could vaguely sense the intense fluctuations of Spirit Energy and Primordial Energy.
His eyes lit up with curiosity, wondering about Bai Ling's transformation after receiving the cultivation inheritance from her clan's senior.
(End of Chapter)
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