I Have A Martial Arts Panel

by Stayrr

In a world entrenched by monsters filled with myriad factions, state disputes run wild. Amid these troubling times, martial arts have come to prominence and prosper. Xu Ning transmigrates to this world with a Martial Arts Panel and becomes an ordinary villager. He only has one goal in mind: to become a master of martial arts. Spend three energy points to level up Gale Knife Techn

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Chapter 121: Strong Flattening

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In the afternoon.

Le Caiwei took Xu Ning to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.

The residents of the first ten Spring Moon Courtyard rooms were all well-known inner sect elites.

And Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6 was the residence of Xiao Qiyun, the leader of the Seven Boxers.

However, he traveled all year round, so Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6 had become a meeting place for the Seven Boxers.

"The participants of today's meeting are all middle and senior members of Class Four and Class Three."

Le Caiwei said to Xu Ning.

Prior to this, Le Caiwei had told Xu Ning about the situation in the Seven Boxers.

In the Seven Boxers, Xiao Qiyun was the only one in Class Six, with four people in Class Five. Le Caiwei was in Class Four, so she had a relatively high status in the Seven Boxers.

Although her strength was not in the void realm, she was born in a big family in the city, and the family behind her was rich in resources, so she had a relatively large influence in the Seven Boxers.

"I will directly recommend you to Class Three."

Le Caiwei said, "If everything goes well, a person named Guo Yuechun will definitely block it in every possible way, so you should be mentally prepared."

"Understood."

Xu Ning was not too surprised.

Competition among internal cliques was not unexpected.

Le Caiwei brought Xu Ning to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.

Many people had already arrived at the first floor of the attic.

They looked at Le Caiwei standing next to Xu Ning.

'There are at least three to four void realm martial artists here.'

Xu Ning felt a lot of pressure from several people.

"The Yuelan Sect really is powerful. This is just a small group of inner disciples, yet there are so many void realm martial artists here."

Xu Ning was impressed by the power of the Yuelan Sect.

In the outside world, a void realm martial artist would be extremely powerful.

Moreover, the void realm martial artists here were all young people.

Although after advancing to the void realm, one's rate of aging would be greatly decreased, one's appearance was still a sign of vigorous vitality.

"Caiwei, is this the newcomer you brought?"

Someone asked Le Caiwei.

"That's right."

Le Caiwei responded.

Xu Ning stood on the side and did not speak.

Soon, everyone participating in the meeting had arrived.

The last one who came in was a young woman with an enchanting figure and heavy makeup on her face.

After she walked in, she greeted the Class Four crowd, but skipped Le Caiwei.

When her eyes made contact with Xu Ning, she only glanced at him for a second.

Xu Ning speculated that she should be Le Caiwei's opponent, Guo Yuechun.

"Everyone is here, right?"

Sitting in the front position was a young man with a refined body and a dignified appearance.

This person's name was Ning Xun, and he was the strongest and most influential person in Class Four.

"Then, let's start today's meeting."

He glanced at Xu Ning and then began to speak.

Xu Ning sat next to Le Caiwei.

The content of the meeting was mostly related to the recent affairs in the sect or the Seven Boxers.

Xu Ning could hardly understand what they were talking about.

He just sat there as a listener for the time being.

The meeting was done in about half an hour.

After Ning Xun finished the final summary, he looked at Le Caiwei and said, "Caiwei, are you recommending a newcomer today?"

"Yes, Brother Ning."

Le Caiwei stood up, looked around, and said, "His name is Xu Ning. He is an inner disciple who entered yesterday, and I am going to recommend him to Class Three."

'Class Three?'

When Le Caiwei said this, everyone present was a little surprised.

Everyone looked at Xu Ning with a curious look.

A newcomer starting at Class Three was rare in the Seven Boxers.

"Le Caiwei, are you kidding me?"

Guo Yuechun crossed her long legs as she leaned back in her chair. "He is a new disciple who has not even contributed much to the Seven Boxers, so why should he be in Class Three?"

"I see that his strength is only in the spirit realm. Do you know how many spirit realm martial artists are there in the Seven Boxers? And quite a few of them are in Class Two or even Class One, so why is he so special that he should be a Class Three?"

"Le Caiwei, this is not your call."

Guo Yuechun did not hide her look of contempt at all.

Le Caiwei's eyes were cold. "As a Class Four, I have a special recommendation spot every year. This year, I will use this recommendation spot for Xu Ning."

The two were going head-to-head with one another.

Xu Ning sat on the side with a calm expression.

Although he was in the middle of the dispute, he did not seem to care

"Then you should also know that the special recommendation also depends on the qualifications of the disciple."

Guo Yuechun sneered. "Did he make any special contributions, or is his strength far beyond his peers?"

"In other words, if he is not outstanding in any aspect, does he come from a big family?"

After Guo Yuechun said this, Le Caiwei's face suddenly became cold.

Guo Yuechun was publicly humiliating her.

"Yuechun."

Ning Xun glanced at her. "Enough."

When Guo Yuechun heard those words, she paused for a second, but she still said, "I don't agree to designate this person as a Class Three."

"What do you guys think?"

Ning Xun's gaze swept across the faces of more than a dozen Class Fours.

"I think it's fine."

"I disagree. His strength is too poor."

"…"

More than a dozen Class Fours began to express their opinions.

Most of the ones that agreed had a close relationship with Le Caiwei, while the ones that disagreed were all on the side of Guo Yuechun.

Xu Ning watched all of this quietly.

This incident allowed Xu Ning to figure out some of the interpersonal relationships here.

"Okay."

Ning Xun instantly stopped the crowd.

"Whether Xu Ning is a Class Three, I will decide."

Ning Xun said, "Generally speaking, outsiders who have contributed nothing and are in the spirit realm, belong to Class Two. But Xu Ning has Caiwei's recommendation this year, so we'll relax the conditions."

"As long as we can confirm that Xu Ning's strength meets the standards of Class Three, then I will allow him to be a Class Three, fair enough?"

As soon as Ning Xun finished talking, the crowd was silent.

But afterwards, everyone agreed.

Guo Yuechun was obviously not very happy, but she couldn't refute Ning Xun directly.

Ning Xun was the only void realm second stage martial artist in Class Four. Additionally, he had made huge contributions to the Seven Boxers. He had a bright future ahead of him.

"Xu Ning, do you have any opinions?"

Ning Xun looked at Xu Ning.

"No."

Xu Ning stood up.

Ning Xun's requirement for being in the spirit realm was nothing to Xu Ning.

With the third level of Tidal Fist superimposed with the third level of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra, Xu Ning could even suppress semi void realm demon beasts.

"Are there spirit realm warriors that will fight against Xu Ning?"

Ning Xun asked everyone.

When Guo Yuechun heard that, she turned to look at one of the Class Fours.

This person was tall and ugly, with an aggressive face slapped on top.

Guo Yuechun gave the man a look.

After seeing Guo Yuechun look at him, the man was delighted at first before getting up immediately.

"I'll go!"

The man looked at Xu Ning with an eager look.

Le Caiwei's eyebrows moved.

Shen Qiulun.

This person had a crush on Guo Yuechun.

Before Guo Yuechun was promoted to a void realm martial artist, Shen Qiulun had been following Guo Yuechun.

And now that Guo Yuechun had reached the void realm, Shen Qiulun's attitude towards Guo Yuechun became more humble and submissive.

Although Le Caiwei looked down on him very much, she had to admit that Shen Qiulun was strong.

However, facing Xu Ning…

Le Caiwei slowly revealed a smirk on her face.

Shen Qiulun was strong. He had trained his punching technique to level two, which was much stronger than Le Caiwei.

But he was no match compared to Xu Ning's Tidal Fist.

"What?"

Guo Yuechun saw Le Caiwei's smile.

'Could it be…'

Guo Yuechun's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Qiulun."

Guo Yuechun suddenly said, "Do your best."

Shen Qiulun smiled unconsciously, showing his teeth.

"Of course."

Shen Qiulun gave Guo Yuechun a thumbs up.

Guo Yuechun smiled again.

"Xu Ning, right? Come on, I'll test you."

Shen Qiulun was ready to go all out.

He didn't think Xu Ning was worthy of being his opponent.

There were almost no people who could cultivate a void realm secret technique to level two while being in the spirit realm.

If he didn't waste so much time on his void realm secret technique, he might have advanced to the void realm already.

This kind of extreme self-confidence made Shen Qiulun feel that he would definitely win.

"Please enlighten me."

Xu Ning took a step back.

Everyone present had already created space for the two of them.

Xu Ning was ready. He glanced at Le Caiwei.

Le Caiwei saw Xu Ning's gaze and gave him a look.

Xu Ning knew that Le Caiwei wanted him to use his full strength.

'Ever since my Flame Breath Bone Sutra reached level three, my body strength has finally improved again. Although I am still in the mortal realm for now, combined with Tidal Fist at the third level, my full strength should be a magnitude higher than before.'

Xu Ning looked forward to displaying his full strength.

"Come on!"

Shen Qiulun shouted.

Xu Ning did not intend to wait any longer.

Xu Ning activated his internal qi.

His internal qi began to flow between the meridians in his body, transforming his strength, shifting between cold and hot.

His two void realm secret techniques of "fire" and "water" characteristics, had gradually transitioned to a "nature" characteristic.

Xu Ning felt like his body was swelling.

All of the qi and force condensed in his fists.

"Ha!"

Xu Ning shouted and rushed forward.

A fierce momentum radiated from Xu Ning.

He clenched his fist, preparing his punch.

Xu Ning threw out a quadruple strength punch!

'Sh*t!'

Prior to this, Shen Qiulun looked relaxed.

But when Xu Ning threw out his punch, the instincts of a spirit realm martial artist suddenly made him feel a sense of fear.

He suddenly felt his back sweat.

Shen Qiulun instinctively wanted to avoid this punch.

However, Xu Ning's speed was too fast.

The fist turned into a flash of light, arriving in front of Shen Qiulun's face.

Shen Qiulun had no choice but to face the punch.

He also used his void realm secret technique, punching at Xu Ning's fist!

Bang!

The punches collided.

Shen Qiulun's arm made a crisp bone cracking sound. His arm then began to twist and deform.

Shen Qiulun's body was struck by Xu Ning's tremendous strength.

Shen Qiulun began to vomit blood.

Xu Ning's powerful force not only shattered his arm, but also penetrated into his body.

Shen Qiulun's internal organs went into shock and were filled with hidden injuries.

"Um…"

Ning Xun, who was sitting in the head seat, didn't expect this to happen at all.

After seeing Shen Qiulun being knocked into the air, he reacted immediately.

He flew over and caught Shen Qiulun from falling.

Ning Xun twisted his wrist behind Shen Qiulun, absorbing Xu Ning's remaining force, before placing Shen Qiulun on the ground.

Instantly, the atmosphere was dead silent.

Shen Qiulun had already passed out.

It was either because his injuries were too severe, or he was too furious at his failure.

"Xu Ning, nicely done!"

Le Caiwei could hardly contain her excitement.

Even though she knew Xu Ning's true strength, she did not expect that Xu Ning would defeat Shen Qiulun in one blow.

Xu Ning's combat potential was the closest to a void realm warrior Le Caiwei had ever seen.

"Xu Ning, how dare you injure your fellow colleague!"

Guo Yuechun stood up suddenly with a terrible look on her face.

She spoke in an aggressive tone.

"I will report you to an inner sect deacon. You have just arrived here, but you're already hurting your fellow colleagues!"

Guo Yuechun's face was full of hatred.

She was angry at Xu Ning for being so strong, as well as Shen Qiulun for being so weak.

Everyone knew that Shen Qiulun was representing her in this fight.

But now, she had lost her face in such a fiasco.

"Guo Yuechun!"

Before Xu Ning said anything, Ning Xun coldly snorted. "Don't be too presumptuous!"

"Xu Ning and Shen Qiulun are both spirit realm martial artists, so they are equivalent in strength. How is this not a fair fight?"

Guo Yuechun had to hold back for now.

She glanced at Xu Ning first, then stared at Le Caiwei before saying coldly, "Just wait and see!"

Afterwards, Guo Yuechun went outside without even looking at Shen Qiulun.

Ning Xun was rather helpless after seeing this. He then looked at a Class Three disciple.

The disciple carried Shen Qiulun, who had passed out, away for treatment.

Ning Xun also finally made the decision in front of everyone. "Now, everyone knows Xu Ning's strength. From now on, Xu Ning will be a Class Three disciple of the Seven Boxers."

"Thank you, Brother Ning."

Xu Ning cupped his fists towards Ning Xun.

What happened just now gave Xu Ning a good impression of Ning Xun.

"Caiwei, recruiting Xu Ning is a demonstration of your vision."

Ning Xun praised Le Caiwei in front of everyone.

Ning Xun waved his hand. "Let's stop today's meeting here."

Everyone began to leave.

But before leaving, everyone looked at Xu Ning again.

They knew very well that another strong character had joined the Seven Boxers..

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Chapter 122: Double Secret Scroll

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.

"Enough."

Le Caiwei ended the sparring session with Xu Ning after another day of practice.

Le Caiwei's clothes were soaked in sweat again. She was panting.

Although she was exhausted, Le Caiwei was in a good mood.

Over the past two days of sparring with Xu Ning, she had improved quite a lot in her punching technique.

Additionally, yesterday, Xu Ning embarrassed her rival Guo Yuechun in front of everyone, which made Le Caiwei very happy.

"Oh yeah, Xu Ning."

Le Caiwei said, "This afternoon, including the next few days, you don't have to come by."

"Why? Are you too tired?"

Xu Ning asked.

"No."

Le Caiwei shook her head, "One of the aura fountains of the Seven Boxers is free these days, and I have to seize this opportunity to practice my void realm secret scroll and strive to enter the void realm as soon as possible."

Aura fountains were one of the valuable resources of the Yuelan Sect.

In the inner sect, aura fountains were a scarce resource. Ordinary disciples couldn't use it at all, as it was almost always controlled by the large inner sect groups.

Practicing in an aura fountain could accelerate the speed of cultivating a void realm secret scroll.

There were four aura fountains under the Seven Boxers.

However, these four aura fountains were basically occupied by void realm martial artists within the Seven Boxers. The disciples below them had almost no opportunity to use them.

"Aren't aura fountains usually occupied by void realm martial artists? How are they empty?"

Xu Ning asked.

Yesterday, none of the Class Five Seven Boxers appeared at the meeting, as they were all practicing their void realm secret scroll at their aura fountains.

Xu Ning began to learn many things about the Yuelan Sect.

"Last night, Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun, who had been traveling abroad, finally came back."

Le Caiwei explained to Xu Ning, "He took away all of the four Class Five members of the Seven Boxers. The demon slaying practice session will be held in two months, so Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun took them away to capture a void realm demon beast. Therefore, the aura fountains are not occupied by anyone right now."

"The vacant aura fountain was originally meant to be occupied by Guo Yuechun, but Senior Brother Ning Xun knows that I have been stuck on the edge of the void realm and can't go any further, so he gave the spot to me."

After Le Caiwei explained everything, Xu Ning understood.

In fact, Xu Ning also wanted to go check out these aura fountains to determine if he could absorb energy from it.

But it was a pity that he had only just entered the Seven Boxers, so he had no right to touch an aura fountain.

"In this case, I will rest for a few days."

Xu Ning said, "After you finish training at the aura fountain, we'll start sparring again."

"Okay."

Le Caiwei nodded.

"Oh yeah."

Le Caiwei suddenly remembered something and took out a paper voucher worth 100 contribution points from her pocket. "These are the contribution points you exchanged the Pure Source Pills with."

"Thanks."

Xu Ning took the 100 contribution points, his head spinning.

Yesterday, after knowing that Pure Source Pills could be used to exchange for contribution points at the Seven Boxers, Xu Ning exchanged 100 contribution points through Le Caiwei.

For this, he paid the price of 10 Pure Source Pills.

After that, Xu Ning left Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.

However, he did not return to his residence immediately, instead he went to the Materials Hall.

It was noon when he entered the Materials Hall, and there was barely anyone here.

Xu Ning went up to the counter and said, "I want to redeem a middle-grade void realm secret scroll."

Xu Ning took out 200 contribution points and handed them to the clerk at the front counter.

"Sure."

After taking 200 contribution points from Xu Ning, the clerk gave Xu Ning a thin book.

"This is a record of all the void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques that can be exchanged. You can choose the one you feel is the most suitable. The middle-grade void realm secret scrolls are labeled."

The clerk patiently explained to Xu Ning.

"Thanks a lot."

Xu Ning took the booklet, sat down, and began to browse its contents.

"This really is a big faction. Even in the inner sect, there are so many void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques."

Xu Ning was dazzled by the types of void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques available.

If any of these were brought to the outside world, they would be considered treasures, but here, they were displayed on the pages of a book like common commodities, giving Xu Ning the freedom to choose.

"I have Tidal Fist and the Flame Breath Bone Sutra, which have the nature of 'water' and 'fire' respectively, so the void realm secret scroll I choose can only be one of these two characteristics."

Xu Ning knew about his needs.

Void realm secret scrolls and void realm secret techniques complimented each other.

The two must have matching properties in order to maximize the full strength of a void realm martial artist.

For example, Xu Ning practiced two void realm secret techniques.

If he chose a fire characteristic secret scroll, then his Flame Breath Bone Sutra would synergize with his secret scroll, becoming a primary technique and increasing its potential.

Whereas his Tidal Fist could only be used as an auxiliary punch technique, as it could not synergize with the fire characteristic secret scroll.

At that point, although Tidal Fist could still exert the lethality of a void realm secret technique, it couldn't be compared with the Flame Breath Bone Sutra.

Xu Ning felt unfortunate about this.

If his void realm secret techniques were of the same characteristic, then he could just easily choose a void realm secret scroll of the same characteristic.

However, Xu Ning, who had obtained two void realm secret techniques, was unable to resist the temptation, so he practiced them both.

After all, void realm secret techniques were too valuable to not practice.

"What?"

Just when Xu Ning was thinking whether he should choose a water or fire-based secret scroll, he saw a certain void realm secret scroll on one of the pages.

'Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll?'

Xu Ning quickly read the detailed explanation of this secret scroll.

"There's a secret scroll like this?"

After reading the detailed explanation of the secret scroll, Xu Ning was shocked.

This Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll combined the fire and water characteristics at the same time.

If he practiced it, then his Tidal Fist and Flame Breath Bone Sutra would both become primary secret techniques.

Xu Ning suppressed his excitement and continued to read the rest of the book.

Although the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll was tempting for Xu Ning, he was not sure whether there would be a more suitable secret scroll.

Xu Ning read the book carefully. Xu Ning took about half an hour before he finished reading the entire book.

After careful weighing his options, Xu Ning finally decided to buy the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.

'There are only a few dual characteristic secret scrolls, and the only one with a fire and water characteristic is this Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.'

Xu Ning closed the book, got up, and walked to the counter.

"I want to redeem the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll."

Xu Ning said to the clerk in front of the counter.

The clerk was taken aback when he heard Xu Ning's request. He then asked, "You are talking about the double secret scroll that has both water and fire characteristics?"

"Yes."

Xu Ning confirmed.

The clerk furrowed his eyebrows and pondered for a moment before kindly reminded, "Are you sure? Although your potential will be higher after practicing a double secret scroll, secret scrolls and secret techniques will affect each other's practice speed. Practicing a double secret scroll means that at least two secret techniques are required. This will delay your practice by quite a bit."

"I understand, but I still want this one."

Although Xu Ning understood the kind intentions of the clerk, his attitude was firm.

Practicing two secret techniques was difficult for others, but it was much easier for someone who had a Martial Arts Panel.

Even cultivating multiple mortal realm external skills was difficult for most people to do.

"All right…"

The clerk felt rather disappointed.

In the clerk's opinion, Xu Ning was just an overconfident young man.

When Xu Ning encountered difficulties in the future, he would pay for his arrogance.

Unfortunately by then, it would be too late.

The void realm secret scrolls were unlike mortal realm internal skills, which could be switched midway.

Once someone practiced a secret scroll, there was no turning back.

"Just wait a second."

The clerk turned around and went to the back. After a while, he walked back out again.

He held a palm-sized piece of porcelain with various patterns engraved on it, as well as a porcelain bottle.

"The Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll is written on it. After you leave, drop the liquid in the porcelain bottle into your eyes, wipe it on the porcelain piece, and then look at it."

The clerk handed the porcelain piece and the porcelain bottle to Xu Ning at the same time.

Xu Ning was not unfamiliar with this method of learning a secret scroll.

Back in State Feiyun, before he entered the Black Armored Guards, he learned the Source Breath Bodybuilding Tactic in the same way.

"Thanks."

Xu Ning put the things away and walked back towards his residence.

'I finally have a void realm secret scroll in my hands!'

…

"Qinghe!"

After Xu Ning returned to his residence, he didn't immediately start practicing it, instead he went to find Gu Qinghe.

"What's wrong, Xu Ning?"

Gu Qinghe had just finished eating lunch at this time.

"I'm going on a retreat for a few days."

Xu Ning said to Gu Qinghe: "If someone from the Seven Boxers comes to find me in the next few days, please explain the situation for me."

"No problem."

Gu Qinghe said, "Are you retreating to practice your secret technique?"

"No, secret scroll."

Xu Ning responded.

"Secret scroll?"

Gu Qinghe showed a surprised look. "You have a secret scroll?"

"Yesterday, I redeemed some contribution points from the Seven Boxers to make up for what I needed to purchase a secret scroll."

Xu Ning replied.

"Sure enough, there are many benefits from joining the Seven Boxers."

Gu Qinghe was a little envious. "I hope you can work hard and successfully practice your void realm secret scroll."

For talented disciples, it was entirely possible to immediately reach the void realm after receiving a secret scroll.

But the prerequisite was that one would have to cultivate secret techniques in advance, as well as reach the peak of the mortal realm ninth stage.

"Thank you."

Xu Ning cupped his fists and returned to his room.

"I wonder when my father will send more Pure Source Pills…"

Gu Qinghe murmured.

Gu Qinghe could not find a suitable mission in the Mission Hall.

As such, he was waiting for his Pure Source Pills to arrive. After that, he would ask Xu Ning to help convert it into contribution points.

'I hope everything goes well for Xu Ning.'

…

After Xu Ning returned to his room, he placed the porcelain piece and bottle on the table.

After that, Xu Ning took out the box containing the Pure Source Pills and absorbed all of the Pure Source Pills inside at once.

This increased Xu Ning's energy reserves by 500 units.

Combined with the two Aura Crystals that Xu Ning had recently absorbed from the Thousand Source Bug, Xu Ning now had 570 energy units.

The Thousand Source Bug would expel an Aura Crystals every two days, and each time providing 10 units of energy, equivalent to 150 units of energy a month.

However, after going through a metamorphosis, the Thousand Source Bug was no longer interested in the ores it used to eat in the past.

Xu Ning was going to wait until he advanced to the void realm before finding higher-quality ores for the Thousand Source Bug to consume.

'I hope that the energy needed to advance into the mold body realm does not exceed 570 units.'

If the energy required to cultivate to void realm first stage: mold body realm exceeded 570 units, then Xu Ning would have to wait a few more days to advance.

After making all of the preparations, Xu Ning opened the porcelain bottle and dipped his fingers inside the transparent liquid.

Afterwards, Xu Ning wiped the transparent liquid into his eyes as instructed by the clerk. Next, he dipped his fingers into the porcelain bottle again and smeared the liquid on the odd porcelain piece.

After everything was done, Xu Ning began to stare at the strange patterns and markings on the porcelain piece.

After a few seconds, he began to feel an intense wave of dizziness assaulting him.

Xu Ning was certain that he was being drowned in knowledge of the secret scroll.

He had to suffer through this in order to cultivate the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.

'I almost can't take it anymore.'

Xu Ning felt extremely dizzy. He even wanted to vomit.

He couldn't help but look away immediately.

'When I have a chance in the future, I have to try to find some other ways to improve my strength.'

Xu Ning thought.

Finally, after another 15 minutes went by, Xu Ning saw a prompt.

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Consume 500 units of energy to advance the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll?

Yes/No

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'It's finally implanted onto the panel!'

Xu Ning felt relieved. 'Also, it only takes 500 units of energy to reach the mold body realm!'

500 units of energy was needed to reach the void realm first stage. Xu Ning felt that this was a bargain.

He used only 300 units of energy to reach the spirit realm.

"Yes!"

Xu Ning couldn't wait any longer.

Boom!

As soon as Xu Ning confirmed his advancement, he suddenly felt his head screaming, and his body also felt a wave of tearing and shattering pain.

Xu Ning was not too worried about this.

He knew that this was the process required to reach the mold body realm.

Reaching the void realm from the mortal realm meant escaping from the physical body—it was a complete transformation.

And now, he was going through this process.

As long as he survived through this, he would be truly reborn and become a void realm martial artist!

"Hold on!"

Xu Ning cheered himself up.

The process of a rebirth could take as short as three days, or as long as ten days.

This was why Xu Ning asked Gu Qinghe for the favor.

'Hold on…'

Xu Ning was still holding on.

However, his consciousness began to drift.

Soon, Xu Ning felt that his head was in a daze, his consciousness sinking..

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Chapter 123: Void Realm Achieved!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The days went by quickly.

Xu Ning's body was still undergoing its transformation in his small room.

Unbeknownst to him, the inner disciples of the Seven Boxers received one shocking news after another.

Xiao Qiyun, the Leader of the Seven Boxers, and the four void realm second stage: true qi realm martial artists who went to follow him to capture a void realm demon beast, were all missing.

The news was that they were likely to have died.

At Guo Yuechun's residence.

Shen Qiulun, who had been defeated by Xu Ning in the past, quickly came over.

Shen Qiulun acted swiftly, but his face was pale and his lips were colorless. He had not completely recovered from his injuries yet.

"Yuechun, Yuechun!"

Shen Qiulun shouted from the courtyard. "Open the door, something big has happened!"

Guo Yuechun was practicing her secret scroll, but after being startled by Shen Qiulun, she had an impatient look on her face.

But when Shen Qiulun said that something big had happened, she took the initiative to go downstairs and open the door.

"What's the matter?"

Guo Yuechun let Shen Qiulun in, but she looked annoyed.

Two days ago, Shen Qiulun made her lose a lot of face, and Guo Yuechun was still angry about it.

"Something happened to Senior Brother Xiao and the others!"

Shen Qiulun closed the courtyard door and went inside the house.

"Senior Brother Xiao is in trouble?"

Guo Yuechun's face changed. She didn't care about Shen Qiulun anymore. "What happened, speak."

"I learned from our inner sect deacon that Senior Brother Xiao and the other four true qi realm brothers all disappeared during the process of capturing a void realm demon beast. Now the faction inferred that they have…"

Shen Qiulun paused before lowering his voice. "That they have died."

"What?!"

When Guo Yuechun heard his words, her whole demeanor immediately changed.

The news that Shen Qiulun brought was so shocking that Guo Yuechun couldn't react for a while.

"Um…"

Guo Yuechun was still a little stunned at that moment.

"Yuechun, what should we do next?"

Shen Qiulun asked. He was Guo Yuechun's most loyal follower in the inner sect.

Guo Yuechun pursed her lips, her expression serious as she began to think. She was obviously thinking about how to deal with the situation.

"Now that the most powerful people in the Seven Boxers are missing, is it your turn to take the lead?"

Shen Qiulun urged, "There are only a few void realm martial artists present right now, and you are one of them. If you seize the opportunity, you will finally gain the power to speak. Moreover, you can also use the aura fountains as you wish."

Guo Yuechun sneered when she heard his words. She looked at Shen Qiulun in contempt.

