Chapter 587: Chapter 160: Shadow Blade – Night Tiger_2
The jade essence in Ning Chen’s hand, although not yet infused with spiritual nature, persistently hid to seek benefit and avoid harm, indicating it wasn’t far from developing its spiritual nature.
Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.
Little Struggle Peak.
The crowd was watching the battle.
Ning Yong’s fight had reached the final critical moment.
His opponent had used his trump card, splitting himself into three, each indistinguishable from the others, making it impossible to identify the real one.
All three charged at Ning Yong, declaring in unison, “Ning Yong, if you can discern my true form, you’ll have proven yourself impressive!”
Ning Yong gritted his teeth; he couldn’t see through the deception. At this point, he was running out of strength and couldn’t fully defend himself; he could only gamble, hoping that a lucky hit would allow the fight to continue.
Ning Yong, with anger on his face, took a wild guess and struck with all his might.
Bang.
His opponent’s body shook, pushed back by the hit, causing the other two clones to dissipate.
The opponent narrowed his eyes, sneered coldly: “Again.”
His body flickered, splitting into three once more, launching another attack on Ning Yong.
Ning Yong, out of sheer desperation, gambled again, mustering his remaining strength.
Bang!
The opponent staggered back several steps, spitting out blood, glaring furiously at Ning Yong.
He roared, “Again!”
Bang!!
Ning Yong guessed correctly for the third time, leaving his opponent laying on the ground, struggling for a moment before completely passing out.
Ning Yong won!
Ning Yong looked at his hands in disbelief, “I guessed correctly three times in a row?!”
The onlookers buzzed with discussion.
“Who would have thought that Ning Yong would be able to see through the Three Treasures Body Duplicating Technique?!”
“The Three Treasures Body Duplicating Technique draws upon a cultivator’s spirit, to create extremely realistic clones. Ning Yong seemed to use no technique, and he just guessed correctly?”
“Hehe, how could he not have used a technique? We simply did not perceive it.”
“You have to know, Ning Yong was sent here by Ning Zhuo, having been his fellow student, he surely is no ordinary man.”
“Don’t be fooled by his bluster, we’ve all been deceived. He’s cunning, pretending he couldn’t see through the Three Treasures Body Duplicating Technique at the start of the battle to fool all of us.”
“Think about Ning Zhuo. Since Ning Yong was dispatched by him, how could he be merely a brave but unintelligent man?”
As discussions continued, everyone’s gaze towards Ning Yong began to change.
Now recovering from his surprise, Ning Yong stood tall, raised his arms, and shouted, “I won, I won!”
In an instant, the atmosphere ignited, with waves of congratulations flooding towards him.
Ning Yong’s face flushed with excitement.
He loved the competitive environment so much!
“The Clan Leader is truly wise and understands me too well, assigning me here.”
“I love this place; I love it so much!”
“Hahaha.”
Ning Yong silently rejoiced in his mind.
His stroke of in-the-moment luck hadn’t fooled everyone.
Among them were two female cultivators.
Lin Shanshan transmitted via divine sense, “Ning Yong really has some dog’s luck, managing to guess correctly three times in a row.”
Hua Guzi responded secretly, “As Young Master Ning Zhuo’s classmate, he naturally benefits from some of Ning Zhuo’s radiance. Even just a sliver of such dim light is enough to let Ning Yong overcome his formidable opponent.”
Hearing Hua Guzi’s high praise of Ning Zhuo and her closeness, Lin Shanshan felt a surge of irritation and transmitted her divine sense again, “Hmph, it’s my luck that Ning Zhuo entrusted me to look after Ning Yong. Now that Ning Yong has won, I’m itching for a challenge myself.”
Hua Guzi let out a strange chuckle and responded fearlessly in secret, “Do you want to be hung up and beaten again until you’re stripped of your clothes? I’ll satisfy you!”
Lin Shanshan’s eye twitched, and she responded coldly, “Seems like you’ve forgotten who was the one lying weak on the ground, wailing in the last fight.”
Hua Guzi’s expression darkened as he quietly retreated into the shadows.
Lin Shanshan followed her, hastening towards the nearest Martial Arts Arena.
Just like the dozens of private battles before, neither would stop until they were completely exhausted.
Before long, several days had passed.
Southern Bean Country, Fire Persimmon Immortal City.
Lin Bufan officially bid farewell to Ning Jiufan.
The Ning Family arranged a grand farewell banquet for Lin Bufan, making a big stir.
Recently, this has been the most talked-about event among the city’s residents.
“Who would have thought the Ning Family could invite a Nascent Soul Level Cultivator to come and support us!”
“The contribution made by Lin Bufan in the encirclement and suppression of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit is absolutely significant.”