"Aura fountains?"

Guo Yuechun said, "Senior Brother Xiao is no longer here. Do you think the Seven Boxers can still protect their four aura fountains? Forget about the aura fountains, it would be amazing if we can survive the invasion from other inner sect forces!"

"Um…"

Shen Qiulun's judgment was clouded, but after Guo Yuechun reminded him, his head was clear again.

"What do we do then? If the Seven Boxers does not have Xiao Qiyun and those masters, then we are just prey in the eyes of other inner sect groups. Not only will they take away the aura fountains, but the other resources will also be taken away."

Guo Yuechun was also worried about Shen Qiulun's concerns.

After a long time, she seemed to have made a decision. She slowly said, "We can't stay in the Seven Boxers anymore."

"What?"

Shen Qiulun didn't seem to expect that Guo Yuechun would make such a decision.

"In the near future, if other inner sect groups attack the Seven Boxers, the Seven Boxers will definitely be eaten alive. We will not only receive no benefits, but also lose our resources. Our relationship with the people of other groups will also weaken."

Guo Yuechun said, "At the end of it all, we have to get out of the Seven Boxers. And yes, the sooner the better."

"Leave the Seven Boxers…"

Shen Qiulun hesitated. "But we'll have no protection and no resources for cultivation."

He had gained a lot of benefits from the Seven Boxers, so he was very reluctant to give up these resources by just leaving.

"Who said we'll have no protection?"

Guo Yuechun sneered. "Seven Boxers isn't the only group in the inner sect, right?"

Shen Qiulun's eyes lit up. "Yes!"

"Then where are we going?"

Shen Qiulun asked again.

"Go to the Knife Moon Crowd."

Guo Yuechun immediately gave the name of the next group. "I was once friends with Gu Zhiyin from the Knife Moon Crowd. He can introduce us to the Knife Moon Crowd."

"Knife Moon Crowd…"

Shen Qiulun's eyebrows tightened. "This…"

In the inner sect, the competition between Seven Boxers and Knife Moon Crowd was the fiercest.

There was a lot of friction between the two groups.

If they left the Seven Boxers and went to the Knife Moon Crowd, it would be equivalent to them surrendering to their enemies.

After seeing Shen Qiulun's hesitation, Guo Yuechun sarcastically said, "Look at how hesitant you are! If you don't want to go, I will go by myself. I don't want to be stuck in a place with no resources and no future."

"Okay."

In the end, Shen Qiulun agreed with Guo Yuechun's plan.

"It's not too late, so let's act now." Guo Yuechun said, "Move fast, we can still take the initiative."

"If we bring this news to the Knife Moon Crowd first, they may even treat it as a favor and take advantage of it."

Guo Yuechun's face showed a trace of ruthlessness.

…

Xu Ning didn't know about the changes in the Seven Boxers.

He was still in a flow-like state, accepting the transformation of his body.

Finally, six days went by.

Xu Ning, who had been in a coma, suddenly opened his eyes.

'My body…'

Xu Ning felt the drastic changes in his body.

He stood up, stretched his body, took a deep breath, and exhaled.

'This feeling…'

Xu Ning felt that his body had completely transformed.

'Void realm martial artist!'

If he was a wild rabbit in the past, then he was now a fierce lion.

Just by relying on the strength of his body and without using his internal qi, Xu Ning could completely defeat his former self!

Xu Ning looked down at his tough skin.

He knew very well that even a mortal realm ninth stage: spirit realm warrior could not break through his void realm physical defenses.

Although it was only a difference of realm, the gap in strength between the two realms was enormous.

'Mold body realm transformation complete!'

Xu Ning noticed that warm internal qi was accumulating in his abdominal cavity.

'My two fire and water secret techniques have begun to change my body, especially fire…"

When Xu Ning closed his eyes and released his perception, he could clearly notice that a faint fiery qi was attached to his meridians, muscles and bones.

It burned the impurities in Xu Ning's body, making his body purer and more powerful.

This was the body-building power of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra.

It allowed his already powerful body to become even stronger.

Xu Ning swiped his finger sharply against his arm.

Xu Ning's skin was torn, even his flesh and blood were visible.

But afterwards, Xu Ning felt a burning sensation near his wound.

The fiery qi in his abdominal cavity suddenly became active.

Immediately after that, the deeply torn wound began to heal.

Soon after, the wound completely closed, leaving only a faint scar, which was gradually fading away.

'The healing power of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra is too strong.'

Prior to this, Xu Ning was a little worried that as his physical strength increased, the harder it would be for the Flame Breath Bone Sutra to heal his injuries.

But now, it seemed that there was no reason to worry.

Although the strength of his body had increased, after advancing to the void realm, the power of his Flame Breath Bone Sutra had also become stronger.

In his abdominal cavity, the fiery qi from the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll had given a great boost to the Flame Breath Bone Sutra.

'The Flame Breath Bone Sutra has become powerful, but what about Tidal Fist?'

Xu Ning threw out a quadruple strength punch in the air.

At the same time, the watery qi in Xu Ning's body suddenly became agitated.

Bang!

There was a sound of an explosion in the air!

'There is more aftershock in my punch!'

Xu Ning felt the difference.

Prior to this, when he punched and hit the enemy with his strength, his punch was done.

But now, after his punch hit an enemy, in addition to the initial impact, there was also a follow-up dark force.

It was like the waves in the sea. After one turbulent wave, another wave followed.

'One punch, two impacts…'

This was equivalent to two punches.

'Is this what a void realm martial artist can do!'

Xu Ning wanted to look up to the sky and laugh out loud.

This sudden increase in strength made Xu Ning feel intoxicated.

'Martial Arts Panel!'

Xu Ning thought.

Immediately, the Martial Arts Panel appeared in front of Xu Ning's eyes.

—

Name: Xu Ning

Martial Arts:

Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll (Void realm first stage: mold body realm)

Tidal Fist (Third level)

Flame Breath Bone Sutra (Third level)

Spring Breeze Tactic (Mortal realm ninth stage: spirit realm)

Source Breath Bodybuilding Tactic (Perfection Realm)

Gale Knife Technique (Perfection Realm)

Light Feather Bow Technique (Perfection Realm)

Step Cloud Wave (Perfection Realm)

Hidden Breath Tactic (Perfected)

Available energy: 70 units

—

Xu Ning's Martial Arts Panel had become a long list.

Xu Ning winced.

'This list seems to be very cumbersome.'

External and internal skills were useless to Xu Ning now.

Xu Ning started to hide some of skills from the Martial Arts Panel. "Simplify the panel!"

Soon after, Xu Ning's Martial Arts Panel was refreshed again.

—

Name: Xu Ning

Martial Arts:

Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll (Void realm first stage: mold body realm)

Tidal Fist (Third level)

Flame Breath Bone Sutra (Third level)

Available energy: 70 units

—

The Martial Arts Panel now looked much neater, which made Xu Ning quite satisfied.

'The '' next to Tidal Fist and the Flame Breath Bone Sutra has appeared again.'

Prior to this, he could not advance his secret techniques beyond the third level.

But now that he had reached the void realm, watery and fiery qi were now being produced in his body, so this restriction was lifted.

'I'm a void realm martial artist. I can now go home.'

Xu Ning suddenly looked to the north, which was the direction of State Feiyun.

Xu Ning now had the strength to cross State Jifeng. It was not difficult to return to his hometown anymore.

The only thing that made Xu Ning hesitant was that he now was a disciple of the Yuelan Sect.

He had yet to enjoy higher level resources such as aura fountains.

Xu Ning was not sure if he returned to State Feiyun, he would still have the qualifications to join the Source Sect.

If he didn't have the qualifications, then he wouldn't have a place to obtain resources anymore.

Moreover, the three Wei family members were captured with him. If he returned on his own, the members of the Wei family might be suspicious of him.

After weighing his options for a while, Xu Ning finally planned it out.

'I have to return home, but I can't lose my identity as a Yuelan Sect disciple.'

'The most important thing for me is to return to State Feiyun and let my family know that I am safe outside.'

Xu Ning thought, 'So even if I return to State Feiyun, there is no need to contact the people in Yunying City. I can return there quietly, and after seeing my family, I will come back.'

'It's just that the disciples of the Yuelan Sect need a reason to leave for a long time. If I rushed back home from here and traveled at full speed, I would need at least half a year, unless I have the bird demon beast like the one that the old woman who captured me had. If I have a demon beast like that, it will save me a lot of time.'

Xu Ning thought, 'But right now, I can't capture a flying demon beast. I'll see if Gray can help me catch a void realm flying beast.'

Xu Ning decided not to go back for now.

'When the time is right, I can arrange everything and go home to see my family.'

'I will definitely go back.'

Xu Ning whispered to himself.

He was very clear that what he had to do next, was to constantly obtain more resources and improve his strength.

Squeak!

Xu Ning pushed open the door.

After taking a breath of fresh air, Xu Ning felt a lot more comfortable.

"Qinghe."

Xu Ning knocked on the door next door. He was ready to tell Gu Qinghe that his retreat was over.

"Xu Ning?"

Before Gu Qinghe opened his door, a voice came from inside the room.

"Your retreat is over?"

Gu Qinghe opened the door and scanned Xu Ning from the top to bottom.

He felt that Xu Ning was a little different compared to before. He seemed to be less sharp, giving people a sense of detachment.

"You didn't really break through the void realm, right?"

Gu Qinghe twitched his mouth and asked tentatively.

"I did."

Xu Ning smiled and patted Gu Qinghe on the shoulder.

Gu Qinghe rubbed his nose with his fingers.

Xu Ning had already advanced to the void realm before the Pure Source Pills from his family had arrived.

Even in the inner sect, a void realm martial artist was considered high-ranked.

After all, most of the people in the inner sect were still mortal realm warriors.

"Although I am a little jealous of you, but…"

Gu Qinghe smiled. "Having a void realm martial artist friend as a friend gives me a lot more confidence! From now on, I am a person protected by a void realm martial artist!"

Xu Ning shook his head and smiled.

"By the way, over the past few days, did anyone from the Seven Boxers come and find me?"

Xu Ning was afraid that Le Caiwei ended her retreat early and came to find him.

"Speaking of the Seven Boxers!"

Gu Qinghe suddenly remembered something. "Over the past few days, a major event has happened to the Seven Boxers!"

"Something big? What?"

Xu Ning's eyebrows tightened.

"All of the leaders of the Seven Boxers, Xiao Qiyun and the four true qi realm martial artists, disappeared when they went to capture a void realm demon beast. Apparently, they were killed by a demon beast."

Gu Qinghe explained.

"What?"

Xu Ning was very surprised.

Although he had never met Xiao Qiyun, he had learned some information about this person from Le Caiwei.

Xiao Qiyun was one of the most powerful inner disciples. He was well-respected by the disciples of the Seven Boxers.

Even Le Caiwei was respectful to him.

And now something like this suddenly happened.

Xu Ning thought.

"I have to find Le Caiwei.."

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Chapter 124: You Advanced To The Void Realm?!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chapter 124: You Advanced To The Void Realm?!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Xu Ning went to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.

At the courtyard.

"Where is Sister Le?"

Xu Ning asked the chubby girl named Xing Er.

Xing Er responded, "Sister Le has gone to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6."

"Understood."

Xu Ning received an answer and turned to leave.

…

Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.

Groups of Class Four and Class Three gathered here.

However, this time, Ning Xun was not present.

Ever since Xiao Qiyun's disappearance, Ning Xun had taken two void realm martial arts masters and followed the search team sent by the faction to find Xiao Qiyun and the four other missing Class Fives.

Currently, the affairs of the Seven Boxers were entrusted to the Class Fours.

However, there were only three people in Class Four.

Other than the three people present and the two that Ning Xun had taken away, the rest of the Class Fours had left the Seven Boxers, those of which include Guo Yuechun, leaving to join other inner sect groups.

It wasn't just the Class Fours, even Class Three and lower members withdrew one after another.

It had only been a few days since Xiao Qiyun's disappearance, but everyone could tell that the Seven Boxers was about to collapse.

As there was no future in sight, two-thirds of the internal members had already abandoned the Seven Boxers.

"If this continues, we will collapse before other internal groups attack us."

The person who spoke was called Zhuang Qian, a Class Four member of the Seven Boxers. He was a martial artist in the void realm first stage: mold body realm.

The situation the Seven Boxers was facing made Zhuang Qian feel helpless.

He still had some feelings towards the Seven Boxers, but after watching colleagues around him leaving one by one, Zhuang Qian felt physically and mentally exhausted.

His mental state was a little shaken. He was now also thinking about whether to leave a way out for himself.

"There's no other way…"

The person who spoke was a woman, and her name was Ren Qingzhu. "In fact, the moment Brother Xiao suffered from an accident, the Seven Boxers has already collapsed."

Ren Qingzhu was also a void realm martial artist. She had a good relationship with Guo Yuechun, but she did not leave with Guo Yuechun.

"I think it is best that we disband the Seven Boxers, or let the Seven Boxers merge into some other inner sect groups. This is the best for everyone."

Ren Qingzhu glanced at the crowd before speaking.

"Ren Qingzhu, aren't you being too ridiculous?"

Le Caiwei looked at Ren Qingzhu and gave her a cold look. "The Seven Boxers is built from the hard work of Brother Xiao. Even if you want to disband it, it is Senior Brother Xiao's call. What right do you have to talk nonsense here?"

Le Caiwei's attitude was unpleasant. Ren Qingzhu even sneered at her. "Then what qualifications do you have to sit here and critique me? I suggest that the Seven Boxers be dissolved or merged for the sake of everyone. Moreover, now that Brother Xiao is gone, the Seven Boxers belongs to everyone."

Ren Qingzhu, just like Guo Yuechun, had always disliked Le Caiwei.

In their opinion, Le Caiwei, who was just a spirit realm martial artist, had only become a Class Four after being taken care of by Xiao Qiyun, Ning Xun, and the others.

They even felt that the favors and resources that Le Caiwei enjoyed from the Seven Boxers belonged to them instead.

"Even if Senior Brother Xiao is gone, you will have to wait for Senior Brother Ning to come back before deciding on the future of the Seven Boxers."

Even though Ren Qingzhu was a void realm martial artist, Le Caiwei was not afraid.

In fact, if it hadn't been for this sudden incident, Le Caiwei would most likely have advanced to the void realm with the help of the aura fountain.

She was now only one step away from being a void realm martial artist.

Zhuang Qian wasn't involved in the verbal battle between Le Caiwei and Ren Qingzhu.

The other dozen of Class Threes looked at the two in silence.

There was a sense of powerlessness in everyone's eyes.

Some of them were even thinking about whether Ren Qingzhu's plan was really feasible.

If the Seven Boxers disbanded, everyone could split the benefits or resources of the group, so the suggestion did seem acceptable.

"The Seven Boxers is so lively!"

The room door opened, showing Guo Yuechun and Shen Qiulun walking in behind an athletic man.

Guo Yuechun glanced at everyone present. "Is this everyone that is left from Class Four and Class Three?"

There was a hint of mockery in Guo Yuechun's words.

"Gu Zhiyin!"

Besides Guo Yuechun and Shen Qiulun, Le Caiwei recognized the identity of the leading man.

He was Gu Zhiyin, the younger brother of Gu Yishang, the Leader of the Knife Moon Crowd, a void realm second stage master.

"Gu Zhiyin, Guo Yuechun, Shen Qiulun, you are all from the Knife Moon Crowd. What are you doing here on the Seven Boxers's soil?"

Le Caiwei stood up and asked.

Gu Zhiyin smiled. He looked at Le Caiwei from head to toe with a mysterious smile.

"We are old friends of the Seven Boxers, so can't we come here and take a look?"

Guo Yuechun took the initiative to explain, "The Seven Boxers has encountered a setback, and it is inevitable that it will soon be disbanded. We came here to allow our brothers and sisters to have a good future."

"Guo Yuechun, how dare you say this?"

Le Caiwei was already dissatisfied with Guo Yuechun seeking refuge in the Seven Boxers's rival, the Knife Moon Crowd. So, after seeing her come here to poach more people, she was furious.

"Leave."

Le Caiwei said coldly.

Le Caiwei had realized that this person did not come with good intentions. These three people had obviously come here to intimidate the Seven Boxers.

"Le Caiwei, when were you in charge of the Seven Boxers?"

Ren Qingzhu stood up, but she was speaking for Guo Yuechun. "I think Yuechun is right. What's wrong with finding a place for everyone once the Seven Boxers disbands?"

"You…"

Le Caiwei realized that with Gu Zhiyin, Guo Yuechun and the others coming here today, Ren Qingzhu might be behind all this.

The reason why she still stayed in the Seven Boxers was to coordinate with Guo Yuechun, to take advantage of the absence of Ning Xun and others, and destroy the Seven Boxers from within.

Zhuang Qian had also noticed Ren Qingzhu and Guo Yuechun's intentions.

He wanted to speak out, but when the words were at the tip of his tongue, he paused.

The others also noticed Zhuang Qian's hesitation.

Guo Yuechun and Ren Qingzhu looked at each other. They could see success in each other's eyes.

But Le Caiwei felt cold in her heart.

"Everyone."

Gu Zhiyin, who hadn't spoken yet, opened his mouth.

"I Gu Zhiyin, sincerely invites you to join the Knife Moon Crowd."

His words were full of confidence. "As long as you join the Knife Moon Crowd, we will give the same amount of resources that the Seven Boxers provided you in the past, and we will also give you the same benefits they offered you."

As soon as he finished speaking, many people present were already tempted.

"Furthermore, those who leave the Seven Boxers on the spot right now and join the Knife Moon Crowd, no matter what realm you are, we will allow you to practice at our aura fountain!"

Gu Zhiyin tempted them again.

"I will leave the Seven Boxers and join the Knife Moon Crowd!"

Ren Qingzhu took the lead and made a statement.

She didn't care about her status as a Seven Boxers Class Four, as she walked to stand behind Gu Zhiyin.

"Very good!"

Gu Zhiyin laughed. "Who else?"

"I will also join the Knife Moon Crowd."

At this time, another Class Three came out.

Immediately afterwards, several more people walked out.

Le Caiwei looked at the scene in front of her, her heart numb.

If Xiao Qiyun was still here, Gu Zhiyin would not dare to bully them like this. He would not dare to step into the territory of the Seven Boxers.

"Caiwei…"

Zhuang Qian stood up.

He looked a little awkward. "You know, I have been stuck in the mold body realm for a long time, and I desperately want to advance to the true qi realm. But at the moment, the Seven Boxers is not able to meet my demand for resources, so I'm sorry."

Zhuang Qian also walked behind Gu Zhiyin.

Le Caiwei felt desolate.

Except Ning Xun and the others that went outside the faction, there were no void realm martial artists to support them!

Besides from Le Caiwei, there were only seven to eight Class Three members left in the Seven Boxers.

Guo Yuechun felt proud after seeing this.

She was the first to take refuge in the Knife Moon Crowd, and now she had poached a lot of members for the Knife Moon Crowd. She had done a good job.

"Le Caiwei, why are you still hesitating?"

Gu Zhiyin's tone was full of confusion. "The current Seven Boxers is now an empty shell. Come on, I promise, you'll become a void realm martial artist if you join us."

"I won't leave the Seven Boxers."

Le Caiwei's tone was firm: "Now that you have poached our members, leave. The rest of us will accompany the Seven Boxers to the end."

Gu Zhiyin heard her words and said, "Since you are so stubborn, I won't say much. However, before leaving, please sign this contract."

Gu Zhiyin gave Shen Qiulun a look.

Shen Qiulun understood that look and quickly took out a piece of paper.

"Press your fingerprint here to give two aura fountains to the Knife Moon Crowd."

Gu Zhiyin said, "After doing this, we won't bother with each other."

Le Caiwei glanced at the paper that Shen Qiulun handed over and said coldly, "We will never give our aura fountains to anyone!"

"Then don't blame us when we come back in a few days!"

Gu Zhiyin showed a furious look. "By that time, we'll take all four of your aura fountains."

Le Caiwei knew that Gu Zhiyin was telling the truth.

On the surface, aura fountains were an inner sect resource and that anyone could use it.

But in fact, it was controlled by various inner sect groups, and whoever was strongest had control over them.

If Gu Zhiyin really brought people to seize them, no one from the Seven Boxers could stop them.

Whether they signed this contract or not, they would eventually be taken by the Knife Moon Crowd.

But if they signed the contract, they could still delay the situation until Ning Xun and the rest came back.

Le Caiwei felt chills in her body.

She hesitated for a moment before finally accepting the contract.

Le Caiwei bit her finger, trembling. She was about to press down her finger.

Seeing this, Guo Yuechun and Ren Qingzhu smiled.

Their enemy was forced to bow their heads. It made them feel rather comfortable.

"Insulting Senior Sister Le like this, do you really think the Seven Boxers will allow this?"

Just when Le Caiwei's finger was about to press down on the paper, a voice full of aura came from outside the door.

Everyone's eyes looked over.

Xu Ning walked in confidently. He was wearing a Seven Boxers battle outfit.

He walked next to Le Caiwei, snatched the contract away, and tore it to pieces.

Le Caiwei looked at Xu Ning, stunned.

This scene was like a single soldier stepping up to face thousands of enemies.

"Xu Ning!"

Seeing Xu Ning disrupt Knife Moon Crowd's business, Guo Yuechun came forward with a threatening tone. "You little Class Three, what right do you have to speak?"

"What I do on the Seven Boxers's territory is none of your business."

Xu Ning made eye contact with Guo Yuechun with a smile on his face.

"You…"

Even before all this, Guo Yuechun was dissatisfied with Xu Ning.

Seeing that Xu Ning was embarrassing her like this, she suddenly became angry.

She began to contemplate. She was ready to make a move to teach Xu Ning a lesson, to let him understand the difference between a void realm martial artist and a mortal realm martial artist.

Guo Yuechun lifted her palm and pushed towards Xu Ning's chest.

"Xu Ning, be careful!"

Le Caiwei reacted instantly. She wanted to pull Xu Ning away.

However, she could not pull Xu Ning in time.

Before Guo Yuechun's palm could touch Xu Ning, Xu Ning grabbed her wrist and held it tightly, stopping it from moving any further.

"What?"

Guo Yuechun was stunned.

She didn't expect Xu Ning to have such fast reaction speed coupled with a dominating force.

"Could he…"

Guo Yuechun's pupils contracted, and a look flashed in her eyes.

She no longer held back. The qi in her body surged, and her other hand pushed forward with momentum, hitting Xu Ning's chest directly.

Xu Ning's face remained unchanged. At that moment, he also activated his force.

Watery qi and fiery qi surged in his body at the same time.

'Tidal Fist!'

'Quadruple power!'

Bang!

Xu Ning punched out.

'Sh*t!'

Guo Yuechun immediately felt a horrifying force coming from Xu Ning's punch.

'This kind of strength can only be shown in the void realm!'

'Did Xu Ning advance to the void realm recently?!'

Guo Yuechun didn't want to accept this reality.

'Didn't he just arrive here?'

However, Guo Yuechun had no time to think about it.

She could only use her own force to block Xu Ning's force.

'So strong!'

Guo Yuechun noticed that her palm strength was not comparable to Xu Ning's strength.

Her own force was absorbed, but Xu Ning's force went directly along the palm of her hand and penetrated into her body.

Sharp tearing blow.

Guo Yuechun's arm instantly cracked.

She screamed, and her body flew backwards.

However, just when Guo Yuechun thought that the attack was over, another force exploded in her arm.

Her broken arm was hit again!

This was the dark force from the watery qi of Tidal Fist!

Guo Yuechun fell to the ground with a painful expression.

Everyone was silent except for Guo Yuechun's screams.

Everyone's eyes were on Xu Ning.

"Xu Ning, you…"

Le Caiwei was a little dazed.. "You advanced to the void realm?!"

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Chapter 125: Status Upgrade, Aura Fountain

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

While Xu Ning was on his void realm advancement retreat, Le Caiwei had once asked Xing Er to find Xu Ning.

But Gu Qinghe told Xing Er that Xu Ning had gone into seclusion.

Xing Er brought the news of Xu Ning's seclusion back to Le Caiwei.

Therefore, Le Caiwei knew that Xu Ning was trying to break through to the void realm.

However, Le Caiwei held no faith in Xu Ning breaking through to the void realm.

She had been stuck in the spirit realm for a long time, so she knew the difficulty of advancing to the void realm.

Those who were able to successfully cultivate a void realm secret scroll in their first attempt was rare among the core disciples, let alone inner disciples.

Xu Ning's strength had shocked Le Caiwei.

"Yes, I have advanced to the mold body realm."

Xu Ning turned his head and gave Le Caiwei a look of confirmation.

Le Caiwei pressed her lips when she heard those words, as if the anxiety and panic she showed just now had disappeared.

For some reason, after realizing Xu Ning had advanced to the void realm, Le Caiwei had more hope for the future of the Seven Boxers.

"Xu Ning?"

Gu Zhiyin frowned and looked at Xu Ning.

He seemed to have never heard of this name in the Seven Boxers before.

A void realm martial artist who easily defeated Guo Yuechun seemed to have suddenly emerged out of thin air.

"This Junior Brother, you actually hurt a member of the Knife Moon Crowd in front of me, aren't you being a bit ridiculous?"

Gu Zhiyin walked forward with a folding fan in his hand and lifted Guo Yuechun up.

"Guo Yuechun striked first. I was just protecting myself, so how am I being ridiculous?"

Xu Ning did not give up his momentum in the face of Gu Zhiyin.

He knew that Gu Zhiyin was a true qi realm martial artist.

However, he had cultivated his secret techniques to the third level, not to mention he was cultivating a double secret scroll.

Considering all these factors, Xu Ning was not scared of an enemy who was only one realm higher than him.

"Okay! Okay!"

Gu Zhiyin flipped his wrist, waving his fan at Xu Ning.

Suddenly, Xu Ning felt a dangerous aura coming towards him.

He raised his hand to block the incoming attack, his palms full of force.

'A true qi attack!'

Xu Ning felt a stabbing pain in his palm.

However, the true qi did not reach Xu Ning's bones.

Xu Ning's force could offset most of the incoming true qi.

'He really is a true qi realm warrior, even just a quick attack possesses this much power.'

Xu Ning's body was surging with fiery qi, and the breath of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra quickly healed Xu Ning's injury.

Once a mold body realm practitioner advanced to the true qi realm, the internal qi in one's body would undergo a qualitative change to become true qi.

Once inner qi was transformed into true qi, when a void realm martial artist attacked, instead of transforming inner qi into force, they used true qi to directly attack their enemies instead.

And without question, the lethality of true qi was several times higher than that of force.

If a normal martial artist relied on force to fight against a true qi martial artist, they would undoubtedly be crushed. After all, these two powers were not on the same level.

The reason why Xu Ning was able to defend against the true qi attack just now, was because the Martial Arts Panel had allowed Xu Ning to reach the realm limit once he advanced. And to add to that, he was blessed with two third level secret techniques.

The combination of all that allowed Xu Ning to survive.

But Xu Ning also knew very well that even though the opponent could not defeat him, he could not easily defend against the opponent either.

The difference between void realms was greater than that between mortal realms.

"Great strength!"

After testing Xu Ning's strength, Gu Zhiyin stopped attacking.

With just one attack, he gauged that Xu Ning had practiced at least one secret technique to third level.

"Junior Brother, would you like to join my Knife Moon Crowd?"

Regardless of their previous scuffle, Gu Zhiyin opened his mouth and said, "As long as you are willing to join the Knife Moon Crowd, I am willing to ask the leaders to give you unlimited right to use our aura fountain!"

Unlimited use of an aura fountain.

This temptation was too great.

In the Seven Boxers, only Xiao Qiyun and the four Class Fives had this right.

When Gu Zhiyin said this, Guo Yuechun, Ren Qingzhu and even Shen Qiulun all looked dissatisfied.

Such a major offer from Gu Zhiyin showed that he was very optimistic about Xu Ning.

If Xu Ning really went to the Knife Moon Crowd, his status would definitely be higher than theirs.

At that point, Xu Ning could control them at will.

Forget about getting enough resources, maybe they would even be kicked out by Xu Ning.

When Le Caiwei heard Gu Zhiyin's offer to Xu Ning, her heart tensed up, but soon she relaxed.

Her intuition told her that Xu Ning would not accept Gu Zhiyin's offer.

And Le Caiwei's guess was correct.

"Just one aura fountain?"

Xu Ning smiled: "The Seven Boxers has four aura fountains."

Gu Zhiyin's smile slowly disappeared. "Are you really sure that in a few days, the Seven Boxers will still have four aura fountains?"

Xu Ning did not answer, he just smiled confidently.

"Okay, confident!"

Gu Zhiyin's folding fan flicked. "Since you don't want to join my Knife Moon Crowd, then I won't force the matter. However, I hope you don't regret this!"

Gu Zhiyin already knew that he couldn't change Xu Ning's mind at all.

"Let's go."

Gu Zhiyin took a long look at Xu Ning, then left.

Gu Zhiyin really wished to fight Xu Ning on the spot.

However, Gu Zhiyin intuitively felt that he might not be able to gain the upper hand in a battle against Xu Ning.

For the sake of being on the safe side, Gu Zhiyin chose to hold back for now.

He had poached many elites from the Seven Boxers, so his goal could be said to have been achieved.

As long as he waited for the follow-up of the incident, his sister, Gu Yishang, the Leader of the Knife Moon Crowd, would nab all the resources of the Seven Boxers one by one.

After seeing Gu Zhiyin leave, everyone followed behind him.

Xu Ning refused Gu Zhiyin's invitation, which relieved Guo Yuechun and the others, but their hatred for Xu Ning grew deeper.

The members of the Knife Moon Crowd left, leaving only Xu Ning, Le Caiwei and the remaining seven to eight Class Threes in the room.

"Xu Ning, thank you very much for this."

Le Caiwei completely relaxed.

After experiencing very high levels of mental stress recently, Le Caiwei suddenly felt a little tired.

"No need to thank me, I am a member of the Seven Boxers."

Xu Ning replied in a sincere way.

Even though Gu Zhiyin had offered him an unlimited use of their aura fountain as part of the offer, Xu Ning was not tempted.

He knew that the Knife Moon Crowd was an old rival of the Seven Boxers.

Even if the Seven Boxers disbanded, Xu Ning would not join the Knife Moon Crowd like a quisling.

As a void realm martial artist, it would be very easy for him to enter other inner sect groups.

Even if he didn't join another inner sect group and used the Martial Arts Panel alone to improve his strength, the resources he could get would still be enough.

Moreover, now that the Seven Boxers was having internal problems, if he stayed here and seized the opportunity, maybe he could get a share of the resources.

Not just Le Caiwei, but the other Class Three disciples who stood firmly on the side of the Seven Boxers also looked at Xu Ning with respect.

Although Xu Ning had only recently joined the Seven Boxers, his strength had earned everyone's respect.

Moreover, Xu Ning was now the strongest member in the Seven Boxers.

Even if Ning Xun returned, this fact might still remain true.

After all, everyone had seen Xu Ning's exchange against Gu Zhiyin, a true qi realm martial artist.

"Xu Ning."

Le Caiwei said, "You are now the backbone of the Seven Boxers, and you have protected our important resources. So if you have any requests, you can put them forward at will."

Le Caiwei had now become the most high-ranked person in the Seven Boxers.

"I want to take a look at the aura fountains."

Xu Ning directly expressed his thoughts.

He wanted to make sure if he could enter it to absorb energy.

"Sure."

Le Caiwei agreed without any hesitation.

"You can enter and concentrate on cultivating."

Le Caiwei said, "In an aura fountain, whether you are practicing a secret technique or secret scroll, there will be a boost to your speed."

"Although I don't know when the Knife Moon Crowd will cause trouble for us, but Xu Ning, you just need to concentrate on cultivating."

Le Caiwei's eyes looked firm. "We will not just sit around and wait to die. I will also see if I can get some help."

"Okay."

Xu Ning nodded.

"I will bring you to the aura fountains now."

Le Caiwei felt that the situation was urgent, so she didn't want to waste any more time.

When Xu Ning heard this, he did not immediately agree. "I want to go back to my residence first."

Xu Ning had been in a coma for a few days just before this, so the Thousand Source Bug must have expelled some Aura Crystals again.

However, the belt containing the Thousand Source Bug was in his room, and Xu Ning wanted to go back and absorb the Aura Crystals.

"Okay."

Le Caiwei continued, "Then, go to Xing Er and ask her to take you to the aura fountains of the Seven Boxers."

Le Caiwei had other matters to deal with.

"No problem."

At the end of the discussion, everyone left.

After that, Xu Ning returned to his residence.

—

Discovered energy 10 units, absorb?

Yes/No

—

"Absorb."

Xu Ning absorbed three Aura Crystals.

With 30 new units of energy, his energy reserves had reached 100 units.

When he advanced to the void realm, Xu Ning's stash of Pure Source Pills had already been used up.

Xu Ning had now completely run out of resources to absorb energy from.

Thus, Xu Ning hoped that the aura fountains could give him a pleasant surprise.

Xu Ning opened the hidden compartment on his belt.

He would stay for at least ten days in the aura fountains, so Xu Ning decided to carry the Thousand Source Bug on him.

Once everything was cleaned up, Xu Ning walked out of his room.

Just when he was about to leave, Xu Ning suddenly remembered something. He thought about it and knocked on Gu Qinghe's door.

"You're back? What's the situation at the Seven Boxers?"

Gu Qinghe greeted Xu Ning.

"The situation is serious. The Seven Boxers may be disbanded at any time."

Xu Ning answered truthfully.

"That serious?"

Gu Qinghe didn't expect this either.

He shook his head and said, "In any case, you should leave the Seven Boxers as soon as possible. With your current strength, any inner sect group will be willing to accept you."

"I don't plan to leave for the time being."

Xu Ning said, "In fact, I want to ask if you are willing to join the Seven Boxers?"

"What?"

Gu Qinghe thought he had misheard. "Join the Seven Boxers?"

"Yes."

Xu Ning nodded.

"Are you joking with me?"

Gu Qinghe was puzzled.

Xu Ning explained, "Although the Seven Boxers is in chaos now, there may still be a chance of a comeback. If you join the Seven Boxers during their down period, you will receive plenty of resources once they stabilize in the future. Even if you lose the bet and the Seven Boxers disbands, you won't lose anything. After all, you are just a newcomer."

Xu Ning wasn't 100% confident in the future of the Seven Boxers.

But if he could use the aura fountain to improve his strength in a short period of time, gaining the strength needed to fight against the Leader of the Knife Moon Crowd, the Seven Boxers would stabilize their situation and keep their position.

Gu Qinghe had a good relationship with him, so Xu Ning was willing to give him this opportunity.

"Um…"

After hearing this, Gu Qinghe began to think.

Xu Ning did not disturb his thoughts.

If Gu Qinghe was unwilling, he would not force him.

"Okay!"

Gu Qinghe slapped his thigh. "I want to join the Seven Boxers!"

"Okay, then come with me."

Xu Ning said, "I will find someone to arrange for you to join the Seven Boxers."

"No problem."

Gu Qinghe said.

Xu Ning knew that Gu Qinghe was a good person, and Gu Qinghe also understood Xu Ning's character.

Since Xu Ning was suggesting he should do this, then this was definitely a good decision.

Afterwards, Xu Ning took Gu Qinghe to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 16.

Xu Ning first asked Xing Er to take him to the aura fountain before requesting Xing Er to register Gu Qinghe into the Seven Boxers.

…

There was a round pit with a diameter of three meters and a depth of about one meter in front of Xu Ning.

There was a faint wave of smoke lingering from the pit.

Xu Ning took a breath, feeling refreshed in his chest and lungs.

"This is an aura fountain?"

Xu Ning discovered that white air currents flowed from the round pit.

But Xu Ning was certain that it was definitely not aura.

This was because aura itself had no color, and this white air current was composed of small particles.

'I forgot to ask Xing Er how this aura fountain is formed.'

Xu Ning walked to the edge of the round pit. 'According to an elder, the aura fountains in the inner sect are of inferior-grade, while those in the true sect are of middle-grade. Only the elders and some deacons use superior-grade aura fountains.'

'Let's check out this inferior-grade aura fountain!'

Xu Ning no longer hesitated, and he went straight into the round pit.

As soon as he entered the round pit, Xu Ning felt internal qi entering his body.

After entering the mold body realm, a void realm martial artist could directly absorb aura to replenish oneself, furthering their cultivation.

However, Xu Ning's talent was too poor. He could only rely on aura to supplement his needs, but he no longer needed to do that.

If he used an aura fountain to practice his secret scroll or secret techniques like other void realm martial artists, the efficiency would be very low.

However, Xu Ning didn't care about this. As long as the aura could be converted into energy, his practice speed would be much faster than regular martial arts practice.

'I have to test it out and see if I can convert the aura in the aura fountain into energy.'

Xu Ning stood in the middle of the aura fountain, closed his eyes, and began to feel himself absorbing aura..

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Chapter 126: Fully Cultivated

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In the midst of the white smoke, Xu Ning sat cross-legged, breathing steady.

He began to absorb the concentrated aura around him into his body.

'The Martial Arts Panel did not pop up yet.'

When Xu Ning practiced on his own in the past, he also didn't receive a prompt when he absorbed aura.

But now, the concentration of aura in the air had increased a lot, but the result was still the same.

But Xu Ning was not discouraged. He decided to condense and compress the aura in his abdominal cavity.

Just like the Thousand Source Bug, he wanted to absorb the aura and then compress them into solid Aura Crystals.

Xu Ning didn't know whether this method would work, but he still had to boldly try it.

Aura continued to pour into Xu Ning's body, flowing between Xu Ning's meridians and into his abdominal cavity.

Xu Ning condensed the aura little by little.

"It seems to have no effect."

Xu Ning did not give up, as the accumulation of aura in his abdominal cavity was far from reaching his limit.

Xu Ning had enough patience to do this.

Time slowly passed by.

Soon, two hours went by.

Xu Ning felt that the aura in his abdominal cavity could no longer be filled.

Judging from the body capacity of a person in the mold body realm, he had reached his limit.

Even if the aura between his meridians was brought into his abdominal cavity, it would begin to leak and escape.

"Still not working."

Xu Ning felt a little regretful.

'Could it be that this aura fountain, a tool for cultivation, is completely useless to me?'

However, just when Xu Ning was getting a little frustrated, the Martial Arts Panel finally sent a prompt.

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1 unit of discovered energy, absorb?

Yes/No

—

'It works!'

After seeing the prompt, Xu Ning was a little excited.

'I can really use the aura fountain!'

'Although it's only 1 unit of energy, it's still something!'

Xu Ning calculated in his mind. 'There are 24 hours in a day, of which four hours can be set aside to replenish my mental and physical strength. The remaining twenty hours are worth 1 unit every two hours, adding up to 10 units per day and 300 units per month. Taking into account the 150 units of energy I can get from the Thousand Source Bug, I can harvest a total of 450 units of energy per month!'

This was not even including the 300 units of energy provided by the three Pure Source Pills he would receive from the Seven Boxers. Including this, it would total up to 750 units of energy a month. At such a rate, Xu Ning would be able to break through to the true qi realm in one month.

The energy required to advance to the true qi realm was 800 units.

If he broke through to the true qi realm, with Xu Ning's current foundation, it would not be difficult to deal with Gu Yishang, who was in the void realm third stage.

At that time, the crisis of the Seven Boxers would be solved.

'However, the Knife Moon Crowd probably won't give me a month.'

Xu Ning knew very well that in a week or so, the Knife Moon Crowd would come to snatch the aura fountains away from the Seven Boxers.

'Forget about it, I'll siphon as much energy as I can. After doing that, I'll find Le Caiwei and ask if she could provide me with some resources. Although the Seven Boxers is now falling apart and a lot of resources are lost, there must be some remaining wealth.'

After thinking about all this, Xu Ning calmed down and began concentrating on gathering aura.

…

Knife Moon Crowd.

Gu Zhiyin came to find Gu Yishang alone.

"Sis, I'm back from the Seven Boxers."

Gu Zhiyin said to Gu Yishang in front of him.

Gu Yishang was wearing a light yellow blouse, with her hair rolled up and tied with a delicate wooden hairpin.

She looked to be younger than Gu Zhiyin.

Once a mortal realm martial artist advanced to the void realm, their lives would be changed.

Not only would it delay their rate of aging, but if one was willing to spend more time, one could even become more youthful.

Many people who looked to be in their twenties could actually be in their thirties or even forties.

However, considering the 150-year life span of a void realm martial artist, being in their forties was still considered young.

But even so, in the Yuelan Sect, the age of inner disciples was not allowed to exceed forty years old.

Once they were over forty years old, they would automatically be stripped of their inner disciple status.

If one reached the void realm fourth realm when their status was stripped off, they would be promoted to a deacon. Otherwise, they could only be sent out to do practical missions that would bring real value to the faction.

"Did you snatch their people and resources?"

Gu Yishang asked Gu Zhiyin.

"A lot of people were poached by us and a lot of their resources were brought back."

Gu Zhiyin held great respect for Gu Yishang. He was even a little scared of his sister.

Gu Zhiyin poached a lot of senior officials from the Seven Boxers. While leaving the Seven Boxers, they also nabbed the material resources and the resource channels of the Seven Boxers.

"However…"

Gu Zhiyin paused for a moment. "None of the four aura fountains were taken away from the Seven Boxers."

"You didn't get any of the aura fountains?"

Gu Yishang raised her eyebrows. "There are people at the Seven Boxers that can still stop you? Their only true qi realm martial artist left is Ning Xun, but hasn't he already left in the faction?"

"Yes, Ning Xun was indeed not there, but there was someone named Xu Ning."

Gu Zhiyin said, "This person seems to have just advanced to the void realm, but he seems to have mastered a third level punching secret technique. I tested him a bit, but I couldn't get an advantage over him."

"Oh?"

Gu Yishang showed a surprised look. "The Seven Boxers has this kind of hidden card. If what you said is true, and he has this kind of strength after advancing to the mold body realm, this indicates that this person has accumulated extremely great power in the mortal realm. This kind of person will advance quickly in the void realm."

"He's like He Mingye, our first core disciple of the Yuelan Sect. After breaking through the shackles of the mortal realm, within three months, he advanced to the void realm third stage, and eventually became comparable to a faction elder."

Gu Yishang spoke with a tone of reverence.

"Senior Brother He Mingye's existence is not something we can look at."

Gu Zhiyin answered, "Apparently, when he was in the mortal realm, he was deliberately suppressed by the Sect Master and was forced to swallow countless top-level dans. He had only made a breakthrough after he had established an extremely solid foundation."

"Xu Ning's talent is definitely not comparable to Senior Brother He Mingye."

"But even then, this person must be taken seriously."

Gu Zhiyin went on to say, "Sister, what if you take action now and snatch the aura fountains away from them. Otherwise, I'm afraid that this kid will stand firm in front of us. At that point, it will not be easy for us to make another move. Besides, other inner sect groups are staring at the remaining resources of the Seven Boxers. I am afraid that if we hinder our pace now, the big pieces of the pie will be eaten first."

"We don't need to be in a hurry."

Gu Yishang seemed very calm. "Recently, the leaders and high-level officials of other inner sect groups are stepping up in their cultivation to prepare for the demon slaying conference that is in two months."

"During the demon slaying conference, the Sect Master, elders, and many other big figures will show up. They all want to use this opportunity to stand out and impress them. Therefore, they will not spend too much time on the affairs of the Seven Boxers. At most, they will just send some subordinates to devour the scattered resources of the Seven Boxers."

"And it's not just them, I have also started to concentrate on preparing for the conference."

Gu Yishang said, "I have cultivated a secret technique to the third level, but that is still not good enough for the demon slaying conference. I have to hurry up and cultivate two other secret techniques to the third level. With three third level secret techniques, it is very likely that I will be favored by the elders of the faction and be accepted as an in-name disciple!"

Gu Yishang's eyes flashed with hope.

It was impossible for inner disciples to become core disciples, but if they were good enough, they could be accepted as in-name disciples by the elders of the faction.

Although their status would be below core disciples, it was much better than being inner disciples.

"If that is the case, this is indeed more important."

Gu Zhiyin agreed with Gu Yishang's statement. "I will start to gather the scattered resources of the Seven Boxers, so you can practice with peace of mind. Once you cultivate your techniques to the third level, let's take over the aura fountains of the Seven Boxers."

"Okay."

Gu Yishang glanced at her younger brother. "But you also have to remember that strength is the foundation of everything. The acquisition of resources is only for the betterment of your martial arts practice. Your martial arts strength has not improved for a long time, so you have to step up your practice. After all, there is also a chance for you to appear at the demon slaying conference."

"Understood."

Gu Zhiyin said humbly.

…

Half a month went by.

Under the foggy moonlight.

A group of more than a dozen people gathered from all directions.

Just now, they had completed another search.

These dozen people were all from the Yuelan Sect.

Prior to this, Xiao Qiyun and the other disciples of the inner sect had disappeared when they went to capture a void realm demon beast in the foggy night. Now the deacon of the inner sect had organized a manhunt to search for them.

Before the accident, Xiao Qiyun was a leader in the inner sect, and he had a good relationship with the deacons.

So after he disappeared, everyone was trying their best to find him.

"No one."

"No traces here…"

"…"

After searching for so long, everyone still could not find a trace of Xiao Qiyun's squad.

The atmosphere in the search team was a bit gloomy.

After Xiao Qiyun's disappearance, they had been searching for him for more than half a month in this deep valley, but they still did not find anything.

"It's difficult…"

Deacon Yu had a very good relationship with Xiao Qiyun, and he was thus deemed as the leader of this search.

"Deacon Yu, how likely is Senior Brother Xiao to be alive right now?"

Ning Xun was the one who asked this question.

When Deacon Yu decided to set out to search for them, Ning Xun brought two void realm junior brothers and followed alongside him.

But as the search went on, their hopes were diminishing.

"Very small."

Deacon Yu sighed.

He was optimistic about Xiao Qiyun, and he felt that Xiao Qiyun would definitely advance to the void realm fourth realm in the future. He could even become a deacon of the faction just like him.

He just did not expect that Xiao Qiyun would go missing just because of a void realm demon beast.

"Everyone."

Deacon Yu looked at everyone. "Return to the faction."

"Deacon Yu!"

Ning Xun was agitated when he heard this. "Are we giving up on Senior Brother Xiao like this?"

Deacon Yu shook his head helplessly. "There is no other choice. The only thing we can do now is to hope that Qiyun is going on some kind of adventure, and hopefully it is not a dangerous one."

Ning Xun could not say anything.

Leaving right now meant that they were giving up on Xiao Qiyun.

"Return to the Yuelan Sect."

Deacon Yu made the final decision.

Although Ning Xun was unwilling, he also knew that Deacon Yu's decision was correct.

If they continued to search aimlessly like this, they would just be wasting their time.

"Maybe after some time, Qiyun will return to the faction safely."

Deacon Yu comforted, "There had been similar cases in the faction before. Disciples who had been missing for a long time would return safely after a while. On the bright side, we did not find evidence of his death."

These words ignited hope in Ning Xun.

But no matter what, it was time to return to the faction.

Ning Xun began to worry about the Seven Boxers again.

Now that he was no longer in the inner sect, the strongest person in the Seven Boxers was nothing but a mold body realm warrior.

Ning Xun only hoped that while he was away, the Seven Boxers could hold on.

…

A few days passed by.

Ning Xun had returned to the Yuelan Sect inner sect with two void realm martial artists.

He went directly to Spring Moon Courtyard Room 6.

He saw Le Caiwei there.

Over the past few days, Le Caiwei had been working day and night. She stabilized people's moods, planned out their resources, and ran around looking for help.

She was too busy.

"Brother Ning! You are back!"

After realizing Ning Xun had returned, Le Caiwei felt that the burden on Xu Ning's shoulders had lightened considerably.

"Is there any news from Brother Xiao?"

Le Caiwei stepped forward and asked eagerly.

Ning Xun shook his head, his expression depressed.

"We couldn't find any trace of Senior Brother Xiao." Ning Xun said, "But then again, we didn't find any evidence of Senior Brother Xiao's death either."

Le Caiwei was disappointed.

"While I wasn't here, was the Seven Boxers safe?"

Ning Xun asked.

After hearing this, Le Caiwei carefully told Ning Xun all the things that had happened after he left.

The bullying from the Knife Moon Crowd, the mass departure of the disciples within the group, and the division of various resources.

Of course, she also included Xu Ning's advancement to the void realm, and him taking action with great righteousness, protecting the most precious resource of the Seven Boxers: the four aura fountains.

"I see…"

After hearing all this, Ning Xun sighed.

Once the Seven Boxers was in a difficult situation, even long term members of the group had just walked away, even joining rival groups.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ning, a newcomer, stood up and came forward.

"Caiwei…"

After thinking about it, Ning Xun said, "Xu Ning is worthy of our focus! We not only want him to use our aura fountains at will, but the remaining resources of the Seven Boxers must now all be directed towards him!"

"Whether it is dan medicine, spirit medicine, or contribution points, as long as Xu Ning needs it, we'll give him as much as he wants!"

Ning Xun said firmly to Le Caiwei.

Le Caiwei looked at Ning Xun and nodded heavily. "Understood."

Le Caiwei knew very well that Ning Xun had recognized both Xu Ning's character and talent.

After listening to Le Caiwei's account just now, Ning Xun had already figured everything out. With Xu Ning's current strength, he could replace Xiao Qiyun to a certain extent once he advanced to the true qi realm, becoming the top power of the Seven Boxers.

"Xu Ning, with his solid foundation in the mortal realm, will be able to advance extremely fast for the first three void realm stages! We must help him advance him to the true qi realm as soon as possible, at all costs!"

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Chapter 127: Demon Slaying Conference

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

'Oof…'

Inside the aura fountain, Xu Ning let out a long sigh before opening his eyes.

Just now, Xu Ning once again absorbed 1 unit of energy.

It had been sixteen days since Xu Ning entered the aura fountain.

With the help of the aura fountain, Xu Ning had accumulated a total of 160 units of energy.

The Thousand Source Bug that he carried with him also gave 80 units of energy.

Xu Ning held some expectations for the Thousand Source Bug. At first, he wondered whether the Thousand Source Bug would be able to increase its rate of expelling Aura Crystal or the quality of the Aura Crystals once it entered the aura fountain..

However, Xu Ning was rather disappointed in the result. There had been no changes in the Aura Crystals at all.

"It's been half a month now, but the Knife Moon Crowd still hasn't taken action yet."

Xu Ning was a little confused.

He had told Xing Er that if the Seven Boxers encountered any trouble during his training period, to come find him.

But even after waiting a long time, no one had come and caused trouble for them yet.

'I'll go outside and take a look.'

Xu Ning had stayed in the aura fountain for more than ten days. Whether it was to relax or to absorb aura, he stayed in the aura fountain, not moving a single inch. At the end of it, he felt a little bored.

Xu Ning jumped out of the aura fountain.

Xu Ning rushed to the Spring Moon Courtyard.

When Xu Ning arrived there, Le Caiwei was there as well.

"Sister Le."

Xu Ning greeted her.

"Xu Ning, why did you come out of the aura fountain?"

Le Caiwei was a little surprised.

She thought Xu Ning would stay there for a while.

"I told Xing Er before that if the Seven Boxers encountered any trouble, to come find me, but for half a month, there was no movement at all. I thought it was strange, so I decided to come and take a look."

Xu Ning asked, "Is the Knife Moon Crowd sorted?"

As Xu Ning was talking, Ning Xun suddenly walked in from outside the house.

He instantly smiled at Xu Ning.

"Xu Ning!"

Ning Xun was the first to step forward with an enthusiastic attitude.

"Brother Ning?"

Xu Ning also didn't expect Ning Xun to come back so soon.

He had a good impression of Ning Xun.

Ning Xun had helped him when he first joined the Seven Boxers.

"Xu Ning, Caiwei has already told me about your contributions to the Seven Boxers," Ning Xun said.

"Brother Ning, you're too kind."

Xu Ning asked, "Brother Ning, is there any news about Brother Xiao?"

Ning Xun sighed and shook his head.

After hearing that there was no news from Xiao Qiyun, Xu Ning felt a little unfortunate.

"Xu Ning."

Le Caiwei said, "You don't actually need to worry too much about the Seven Boxers. Just practice in the aura fountain with peace of mind. If there is any trouble, Brother Ning and the other two void realm martial artists will take care of it."

"After the recent events, the situation at the Seven Boxers has temporarily stabilized. Although our foundation is still severely damaged, we will not face dissolution."

Ning Xun also said, "That's right, including you, there are already four void realm martial artists in the Seven Boxers. We are no longer missing a backbone."

Xu Ning nodded silently after hearing those words.

After Ning Xun and the other two void realm martial artists returned to the inner sect, they greatly increased the fighting strength of the Seven Boxers.

"The Knife Moon Crowd hasn't caused any trouble during this period?"

Xu Ning asked again.

"Not just the Knife Moon Crowd, the various groups in the inner sect have been relatively quiet recently."

Ning Xun explained to Xu Ning, "There is still a month and a half before the demon slaying conference, and all the big faction names will appear there. The elites of the inner sect are all practicing hard and preparing to kill beasts in the most spectacular fashion. They want to perform well at the conference and be noticed by the big names. Hence, they haven't caused any trouble yet."

"I see…"

Xu Ning learned that the demon slaying conference was a rare occasion in the Yuelan Sect.

When he was in the spirit realm, he even captured live demon beasts for it.

"So, before the demon slaying conference ends, the situation in the inner sect will be relatively stable."

Ning Xun said, "When it comes to the demon slaying conference, Xu Ning, you also have to pay attention."

"Prior to this, Senior Brother Xiao was going to show off his strength and raise the power of the Seven Boxers at the demon slaying conference, but he now ran into a complicated situation. So you're currently the only one who can display the power of the Seven Boxers at the demon slaying conference."

Xu Ning didn't expect Ning Xun to have such high expectations of him.

He said, "Senior Brother Ning, you are a true qi realm martial artist. You are stronger than me."

Ning Xun smiled, "I know how strong I am, but you're the mold body realm warrior that can go against a true qi realm warrior. You are truly powerful. For people like you that have accumulated a lot of experience in the mortal realm and have advanced to the void realm, the advancement of the first three stages will be very fast. Thus, I hope that you can advance to the true qi realm in the remaining month or so!"

"As a newcomer, you are likely to be favored by the elders and be accepted as an in-name disciple! Not only will your future be brighter, but it will also provide a layer of protection to our Seven Boxers. At that point, the Knife Moon Crowd won't dare to insult us anymore."

Xu Ning could feel that Ning Xun had a lot of expectations of him.

"I will try my best."

Xu Ning didn't give a guarantee.

But in fact, in one and a half month's time, Xu Ning would definitely be able to accumulate 800 units of energy and advance to the true qi realm.

"Working hard to advance to the true qi realm is also for the sake of my Seven Boxers. I have discussed this with Caiwei before—I want to direct all of the resources of the Seven Boxers to help you."