“With Lord Meng Kui and Lord Lin Bufan joining forces, yet a Golden Core Ancestor from the Zhou Family was still sacrificed. It seems that Lin Bufan’s reinforcement was crucial. Otherwise, the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit might have escaped, bringing disaster upon our Fire Persimmon Immortal City.”
“The situation has changed so rapidly these days.”
“Who would have thought that among the three major families in the Immortal City, the Zheng Family has been destroyed, with the remnants all fled. Two-thirds of the Zhou Family are gone, clearly weakening. With the Ning Family securing a strong ally of the Nascent Soul Level and seizing the Zheng Family’s territory, it’s already become the number one Cultivation clan in the Immortal City!”
The news of the battle with the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit was naturally released by the Ning Family.
And it certainly boosted the reputation of the Ning Family significantly.
“Elder Ning, I welcome you to visit my Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.” Lin Bufan, before his departure, announced throughout the city, showing his keen concern for the Ning Family.
Meng Kui sat in Lava Fairy Palace and snorted coldly after hearing the news.
Ning Jiufan sent a telepathic message: “Lord Lin, please make sure to deliver the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit and this batch of Yugang Armor to Ning Zhuo as soon as possible. He has recently written again urging this matter, which clearly indicates a pressing need on their end.”
Lin Bufan snorted coldly, somewhat displeased: “A mere junior of the family, a Foundation Establishment youngster, dares to command an elder like you. He’s taking too much liberty.”
“If it wasn’t for the powerful Spiritual Nature of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit, necessitating my personal escort, I wouldn’t have made this trip.”
Ning Jiufan made a deep bow to Lin Bufan, entreating him once more.
Lin Bufan nodded slightly, vaulted into the clouds, and flew high into the sky.
His speed was incredibly fast, and in a few breaths, he was out of sight.
Meanwhile, in the woods near Fire Persimmon Mountain, Zhu Xuanji watched Lin Bufan’s disappearing figure in the sky, turning to Shen Lingshu who stood beside him.
He had just tried to quietly follow Lin Bufan, intending to have Lin Bufan deliver a letter to Ning Zhuo, but was intercepted by Shen Lingshu.
Shen Lingshu said, “I just had a flash of Spirit Light, a mysterious premonition, and quickly performed a Divination.”
“It turns out that this letter is better not sent out right now; it will be of great use in the future.”
Zhu Xuanji: “Oh? How so?”
Shen Lingshu waved his hand: “I can’t say any more, can’t say any more.”
Zhu Xuanji stared at the letter in his hand: “I know Ning Zhuo’s intentions; for the sake of rescuing his mother, he disregards his own safety, traveling the world with his Foundation Establishment Level cultivation. This letter is especially important to him, Lord Shen please elaborate, otherwise, I cannot be persuaded by your simple words.”
Shen Lingshu gave a slight smile: “Zhu Xuanji, you’re once again speaking on behalf of Ning Zhuo, defending him.”
Zhu Xuanji shrugged nonchalantly: “I have always admired those loyal and filial, and Ning Zhuo is such a person. Helping him comes from my heart.”
Shen Lingshu smiled again: “Since you wish to help him, then head north, to Thousand Peak Forest.”
Zhu Xuanji glared, with an expression that said, “What nonsense are you speaking, do you think I’m a fool?”
“Ning Zhuo is the Son of Destiny, helping him this much is enough. You want me to get close to him? I’d rather be beaten to death.”
Shen Lingshu nodded, eyeing Zhu Xuanji with a teasing look: “If beaten to death, you indeed could not go. But what if it’s a royal decree?”
Zhu Xuanji immediately felt a sense of foreboding: “What royal decree?”
Shen Lingshu pointed into the distance, where a flying Cultivator approached. Upon seeing Zhu Xuanji, he conveyed telepathically: “Lord Divine Hunter, I have finally found you. There is a decree from the Royal Capital, directing you to the border. The great battle in Thousand Peak Forest, with Liangzhu Country, is imminent. You must take your position immediately, remain on standby, and coordinate with the forces our kingdom has in Thousand Peak Forest.”
Zhu Xuanji blurted out: “What?”
Moments later.
Zhu Xuanji, having gotten up from half-kneeling, thanked the messenger from the Royal Capital, staring at the royal decree he had just received with a deeply furrowed brow, his face full of bitterness.
“Lord Shen, knowing you had predicted this, why didn’t you warn me in advance, so I could avoid this troublesome assignment!” Zhu Xuanji said to Shen Lingshu, full of resentment.
Shen Lingshu smiled faintly: “I did not foresee this; I nominated you.”
“What?!” Zhu Xuanji gaped, “You, why would you set me up?”
Shen Lingshu patted his shoulder: “If you don’t go, then I must. You are much tougher than I am, and isn’t it for Ning Zhuo’s sake? How fitting!”
Zhu Xuanji was speechless, and for the moment, he could only glare at Shen Lingshu.