Ning Xun said, "Xu Ning, any dan medicine or spirit medicine you need, if you tell us, we will definitely be able to provide them to you."

Xu Ning could feel sincerity from Ning Xun.

But Xu Ning still asked, "Are the resources still sufficient in the Seven Boxers?"

Xu Ning knew that the people who had jumped ship and went to other internal groups had eaten away a lot of their resources.

The most serious problem was that the Seven Boxers was in a state of dissolution.

The original Seven Boxers had many members and many mission channels. With these, they could easily bring a lot of resources to the Seven Boxers every month.

But with the departure of most of the members, the Seven Boxers now had almost no stable income.

For an organization that needed a stable income of material resources, it would not survive long without cash flow.

"Hmm…"

Ning Xun paused for a moment. "The current situation is indeed not as good as before, but as long as you can advance to the true qi realm, we will do our best to support you."

Xu Ning slowly nodded.

Although he wanted to improve his strength, he was not willing to take advantage of this opportunity to ask for too many resources. After all, the Seven Boxers still needed enough resources to operate.

However, Xu Ning also knew that only once he became stronger, could the Seven Boxers return to their former state.

"If this is the case, then I will be direct. Brother Ning, I want 30 Pure Source Pills."

For the former Seven Boxers, 30 Pure Source Pills was half a month's worth of the members' salary.

But now, it was close to one-third of their inventory of Pure Source Pills.

"30 Pure Source Pills?"

Ning Xun was a little surprised by Xu Ning's request.

Pure Source Pills were a universal dan that could be used to increase one's speed of practice.

However, Xu Ning already had an aura fountain, so Pure Source Pills seemed a bit redundant in Ning Xun's opinion.

"That's right."

Xu Ning nodded.

For other people, the effect of Pure Source Pills was far inferior when compared to aura fountains.

But for Xu Ning, this was different.

30 Pure Source Pills were worth 3000 units of energy!

Coupled with his accumulation of energy over the next one and a half months, this was enough for Xu Ning to cross two stages, and even to simultaneously raise the Flame Breath Bone Sutra and Tidal Fist to the fourth level at the same time!

This would allow Xu Ning to achieve a great leap in strength.

"Well, if you want it, I will give it to you."

Ning Xun agreed with Xu Ning's request.

"Thank you, Brother Ning and Sister Le."

Xu Ning thanked them.

Afterwards, Xu Ning took thirty Pure Source Pills and returned to the aura fountain again.

'Void realm second stage, void realm third stage, here I come!'

…

Time flew by quickly.

One and a half months went by.

Starting from a few days ago, the atmosphere of the entire Yuelan Sect had gotten quite lively.

That was because the demon slaying conference that was held every few years, was about to begin.

At the demon slaying conference, whether it was outer disciples, inner disciples, or core disciples, everyone had a chance to show off.

If one performed well, it would greatly benefit their future martial arts path.

At the aura fountain.

Xu Ning's gaze was like a torch. He had a fierce momentum.

Over the past month and a half, Xu Ning was reborn.

'The demon slaying conference should begin soon!'

With abundant resources, Xu Ning had crossed the void realm second stage to become a martial artist in the void realm third stage: genus realm!

Moreover, Xu Ning had already promoted his Tidal Fist and Flame Breath Bone Sutra to the fourth level.

After his secret techniques advanced to the fourth level, their characteristics had changed.

Xu Ning could now use these two secret techniques to not only grasp and use force, but also cause attribute damage.

The water of Tidal Fist and the fire of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra could both be used in actual combat.

Xu Ning felt that his current strength had even surpassed Xiao Qiyun.

'Although I have become a lot stronger, if I want to advance again, I need a lot more energy to reach the fourth realm.'

Advancing to the true qi realm consumed 800 energy units, and reaching the genus realm consumed 1,200 energy units.

Advancing the two secret techniques to the fourth level consumed 1000 units of energy.

For the next step, advancing to the void realm fourth stage required 2400 energy units.

'Although it requires a lot of energy, it would be a lot easier to obtain energy units after my strength improves.'

Xu Ning didn't hesitate to leave the aura fountain anymore.

"Xu Ning, your seclusion is finally over!"

Xu Ning jumped out and saw Xing Er waiting for him outside.

"Xing Er, why are you here?"

Xu Ning stepped forward.

"The demon slaying conference will begin today. All of us from the Seven Boxers have already gone to Yuelan Square. Seeing that you haven't finished your seclusion, Sister Le told me to come and get you."

Xing Er said, "If you didn't come out in half an hour, I would have jumped in and pulled you out."

"It starts today…"

This was quite a coincidence. After all, Xu Ning didn't know the exact date the demon slaying conference would begin.

In fact, he had just advanced two days ago. He was just staying in the aura fountain to absorb more energy.

"Okay, enough small talk, come with me."

Xing Er urged.

Xing Er took Xu Ning to Yuelan Square.

"So many people!"

After Xu Ning was brought here by Xing Er, he saw a sea of people.

There was a large empty platform on the stage of Yuelan Square.

A circle of stairs surrounded the platform, and the stairs were full of people sitting down.

"Inner disciples are seated at the front."

After saying that, Xing Er took Xu Ning to the place where the members of the Seven Boxers were seated.

Xu Ning saw Ning Xun, Le Caiwei, Gu Qinghe and the others.

There were only 30 members left in the Seven Boxers, so they didn't occupy much space.

"Xu Ning's retreat is over?"

After seeing Xing Er bring Xu Ning, Ning Xun quickly stood up and asked, "How is it?"

Xu Ning gave Ning Xun an affirmative look. "Not bad."

"Okay!"

Ning Xun immediately felt relieved.

Le Caiwei smiled when Xu Ning said that.

"Xu Ning, sit here with me."

Le Caiwei asked Xu Ning to sit next to her.

After Xu Ning sat down, he looked around.

He suddenly heard a sound.

"What?"

Xu Ning looked to the right and made eye contact with someone.

She was a young woman in a dress, coupled with a beautiful face and a slender figure.

"She is Gu Yishang from the Knife Moon Crowd."

Le Caiwei noticed his gaze and said to Xu Ning.

"She is Gu Yishang…"

Xu Ning looked away from Gu Yishang.

He was very confident that Gu Yishang was definitely not his opponent.

"Everyone around us are from inner sect groups."

Le Caiwei took this opportunity to look at all of the leaders and elites from the various inner sect groups.

Xu Ning also remembered them carefully.

Afterwards, Xu Ning saw Duan Xuefeng seated in front of him.

He was sitting in the forefront where the core disciples were seated.

Suddenly, he heard several shrieks from above Yuelan Square.

A shadow suddenly appeared above everyone's head.

Xu Ning looked up and saw a dozen colorful birds and demon beasts hovering above his head.

On the top of the flying birds and demon beasts, there was a figure standing tall.

"It's the Sect Master and elders!"

Le Caiwei said into Xu Ning's ear.

As the birds and demon beasts approached the large platform in the middle of the square, there were people jumping off the backs of them.

A hundred meter jump was nothing to them.

The Sect Master and elders landed on the platform.

The birds let out a shriek before flying away.

Xu Ning then saw a figure on the platform taking a step forward.

That person was the current Sect Master of the Yuelan Sect: Mi Xingye.

"The Yuelan Sect Demon Slaying Conference begins!"

Mi Xingye and the elders took their seats.

On both sides of Yuelan Square, there were iron cages covered by huge cloths, which were pushed up one by one by the sect disciples.

Beast roars could be heard underneath those huge cloths.

'There are demon beasts in those cages!'

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Chapter 128: The First True Disciple He Mingye

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The roars of demon beasts were full of intensity.

For some disciples who had just entered the faction, or just those who lacked actual combat experience, they had all begun to look scared.

Even in the cages, the demon beasts exuded tremendous pressure.

"So many demon beasts…"

Xu Ning was in the stands, watching the iron cages being continuously brought forward.

Some of the cloths did not tightly cover the cages. As such, it was even possible to see that in some cages, there was more than one demon beast inside.

Moreover, the aura that was leaking out from the cages got stronger and stronger with every cage.

Xu Ning could feel the existence of a void realm demon beast in one of those cages.

"So plentiful."

Xu Ning sighed. "However, using so much manpower and material resources to catch demon beasts and hold a demon slaying conference just to test the strength of the disciples in the sect…"

After hearing Xu Ning's doubts, Le Caiwei explained, "That is one of the reasons, but not all of them."

"300 years ago, there was a terrifying demon beast wave in State Jifeng. That wave of beasts reduced the whole State Jifeng into a sea of beasts. There was even a pack of beasts that split off from the main pack in State Jifeng and rushed into State Feiyun, which in turn caused the collapse of the Feiyun Dynasty, forcing it to enter a turbulent era. It wasn't until the Source Sect of State Feiyun took action before order was restored."

Le Caiwei continued, "Even State Feiyun, which was only indirectly affected, went through a tumultuous situation, no need to mention State Jifeng, which was the center of the demon beast attack."

"In State Jifeng, the various forces set aside their prejudices and confronted the enemy together. The major factions all formed alliances and helped each other, gradually stabilizing the situation."

"But even then, State Jifeng was still in a state of disrepair and the masses were dying. In despair, heroes like Shi Fengxu joined hands with the top masters of the various factions and families to completely remove the demon king "void beast". In the end, we defeated the demon beasts, establishing the human race as the lords of State Jifeng again."

"Afterwards, Shi Fengxu briefly established a dynasty in State Jifeng, but after his disappearance, the dynasty collapsed after 30 years, leaving State Jifeng under the rule of many different factions."

"Nowadays, ordinary people and warriors have forgotten about the demon beast invasion from 300 years ago. However, major factions have still maintained the habit of holding a demon slaying conference, just to stay on guard."

Xu Ning listened and nodded silently.

'So State Jifeng has such a dark past.'

Xu Ning understood the significance of this demon slaying conference now.

"Look, that is Brother He Mingye!"

Le Caiwei suddenly pointed to the square stage, her voice a little excited.

Xu Ning looked around and saw a young man wearing a dark blue long shirt walking onto the stage.

He had long flowing hair and a longsword strapped on his back. He was like an unsheathed weapon, as people could clearly feel his sharp edge.

"He Mingye…"

Xu Ning had heard rumors about this person before.

He was the first core disciple of the Yuelan Sect, Sect Master Mi Xingye's disciple.

There had been rumors that this person's strength was at least in the void realm seventh stage: superlative realm. At only 30 years old, he was already comparable to faction elders.

He Mingye's appearance attracted the attention of thousands of people.

When He Mingye appeared on the stage, a huge cage was also pushed forward.

The huge cloth on top of the cage was pulled off, revealing a ferocious beast appeared in front of everyone.

The giant beast was about ten meters tall, covered in dark green scales, with cruel red eyes. Its limbs were stubby, and its tail was full of spikes.

There were yellow lines along its body, and there was a dark yellow aura current in its breath.

The cage door opened.

The moment the giant beast walked out, its violent aura was exuded from all sides.

Even Xu Ning felt nervous.

"I'm afraid the strength of this demon beast is no longer in the mid level void realm…"

Although it was far away, Xu Ning felt a deep sense of threat from this giant beast. "It should be a high level void realm demon beast. It must be comparable to a void realm seventh stage warrior!"

The moment the giant beast walked out of the cage, the four corners of the square stage suddenly burst out with light beams, and after the light beams intertwined with each other, a transparent light curtain was formed above the stage.

'Is this the power of a void realm seventh stage: superlative realm?'

Xu Ning looked at the transparent light curtain and thought to himself.

This transparent light curtain should be similar to a "barrier", which would isolate the fight from the crowd.

The fourth to sixth stages of the void realm were said to be the stages where the accumulation of understanding of characteristics would be formed.

And above the seventh stages, a void realm martial artist would display methods that surpassed ordinary martial arts.

In Xu Ning's opinion, their methods were quite strange and otherworldly.

Inside the light curtain, the giant beast roared and stared at He Mingye.

The yellow lines along its body became brighter and brighter.

Roar!

The giant beast stepped on the ground. On the stage, several long strips of soil and rocks suddenly hovered upwards, and as if they were alive, they suddenly flew towards He Mingye.

Seeing this, He Mingye didn't panic at all. He just waved the longsword in his hand, causing his sword to burst out with aura, which he then smashed into the incoming rocks.

A layer of yellow sheen appeared on the scales of the giant beast.

It then waved its giant claws towards He Mingye.

He Mingye tapped his toes and jumped into the air, facing eye-to-eye with the giant beast.

Swish!

The longsword in He Mingye's hand slashed left and right.

Light blue sword shadows instantly enveloped the giant beast.

The yellowish scale armor on the giant beast's body was gradually torn open, blood flowed across its body.

It began to roar in pain, agitated.

The giant beast waved its limbs and tail, trying to smash He Mingye to death, but it was to no avail.

The giant beast was already covered with wounds, when suddenly the longsword in He Mingye's hand suddenly made a sharp sound.

Afterwards, the blue light intertwined on the body of the giant beast. In an instant, it was completely in wounds before turning into a rain of blood.

A high-level void realm demon beast was easily killed by He Mingye.

Almost immediately, there was a wave of cheers from the stands.

Thousands of disciples were shocked by He Mingye's opening fight.

Xu Ning finally witnessed the power of a high-level void realm warrior.

"So strong…"

Xu Ning felt that he was not He Mingye's opponent at all.

However, Xu Ning was not discouraged. As long as he gave himself enough time, he would definitely be able to reach He Mingye's level of strength.

Amidst the cheers of everyone, the light curtain disappeared, and He Mingye walked off the stage.

"Sect Master, Mingye has already advanced to the eighth stage, right? Did he also cultivate the Water Cross Sword to the ninth level?"

The white-haired elder asked, as he sat beside Mi Xingye.

Mi Xingye stroked his beard and nodded silently with a smile.

He was extremely satisfied with his disciple.

"Master."

He Mingye walked down and sat next to Mi Xingye.

"Not bad."

Mi Xingye praised him.

He Mingye kicked off a perfect start for today's demon slaying conference.

After He Mingye walked off the stage, the disciples standing next to him immediately cleaned the stage.

Afterwards, the elder host of the demon slaying conference stepped onto the stage. He faced thousands of people, and with his chest and lungs pumped up, his voice filled the stage.

"He Mingye, a core disciple, has already slayed a high level void realm demon beast. Up next, it will be your guy's turn to perform."

The elder host said, "I hope that all the disciples who face demon beasts, whether you're an outer, inner or core disciple, will muster up the courage to fully demonstrate your strength! Your performance will be seen by the elders and deacons. If you perform well and receive the approval of the elders and deacons, you will be able to step into the inner sect from the outer sect, and from an inner disciple to an in-name disciple!"

The elder host's words immediately made the hearts of thousands of disciples tremble.

Such a promotion would not only change their status, but also the amount of resources they would get.

The higher the disciple's status, the better the resources they would enjoy, and the better their future would be.

"Next, we will carry out fifteen rounds of demon slaying with outer disciples!"

The elder host said, "Each round, one hundred outer disciples are allowed to take the stage to fight demon beasts. During this period, you may be seriously injured by the demon beast, but you don't have to worry about dying, as the elders will rescue you if need be!"

"One hundred spots, fight for yourself. The first round of demon slaying begins now!"

As soon as the elder host finished speaking, some outer disciples began to rush to the stage.

"They are all so eager…"

Xu Ning looked at the rushing outer disciples. He could clearly feel their excitement.

"Of the first hundred people who came forward, nearly half of them are void realm martial artists…"

Xu Ning estimated the proportion of void realm martial arts among the hundred people based on his perceptions of the outer disciples who had just jumped on the stage.

There were close to 3,000 disciples in the outer sect of the Yuelan Sect.

These 3000 people were from ordinary backgrounds. They were unlike Xu Ning and the others, who were recommended by the Yuelan Sect's subordinate families.

Among the outer disciples, most of them were ordinary martial artists.

If they wanted to leap from the outer sect to the inner sect, they could only perform well at this demon slaying conference.

The first 100 people who took the initiative to take the stage were all outstanding outer disciples that were expressing their eagerness.

"Among the outer sect disciples, there are nearly 100 martial arts masters in the void realm, which is close to how much the inner sect has."

Xu Ning whispered.

"Yes, don't underestimate the outer disciples."

Le Caiwei sighed a little. "And as an inner disciple, I haven't broken through the void realm yet, so I feel a little embarrassed."

"Senior Sister Le, don't belittle herself." Xu Ning comforted, "There are 3000 outer disciples, so the proportion of void realm martial artists is less than 30 to 1. It is normal for the older outer disciples to advance to the void realm."

Le Caiwei nodded when she heard these words.

Of course she knew the positions of these outer disciples.

Even if some of them had advanced to the void realm, they had only practiced a low-grade void realm secret scroll after all, causing their future to be extremely limited.

Even if an outer sect void realm martial artist entered the inner sect, they would only play a minor role. They would be set aside to conduct small chores, and they would never become a centerpiece of the faction.

"The first round between outer disciples and demon beasts has begun…"

On the stage, the light curtain was re-woven and more demon beasts were sent in.

These demon beasts that were sent in consisted of those in the void realm and the mortal realm. After being placed on the stage, they immediately started fighting with the outer disciples.

On the stage, there were sounds of fighting and screaming.

"These outer disciples are really desperate…"

Xu Ning noticed that many outer disciples were trying desperately to display themselves in a flattering manner, in order to be recognized by the inner deacons.

Xu Ning could also feel the sadness of some outer disciples.

Soon after, the round was over.

Compared to He Mingye's finesse from before, the outer disciples looked a little embarrassed after the fight.

After the demon beasts in the first round were all killed, only six to seven void realm martial artists remained on the stage.

Four of them performed well and were favored by the inner sect deacons, so they gained the status of inner sect disciples.

Subsequently, the second round began.

In the second round, the number of void realm martial artists was even smaller.

After all, the strong ones had already gone on stage during the first round.

"Everyone is still very anxious…"

There were 3000 outer disciples, and only half of them had a real chance to get on stage.

With the elders' protection, they didn't have to worry about their life, so everyone wanted to try fighting these demon beasts.

"At this rate, fifteen rounds will take at least three hours."

Xu Ning calculated that it would take a long time before inner disciples took the stage.

By the time the outer disciples had conducted all fifteen rounds, two and a half hours had already gone by.

'It's almost time for the inner disciples to play.'

After the rounds with the outer disciples were over, Xu Ning knew that it was almost their turn to fight.

Xu Ning was a little eager to try. In his mind, he could even tussle with a mid level demon beast.

"Next, we proceed to the inner disciple segment of the conference!"

The elder host stood on the stage and spoke.

"The fight between inner disciples and demon beasts will be divided into five rounds, with 20 people in each round!"

"There are only 20 people in each round…"

Xu Ning frowned. "So little…"

"Xu Ning, are you ready?"

Ning Xun came over: "Which round are you going to fight in?"

"The first round is bound to be filled with elites of the inner sect. The leaders of the inner sect groups will definitely be the first to make their appearances, so it will be very stressful to compete with those people."

Before Xu Ning could answer, Ning Xun said, "I suggest you fight in the second round, so I can fight with you. I will also assist you when fighting against those demon beasts, in order to help you display your strength better and show your face in front of the elders."

Xu Ning heard his advice and thought about it. "Brother Ning, I will fight in the first round."

"The first round?"

Ning Xun asked, "But the opponents in the first round…"

"It's okay."

Xu Ning said, "The stronger the opponents, the better I perform, the more I will be favored by the elders, and the greater the probability that I will be chosen as an in-name disciple."

Xu Ning knew the benefits of being promoted to an in-name disciple. Having an elder as his backer would help both his own future and the future of the Seven Boxers.

"But the strength of the leaders…"

Ning Xun still wanted to persuade him otherwise, but Xu Ning had already made up his mind.

"Brother Ning, don't worry."

Xu Ning smiled, stood up, and took the initiative to walk to the center of the stage.

The moment Xu Ning got up, Gu Yishang, the Leader of the Knife Moon Crowd, also got up at the same time.

Both of them saw each other.

Their eyes made contact. They could see the hostility in each other's eyes.

"Xu Ning?"

Gu Yishang showed a mysterious smile..

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Chapter 129: Sect Master's In-name Disciple

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"Sect Master, I heard that there are a few talented disciples in the inner sect today."

The white-haired elder smiled at Sect Master Mi Xingye. "I can name all of them."

"Who are they?"

Mi Xingye asked casually.

In fact, as the Sect Master, Mi Xingye seldom paid attention to the inner sect.

Normally, he only paid attention to core disciples, as these people would be future elders, the foundation of the Yuelan Sect.

"Gu Yishang, Sun Fengjun, Ji Yimiao… They were all almost selected as core disciples. However, even though they entered the inner sect, their talents still cannot be underestimated. Their power could rival even some core disciples."

After the white-haired elder finished speaking, he paused before saying in a regretful tone, "Xiao Qiyun was in the inner sect. I paid attention to him last year. Unfortunately, I heard that something happened to him, otherwise I would have chosen him at this demon slaying conference. I would have even allowed him to read the dao seal."

'What?'

Mi Xingye looked calm, but when the white-haired elder said that, he suddenly became interested. "This Xiao Qiyun is that good?"

A dao seal was a very precious treasure. Even in the face of their own disciples, many elders would hide it, unwilling to let their disciples read it.

The disciples of the inner sect had all cultivated middle-grade void realm secret scrolls, causing advancement after the void realm seventh stage to be a lot more difficult.

But if one used a dao seal, one could make up for this shortcoming.

"Yes, this Xiao Qiyun guy, although he was not selected as a core disciple at the time, his character was exceptionally good. Among the core disciples, no one can pass him in character except for Mingye."

The more he spoke, the more regretful the white-haired elder felt.

"If that is true, then what a shame…"

Mi Xingye said, "But the world is unpredictable. You and I have seen top geniuses fall, and not just once or twice. The road of martial arts is bumpy. Enough, look at the other inner disciples, you might find another one to your liking."

Xu Ning and the others were already on the stage.

Iron cages containing demon beasts were also pushed forward one by one.

Xu Ning looked at the other 19 inner disciples with a calm heart.

According to Xu Ning's perception, of the 20 inner disciples, including himself, five of them were in the void realm third stage, while the remaining 15 were all in the void realm second stage.

This batch of people consisted of almost all of the elites in the inner sect.

While Xu Ning was observing everyone, everyone was also observing Xu Ning.

After all, in the inner sect, all of the leaders and elites knew of each other from before.

So, Xu Ning's unfamiliar face appearing here confused them.

But right now, no one wanted to talk, as they were all waiting for the demon beasts they were about to face.

The huge cloths from the many cages were ripped off, revealing hideous bodies.

"This aura…"

Xu Ning looked at the ten cages in front of him, his eyebrows began to frown.

Cling! Cling!

The cages were slowly being opened.

The auras of demon beasts that had been restrained previously were all exposed at this time.

Demon beasts crawled out of the cage one by one.

Maybe because they had been imprisoned for too long, the moment they walked out of the cage, they all loudly roared to vent out their frustration.

"They are all void realm demon beasts!"

Xu Ning suddenly felt a dangerous aura. "Moreover, it seems that they are all in the… mid level void realm!"

Xu Ning realized a problem.

The inner disciples were about to face an entirely different tier of beast from what the outer disciples had to face.

The demon beasts that the outer disciples faced were all low level demon beasts. Among them, the strongest was only in the low level void realm.

But the ten demon beasts in front of them were all in the mid level void realm, or even in the peak of the mid level void realm.

"What's happening here?"

Not only Xu Ning, but the other 19 inner disciples also noticed this problem.

'I get it. Just now, the outer disciples fought evenly against the monsters, but now we are outclassed by demon beasts. The elders want to see us facing this group of void realm demon beasts, to check if we could survive against mid level demon beasts!'

Xu Ning, Gu Yishang, Sun Fengjun and others were all aware of this problem.

The light curtain was erected.

20 inner disciples were now stuck inside.

Roar!

The mid level demon beasts of the void realm who finally regained their freedom, began to vent their anger on the 20 inner disciples.

In the stands.

"Oh, so strong?"

Mi Xingye was surprised.

Although he was the Sect Master, this demon slaying conference was not arranged by him.

"Where did so many mid level void realm demon beasts come from?"

Mi Xingye asked.

The white-haired elder smiled and said, "From the Beast Hunting Sect."

The Beast Hunting Sect was also a large faction in State Jifeng.

They had raised many monsters, and they regarded them as their combat partners.

"I see, I was wondering how there could be so many mid level void realm demon beasts." Mi Xingye said, "So that's why you want the demon beasts to be stronger than the disciples. After all, the demon beasts are borrowed. If something goes wrong, we have to pay compensation."

The white-haired elder laughed and said, "In the previous years, we could only capture low level void realm demon beasts, causing the fight between inner disciples and demon beasts to be rather boring. Now this is a change of pace. Let these young people really feel the danger of demon beasts."

"Your idea is great."

Mi Xingye agreed with the white-haired elder's idea.

The inner disciples on the stage had already begun to dodge the frantic attacks of the demon beasts.

After lifting the restriction on the ten mid level void realm demon beasts, all of them went crazy.

Xu Ning was chased by a giant wolf demon beast.

'This faction is ruthless!'

If Xu Ning was facing one mid level demon beast in the void realm, he would still have the confidence to fight back.

But when facing ten mid level void realm demon beasts, if he fought against one of them, it was very likely that he would be attacked by other demon beasts.

'What?'

Just when Xu Ning was trying his best to get rid of the giant wolf, he noticed that Gu Yishang had also attracted a demon beast and was running towards his direction.

"Xu Ning from the Seven Boxers…"

Gu Yishang's eyes flashed. She continued to lead the demon beast behind her towards Xu Ning.

With Xu Ning being attacked from all directions, Gu Yishang seized the opportunity and fled.

'This Gu Yishang!'

Xu Ning knew that he was targeted by Gu Yishang, but right now, he had to avoid all the incoming attacks.

"Screw this!"

Xu Ning knew that he had nowhere to escape to.

Inside his body, the fiery qi and watery qi surged.

"Tidal Fist!"

Xu Ning did not retreat. He directly faced the giant wolf.

The strength of the giant wolf was in the lower end of the mid level.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Xu Ning threw out several punches, and before the giant wolf could react, he punched its forehead.

Xu Ning's Tidal Fist and Flame Breath Bone Sutra had all been promoted to the fourth level, so when he used his secret techniques, he could use characteristic-infused attacks.

In addition to the light and dark force, there was also the penetration and corrosion water type force, and the burning fire type force.

In an instant, the giant wolf was dazed.

Although it had a hard skull and was in the mid level void realm, it couldn't defend against Xu Ning's sudden flurry of punches.

It felt its head exploding. At the same time, the force that invaded its body also brought a corrosive and burning effect.

The giant wolf roared in pain.

Xu Ning seized this opportunity and jumped directly over the body of the giant wolf.

The void realm demon beast that was attracted by Gu Yishang slammed into the giant wolf.

"What!?"

Gu Yishang, who had already gotten rid of the pursuing demon beast, was watching the show in a safe place.

She then saw Xu Ning suddenly violently attacking the giant wolf demon beast and escaping from two mid level void realm demon beasts.

'He is not only in the genus realm, but he has also cultivated his secret techniques to the fourth level!'

Gu Yishang saw the burn and corrosion marks on the giant wolf's fur.

Suddenly, Gu Yishang had a terrible feeling.

Gu Zhiyin had discussed with Gu Yishang, saying that Xu Ning had a deep and solid foundation in the mortal realm, and that it was very likely that he would reach the void realm third stage very soon. However, although Gu Yishang heard that, she did not really care.

Now it seemed that Xu Ning had really advanced at the speed of light.

'Sh*t!'

Gu Yishang was still thinking, when she suddenly saw Xu Ning rushing towards her after getting rid of the giant wolf.

"Does he want to attack me?"

Gu Yishang couldn't react for a while, but her instincts were still warning her to avoid Xu Ning.

"Gu Yishang!"

Xu Ning didn't give Gu Yishang a chance to escape at all. He jumped in front of Gu Yishang in an instant before grabbing Gu Yishang's shoulders.

Then Xu Ning smiled at her.

Gu Yishang could see the mockery in his smile.

Gu Yishang wanted to get rid of Xu Ning, but she was firmly grasped by Xu Ning. There was also a hot and cold sensation in her shoulder.

"No one said that I can't attack my teammates in the demon slaying conference!"

Xu Ning squeezed Gu Yishang's shoulders and threw her far away.

Three void realm demon beasts could be seen gathering near where Gu Yishang would land.

"Xu Ning, you!"

Gu Yishang saw the three demon beasts moving towards her at the same time.

There was a fierce glow in their eyes, as if they wanted to completely tear her apart.

Gu Yishang wanted to dodge, but she was still in mid-air, so she couldn't escape.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Just when Gu Yishang was about to land in the middle of three demon beasts, the elder host radiated his true qi and pushed the three demon beasts away.

At the same time, Gu Yishang fell heavily on the ground.

Gu Yishang became the first one to be eliminated among the inner disciples in the first round.

"I…"

Gu Yishang felt a little confused in her head.

'In front of everyone, I was thrown towards demon beasts by Xu Ning?'

She felt her face warming up.

Forget about being accepted as an in-name disciple by the elders, she had lost the respect of the Knife Moon Crowd.

Gu Yishang could only lower her head and leave the stage.

The 100-plus members of the Knife Moon Crowd were silent.

Gu Zhiyin's face was almost blue.

"Xu Ning, good job!"

On the other hand, the side of the Seven Boxers cheered out loud.

Xu Ning was initially set up by Gu Yishang. And when he was besieged by beasts on two sides, all of the Seven Boxers broke out in sweat and cursed Gu Yishang.

But Xu Ning not only reversed the situation, but he also took his revenge on Gu Yishang.

"Xu Ning is not in the true qi realm, instead he's in the genus realm!"

Ning Xun clenched his fists, excited. "He has even cultivated his secret techniques to the fourth level!"

"Brother Ning, did we underestimate Xu Ning?"

Le Caiwei had a weird expression.

"Yes."

Ning Xun nodded. "I think Xu Ning may be stronger than Senior Brother Xiao."

"I see…"

Le Caiwei's eyes darkened.

If Xiao Qiyun did not suffer from an accident and was still in the inner sect, then he and Xu Ning, the Twin Stars of the Seven Boxers, would be able to dominate the inner sect.

In the stands.

"Who is that inner disciple? The Sun Fengjun you mentioned? Or Ji Yimiao?"

When Sect Master Mi Xingye saw Xu Ning's performance, he asked the white-haired elder.

"He…"

The white-haired elder was a little dazed. "No, he's not either of them…"

His brain was spinning fast. He wondered who that inner disciple was.

It was like this person appeared out of nowhere.

"I remember!"

The white-haired elder slapped his forehead. "That kid is a newcomer who just entered the inner sect more than two months ago!"

"A newcomer who joined two months ago?"

Mi Xingye and He Mingye, who were sitting beside him, both looked surprised.

"He is a newcomer?"

Mi Xingye asked, "When did we start accepting disciples in the void realm?"

"No."

The white-haired elder said, "When he was selected, he was just a martial artist in the mortal realm, and because of his average aptitude, no one chose him as their core disciple."

The scene at the garden pond flashed past the mind of the white-haired elder.

"Um…"

Mi Xingye was in disbelief. "In less than three months, he went from the mortal realm to the void realm third stage, and he has also cultivated his secret techniques to the fourth level? How solid is his foundation in the mortal realm?"

Mi Xingye had trained He Mingye, so he knew the difficulty of advancing so quickly.

"I want to accept that inner disciple as my in-name disciple!"

Mi Xingye made the decision: "Mingye, what do you think?"

"Good!"

He Mingye, who was in a baffled state, suddenly showed a glimmer of expectation. "That junior is a fellow practitioner of the water and fire family, just like me. If you can take him under your wing, he can be just like me and practice the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword! At that point, I will also have a fellow junior to discuss my progress with!"

"Okay!"

Mi Xingye was very pleased with He Mingye's reaction.

He was afraid that He Mingye would be jealous of Xu Ning's talent.

But instead of being jealous, He Mingye offered to let Xu Ning learn the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword.

"Mingye, I will accept that kid as my in-name disciple!"

Mi Xingye thought, 'I will feel safe when I hand over the Yuelan Sect to him in the future.'

'Next, I want to see if that kid can hold on.'

Mi Xingye's focus was entirely on Xu Ning..

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Chapter 130: Double Sword Attribute Characteristic

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

On the platform, Sun Fengjun, Ji Yimiao and others were taken aback.

Xu Ning avoided the attacks of two demon beasts before throwing Gu Yishang in the middle of three demon beasts. This sequence of events seemed a bit ridiculous.

Although they didn't recognize Xu Ning, they all acknowledged that Xu Ning's strength was already at the top of the inner sect.

The mid level demon beasts in the void realm were still chasing the inner disciples on the stage frantically.

Only the giant wolf that was beaten by Xu Ning just now, appeared to be a bit sluggish in its movements. It obviously hadn't recovered from the flurry of blows yet.

It wanted to retaliate back against Xu Ning, but because of its sluggish movements, every time it approached Xu Ning, Xu Ning would run into the crowd and lose it.

Time flew by.

The inner disciples on the platform had stepped down one by one.

Soon, only Xu Ning, Sun Fengjun and Ji Yimiao were left on the platform.

'In the end, these are mid level void realm demon beasts. The fewer disciples on stage, the fewer the targets available for the demon beasts. If this continues on, the pressure on me will increase to a point that I can't hold on.'

Xu Ning had raised his perception to the extreme.

Bang!

A demon beast suddenly reached out its claws and slashed it at Sun Fengjun.

Luckily, he was protected by the elder host, so Sun Fengjun was not injured.

Only Xu Ning and Ji Yimiao were left on the stage.

Ten mid level void realm demon beasts surrounded the two.

"I'm Ji Yimiao."

Ji Yimiao was a polite young man.

The two were surrounded, but Ji Yimiao still took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Seven Boxers, Xu Ning."

When Xu Ning saw Ji Yimiao took the initiative to speak to him, he responded in turn.

Back in the stands, Le Caiwei had told Xu Ning about Ji Yimiao.

He was an inner sect powerhouse, the Leader of the Wet Wind Crowd, and a martial artist in the void realm third stage: genus realm.

"Xu Ning…"

Ji Yimiao said Xu Ning's name quietly.

Because of Xu Ning's seclusion, he had never met Xu Ning before. He had only heard that Xiao Qiyun of the Seven Boxers was missing.

"After being surrounded by so many demon beasts, we are the only ones remaining."

Ji Yimiao said, "Instead of being driven off of the stage by these demon beasts, isn't it better to teach them a final lesson."

"What do you plan to do?"

Xu Ning felt that Ji Yimiao was quite interesting.

After looking at the demon beasts surrounding them, Xu Ning was inclined to listen to Ji Yimiao's plan.

"Look at that silly wolf, the one you injured previously. It hasn't recovered yet, so let's start with it."

Ji Yimiao said, "I will do my best to strike it to free up an opportunity for you to land a few more punches, and let's see if you can take it down."

"Even if we fail and lose, it will not be embarrassing. On the flip side, if we succeed, it will make people respect us inner disciples even more!"

"Okay."

Xu Ning agreed.

Ji Yimiao's plan was carefully calculated. If he took the first shot, he was bound to be retaliated against and be knocked off the stage.

In this case, Xu Ning would be the only one who survived to the end.

"Go!"

The demon beasts were about to play with their food.

But then, Ji Yimiao suddenly attacked.

His clothes rustled in the air, and a strong gust of wind and tearing force gathered in his palm. He rushed directly in front of the giant wolf beast, and before the giant wolf could respond, he slapped its forehead.

The giant wolf was in pain from that slap, and it instinctively swung out its paw, knocking Ji Yimiao off the stage.

Seeing this, Xu Ning took the opportunity and jumped, when the monster's attention was still on Ji Yimiao.

His fiery qi and watery qi surged.

The Flame Breath Bone Sutra strengthened Xu Ning's body instantly. Immediately after, he threw out a flurry of Tidal Fists.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The giant wolf took all six punches.

After punching out six times, Xu Ning suddenly felt a demon beast pouncing behind him.

He could smell its bloody breath and hear its roar.

Just when Xu Ning was surrounded by demon beasts, Xu Ning suddenly felt a force engulf him.

After that, it pulled him off the stage.

'Seems like I'm done.'

Xu Ning turned his head to look at the stage. He saw that the mid level giant wolf demon beast was lying on the ground, throbbing in pain.

"Xu Ning, nicely done."

Ji Yimiao, who was knocked down next to Xu Ning, stood up beside him.

The two looked at each other and both smiled.

The two strangers bonded well together.

The first round with inner disciples was over.

Thousands of eyes from the stands stared at Xu Ning.

Everyone could see that he was the one who performed the best on stage.

"Sh*t!"

The white-haired elder looked at the injured giant wolf demon beast with a helpless expression. "A demon beast was injured. When we return it to the Beast Hunting Sect, their elders will charge us!"

Mi Xingye didn't care about the white-haired elder's worries.

He stood up and asked Xu Ning, "What is your name?"

The audience could hear Mi Xingye's voice.

"I am Xu Ning, an inner sect disciple. Greetings, Sect Master."

Xu Ning didn't expect Mi Xingye to take the initiative to speak to him.

"Will you be my in-name disciple?"

As soon as Mi Xingye said that, the entire Yuelan Square was in an uproar.

'The Sect Master wants to accept an in-name disciple?!'

He Mingye was the only disciple under Sect Master Mi Xingye.

If Xu Ning became Mi Xingye's in-name disciple, then his status would probably be on the same level as other core disciples.

"I accept!"

At first, Xu Ning was surprised, but he then immediately agreed.

Only an idiot would refuse Mi Xingye's support.

"Xu Ning is now an in-name disciple of the Sect Master!"

The Seven Boxers was in an uproar.

Although Xu Ning had become Mi Xingye's in-name disciple, he would still remain as an inner disciple. This was the rule of the Yuelan Sect.

With this new status of his, Xu Ning had become a top talent among inner disciples.

Everyone anticipated that after the end of the demon slaying conference, the Seven Boxers would return to its former glory, and take back its disciples and resources.

Not only would the Seven Boxers return to its former glory, but it would be better than before.

"Yes!"

Gu Qinghe had a big smile on his face.

He had joined the Seven Boxers with Xu Ning's recommendation when they were at their lowest point. In the future, he would definitely receive no shortage of resources from the Seven Boxers.

Half a month ago, the batch of Pure Source Pills from Gu Qinghe's home had arrived, and he had already exchanged it for a void realm secret scroll.

If there was a stable supply of resources in the future for Gu Qinghe, he would have a high chance of advancing to the void realm.

"This Xu Ning guy…"

Duan Xuefeng, who was a core disciple, had a look of worry in his eyes.

He had some friction with Xu Ning because of his connection with Gu Qinghe.

He was now thinking about how to resolve his disputes with Xu Ning.

Although he was a core disciple and Xu Ning was only an in-name disciple, the difference in their status still made Duan Xuefeng quite jealous of Xu Ning.

"Ji Yimiao!"

The white-haired elder stood up. "Are you willing to be my in-name disciple?"

Ji Yimiao also had a stellar performance.

"I accept!"

Ji Yimiao immediately agreed with a happy expression on his face.

Although his status was not as grand as Xu Ning's, Ji Yimiao was still very satisfied.

He knew well that only by becoming an in-name disciple, could he have the opportunity to get in touch with a dao seal, and make up for the disadvantages of practicing a middle-grade void realm secret scroll.

Sun Fengjun was also selected as an in-name disciple by an elder.

"Second inner disciple round, begin!"

The elder host made another announcement.

Seeing that there were cases of disciples in the first round becoming in-name disciples, the other inner disciples seized the opportunity and rushed to the stage.

They all hoped that they could also display a good performance to the elders.

"Xu Ning, come sit here."

Mi Xingye greeted Xu Ning and asked him to sit next to He Mingye.

Xu Ning complied.

The second round began.

"Junior Brother."

He Mingye took the initiative to speak to Xu Ning. "From now on, we are disciples under the same master."

"Senior Brother, please take care of me."

Xu Ning did not expect that the top genius of the Yuelan Sect, who could easily kill a high level void realm demon beast, would be so approachable.

"Junior Brother, you cultivated a water and fire-based double secret scroll, right?"

He Mingye no longer paid attention to the stage.

"Yes, what I am practicing is a secret scroll called the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll."

Xu Ning answered truthfully.

He Mingye showed a look of pity when he heard his words. "A middle-grade void realm secret scroll… is less effective."

"But you don't have to worry too much, Junior Brother. If you have the opportunity to use the dao seal in the future, the gap between a middle-grade and superior-grade void realm secret scroll will disappear."

He Mingye said.

In fact, because of the existence of the Martial Arts Panel, the benefits of a superior-grade void realm secret scroll were not applicable to him.

But the "dao seal" mentioned by He Mingye sounded familiar to Xu Ning.

Before coming to State Jifeng, he and the three Wei family members were kidnapped by an old woman and a buff man, and they had also mentioned the term "dao seal" back then.

"Senior Brother, what is a dao seal?"

Xu Ning asked.

He Mingye answered directly, "Don't worry about this for now. Wait until you reach the void realm sixth stage. At that time, Master will naturally let you use the dao seal."

"Junior Brother, after the demon slaying conference is over today, rest for the night, then come find me in the core disciple sect tomorrow."

He Mingye continued, "I will personally teach you the sword secret techniques, the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword."

Seeing that He Mingye was taking on the role of a mentor, Mi Xingye didn't say much.

"Water Cross Sword? Bright Fire Sword?"

Xu Ning looked at He Mingye.

When He Mingye killed the high level void realm demon beast just now, he had only used a water sword secret technique.

Now it sounded like he still had a fire sword secret technique.

"Not bad."

He Mingye said, "I am also a fellow practitioner of the water and fire characteristics."

Xu Ning did not expect He Mingye to have practiced the same characteristics as him.

He now also understood why Sect Master Mi Xingye chose him to be his disciple.

It was because his foundation was similar to He Mingye.

"Senior Brother, I have practiced a water-based secret technique and a fire-based secret technique as well."

Xu Ning said, "I'm afraid that it will take a lot of energy to learn the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword"

There was a hint of subtlety in his words.

Xu Ning was not worried about his attention being placed elsewhere, but the fact that he did not have enough energy units.

Void realm secret techniques were different from mortal realm external skills.

He consumed very little energy in the cultivation of external skills, so there was no harm in learning multiple external skills.

But in contrast, the energy consumption of cultivating void realm secret techniques was much greater. If he practiced multiple secret techniques, it would consume too much energy, which would affect his advancement speed.

"Junior Brother, I'm afraid I don't understand."

He Mingye said, "If you are looking for greater improvement in the future, it is not enough to practice one secret technique for each characteristic."

"The void realm is different from the mortal realm. There is no substantial connection between external skills and internal skills in the mortal realm. In the void realm, the realms cultivated by secret techniques are like the soil, and the characteristics cultivated by secret techniques are equivalent to the plants."

"The heavier the soil, the better it is for plant growth. The more plants, the more branches and leaves there will be. And when the fruits mature, it will create a positive feedback loop on the soil."

He Mingye was very patient. "I observed you just now. The characteristics of your two secret techniques are water penetration and fire erosion, but the characteristics of the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword differ greatly."

"If you only want to reach the peak of the void realm, it is fine to only cultivate one characteristic, but if you want to reach past the void realm, you must integrate more characteristics."

When He Mingye said this, he also had a look of confusion in his eyes.

Hearing this, Mi Xingye's lips moved, but he didn't speak.

He felt that He Mingye had said too much. Although Xu Ning performed well today, Mi Xingye did not expect Xu Ning to reach He Mingye's level.

He was afraid that He Mingye speaking too much would affect Xu Ning's mental state.

"Above the void realm…"

Xu Ning was intrigued.

No one had ever told him about the layer above the void realm.

Xu Ning felt a little curious, but when he saw that He Mingye didn't continue to explain, he didn't ask any further questions.

"If that is the case, I will learn the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword from you tomorrow."

Xu Ning said.

"Okay."

He Mingye was also satisfied when he saw Xu Ning agreeing with him.

He was determined to cultivate, and if Xu Ning could keep up with his footsteps, He Mingye would also feel quite happy.

…

The demon slaying conference was over.

During the demon slaying conference, some disciples seized the opportunity to improve their status or practice conditions.

Among them, Xu Ning gained the most.

Xu Ning's name received a lot of attention in the Yuelan Sect.

By now, everyone knew that he was friends with the first core disciple.

After the demon slaying conference was over, Xu Ning and others returned to the inner sect.

That night, there were a large number of inner disciples who voluntarily asked to join the Seven Boxers.

Among them, there were some disciples who were frustrated by other inner groups, so they took the opportunity to break away from their group and register as a member of the Seven Boxers.

Instantly, the Seven Boxers became the most desirable group among the inner sect groups.

Knife Moon Crowd.

"Sis, what do we do now?"

Ever since the demon slaying conference, Gu Zhiyin had been restless.

Their old opponent, the Seven Boxers, suddenly had the Sect Master's in-name disciple in their group.

Once they tried to take action, the Knife Moon Crowd might just be ruined.

The situation of the Seven Boxers and the Knife Moon Crowd had undergone a complete reversal..

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Chapter 131: First Level Water Cross Sword?

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"We'll lay low for now."

Faced with Gu Zhiyin's question, Gu Yishang sighed and responded.

At the demon slaying conference during the day, Gu Yishang had performed poorly, and not only did she lose her own reputation, but she also lost the reputation of the Knife Moon Crowd.

Gu Yishang remembered Xu Ning's actions on stage, and she planned to take revenge later.

But then, Xu Ning was selected as the in-name disciple of the Sect Master, and his status rose to the sky.

In the face of Xu Ning and the Seven Boxers, Gu Yishang had no intention of continuing the fight anymore.

"Lay low? How to lay low?"

Gu Zhiyin felt aggrieved, but he couldn't do anything.

Compared to before, he was nothing but a small, tiny man.

"All of the resources previously taken from the Seven Boxers were sent back. The resource channels and mission channels nabbed from the Seven Boxers were also returned."

Gu Yishang's expression was bleak. "Moreover, the people who we poached from the Seven Boxers all… Forget it, the Seven Boxers is in no longer in shortage of people, so they certainly won't accept these traitors. Just kick them out of the Knife Moon Crowd."

"Guo Yuechun, Shen Qiulun, Ren Qingzhu, and the rest of them, for all the resources they had taken from the Knife Moon Crowd, make them return it."

"I understand, Sister."

Gu Zhiyin knew this was a difficult decision, but he had no other choice.

"I'm going into seclusion."

Gu Yishang said, "In the future, try to improve our relationship with the Seven Boxers. Forget about Xu Ning, he won't care about you. But for Ning Xun and Le Caiwei, you should be nice to them. It's okay to give up some resources. Even if friendship cannot be established, it's good to repair and restore our relationship."

"Okay."

Gu Zhiyin responded.

…

Currently, Ning Xun and Le Caiwei were very busy.

On the other hand, Xu Ning just returned back to his residence.

After a night's rest, Xu Ning went to the core disciple sect.

"Xu Ning!"

Soon after Xu Ning walked out of the inner sect, he heard someone calling for him.

Xu Ning looked back and saw that it was Ji Yimiao.

"Are you going to the core disciple sect?"

Ji Yimiao walked up quickly.

"Yes, are you going there as well?"

Xu Ning and Ji Yimiao walked side by side.

Yesterday, the two fought demon beasts together, and at that time, they had worked quite well with each other.

Thus, they had a good impression of each other.

"Yes, my master asked me to come and see all my senior brothers and sisters."

Ji Yimiao said.

Xu Ning nodded silently.

Ji Yimiao's master, Elder Yuancheng, was an old hand in the Yuelan Sect. He even joined the faction before Mi Xingye.

Unlike Mi Xingye, there were many disciples under Elder Yuancheng, of which there were a few core disciples, but most of them were in-name disciples.

"Now that we have become in-name disciples, we have the opportunity to observe a dao seal. We don't have to worry about the disadvantage of practicing a middle-grade void realm secret scroll anymore."

Ji Yimiao was in a good mood, so he spoke in a relaxed tone.

'Dao seal.'

This was the third time Xu Ning had heard this word.

He Mingye had mentioned it to Xu Ning yesterday, but he didn't elaborate on it.

"What is a dao seal?"

Xu Ning seized the opportunity to ask.

Ji Yimiao was not surprised that Xu Ning didn't know, as he had learned about the existence of dao seals by chance as well.

"A dao seal is apparently the treasure left by martial arts masters above the void realm. It contains their understanding of higher-level martial arts. If you can observe it day and night, you can quickly move along the path of martial arts.

Ji Yimiao said, "But I only heard this from rumors. I haven't really seen a dao seal either. However, my master is a generous person, so I will definitely have the opportunity to observe a dao seal in the future. You are the only in-name disciple of the Sect Master. So most definitely, you will also get in touch with a dao seal."

"I see…"

Xu Ning thought, 'A master above the void realm…'

"Senior Brother Ji, is there anyone at the Yuelan Sect who is above the void realm?"

Xu Ning asked in a curious tone.

"Not on the surface." Ji Yimiao said, "Our Sect Master is the number one warrior of the Yuelan Sect, and his strength is at the void realm ninth stage. However, it is unknown whether there are any higher-level seniors in the faction."

Xu Ning nodded when he heard these words, and he stopped asking more questions.

'Above the void realm is still a little too ambitious for me.'

The two chatted while walking.

At the gates of the true sect, the two people separated.

Xu Ning went to a courtyard according to the location mentioned by He Mingye.

"Are you Brother Xu Ning?"

Outside He Mingye's courtyard, there were two sword-wielding disciples, one male and one female. They looked to be about 13 to 14 years old.

The two were not very old, but they were both mortal realm ninth stage: spirit realm warriors.

Having such strength at the age of 14 was unheard of in the outside world.

"That's me."

Xu Ning responded.

Although these two people called him "Senior Brother", Xu Ning knew that the two of them must have joined the faction earlier than him.

He just didn't know what their identities were in the faction.

"Brother He has been waiting for you for a long time, please…"

The young girl led Xu Ning into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, there was a pavilion surrounded by water ponds, with flowers and plants everywhere.

Soon, a few people arrived at the backyard.

Before they got close, Xu Ning could hear swords slashing in the air.

After taking a few steps, he saw He Mingye wearing a clean white outfit, holding two swords, while performing sword maneuvers.

He Mingye didn't activate his true qi. He just wielded his longswords in a simple manner.

Xu Ning stood by and watched. He didn't say anything.

'Although it's just pure sword maneuvers, there is a weird feeling.'

Xu Ning saw He Mingye wielding both swords at the same time. The two swords in his hands were very coordinated, but he felt that He Mingye was practicing two separate sword techniques at the same time.

Although he was practicing two separate sword techniques, they were extremely compatible, giving off an ultimate sense of harmony.

'Is this the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword?'

Xu Ning thought in his mind.

He Mingye had obviously noticed Xu Ning's arrival, but he did not stop his movements.

After half an hour, He Mingye put away his sword.

"Junior Brother, thanks for waiting."

He Mingye walked with a smile.

"Senior Brother's swordsmanship is brilliant. Just looking at it is pleasing to the eye."

Xu Ning smiled.

He Mingye shook his head: "I will personally teach you the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword."

"Go get a sword."

He Mingye looked at the sword-wielding teenagers.

"Yes, Brother He."

The teenagers answered before turning around and left.

"Are they inner disciples or core disciples?"

Xu Ning looked at the two walking away.

"Neither."

He Mingye replied, "Strictly speaking, they are not from the Yuelan Sect. When I first lived here, the elders in the faction took care of my daily life, but I was not used to it."

"So, Master sent these two people here. They were previously all children of ordinary families, but they were affected by war and lost their family members. Seeing this, Master took them in. They would do some chores here on weekdays, but for the rest of their time, they would practice swordsmanship with me."

After explaining, He Mingye asked Xu Ning, "Junior Brother, have you ever practiced swordsmanship before?"

Before the teenagers could come back, He Mingye took the opportunity to ask.

"No."

Xu Ning responded, "But I practiced a knife technique when I was in the mortal realm in the past."

Martial artists in the mortal realm were more dependent on weapons.

Many would choose to learn weapons such as long knives and spears, which were easier to acquire.

As for swordsmanship, apart from people from affluent martial arts families, very few martial artists practiced swordsmanship as their first martial arts technique.

"It doesn't matter if you haven't practiced swordsmanship."

He Mingye said, "With your talents, you should get accustomed easily."

Xu Ning smiled.

Xu Ning was very clear about his talents—he relied entirely on energy points.

Xu Ning dared to learn the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword because he had enough energy units in reserve, so he had the confidence to follow along.

Previously, he had advanced Tidal Fist and the Flame Breath Bone Sutra to the fourth level, and then advanced to the genus realm, which completely consumed Xu Ning's energy units.

In order to prevent his embarrassment in learning swordsmanship today, Xu Ning borrowed ten Pure Source Pills from Gu Qinghe last night, which gave Xu Ning another 1,000 units of energy.

Now that the Seven Boxers was back on track, Xu Ning's status would inevitably improve.

Once he obtained enough resources, Xu Ning was ready to return the ten Pure Source Pills back.

"Brother He, your swords are here!"

The teenage girl walked back with a sword box.

"Open it."

He Mingye ordered.

Afterwards, the two opened the sword box.

Xu Ning walked forward with He Mingye.

"These swords…"

When Xu Ning saw the two swords in the sword box, he felt that these two swords were abnormal.

The two swords were exactly the same in length, width, and thickness—their style was exactly the same.

The only difference was the color on the edges of the swords. Edges of one of the swords were tinted in a dark blue color, while the other was tinted dark red.

Although they looked simple, they gave him an astonishing sensation.

"These two swords were given to me by Master when I first stepped into the void realm. Now, I will give them to you."

He Mingye said.

"No way."

Xu Ning refused, as the two swords looked very precious. "I can't accept anything given to you by Sect Master."

He Mingye waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. After I switched my swords, these two swords have been collecting dust. I want them to show their glory in your hands."

"Um…"

Xu Ning could hear the sincerity in He Mingye's tone. "If that is the case, then I will reluctantly accept it. Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Okay, enough talk. Now I will teach you how to perform the Water Cross Sword."

He Mingye came to the middle of the open space and handed the swords in his hand to the young teenager. After receiving the swords, the young teenager stood aside.

Xu Ning followed He Mingye and walked two steps forward.

"Water cross sword, water characteristic, cut by attribute."

He Mingye gestured with the long sword in his hand. "Water seeps in from all sides."

He Mingye explained all the details of the Water Cross Sword to Xu Ning.

While explaining, he also personally demonstrated to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning was paying full attention.

Learning the Water Cross Sword secret technique from He Mingye was much easier than learning by himself.

But even so, Xu Ning did not understand much of the content for a while. Therefore, the Water Cross Sword did not appear on his Martial Arts Panel.

Xu Ning was also quite embarrassed at how slow he was learning the Water Cross Sword.

After all, he was supposed to be a top talent.

He Mingye also noticed Xu Ning's slow progress.

He thought that a detailed explanation of the secret technique would only take two hours, but it took all morning.

However, although there were some doubts in his heart, He Mingye was still very patient.

Finally, as the morning went by, the Martial Arts Panel prompt suddenly appeared in front of Xu Ning's eyes.

—

Consume 100 units of energy to advance the Water Cross Sword?

Yes/No

—

Xu Ning took a deep breath and finally relaxed.

Without hesitation, Xu Ning chose "Yes".

Instantly, knowledge about the Water Cross Sword emerged in Xu Ning's mind.

"Senior Brother, I seem to finally understand the Water Cross Sword a little bit."

Xu Ning took the initiative to speak.

"Oh?"

He Mingye noticed that Xu Ning had been quite slow, but now he claimed that he had begun to understand.

"If that is the case, Junior Brother, you can take the sword for a try."

He Mingye was afraid that Xu Ning hadn't learned the essence of the secret technique, so he took the initiative to help Xu Ning save his reputation. "The Water Cross Sword is hard to learn. When I first learned the Water Cross Sword, I also had a terrible time. Only after pondering for a long time did I get better."

Xu Ning understood He Mingye's intentions.

But he was already very confident.

Xu Ning took out the blue sword, then swung the sword.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The longsword in Xu Ning's hand was extremely flexible and strong.

Although the sword moved softly, it gave off a kind of indomitable force.

"Strength in softness!"

He Mingye was surprised at this moment. 'This is the first level of the Water Cross Sword!'

'In just one morning, Junior Brother has already cultivated the Water Cross Sword to the first level!'

He Mingye was stunned. 'Junior Brother previously looked hopeless, but he was actually thinking about the essence of the Water Cross Sword. It's ridiculous that I thought he didn't learn the basic framework of swordsmanship. How foolish of me!'

When He Mingye saw Xu Ning so proficiently displaying the first level of the Water Cross Sword, he suddenly thought of when he practiced the first level of the Water Cross Sword back in the day.

Back then, he tried his best, practicing day and night for three days, under the guidance of Master Mi Xingye, before finally reaching the first level of the Water Cross Sword.

At that time, Master Mi Xingye laughed out loud and said that he was a genius in swordsmanship. He Mingye was quite proud of this for a while.

But now, compared to this junior brother of his, He Mingye felt that he was far behind.

'With your talents, how did you not become a core disciple?'

This question emerged in He Mingye's mind.

Besides He Mingye, the two teenagers also glanced at each other, with a look of surprise in their eyes.

They had been learning swordsmanship from He Mingye for a long time, so they could see Xu Ning's progress.

At first, they thought that Xu Ning was not talented in swordsmanship, but the facts in front of them proved that they were wrong.

Senior Brother Xu Ning's talents seemed to be stronger than Senior Brother He's.

'Water Cross Sword!'

Xu Ning was overjoyed from learning his first sword technique.

The softness and rigidity of the Water Cross Sword made Xu Ning feel very odd.

After performing a set of sword moves, Xu Ning stood still.

He looked at He Mingye.. "Senior Brother, how did I do?"

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Chapter 132: Sect Mission

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He Mingye smiled and said, "Junior Brother, you are asking the obvious. In just one morning, you have cultivated the Water Cross Sword to the first level. At such speed, no one in the entire Yuelan Sect can match your talent in swordsmanship."

"Thank you for your patient guidance."

Xu Ning was in a good mood.

"Since you have cultivated the Water Cross Sword to the first level, then I won't teach you the more advanced parts. Only by practicing more and deepening your understanding in the Water Cross Sword will you be able to fully cultivate it."

He Mingye said, "Next, I will teach you the Bright Fire Sword."

"All right, I'll have to switch swords then."

Xu Ning looked at the blue-tinted sword in his hand, put it down, and took out the red-tinted sword.

Although these two swords looked the same, they were in fact made out of different materials.

Xu Ning could clearly sense that although the Water Cross Sword had not yet been cultivated to the fourth level, as a water secret technique, even on the first level, it could be enhanced by the watery qi inside his body.

Additionally, the materials used to make the blue-tinted sword had beneficial effects on the water sword technique.

"Fire sword, fire type, nature annihilation."

Just like previously, He Mingye carefully taught Xu Ningying the Bright Fire Sword.

And this time, He Mingye was more patient.

He already knew that although Xu Ning seemed to be learning slowly, he was actually thinking deeply about the technique.

Another four hours went by.

…

Consume 100 units of energy to advance the Bright Fire Sword?

Yes / No

…

"Yes."

With that, Xu Ning raised his Bright Fire Sword to the first level.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Xu Ning held the red-tinted sword and demonstrated the Bright Fire Sword technique in front of He Mingye.

Although He Mingye was mentally prepared this time, he still felt extremely shocked when he saw Xu Ning reach the first level at both the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword.

"Junior Brother is really extraordinary."

He Mingye suddenly understood how the other core disciples viewed him.

They looked at him like how he looked at Xu Ning.

"Junior Brother, you have taken your first step in mastering the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword."

He Mingye said to Xu Ning, "In the future, in addition to advancing these techniques separately, you also have to try to combine the two. Although the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword are two separate secret techniques, when combined, their lethality will increase multiplicatively."

"Understood, Senior Brother."

In fact, Xu Ning already had the ability to combine the two techniques.

Just like He Mingye said, when the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword were used together, their effectiveness would increase multiplicatively.

"Once Master comes back from the Beast Hunting Sect and knows of your progress, he will definitely be shocked."

He Mingye sighed.

"Master is not in the sect right now?"

Xu Ning asked.

"He went to the Beast Hunting Sect to visit my friends and to return the demon beasts."

He Mingye explained, "Most of the demon beasts at the demon slaying conference yesterday were borrowed from them by Elder Yuancheng."

"I see…"

Xu Ning was also wondering where the Yuelan Sect had captured so many void realm demon beasts.

'So he borrowed it.'

But then Xu Ning thought of the mid level void realm demon beast that he and Ji Yimiao had injured together.

Since it was borrowed, did injuring it cause trouble for Elder Yuancheng?

"By the way, Junior Brother."

He Mingye said, "Tomorrow, I will go on a long journey to do a mission. So, if you have nothing to do in the near future, you can come to my place to practice."

He Mingye said, "In the back courtyard, there is a middle-grade aura fountain, and the effect of it is twice that of your inner sect low-grade aura fountains. Practicing secret scrolls and secret techniques there will increase your speed greatly."

Xu Ning paused when he heard this. "If that is the case, thank you for your kindness."

He Mingye was sincere to Xu Ning, and Xu Ning respected him.

"It's fine."

He Mingye waved his hand dismissively, indicating that there was no need to worry too much.

Afterwards, He Mingye briefly talked to Xu Ning about the cultivation of the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword before personally sending Xu Ning out.

Before leaving, Xu Ning brought along the twin swords that He Mingye gave him.

…

Back at Xu Ning's inner sect residence.

'I owe Senior Brother He a big favor.'

Xu Ning looked at the two swords on the table and thought to himself.

"But speaking of missions…"

Thinking that He Mingye was going to carry out a mission tomorrow, Xu Ning also realized that he had been in the sect for almost three months now, and in that timeframe, he had only done Le Caiwei's personal mission once, but never a sect mission.

Although he was the in-name disciple of the Sect Master, he was still an inner disciple.

As an inner disciple, he had to complete a sect mission every three months.

'In a few days, I will have stayed in the faction for three months.'

Xu Ning thought, 'I have to ask the Seven Boxers if there are any sect missions that I can complete in a short time…'

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Just when Xu Ning was thinking, there were knocks coming from the door.

"Xu Ning, are you back?"

It was Gu Qinghe's voice.

Xu Ning opened the door and saw Gu Qinghe in high spirits.

"Fortunately, I listened to you and joined the Seven Boxers!"

Gu Qinghe walked straight into the room and sat down. "Today, I am going to be a Class Four!"

"Class Four?"

Xu Ning looked surprised. "So high?"

A Class Four was comparable to Le Caiwei's status.

And to get to that point, Le Caiwei had put in a lot of effort for the Seven Boxers.

"I think so too…"

Gu Qinghe smiled happily.

Being a Class Four represented not only internal status, but also resources.

At this class, Gu Qinghe would receive four Pure Source Pills every month.

"I have greatly benefited from your advice."

Gu Qinghe was aware of that. "Otherwise, even if I enter the Seven Boxers now, I will only be a Class Two."

"By the way, Xu Ning, you have also been internally evaluated as a Class Five."

Gu Qinghe said, "Senior Brother Ning and Senior Sister Le have also been promoted to Class Five."

Because Xu Ning went to the core disciple sect today and did not participate in the internal meeting of the Seven Boxers, Gu Qinghe came to deliver the contents of the meeting to Xu Ning.

"Actually, someone wanted to promote you as the leader, but Senior Sister Le said that you didn't want to, so she temporarily left the position empty."

Gu Qinghe said, "So currently, Brother Ning is the acting leader of the Seven Boxers."

Xu Ning nodded silently.

Le Caiwei did talk to him about this in the past. She had expressed her wish for him to replace Xiao Qiyun and become the new leader of the Seven Boxers, but Xu Ning refused.

Xu Ning was not good at handling such chores.

"The Seven Boxers has been completely revitalized by your influence." Gu Qinghe said, "There are people constantly joining us now, and the resources that were lost in the past are slowly recovering. According to Senior Brother Ning and Senior Sister Le, in a month at most, the Seven Boxers will be back on track."

"Also."

Gu Qinghe said, "The Knife Moon Crowd has also given in to us. Guo Yuechun, Shen Qiulun and the others have all been expelled from the Knife Moon Crowd, and none of the inner sect forces even want to touch them."

After Xu Ning heard this, he was sure that the Seven Boxers had returned to their former glory.

"One more thing." Gu Qinghe said, "You don't have to return the ten Pure Source Pills you borrowed from me."

"No, I can't do that."

Xu Ning insisted.

"It's not that I don't want it, but Senior Sister Le has already given me ten Pure Source Pills as repayment." Gu Qinghe explained, "You forgot that ever since you joined the Seven Boxers, you have never received the monthly subsidy of Pure Source Pills."

After Gu Qinghe said this, Xu Ning suddenly remembered.

At that time, he was still a Class Three, so he would receive three Pure Source Pills every month.

And now that three months had passed since he joined, he still had nine Pure Source Pills to claim.

With that said, Le Caiwei took it to herself to pay his debt, in fact, she even paid extra.

After that, Gu Qinghe chose to leave.

He was also working hard to practice the secret scroll, as he wanted to enter the void realm as soon as possible.

…

The next day.

Xu Ning did not immediately go to the core disciple sect, instead he went to find Ning Xun.

"Xu Ning, did Qinghe tell you about the contents of the meeting yesterday?"

As soon as he saw Xu Ning, Ning Xun spoke.

"He told me that I'm a Class Five now."

Xu Ning nodded.

"After you become a Class Five, you will receive unlimited access to the aura fountain in the inner sect, and you will also receive an additional five Pure Source Pills every month."

Ning Xun said, "Truthfully, these rewards pale in comparison to what you have contributed to the Seven Boxers…"

"Brother Ning."

Xu Ning interrupted, "You have provided me with a lot of resources in the past. Otherwise, I wouldn't have advanced so quickly, so you don't worry too much about minor details."

When Xu Ning said that, Ning Xun was relieved.

He was glad that Xu Ning was recruited by Le Caiwei.

If he went to another inner sect group, the Seven Boxers might have already disbanded.

"Brother, speaking of the resources that come with the class promotion, I want to change…"

Xu Ning thought about it and said, "I don't want to have the right to use the aura fountains freely, instead can you give me five more Pure Source Pills every month?"

For Xu Ning, aura fountains were far less effective than Pure Source Pills.

A Pure Source Pill was 100 units of energy, while absorbing energy in a low-grade aura fountain for a month could only provide him a total of 300 units of energy.

Because Xu Ning's advancement system was different from others, there was a huge difference in demand for these two.

"No."

Ning Xun instantly refused.

He thought that Xu Ning was deliberately freeing his share of the aura fountains to others.

"Brother Ning."

Xu Ning knew that Ning Xun had misunderstood his intentions. "The reason why I don't want that right is because Senior Brother He is lending me his middle-grade aura fountain. When I cultivate in the future, I will go directly to the core disciple sect."

"I see…"

After hearing the reason why, Ning Xun finally relaxed. "Okay, I will allocate ten Pure Source Pills every month to you in the future. By the way, Caiwei and I discussed yesterday, and we decided to give you 50 Pure Source Pills as thanks for what you have done. It's just that all of our internal resources are still recovering, so we don't have much left. Therefore, we plan to give you the 50 Pure Source Pills within three months."

"50 Pure Source Pills?"

Xu Ning's eyes lit up.

That was 5000 units of energy.

"Then I won't refuse."

Xu Ning was straightforward this time.

"Brother Ning, I came to you this time to ask if there are any suitable missions for me to choose from?"

Xu Ning said, "It's best if it's a sect mission with a short mission period. I have been in the inner sect for almost three months, but I haven't done a sect mission yet."

"There doesn't seem to be any short term sect missions."

Ning Xun thought for a moment before responding, "When it comes to sect missions, most of them are external missions, and the minimum time limit is more than a month."

"Is that so…"

Xu Ning originally wanted to find a task that could be completed in a short period of time, and after completing it, he would go to the core disciple sect to practice.

But now it seemed impossible.

"Our mission channels have just been given back. Why don't you go and look through the internal sect missions. There are many missions that can't be accepted by the public and are specially provided to us."

Ning Xun suggested.

"Okay, in this case, I'll go take a look."

Xu Ning bid farewell and prepared to choose a mission.

…

Three days later.

Outside the Yuelan Sect.

Xu Ning was wearing a white shirt with two swords strapped on his back.

"I have been in the Yuelan Sect for three months, but this is the first time I have gone out."

After two to three days of deliberation, Xu Ning finally chose an extermination mission.

According to the rough estimates, this extermination mission could be completed in one and a half months.

After completing it, he would receive 100 contribution points, which was equivalent to ten Pure Source Pills.

"Let's go find Gray first."

Xu Ning moved and rushed towards the mountains not far away from the Yuelan Sect.

It had been three months since he last saw Gray. Xu Ning was afraid that Gray would not be able to bear the loneliness and leave.

…

Xu Ning and Gray had agreed on the mountain peak.

A gray figure slowly walked out of a spacious cave.

Compared to three months ago, Gray's body was larger.

But judging from its appearance, it still looked harmless and naive.

Caw!

Several raptor demon beasts flew over Gray's head.

The auras of these raptor demon beasts were blood-chilling. As they flew in the sky, many of the beasts in the forest could feel their legs weakening.

At this moment, Gray suddenly jumped up.

After stopping in mid-air, Gray suddenly opened its mouth. Its head expanded before swallowing several demon beasts whole.

Compared to before, Gray now had a bigger appetite.

After landing on the ground, Gray burped.

It did not walk back to the cave immediately, instead it lay down on the side of the steep mountain.

Its Gray eyes looked in the direction of the Yuelan Sect.

Ever since Xu Ning went to the Yuelan Sect, it had been like this every day.

It seemed that if it looked at Xu Ning's direction, it would be able to see Xu Ning coming towards it.

As usual, Gray was curled up in a ball.

The sun began to rise.

Just when Gray felt that the morning was about to pass, he suddenly noticed a white dot in its vision.

The white dot quickly rushed towards it.

Gray stood up instantly and raised its head.

Finally, Gray saw that it was Xu Ning.

Instantly, Gray turned into a shadow and jumped down from the mountain.

It stepped on the rocks and rushed forward.

In less than a minute, Gray arrived in front of Xu Ning.

It then jumped into Xu Ning's arms..

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Chapter 133: Qinggu County, Gray's Ability

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

When Xu Ning saw Gray rubbing its head against his clothes, he felt an inexplicable sense of warmth.

The way Gray rushed over just now allowed Xu Ning to know that Gray had been thinking about him for the past three months.

"Gray, I'm going on a sect mission, come with me."

Xu Ning touched its gray head.

Gray climbed out of Xu Ning's arms and leaned on Xu Ning's shoulder.

Xu Ning noticed that Gray seemed to have gained weight.

In the past, it could have crawled into his clothes, but now it couldn't.

'Looks like the food here is good…'

Xu Ning flicked its gray forehead.

"Let's go to Qinggu County."

Xu Ning walked towards the southwest.

This time, Xu Ning decided not to ride a horse.

Xu Ning was already a void realm martial artist, so his speed already was faster than a horse with a demon beast bloodline.

Unless he tamed a void realm flying demon beast, Xu Ning would travel by himself.

It's easy to capture and kill a void realm flying demon beast. However, if one wanted to tame it or become a demon beast companion, one had to use special methods.

Gray was Xu Ning's demon beast companion, but such a case was rare.

Xu Ning sped along the way.

With Xu Ning's current strength, it would only take a few days to reach Qinggu County.

Now that he had advanced to the void realm, he did not need to eat food anymore, as he could use the surrounding aura to satiate his bodily needs.

"What's wrong, Gray?"

After running for a while, Xu Ning noticed that Gray was sniffing at him with a puzzled expression.

"Are you surprised by the improvement of my strength?"

Soon, Xu Ning realized.

After all, when he parted ways with Gray, he was only in the mortal realm. It was normal for Gray to be curious about him now.

'By the way, I wonder what realm Gray is in?'

When Gray was in its normal form, Xu Ning couldn't even sense its strength fluctuations.

'I'll see what realm it is when Gray hunts next time.'

…

Soon, six days went by.

Xu Ning arrived right outside of Qinggu County.

The mission this time was to help the Ling family in Qinggu County eliminate a group of thieves outside of Qinggu County.

According to the description of the mission, the group of thieves suddenly appeared a few months ago, and among them, there were void realm experts.

Ever since the thieves appeared, they had been stirring up trouble in Qinggu County.

They led their subordinates to raid the city several times, plundering their resources and slaughtering the people, forcing the Ling family to give up their resources.

The Ling family in Qinggu County was the same as the Feng, Xiao, and Ye families in Chun Rin Canton. They were all subordinates of the Yuelan Sect, and they were responsible for managing the affairs of the mortal world.

However, in Chun Rin Canton, there were three branches of these families, while in Qinggu Canton, the Ling family ruled single-handedly.

The Ling family couldn't deal with the thieves, so they could only report it.

When the report was made, the Ling family suspected that these people might be forces under opposing sects, or maybe remnants of a fallen sect.

There were wars all the time in State Jifeng, so many small sects could only wander around after losing their homes.

Xu Ning entered Qinggu County.

'It doesn't feel like Chun Rin Canton at all.'

Although there were many people and shops on the streets, everyone looked tired and lifeless.

Xu Ning suspected that this was caused by the thieves outside the city repeatedly harassing Qinggu County, causing the residents in the city to live in the shadow of a turbulent environment all day long.

Xu Ning asked for directions on the street before he found the Ling family mansion.

"Who are you? And why are you entering the residence?"

When Xu Ning arrived at the Ling residence, a guard asked.

The guard saw that Xu Ning was carrying two swords, coupled with an extraordinary aura. From his set-up, Xu Ning was obviously not an ordinary warrior, so the guard was very polite.

"I am a disciple of the Yuelan Sect."

Xu Ning took out his waist plate and showed it to the guard.

When the guard heard this, his spirit was lifted. "Please wait a moment, I will report this to the Family Head."

After a while, Xu Ning saw a dozen people walking out of the mansion and greeting him.

The head of the group looked to be in his sixties and was wearing a gray robe. He smiled when he saw Xu Ning.

'True qi realm…'

Xu Ning sensed that the aura on him was in the true qi realm.

True qi realm was nothing in the Yuelan Sect, but it was an extremely rare sight outside of the faction.

"Ling Xuzong, Family Head of the Ling family, greets you."

Ling Xuzong was very polite.

"I am Xu Ning, inner disciple of the Yuelan Sect."

Xu Ning showed his waist plate again.

After Ling Xuzong confirmed Xu Ning's identity, his smile widened.

"Brother Xu, please."

Ling Xuzong was dozens of years older than Xu Ning, but he still called him "brother". "I have already instructed the servants to prepare a feast for lunch."

"No need, Family Head Ling."

Xu Ning declined. "I just want to know about the thieves outside."

Seeing Xu Ning so concerned, Ling Xuzong was also full of joy.

The sooner he dealt with the troubles outside the city, the better.

"Brother Xu, please follow me to the study."

Ling Xuzong's relatives led the way for Xu Ning.

After arriving at the study, Ling Xuzong told Xu Ning everything that happened after that group of thieves started appearing outside the city.

After understanding everything, Xu Ning speculated that the thieves were more likely to be from a poor sect.

"Brother Xu, our Ling family has been destroyed by that group of thieves. Not only did we lose our resources, but two void realm martial artists of the family were also injured by them. If you hadn't come today, maybe in a few days, that group of thieves would have already completely looted our Ling family."

Ling Xuzong's tone was full of bitterness.

"Family Head Ling, how many void realm martial artists are there in the Ling family, and how strong are they?"

Xu Ning asked.

"I don't mind you laughing at me, Brother Xu. There are three void realm martial artists in my family. I am a true qi realm martial artist, while the other two are mold body realm martial artists. But apart from me, the two mold body realm martial artists are seriously injured, one of them even temporarily lost their ability to move, while the other is unconscious, leaving only me to fight against the thieves."

Ling Xuzong answered truthfully.

"Is that so…"

Xu Ning asked again, "Since your family's void realm martial artists are injured, does this mean that you have previously fought against them?"

"Yes."

Ling Xuzong said, "We fought against that group of thieves a few times. At first, it was just a test. But last month, we fought with our lives on the line, which resulted in the two void realm martial artists from our Ling family being severely injured."

"There are at least five void realm martial artists in that gang of thieves, and the strongest of them may be in the genus realm."

Ling Xuzong's tone was a little hesitant.

"I see…"

Xu Ning nodded.

If Ling Xuzong's information was true, then the enemy was not strong in Xu Ning's opinion.

After seeing that Xu Ning's expression did not change after hearing the realm of the thieves, Ling Xuzong felt relieved.

This showed that this inner disciple named Xu Ning was confident in his own strength.

"Family Head Ling, do you know the exact location of these thieves?"

Xu Ning asked again.

"I have a rough idea."

Ling Xuzong replied.

"In this case, I will rest for the night, then I will go and destroy them tomorrow."

Xu Ning's words shocked Ling Xuzong.

He would eliminate them tomorrow. In Ling Xuzong's opinion, Xu Ning was a decisive person.

"Thank you, Brother Xu!"

Ling Xuzong was quite excited.

Ling Xuzong stood up, took out an exquisite wooden box from under the desk, and gave it to Xu Ning.

"This is…"

Xu Ning opened the wooden box and found ten Pure Source Pills lying inside.

"Brother Xu, you came all the way here to help the Ling family, so please accept my small gift."

Ling Xuzong said with a smile.

"Thank you."

Xu Ning accepted it.

…

Outside the city.

On a desolate mountain.

A village was built there.

There were people working in the village.

But if one looked carefully, they would find that they were two different groups of people in the village.

The members of one of the groups were dressed casually, with a bandit aura surrounding them. They were in charge of chores in the village.

The members of the other group were wearing the same clothes, but they were disciplined and were commanding the other group.

"Deacon Ding."

A middle-aged man walked in.

He said respectfully to the bald old man sitting in the tall seat. "There is news from the county that a disciple of the Yuelan Sect has arrived at the Ling family compound."

"A disciple of the Yuelan Sect is here?"

The bald old man called Deacon Ding frowned. "So the Ling family did ask for help from the Yuelan Sect…"

"Deacon Ding, a disciple of the Yuelan Sect is here now, what should we do?"

The middle-aged man asked.

"How many people from the Yuelan Sect came?"

Deacon Ding asked.

"Just one, a young man."

The middle-aged man replied.

"Just one? And he is a young man?"

Deacon Ding seemed to heave a sigh of relief. "He's probably a young disciple of the Yuelan Sect. This is easy, if we encounter him in the future, we can just deal with him properly."

"Kill a disciple of the Yuelan Sect?"

There was a hint of fear in the middle-aged man's eyes. He was obviously afraid of the Yuelan Sect.

"The Yuelan Sect is a giant, but we are going to leave here soon, so let's just rob the Ling family and leave this place, escaping from the Yuelan Sect's influence."

Deacon Ding said, "When we meet up with Young Sect Master later, we will rebuild the sect elsewhere and completely end our suffering of being homeless."

Deacon Ding sighed.

Ever since the sect was destroyed, their members split off into different groups and searched in different directions. Their members had been occupying the territory of horse bandits and robbing resources.

"By the way, when will Young Sect Master and the others reach Qinggu County?"

Deacon Ding asked.

"Probably tomorrow or the day after."

The middle-aged man said.

"So fast?"

Deacon Ding looked thoughtful.

He tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair. After a moment, his eyes showed a trace of ruthlessness.

"If that is the case, let's rob the Ling family tonight."

Deacon Ding made the final decision. "After obtaining their resources, when Young Sect Master arrives tomorrow, we will leave this place."

"Go and make the arrangements."

Deacon Ding waved his hand.

The middle-aged man obviously wanted to dissuade him, but after seeing Deacon Ding's firm attitude, he finally chose to obey.

…

Late at night.

Xu Ning sat cross-legged in the room.

Xu Ning had just absorbed the ten Pure Source Dans given to him by Ling Xuzong.

With that, he received another 1000 units of energy.

Xu Ning's energy reserves now totaled up to 1250 units.

Before leaving the sect, Xu Ning consumed a total of 600 units of energy to advance his Water Cross Sword and his Bright Fire Sword to the second level simultaneously. After factoring that, he still had 200 units of energy left from the Pure Source Pills he borrowed from Gu Qinghe.

Over the past ten days, the Thousand Source Bug expelled five Aura Crystals, contributing 50 units of energy.

Coupled with the latest 1000 units, his energy reserves were at 1250 units.

'1,250 units of energy is just enough for me to upgrade my Water Cross Sword and my Bright Fire Sword to the third level at the same time.'

Xu Ning did not hesitate anymore. He directly opened the Martial Arts Panel.

…

Name: Xu Ning

Martial Arts:

Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll (Void realm third stage: genus realm)

Tidal Fist (Fourth level)

Flame Breath Bone Sutra (Fourth level)

Water cross sword (Second level)

Bright Fire Sword (Second level)

Available energy: 1250 units

…

Afterwards, Xu Ning clicked on the "" sign next to the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword.

After consuming 1,200 units of energy, the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword were advanced to the third level.

'Although the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword are both in the third level, the combination of the two techniques should be no less lethal than my fourth level Tidal Fist.'

'Moreover, once the two sword techniques advance to the fourth level, I can even integrate my understanding and application of Tidal Fist into them. By then, the power of these two sword techniques will be even greater!'

Xu Ning thought to himself.

Gray leaned forward.

Under the moonlight, its gray hair was shining.

"Gray, you may not be my opponent anymore."

Xu Ning smiled.

Now that Xu Ning could figure out Gray's strength, he speculated that it should be a mid level void realm demon beast.

However, Xu Ning still didn't understand what Gray's species was, nor did he know the upper limit of Gray or what it would look like in the future.

'Gray should be a demon beast in its infancy stage. If it is a mid level void realm demon beast in its infancy stage, then how strong will it be once it grows up? Above the void realm?'

Xu Ning was looking forward to Gray's growth.

But it might take decades or even longer to witness Gray mature.

That was because the growth period of demon beasts was much longer than humans.

Just when Xu Ning was fantasizing about an adult Gray, the eyes of both Xu Ning and Gray turned cold at the same time.

They all sensed danger incoming.

'A void realm martial artist is approaching the Ling family!'

Xu Ning grabbed the two swords on the table.

Gray was lying on Xu Ning's shoulder, its eyes cold.

"If I'm not wrong, it should be those thieves from outside the city."

Xu Ning went out to find Ling Xuzong.

"Sounds of fighting!"

Outside Ling Xuzong's courtyard, Xu Ning could already sense that there was a thief fighting against Ling Xuzong there.

Xu Ning leaped over the courtyard wall and saw a black-clothed void realm martial artist fighting agasinst Ling Xuzong.

Both of them were true qi realm martial artists, and the entire courtyard was in a mess.

Xu Ning was about to draw his sword and help.

But the next moment, Xu Ning heard a soft whimper from Gray's throat.

Xu Ning turned his head and saw a hint of silver in Gray's eyes.

Then, with a bang, the head of the true qi realm void realm martial artist who was fighting aginst Ling Xuzong suddenly shattered like a watermelon.

'This is Gray's ability?'

Xu Ning looked surprised..

Chapter 134: 300 Contribution Points

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Xu Ning only felt a wave of gray aura, then the true qi realm martial artist was instantly killed.

Xu Ning had never heard of such an unbelievable technique.

'Once a void realm demon beast grows up, it will stimulate its own attribute potential.'

The high level void realm demon beast that He Mingye killed at the demon slaying conference had the earth attribute.

'Gray's power seems to be rare…'

This was the first time Xu Ning saw Gray use a new technique besides swallowing something whole.

"Brother Xu!"

Ling Xuzong also reacted.

He was being assassinated by this true qi realm martial artist just outside his house. Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough to avoid the fatal blow, and he began to fight with him.

The fight was hard, but once Xu Ning appeared with a kitten demon beast, the enemy's head exploded.

"This…"

This was the first time Ling Xuzong had seen such a scene.

"Family Head Ling, is this one of the thieves?"

Xu Ning asked.

"Yes."

Ling Xuzong said firmly, "When I fought against the thieves, I met this person."

"Family Head Ling, I believe you have also noticed that there are void realm warriors and high stage mortal realm warriors approaching the Ling family mansion. It is obvious that they are taking action against the Ling family tonight."

Xu Ning had already determined the current situation.

"I think so."

Ling Xuzong said, "Brother Xu, I will go and organize the Ling family. If a very strong enemy comes, please hold them off for a while."

"Okay."

Xu Ning agreed.

Ling Xuzong left in a hurry. As for Xu Ning, he went to the south side of the mansion.

Xu Ning had sensed that two more void realm martial artists had entered the mansion.

Although there were enemies in front of him, Xu Ning did not panic.

Firstly, he was confident in his own strength, and secondly, Gray was right next to him.

Xu Ning rushed towards the two intruders.

"Let's find Ling Xuzong and that Yuelan Sect disciple. Leave the remaining small fries to the others."

The two void realm warriors on the southern side of the mansion were Deacon Ding and the middle-aged man.

They all wielded long knives as he killed several Ling family guards.

"Are you looking for me?"

Just when the two were about to continue breaking in, they saw a figure appear in the loft of the mansion.

Before Deacon Ding and the middle-aged man could see clearly, they saw the figure suddenly jump out of the loft.

Xu Ning held two swords in his hands and slashed at the two with the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword.

Seeing this, Deacon Ding and the middle-aged man reacted instantly, and they immediately pulled away from Xu Ning.

"He is a Yuelan Sect disciple!"

Deacon Ding made a judgment instantly.

He was holding a silver-edged broadback chain knife in his hand, and the rings on it collided with a crisp sound.

"He's a void realm third stage martial artist."

Xu Ning sensed that Deacon Ding was in the genus realm, while the middle-aged man was in the true qi realm.

"It seems that you guys actually held back when you attacked the Ling family back then."

However, even if he was a martial artist in the genus realm, it was no different for Xu Ning.

"Gray, don't fight. I want to try my dual sword secret technique."

Xu Ning said to Gray. After that, the watery and fiery qi in his body moved, enhancing the two swords.

Afterwards, Xu Ning rushed towards the two of them, one against two.

"Be careful, this person is also a martial artist in the genus realm, and he is very strong!"

Deacon Ding felt a huge threat coming from Xu Ning, so he quickly reminded the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man could also feel tremendous pressure coming from Xu Ning.

He and Deacon Ding waved their knives at the same time.

The true qi from both sides burst forth. The scene was a mess.

Clink!

Xu Ning first crossed swords with the middle-aged man.

The moment Xu Ning's true qi collided with the knife, a black line suddenly appeared on the middle-aged man's long knife, then it suddenly broke.

This was not just a difference in the material of their weapons, but also a display of the power from the Water Cross Sword.

The Water Cross Sword was soft and firm, and its pure cutting ability was terrifying.

Once the long knife broke, the middle-aged man suddenly screamed.

Xu Ning used the true qi of the Water Cross Sword to cut off the middle-aged man's arm.

At the same time, when the Bright Fire Sword was used on Deacon Ding's knife, half of the broad circular knife in Deacon Ding's hand broke.

"Not good!"

Deacon Ding instantly realized the danger he was now in.

He ignored the middle-aged man and instantly fled.

Xu Ning killed the middle-aged man with one more strike before chasing after Deacon Ding.

"Could he be a core disciple of the Yuelan Sect?"

Deacon Ding felt fear in his heart.

Shua!

A sword light.

Deacon Ding, who was running away quickly, suddenly felt a wound on his back, his flesh all torn apart.

Deacon Ding was kicked to the ground.

"Who are you guys, and why are you attacking the Ling family at night?"

Xu Ning pressed the sword against Deacon Ding's throat.

Deacon Ding looked at the sword edge, and a drop of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"I…"

Deacon Ding was struggling in his heart, but the sword was right in front of him, so he said truthfully, "We are from the Leaf Pattern Sect. We are stationed outside the city because we are fleeing."

"Leaf Pattern Sect?"

After hearing this name, Xu Ning suddenly felt a sense of familiarity to it.

Soon after, Xu Ning remembered that when he was accepting a sect mission, one of them was to kill the Young Sect Master of the Leaf Pattern Sect, Ye Lun.

The Leaf Pattern Sect was a small sect near the Yuelan Sect.

But because of the disputes in the sect, the Leaf Pattern Sect was destroyed, their sect master went missing, and their young sect master Ye Lun fled with the remaining core members of the Leaf Pattern Sect.

While escaping, Ye Lun took the remaining members of the Leaf Pattern Sect and constantly plundered resources, creating bloody murders everywhere, and was eventually targeted by the Yuelan Sect.

Because of this, the Yuelan Sect issued a mission to kill Ye Lun and eliminate the core members of the Leaf Pattern Sect.

That mission was worth 200 contribution points, which was 100 more contribution points than the mission Xu Ning was currently taking.

Xu Ning didn't accept the mission at the time because Ye Lun and the people from Leaf Pattern Sect were still on the move. Taking that into account, the mission would take too long to complete, so he eventually chose his current mission.

He just didn't expect to run into them here.

"What a coincidence."

Xu Ning asked Deacon Ding, "Where is Ye Lun?"

"This…"

Deacon Ding hesitated for a moment, but then felt a sudden pain in his neck.

Xu Ning pushed the sword forward.

"Young Sect Master fled with us, but we don't know where he is right now. But according to our previous agreement, we will meet at the village outside of the city tomorrow."

Under the threat of death, Deacon Ding spat out the information.

"Good job."

Xu Ning said, "Tomorrow, take me to that village and meet with Ye Lun."

After Deacon Ding heard this, he instantly understood what Xu Ning was doing.

This Yuelan Sect disciple wanted to take the opportunity to eliminate Ye Lun.

However, although he was unwilling, he had no other choice, so he could only agree.

"Understood, master."

Deacon Ding responded.

Xu Ning raised his sword and poked a few bloody holes in Deacon Ding's back.

These were the core points where the meridians in the body intersected. With these injuries, Deacon Ding's strength was weakened by more than half, which would make him relatively easier to control.

At this point, Deacon Ding was full of hatred. He knew very well that even if these injuries were healed, it would be difficult for him to further advance in the future.

But now, Deacon Ding could only surrender.

After dealing with Deacon Ding, Xu Ning also heard the sounds of fighting in the Ling family mansion.

Ling Xuzong had probably organized a team to fight against the enemies who invaded the Ling family mansion.

"Come with me, and have your people stop."

Xu Ning put away his sword and turned around.

Deacon Ding stood up with difficulty and followed Xu Ning.

He was half a step behind Xu Ning. Looking at Xu Ning's defenseless back, Deacon Ding gritted his teeth, wanting to take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

But suddenly, he saw the kitten on Xu Ning's shoulder turning around and giving him a cold look.

Deacon Ding shuddered and no longer had any strange thoughts.

'It seems that he's being honest.'

Xu Ning noticed Deacon Ding's abnormality.

He turned his head slightly and saw Deacon Ding following behind him, trembling.

'After cleaning up today's mess, I will get rid of Ye Lun tomorrow.'

…

The night went by.

Outside the city.

Deacon Ding stood outside the village with his subordinates, looking into the distance, as if he was waiting for someone.

Next to Deacon Ding, there was a young man wearing the uniform of a Leaf Pattern Sect disciple standing half a step behind him.

On the stone wall outside the village, there was a gray kitten curled up on top of it.

Xu Ning was behind Deacon Ding.

After catching Deacon Ding yesterday, the invading enemies were easily dealt with.

Afterwards, Xu Ning followed Deacon Ding to the village and waited to meet up with Ye Lun, preparing to ambush him.

Half an hour ago, someone sent a message that Young Sect Master Ye Lun was about to arrive.

With that message, they left the village to wait.

"Deacon Ding, thank you!"

A group of people arrived at the village.

The leader of the group was in his thirties. He had a stocky build and a fierce look in his eyes.

"Young Sect Master!"

Deacon Ding quickly went forward to greet the visitor.

"Young Sect Master, please go in and rest."

"Okay."

Ye Lun strode into the village.

He didn't notice that someone was secretly looking at him from behind Deacon Ding.

'This Ye Lun is actually a void realm fourth stage qualitative change realm martial artist. This doesn't match the information. I guess Ye Lun must have looted a lot of resources and improved after using them.'

Xu Ning had restrained his aura to the extreme. '200 contribution points as the reward for this mission is too few.'

Because Ye Lun was a qualitative change realm martial artist, Xu Ning did not act rashly.

"Deacon Ding, you don't look too good."

Ye Lun suddenly stood still.

He noticed that Deacon Ding's face was a little pale, and that he was forcing a smile.

"I'm okay, I'm okay. It's just that something went wrong in my secret scroll cultivation."

Deacon Ding quickly replied.

Ye Lun patted Deacon Ding's shoulder. "Take care of your body, Deacon Ding."

Ye Lun suddenly saw Xu Ning. "Why is there a new face here?"

"Also, why is your old friend not here?"

Ye Lun noticed that something was wrong.

"Young Sect Master."

Deacon Ding was sweating profusely. He was thinking of a valid excuse, when he suddenly saw Xu Ning walking forward.

"I am a new disciple recruited by Deacon Ding recently."

Xu Ning took the initiative to step forward.

"A new disciple?"

Ye Lun had a suspicious look on his face. "There are still people who are willing to join the Leaf Pattern Sect?"

Xu Ning smiled and didn't answer, instead he said, "After seeing the glory of Young Sect Master today, I admire you, so I will give you a big gift."

"Gift? What gift?"

Ye Lun was still suspicious, but Xu Ning's words made him temporarily forget about it.

Because of his recent journey and his recent advancement to the qualitative change realm, Ye Lun was running out of resources.

"What?"

Xu Ning smiled. "I'll send you on your way!"

Xu Ning suddenly attacked.

He activated the Flame Breath Bone Sutra and threw out a Tidal Fist!

Not only was Tidal Fist wrapped in terrifying true qi, but it also had the characteristics of water and fire.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ye Lun was completely caught unprepared.

He didn't expect a disciple wearing the clothing of the Leaf Pattern Sect to suddenly attack him.

Xu Ning's fists hit Ye Lun's chest like raindrops.

Xu Ning was too fast for Ye Lun to react.

"An enemy! Deacon Ding, you betrayed me!"

Although Ye Lun was seriously injured, he was still a qualitative change realm martial artist, so Xu Ning's attacks did not immediately kill him.

But even so, Ye Lun was seriously injured.

"Protect Young Sect Master!"

Several void realm martial artists attacked Xu Ning.

Xu Ning and the others instantly began to fight.

Ye Lun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He ignored Xu Ning and turned to look for Deacon Ding.

"Young Sect Master, I was forced…"

Bang!

Ye Lun slapped Deacon Ding's forehead.

Deacon Ding was already injured by Xu Ning, so coupled with another hit by Ye Lun, he instantly died.

After dealing with Deacon Ding, Ye Lun wanted to finish off Xu Ning.

However, Ye Lun discovered that half of the void realm martial artists under him were already dead.

Even a martial artist in the same realm as Xu Ning was just killed in a few punches.

"Who is he?!"

Ye Lun still hadn't figured out Xu Ning's identity.

But he was certain that this person had cultivated at least two fourth level secret techniques.

"Run!"

Ye Lun knew that even if he wasn't injured, he still might not be his opponent.

Thus, he fled towards the village.

However, Ye Lun suddenly felt a headache coming.

There seemed to be a spiral force twisting his forehead.

Ye Lun looked up and saw a gray kitten staring at him.

"This is…"

Bang!

Ye Lun's head exploded.

Xu Ning had already killed the remaining members of the Leaf Pattern Sect.

"300 contribution points, get!"

Xu Ning was relieved.

His first sect mission was complete.

"I wonder if these people have any remaining resources."

Xu Ning squatted down and fumbled around..

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Chapter 135: Void Realm Fourth Stage Qualitative Change Realm, Mystic Realm

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

'I have absorbed a total of 1250 units of energy.'

Xu Ning absorbed all of the resources he scavenged from the surroundings.

Although 1250 units was a lot, it was far less than Xu Ning had expected.

"But this is normal…"

After thinking for a while, Xu Ning also realized that whether it was Ye Lun or Deacon Ding, they had no fixed channels for resources.

Even the resources he looted were immediately used for cultivation.

Xu Ning also kept the identity certificate he found on Ye Lun and the others.

He had to return with these things.

"Gray."

Xu Ning said, "We have to go now."

When Xu Ning was finished dealing with Ye Lun and his subordinates, the small fries in the village had already fled.

But there was no need to chase after these small characters.

'The nature of the Gray's bloodline is different from the commonly seen ones.'

Xu Ning patted Gray's head.

Generally speaking, the attributes of a void realm martial artist were determined by the secret scroll they practiced.

As for demon beasts, their attributes were determined by their own bloodline.

But whether it was a human or a demon beast, the main attributes were fixed.

Main attributes such as metal, water, fire, earth, wind, wood, thunder, etc.

These main attributes accounted for 99% of all attributes.

"It's just that Gray still can't express overly complicated thoughts to me, so I have to wait until Gray matures more before I can understand Gray's bloodline and abilities more deeply."

After leaving the village, Xu Ning returned to Qinggu County with Gray.

After bidding farewell to Ling Xuzong, Xu Ning returned to the sect.

This trip only took a dozen days, but the harvest was extremely rich.

Once he successfully obtained the 300 contribution point reward, Xu Ning would then have around 5,000 energy units.

Of course, a large portion of that was unexpected gains.

But even so, Xu Ning wished to come out more often and do more missions in the future.

If the mission was successful, he might gain more than just staying in the sect.

…

At around the same time.

Fog Night Abyss.

A hand suddenly emerged from the mud.

A figure covered in black mud slowly crawled out.

"Finally… out."

The figure touched his face a few times. Although he was dirty, his outline could be seen.

If Le Caiwei or Ning Xun were here, they would definitely recognize that this person was their Senior Brother Xiao Qiyun.

The missing Xiao Qiyun did not die. He climbed out of the mud under the Fog Night Abyss.

Xiao Qiyun looked up and felt the scarce sunlight in the Fog Night Abyss.

After a long time, Xiao Qiyun sighed.

"I didn't expect that in my outing to capture a void realm demon beast, I accidentally discovered the mystic realm left behind by Shi Fengxu, the legendary number one expert of the past three hundred years!"

Xiao Qiyun thought back to the dangers and fortuitous encounters in the mystic realm.

Before entering the mystic realm, he was only a void realm third stage martial artist, but now he had advanced to the void realm fourth stage.

'Although I came out alive and benefited a lot, the environment inside is too dangerous.'

Thinking of the densely packed terrifying creatures in the mystic realm, Xiao Qiyun's scalp was still numb. "Apart from me, my other five junior brothers and sisters are buried here."

A trace of sadness appeared in Xiao Qiyun's eyes.

He sighed again.

"Let's return to the sect first."

Xiao Qiyun calmed down with difficulty. "Although the mystic realm is good, it is not something I can take for myself. With my current talents, I may not necessarily even be able to fully empty it out after a few decades. So after returning to the sect, it is better to report this to the elders…"

Xiao Qiyun ran desperately on the mud, rushing out of the Fog Night Abyss.

…

At this time.

Outside the Yuelan Sect.

Xu Ning parted with Gray again.

"I'm going back to the sect, Gray."

When it was time to part again, Xu Ning could feel Gray's depressed mood.

"When I come out next time, I will come and get you."

Xu Ning traced Gray's hair.

After a short farewell, Xu Ning left Gray.

Gray stood at the top of the mountain, watching Xu Ning as he slowly disappeared from its sight.

Once Xu Ning was gone, Gray turned around and walked into the cave.

However, just as it was about to enter the cave, Gray suddenly stopped. It then turned its head and looked into the distance.

It was looking at a distant place.

Gray's expression and eyes began to show surprise and familiarity, as if Gray had sensed something familiar in the distance.

And that direction was the Fog Night Abyss that Xiao Qiyun had just climbed out of—the mystic realm left behind by Shi Fengxu.

Gray went through a lot of complicated emotions, then its expression turned into a look of yearning.

It looked in the direction of the Yuelan Sect, then looked in the direction of the Fog Night Abyss.

After much deliberation, Gray turned into a gray shadow and sped towards the Fog Night Abyss.

…

Yuelan Sect.

After returning to the sect, Xu Ning first went to the Mission Hall.

He first accepted the mission from the Leaf Pattern Sect, then reported the success of the two missions at the same time.

After confirming that there were no mistakes, Xu Ning received 300 contribution points.

Afterwards, Xu Ning went to Materials hall and exchanged the contribution points for 30 Pure Source Pills.

Xu Ning went to knock on Gu Qinghe's door.

But Gu Qinghe was not here. Xu Ning assumed that Gu Qinghe must have gone to practice his secret scroll, or was busy with internal affairs of the Seven Boxers.

Not being able to meet Gu Qinghe, Xu Ning just went straight back to his room.

He first rested, then absorbed all the 30 Pure Source Pills, obtaining 3000 units of energy.

Afterwards, he absorbed the Aura Crystals expelled by the Thousand Source Bug over the past few days, obtaining 60 units of energy.

'It's time to advance to the qualitative change realm.'

Xu Ning looked at his energy reserves of 4,360 units and thought.

After advancing to the qualitative change realm, he would officially obtain the characteristics of his attribute.

In the future, the use of pure true qi and strength would no longer be mainstream, instead fights were won would be dependent on whose nature and power was greater.

Xu Ning opened the Martial Arts Panel, then clicked on the "" sign next to the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.

…

Consume 2400 units of energy to advance the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll?

Yes / No

…

Xu Ning chose to confirm.

Afterwards, Xu Ning felt the water and fire qi in his body suddenly start to tremble.

The tremors grew larger and larger, then the two currents began to separate from each other.

In just a short time, it turned four qi currents, and the density of these four qi currents was still as dense as before. They did not become smaller or lighter.

After splitting into four qi currents, they began to transform.

Among them, one current of water qi turned into the shape of a ball, while the remaining current of water qi was shaped into a thread. As for the two currents of fire qi, one became a wave, while the other turned into a cloud.

'These correspond to my four void realm secret techniques.'

Xu Ning closed his eyes. He could clearly see the changes in his body.

Xu Ning sensed.

'The ball-shaped water qi represents the penetrative nature of Tidal Fist, while the thread of water qi represents the cutting nature of the Water Cross Sword. As for the fire qi currents, the wave represents the burning nature of the Flame Breath Bone Sutra, while cloud represents the annihilative nature of the Bright Fire Sword.'

Xu Ning quickly figured out the reason.

'Now, I am certain that I can apply the characteristics of the same attributes into different secret techniques. For example, I can apply the cutting nature on the Tidal Fist, or I can apply the penetrative nature on the Water Cross Sword.'

'Application within the same attributes—this is the biggest change since entering the qualitative change realm.'

'However, there is a limit to this application. After the application, the power of the secret technique is limited by the lowest level secret technique. With Tidal Fist being at level four and the Water Cross Sword at level three, if I apply both characteristics and use them, then I can only use them at the third level.'

'So, it is best if the cultivation of different secret techniques are balanced.'

Xu Ning slowly thought.

'No wonder it is said that the more void realm secret techniques one cultivates, the better it is for them. It seems that in addition to helping to improve one's strength in the future, one's methods will be more diverse when facing enemies.'

Xu Ning even felt that if his realm continued to improve, he could even apply the nature of the water attribute onto fire-based secret techniques.

'It seems that I have to learn two more secret techniques in the future.'

Xu Ning opened his eyes and thought.

Afterwards, Xu Ning checked and found out that to advance to the void realm fifth stage, he would need 5000 units of energy.

'I only have 1960 units of energy left.'

Xu Ning looked at the Martial Arts Panel. "These 1960 units of energy are enough for me to advance either my Water Cross Sword or my Bright Fire Sword. But I think the effect will be better if I advance both at the same time."

'With 1960 units of energy, I can advance either Tidal Fist or the Flame Breath Bone Sutra to the fifth level.'

Xu Ning began to weigh his options. 'Should I even advance my techniques? If I advance, then the difference between secret techniques will be even greater.'

'Forget it, I'll just continue to save and advance the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword at the same time.'

Xu Ning finally chose to save these 1960 units of energy for the time being.

After his realm improved, Xu Ning felt refreshed.

He wanted to rest, but he no longer felt tired.

'Let's go to Senior Brother He's courtyard. I still have to test the quality of a middle-grade aura fountain. I wonder if Senior Brother He has completed the sect mission and has returned.'

Xu Ning did not hesitate anymore. He went straight to the core disciple sect.

"Brother Xu."

When Xu Ning came to He Mingye's courtyard, he saw the two teenagers again.

"Is Senior Brother He back?"

Xu Ning asked the two.

"Senior Brother He hasn't returned yet." The female teenager replied, "He should return to the sect in a month or so."

Xu Ning nodded. "Senior Brother He had said that he wanted me to practice with the help of the middle-grade aura fountain…"

"Come with me."

Before Xu Ning could finish speaking, the female teenager led him inside. "The middle-grade aura fountain is here."

Xu Ning followed the female teenager to a shallow pit.

This shallow pit looked similar to the low-grade aura fountain, but the aura coming from it was a lot stronger.

"If you have any instructions, you can call us anytime."

The female teenager said.

"Okay."

Xu Ning went straight into the shallow pit.

He sat cross-legged just like before.

After an hour, Xu Ning smiled faintly.

Unlike when he was using a low-grade aura fountain, Xu Ning could absorb 3 units of energy every 2 hours in this aura fountain.

This meant Xu Ning could absorb 30 units of energy a day, accounting for the 4 hours he needed to rest.

'Senior Brother He said that a middle-grade aura fountain is twice as effective as a low-grade aura fountain. Now it seems that it is more than twice as effective.'

'Just by sitting here, I will be able to accumulate 2000 units of energy tomorrow morning and advance the Water Cross Sword and the Bright Fire Sword at the same time.'

Xu Ning closed his eyes again and focused on absorbing the aura.

…

A few days went by.

Yuelan Sect.

Zongfeng Peak.

"Yuancheng, how is your new disciple Ji Yimiao doing?"

In front of the Sect Master Mi Xingye sat Elder Yuancheng.

Elder Yuancheng stroked his beard. "His aptitude is average, but his temperament is excellent. I am quite satisfied."

"Sect Master, what about Xu Ning?"

The elder asked.

"I haven't seen him since I accepted him as my in-name disciple."

Mi Xingye smiled. "When we returned from the Beast Hunting Sect, Xu Ning had already gone out on a mission. I wonder if he's back yet."

Xu Ning had been staying in the aura fountain for the past few days, so even Gu Qinghe didn't know that Xu Ning had come back.

"I look forward to meeting Xu Ning."

Yuan Cheng smiled. "I feel that he is no weaker than any core disciples."

"Sect Master, Elder Yuancheng."

A disciple on the main peak suddenly walked into the house.

There were many disciples who were responsible for the chores on the peak.

These disciples were all outer disciples, but because they were at the Sect Master's peak, even inner disciples were polite to them.

"What is it?"

Mi Xingye asked.

"An inner disciple named Xiao Qiyun wants to see you and Elder Yuancheng."

The disciple said.

"Who did you say? Xiao Qiyun?"

Elder Yuancheng looked surprised. "He's back?"

Mi Xingye raised his eyebrows.

During the demon slaying conference, Elder Yuancheng mentioned Xiao Qiyun to Mi Xingye.

Elder Yuancheng said that he was initially going to accept Xiao Qiyun as his in-name disciple, but Xiao Qiyun suddenly disappeared.

They just didn't expect that he would return safely.

"Call him in."

Elder Yuancheng said.

Although it was not normal for inner disciples to see the Sect Master and elders directly, Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng did not care about this.

"Yes."

The disciple left.

Afterwards, Xiao Qiyun was brought here.

Xiao Qiyun had already washed up and changed into clean clothes.

After leading Xiao Qiyun, the disciple left the room.

"Inner disciple Xiao Qiyun greets Sect Master and Elder Yuancheng."

Xiao Qiyun looked at the two and bowed respectfully.

"I heard that you went missing. It's a good thing that you're back safely."

Elder Yuancheng's eyes were kind.

"Elder Yuancheng misses you a lot."

Mi Xingye said.

"Thank you, Sect Master and Elder Yuancheng."

Xiao Qiyun bowed again with a calm expression.

He was still worried.

Xiao Qiyun said, "Sect Master and Elder Yuancheng, I came here to tell you something."

"What is it?"

Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng both frowned slightly, but they did not look very concerned.

"There is a mystic realm under the Fog Night Abyss."

Xiao Qiyun paused, "And the owner of the mystic realm is Shi Fengxu."

"What?!"

Xiao Qiyun's words were like a sudden clap of thunder. Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng sat up straight at the same time and looked at Xiao Qiyun in shock.

Shi Fengxu!

This name was a legend in State Jifeng!

The strongest person in State Jifeng 300 years ago.

'And he left behind a mystic realm?!'

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Chapter 136: Standing Up

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"You discovered the mystic realm left by Shi Fengxu? Are you sure?"

Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng asked as they stared at Xiao Qiyun.

"Yes, my five junior brothers and sisters and I accidentally entered the mystic realm, but only I survived."

Xiao Qiyun said, "Although I didn't enter the core area of the mystic realm, just the gains from wandering around the periphery have already helped me break through to the qualitative change realm."

Afterwards, Xiao Qiyun shared his experience in the mystic realm.

"Sect Master, we better go and take a look immediately."

Yuan Cheng said, "Even if this mystic realm was not left behind by Shi Fengxu, it must have been left behind by someone of the same level. If we can enter the mystic realm and control it, then it will be a great opportunity for the Yuelan Sect!"

"This might even help us become the number one sect in State Jifeng!"

Elder Yuancheng's words tempted Mi Xingye.

Mi Xingye looked at Xiao Qiyun. "After you escaped from the mystic realm, did you contact anyone else? No one except you knows about the secret realm, right?"

"After escaping from the mystic realm, I didn't contact anyone. I just went straight back to the sect, so I have only told the Sect Master and Elder Yuancheng about the mystic realm."

Xiao Qiyun replied.

"Good job."

Mi Xingye's eyes were full of ambition.

"If we can successfully enter the mystic realm, I will make an exception and promote you to a core disciple."

Mi Xingye stood up and patted Xiao Qiyun's shoulder. "You did a great job."

"Elder Yuancheng." Mi Xingye looked at Yuan Cheng, "Let's go and take a look at the Fog Night Abyss."

"Okay!"

Elder Yuancheng also knew that speed was key in this matter.

"Xiao Qiyun, come with us."

Mi Xingye turned to look at Xiao Qiyun.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The three of them stood up.

After leaving the door, Mi Xingye summoned a high level void realm demon beast.

After the three of them stepped on the back of the demon beast, they flew towards the Fog Night Abyss.

…

Inside the core disciple sect.

He Mingye's courtyard.

Xu Ning walked out of the aura fountain.

It had been ten days since Xu Ning entered.

Over the past ten days, Xu Ning absorbed a total of 350 units of energy.

300 units came from the aura fountain, and the other 50 units came from the Thousand Source Bug.

Although the proportion of energy the Thousand Source Bug was providing him had greatly decreased, Xu Ning still kept it with him.

After gathering 2000 units of energy, Xu Ning's Water Cross Sword and his Bright Fire Sword had all broken through to the fourth level.

Xu Ning's secret techniques had advanced to the same level.

At this moment, Xu Ning still had 310 units of energy left.

"Brother Xu, are you done with your seclusion?"

As soon as Xu Ning walked out of the courtyard where the aura fountain was located, he saw the two teenagers waiting outside the door.

"Yes, l will rest for a while."

Xu Ning said.

Unlike in the past when he needed to work hard to improve his strength, with the Seven Boxers facing dissolution, after feeling a little bored, Xu Ning decided to come out and relax.

"You two don't have to wait on me like this, just practice your swordsmanship."

Xu Ning said.

"Understood, Brother Xu."

The two responded.

Xu Ning didn't say anything else. He was about to walk out of the courtyard.

"Brother Xu, are you going to relax?"

The male teenager suddenly stopped Xu Ning.

"Yes, seclusion is a little boring."

Xu Ning nodded.

"Today is the day when the exchange meeting for core disciples will start. If you have nothing to do, you can go to the core disciples square."

The young man suddenly reminded.

"Oh?"

Xu Ning didn't expect the core disciple sect to have this kind of activity. "Okay, I'll go take a look."

Xu Ning was quite interested in this exchange meeting.

Last time at the demon slaying conference, besides He Mingye, there were not many core disciples present.

This was because they were already disciples of the highest status in the Yuelan Sect, so they did not need to show up at the demon slaying conference to gain the attention of the Sect Master and elders.

Therefore, Xu Ning didn't know how strong the core disciples of the Yuelan Sect were.

So, this exchange meeting was an opportunity for him to experience the strength of the core disciples.

Xu Ning followed the path pointed out by the young man and soon found the Elite Square.

Sure enough, when Xu Ning arrived, there were already many people at the Elite Square.

Everyone gathered in groups of twos and threes. Some were talking about their cultivation experience, while some were competing with each other.

The atmosphere was lively.

"Xu Ning, you're here too!"

Xu Ning stood still, when he saw Ji Yimiao calling for him in the crowd. After confirming that it was Ji Yimiao, Xu Ning walked up to him.

"You're here too?"

Xu Ning chuckled.

"Last month when the core disciples were having an exchange meeting, I was brought here by my senior brothers and sisters, but I didn't see you then."

Ji Yimiao said.

Xu Ning smiled and explained, "Last month, I went out of the sect to do a mission, so this is my first time here."

"If this is your first time here, I advise you to learn from our seniors."

Ji Yimiao said, "Although everyone may practice different secret techniques, the experience of breaking through to a higher realm has many similarities. Whether it is a fellow disciple in the same realm as you or a fellow disciple in a higher realm, interacting with them will bring great benefits."

"After participating in this exchange meeting last time, I realized something. And that realization is that it won't be long before I reach the qualitative change realm."

"The difference between a core disciple and an inner disciple is too big." Ji Yimiao sighed. "When I was in the inner sect in the past, I could only figure it out by myself. Sometimes I didn't even know if I was on the wrong path, so I wasted a lot of effort. Now that I'm in the core disciple sect, even when you are not around, I can still ask my senior brothers and sisters to answer my questions."

'In this environment, progress is really easy.'

From Ji Yimiao's words and expressions, he was very satisfied with the environment of the core disciple sect and his progress.

"You're right."

Xu Ning agreed.

In fact, for Xu Ning, the advantage from entering the core disciple sect was that he could gain more resources.

"Junior brothers and sisters, is everyone done talking?"

A man in his forties suddenly walked up the stage.

There were many older disciples in the core disciple sect.

He waved his sleeves and looked around the square. "Now, do you want to go on stage and practice with each other?"

"That is Senior Brother Zhuo Zongyi. He is my senior, a core disciple of Elder Yuancheng."

Ji Yimiao took the initiative to explain to Xu Ning: "He is the one hosting the exchange meeting between the core disciples this month."

"Generally speaking, the disciples participating in this exchange meeting are all below the void realm seventh stage. That is because after breaking through to the common seal realm, the difference in strength between the sixth stage and the seventh stage is too great, so the value of fighting each other is not high."

Ji Yimiao knew that this was Xu Ning's first time here, so he seized the opportunity to tell Xu Ning everything he knew.

"I'll do it!"

A feminine, tall man suddenly went on stage.

He was holding a light green fluorescent longsword in his hand. He seemed to be a martial artist who practiced swordsmanship-based secret techniques.

"Junior Brother Bao."

After seeing Junior Brother Bao walk up, Zhuo Zongyi's smile slightly faded.

Not only him, but the other core disciples who were eager to go on stage all stopped after seeing this person.

Xu Ning also noticed this.

'This Brother Bao doesn't seem to be popular.'

Xu Ning whispered.

When Ji Yimiao heard this, he leaned towards Xu Ning and lowered his voice. "His name is Bao Ruyuan, and he comes from the Bao family in the Crystal Mansion. His master is Elder Gujian, and his senior brother is the second best core disciple of the Yuelan Sect, Fang Jie."

"Bao family in the Crystal Mansion?"

Xu Ning's pupils suddenly shrank.

Xu Ning remembered that after he was taken to State Jifeng, he was thrown into a mine owned by the Bao family.

The mine was less than ten kilometers away from the Crystal Mansion.

Xu Ning's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Yes, that Bao family."

Ji Yimiao said, "The Bao family is one of the top subordinate families in the Yuelan Sect. Their family has produced many core disciples in the past. Moreover, their family is the only ruler of the Crystal Mansion."

"Is that so…"

Xu Ning nodded.

"Senior Brother Bao Ruyuan is strong, but he is quite domineering, so he has offended many of his fellow disciples. Thus, no one wants to get close to him. I heard from my senior brothers and sisters that he rarely appears at these exchange meetings, so I don't know why he came this time."

Ji Yimiao said.

After Xu Ning heard this, he stopped talking and looked at Bao Ruyuan on the stage.

"Junior Sister Xie Wenyue, will you spar with me on the stage?"

Bao Ruyuan looked down and pointed his sword at one person in the crowd, his tone unfriendly.

Xie Wenyue was a fair and capable woman, and she looked to be less than 30 years old.

Xie Wenyue went on stage.

She didn't have a weapon, so her secret technique should be a punching technique.

"Junior Brother Bao, Junior Sister Jie…"

Zhuo Zongyi, who was hosting the exchange meeting, seemed to sense the discord between the two. "Don't hurt the other party. If anything goes wrong, I will stop you."

"Up to you."

Bao Ruyuan sneered.

"Thank you, Brother Zhuo."

Xie Wenyue said politely.

Zhuo Zongyi did not look at Bao Ruyuan. He instead whispered "be careful" to Xie Wenyue before leaving the stage.

On the stage, Bao Ruyuan and Xie Wenyue confronted each other.

"Junior Sister Jie, I'm starting."

Bao Ruyuan smiled viciously.

As soon as he finished speaking, Bao Ruyuan turned into a shadow and stabbed forward with his sword.

Xie Wenyue's expression remained unchanged as her hands emitted a faint purple light.

Xie Wenyue met Bao Ruyuan's sword with both hands.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

No one was in a disadvantageous position.

'They are all martial artists in the fifth stage void realm!'

Xu Ning saw through their strengths.

When the two fought, purple electric arcs appeared on Xie Wenyue's hand.

On the other side, there was a wind blade attached to Bao Ruyuan's sword.

Only a fifth stage void realm martial artist could show this kind of strength.

On the stage, Xie Wenyue and Bao Ruyuan's attacks were fierce. Judging from the seriousness of the fight, they did not seem to be sparring at all.

"So strong!"

Ji Yimiao sighed.

Xu Ning was not surprised by the strength displayed by the two.

Xu Ning even felt that even if he went on stage and fought against any one of them, he might not be their match.

Although Xu Ning was in the qualitative change realm, he was one realm lower than the two.

On the bright side, he had four fourth level secret techniques—this achievement was unmatched in the Yuelan Sect.

With these four level four secret techniques, Xu Ning could use complex combat techniques to fight against opponents above his realm.

"Junior Sister Xie is so skilled!"

Although Bao Ruyuan praised her, his sword moves became more and more fierce.

Several of the swords were aimed at Xie Wenyue's vitals.

Xie Wenyue ignored Bao Ruyuan's taunts and focused on fighting him.

Suddenly, Xie Wenyue's eyes lit up as she noticed a flaw in Bao Ruyuan.

Therefore, Xie Wenyue suddenly stepped forward and formed a palm with one hand. The electric arcs on her hand suddenly became more active.

"Ha!"

Xie Wenyue shouted and attacked Bao Ruyuan's opening.

However, just when Xie Wenyue was about to succeed, Bao Ruyuan suddenly showed a strange smile.

"Not good!"

Xie Wenyue seemed to realize something was wrong. She instantly wanted to pull away, but it was too late.

Bao Ruyuan suddenly let go of his sword.

Afterwards, he clenched his fist and punched Xie Wenyue's chest.

There was a dense circle of tiny wind blades on his fist.

Bang!

Xie Wenyue was hit. She was sent flying like a kite.

Xie Wenyue's chest was already red.

"Junior Sister Xie!"

Zhuo Zongyi, who had been watching the battle closely, also just reacted.

He didn't expect Bao Ruyuan to have secretly cultivated a punching secret technique, and this punching secret technique looked very powerful, possibly reaching the fourth level.

"Bao Ruyuan, stop!"

Zhuo Zongyi was about to go up and save them, but he found that Bao Ruyuan did not follow his orders to stop, instead he rushed forward, intending to continue the fight.

He was obviously going to seriously injure Xie Wenyue.

Zhuo Zongyi didn't expect Bao Ruyuan to be so ruthless, so he was a step slower.

Bao Ruyuan's fist was about to land.

But a figure suddenly appeared on the stage.

It was Xu Ning.

Xu Ning first protected Xie Wenyue, then sent a punch towards Bao Ruyuan's fist!

Bang!

The two fists collided, and the two took a step back at the same time.

Xu Ning's fist was covered in blood.

The same was true for Bao Ruyuan. Several bone cracks could be seen on the back of his hand, as blood covered his entire fist.

"Who are you?"

Bao Ruyuan looked down at his injuries, then looked at Xu Ning with a dark look in his eyes.

"Sect Master's in-name disciple, Xu Ning."

Xu Ning stood straight and said his name.

He met Bao Ruyuan's gaze without backing down..

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Chapter 137: Xie Wenyue's Gratitude

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"Bao Ruyuan, how dare you seriously injure your fellow disciples!"

Zhuo Zongyi jumped onto the stage and faced Bao Ruyuan with a murderous look in his eyes.

If Xu Ning hadn't suddenly gone on stage, Xie Wenyue would have been punched again. If that punch landed, she would have been seriously injured.

As the host of this month's exchange meeting, Zhuo Zongyi was embarrassed by this incident.

Bao Ruyuan didn't care about Zhuo Zongyi's question, as his thoughts were all on Xu Ning.

"So you are the in-name disciple the Sect Master recently accepted."

Bao Ruyuan grinned, but there was a fierce look in his eyes. "No wonder the Sect Master likes you, your strength is indeed impressive."

It was not just Bao Ruyuan, after Xu Ning revealed his identity, many core disciples also looked at him.

Half of the core disciples did not attend the previous demon slaying conference.

They only knew that an inner disciple named Xu Ning was amazing, but they didn't know who he was.

Now, in front of the core disciples, Xu Ning stepped forward, saved Xie Wenyue, and fought against Bao Ruyuan, leaving a deep impression on the core disciples.

While Bao Ruyuan was staring at Xu Ning, Xu Ning was also observing Bao Ruyuan.

When Xu Ning learned that Bao Ruyuan was from the Bao family in the Crystal Mansion, he instinctively became hostile.

Back then, he was forcibly abducted to State Jifeng and trapped for five months, suffering greatly because of his family.

Xu Ning still remembered this grudge in his heart. He planned to wait until he was strong enough in the future to take revenge.

He just didn't expect that before this, he would come into contact with the elite disciple of the enemy family.

Because of this grudge, when Xu Ning saw that Bao Ruyuan wanted to hurt Xie Wenyue, he took the initiative to rescue Xie Wenyue.

Although he didn't have the ability to directly suppress him, it was nice to block him from doing what he wanted to do.

"Bao Ruyuan, I advise you to take the initiative to go to the Disciplinary Hall, otherwise I will report this to the elders."

Zhuo Zongyi threatened Bao Ruyuan.

The Disciplinary Hall was the place where disciples of the sect were punished.

Whether you were an outer disciple, an inner disciple, or a core disciple, one had to be punished for their mistakes.

"So what if you report it to the elders?"

Bao Ruyuan waved his hand: "Ask the elders of the Disciplinary Hall to ask my master!"

After that, Bao Ruyuan waved his hand, laughed and left the stage.

Bao Ruyuan didn't seem to care about Zhuo Zongyi's threa0 at allt.

"Oh yeah."

Bao Ruyuan stood still and turned around. "Xu Ning, if there is a chance in the future, let's spar."

Then, under everyone's gaze, Bao Ruyuan calmly left.

"This Bao Ruyuan…"

After thinking about Bao Ruyuan's attack on Xie Wenyue and his response to Zhuo Zongyi, Xu Ning concluded that this person was a person who ignored the rules of the sect.

In a big sect like the Yuelan Sect, to be able to ignore the rules and act so arrogantly, it could only mean that no one could really control them.

Xu Ning speculated that this should have something to do with his master, Gu Jian.

Under the threat of Disciplinary Hall just now, Bao Ruyuan just mentioned his master.

In the end, Bao Ruyuan just swaggered away. As for Zhuo Zongyi, his face went pale.

But when he thought of Bao Ruyuan's master, Elder Gujian, Zhuo Zongyi did not choose to force him to stay.

"Brothers and sisters, today's exchange meeting will end here."

The atmosphere in the Elite Square was ruined.

Thus, Zhuo Zongyi dismissed the meeting.

"Junior Brother Xu Ning, thank you."

Xie Wenyue, who had been punched, finally recovered.

"Junior Brother Xu Ning, thank god you reacted quickly. If you were a little slower, Junior Sister Xie would have been even more seriously injured. This is all my fault. I didn't expect Bao Ruyuan to be so ruthless. I really underestimated his reputation."

Zhuo Zongyi sounded guilty.

Although the two of them were not familiar with Xu Ning, Xu Ning's righteousness brought the three of them closer.

"Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhuo, you're too kind. I was just a little closer to the stage just now, and when I saw that the situation was not right, I took action to protect my senior sister."

Xu Ning did not take credit for this, he instead responded humbly.

But the more Xu Ning said, the more grateful Xie Wenyue was to Xu Ning.

Currently, Xu Ning's hand was dripping with blood.

"Junior Brother Xu, I will go back and recuperate first. In two days, I will personally visit and thank you."

Xie Wenyue's face was pale, but she still thanked Xu Ning.

Xie Wenyue left the Elite Square with the help of an in-name disciple.

"Junior Brother Xu, your injury…"

Zhuo Zongyi frowned.

"It's fine."

Xu Ning was not trying to show off at all.

Xu Ning pulled off his shirt and wrapped his hand with it.

The Flame Breath Bone Sutra was already healing his injuries.

The broken bones in his hand had already been completely healed, and his flesh wounds were slowly healing.

In three to five days, this injury would be completely healed.

"Xu Ning, are you okay?"

Most of the disciples in the Elite Square had already left, but Ji Yimiao still came forward.

Before Xu Ning suddenly jumped out just now, he was standing next to him.

Seeing Xu Ning suddenly jump up and throw a punch at Bao Ruyuan, Ji Yimiao was shocked.

Although he knew that after entering the core disciple sect, the gap between the two would gradually expand, Ji Yimiao still found it unbelievable that he was pulled so far behind so quickly.

"So Junior Brother Ji and Junior Brother Xu are old friends."

When Zhuo Zongyi saw the friendship between Xu Ning and Ji Yimiao, he smiled and said, "Oh yes, you two were both promoted as in-name disciples at the same demon slaying conference."

"The two of us fought against a demon beast before."

Ji Yimiao said proudly.

The three chatted casually.

"Junior Brother Ji, go back first. I want to talk to Junior Brother Xu."

Zhuo Zongyi said.

"Okay."

Ji Yimiao also bid farewell.

He also knew very well that Xu Ning's strength today had allowed him to gradually integrate into the elite circle of core disciples.

"Junior Brother Xu, Sect Master has a good relationship with my master, Elder Yuancheng, so we have to communicate more often."

Zhuo Zongyi and Xu Ning walked side by side, when Zhou Zongyi suddenly said.

"Of course."

Xu Ning responded.

If he could build a good relationship with these core disciples, it would be easier for him to stay in the sect in the future.

"Brother Zhuo, I have some questions about Bao Ruyuan."

Xu Ning said.

"Junior Brother Xu, just ask."

Zhuo Zongyi said.

"Bao Ruyuan seems to have an extremely arrogant personality, and he does things without regard for the rules. Even in the face of the Disciplinary Hall, he seems to be fearless. Why is this so?"

Xu Ning asked.

Zhuo Zongyi sighed when he heard the words: "This is all related to his master, Elder Gujian. Elder Gujian is very tolerant of his disciples."

Zhuo Zongyi's answer was similar to Xu Ning's guess.

"But even with the protection of an elder, he can't be so domineering, right? After all, there is more than one elder in the sect."

Xu Ning asked.

"Elder Gujian is special among the elders."

Zhuo Zongyi frowned slightly.

"Special?"

Xu Ning asked again.

Zhuo Zongyi nodded and paused. "Junior Brother, you may have just entered the core disciple sect, so you don't know many things."

"A few decades ago, Sect Master and Elder Gujian were both genius disciples of the Yuelan Sect. At that time, Sect Master and Elder Gujian were both heroes of the Yuelan Sect."

"But because both of them were excellent, when deciding the candidate for the position of sect master, the previous sect master and elders were in a dilemma. But after careful consideration, the current Sect Master won, and Elder Gujian lost."

"Elder Gujian was not convinced by this result, but he could only submit in the end. But after becoming an elder, Elder Gujian was very independent in the Yuelan Sect. Not only does he act domineering, but he also often ignores the rules."

"But because Elder Gujian's strength is comparable to the Sect Master, and that there are still a few surviving elders who support Elder Gujian, Elder Gujian has always been in conflict with the Sect Master."

Zhuo Zongyi lowered his voice.

If it weren't for the fact that Xu Ning and Bao Ruyuan were enemies, and that Xu Ning was the disciple of Mi Xingye, Zhuo Zongyi wouldn't have said these words.

'So the previous generation of the Yuelan Sect had such a history.'

Xu Ning understood.

Elder Gujian was the old thorn in the Yuelan Sect's side, but they couldn't touch him.

"In addition to the Sect Master and Elder Gujian, the current friction has continued to extend to their core disciples."

Zhuo Zongyi continued: "Sect Master's disciple He Mingye is regarded as the top core disciple of the Yuelan Sect, while Elder Gujuan's disciple, Bao Ruyuan's senior brother Fang Jie, is regarded as the second best core disciple. Moreover, the two have always been hostile to each other. And now that Brother He Mingye is the next sect master, both Fang Jie and Elder Gujian are very dissatisfied."

"However, the current elders of the sect are all on the side of the Sect Master. No matter how strong Elder Gujian is, he can't change the situation of the sect. It's just that his disciples have been very arrogant and domineering. Even when faced with complaints, he just doesn't care. Even if they do something wrong, Elder Gujian will protect them."

"That's why Bao Ruyuan is so arrogant."

"I see…"

Xu Ning finally understood.

Afterwards, the two exchanged greetings again, became friends, and went their separate ways.

Although Xu Ning was injured, in exchange he had learned more about the secrets of the Yuelan Sect.

After returning to the courtyard, Xu Ning chose to go into seclusion again.

…

A few days later.

Xu Ning was told that someone was visiting him.

He walked out of the courtyard where the aura fountain was located and saw Xie Wenyue.

"Sister Xie."

Xu Ning greeted Xie Wenyue.

Xie Wenyue's face was still pale. It was obvious that her injuries had not completely healed yet.

"Junior Brother Xu."

Xie Wenyue said, "I came here to thank you."

Xie Wenyue went to the inner sect to look for Xu Ning, but she couldn't find him.

After thinking about it, she guessed that Xu Ning might be at He Mingye's residence.

After finding this place, Xie Wenyue learned that Xu Ning was cultivating in He Mingye's aura fountain.

She also learned that He Mingye and Xu Ning seemed to have a good relationship with each other.

"You're too kind, Senior Sister Xie."

Xu Ning smiled.

"Junior Brother's injury is fine, right?"

Xie Wenyue said with concern.

Xu Ning reached out with his palm. There were no wounds on it, there was not even a scar.

"It's fine, just a small injury."

Xu Ning did not use any pill medicine to heal his injuries. Instead, he only used the Flame Breath Bone Sutra to completely recover.

Although the Flame Breath Bone Sutra in the fourth level was not as combative as the other three secret techniques, its healing ability was extremely powerful.

Even if Xu Ning lost an arm or a leg, as long as the limb could still be retrieved, the wound would heal without using any external medicine.

"Junior Brother, do you know why Bao Ruyuan attacked me at the exchange meeting?"

After seeing that Xu Ning was fine, Xie Wenyue continued.

"I don't know."

Xu Ning replied.

"This is because we happened to run into each other outside the sect gate last month. We found a Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree at the same time. At that time, the fruits on the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree had already ripened, so the two of us fought over it."

"Back then, Bao Ruyuan could not beat me, so most of the fruits were picked by me, which caused Bao Ruyuan to hate me. But with the help of Elder Gujian, he took revenge on me."

Xie Wenyue explained the reason.

"Is that so…"

Although Xu Ning didn't know what the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree was, he could still tell that it was a rare resource.

The core disciples of the Yuelan Sect usually did not lack anything. The fact that they were in a dispute because of it showed that the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree was a very precious resource.

"Junior Brother Xu, you don't seem to know what the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree is?"

Xie Wenyue frowned and asked tentatively.

"I really don't know."

Xu Ning was honest.

Xu Ning did not know much about some of the more precious high-level resources.

"No wonder…"

Xie Wenyue said, "The Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree is a very rare spirit plant."

"Its fruits can help a void realm martial artist cultivate and condense their attributes when they are in the fourth to sixth stage of the void realm. Moreover, within two months after it bears fruit, it will also grow the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree, and this core is very beneficial for a void realm martial artist in their breakthrough to the void realm seventh stage."

"Senior Sister, you've said too much."

Xu Ning could already guess Xie Wenyue's intentions.

"I am willing to take you to the secret location of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree and help you obtain the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree, as a gift to you."

Xie Wenyue said..

Chapter 138: Mystic Realm Opportunity

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Chapter 138: Mystic Realm Opportunity

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Chapter 138: Mystic Realm Opportunity

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"The core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree…"

Xu Ning did not immediately agree to Xie Wenyue's proposal, instead he began to think.

After a long time, Xu Ning finally chose to refuse.

"Sister Xie, I don't want the core."

Xu Ning pondered over this decision.

Although the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree was precious, as it could help a void realm martial artist break through to the common seal realm, for Xu Ning, his Martial Arts Panel was already enough.

The Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree should be a resource with more practical value than internal energy value, so this kind of resource was useless for Xu Ning.

Moreover, according to what Xie Wenyue said, she and Bao Ruyuan discovered this fruit tree at the same time.

This meant that Bao Ruyuan knew of the time when the core would be born.

If he wanted to go with her to obtain the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree, he would inevitably encounter Bao Ruyuan.

With Bao Ruyuan's style, they would evidently get into a conflict.

Xu Ning felt that this conflict was not worth it.

Moreover, Mi Xingye and Elder Gujian had a long-standing rivalry. Being the disciples of both sides, his and Bao Ruyuan's identities were just too sensitive.

Whether he won or lost against Bao Ruyuan in the end, it might trouble Mi Xingye.

"Sister Xie, I appreciate your kindness."

Xu Ning explained: "However, I don't want to get into a more intense conflict with Bao Ruyuan. After all, between my master and Elder Gujian…"

Xu Ning stopped talking right there.

As a core disciple, Xie Wenyue would definitely understand his intentions.

"Um…"

When Xie Wenyue heard this, she showed a look of pity.

She was grateful to Xu Ning, so she wanted to thank Xu Ning with the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree.

But Xu Ning had already expressed the conflict between Sect Master Mi Xingye and Elder Gujian, so there was no need for her to insist.

If she continued to persuade Xu Ning again, it might cause a misunderstanding instead.

"It's fine."

Xie Wenyue didn't say anything else, she just took out a silk brocade bag.

"I really didn't carefully consider my proposal just now. In this case, I will give these six Blazing Crystal Fruits to you. Swallowing them will help to condense and improve your attributes."

Xu Ning thought for a moment, then reached out and grabbed it.

Since Xie Wenyue came to thank him, she must not want to owe him a favor.

So Xu Ning accepted her gift.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Xie."

Xu Ning took the silk brocade bag.

"I should be the one thanking you."

Xie Wenyue smiled. "In that case, I won't bother you anymore."

Although Xu Ning refused to accept Wenyue's invitation, Xie Wenyue still wanted the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree.

After all, it was a rare and precious resource. Since Xu Ning didn't want it, she had to find a way to get it.

However, with her injuries, she was definitely not Bao Ruyuan's opponent, so Xie Wenyue was going to find other helpers to fight with Bao Ruyuan for the core.

"Take care, Senior Sister."

Since Xie Wenyue was deciding to leave, Xu Ning personally escorted her out of the courtyard.

After returning back to the courtyard, Xu Ning opened the silk brocade bag and poured out the contents.

'So these are the crystal fruits.'

Xu Ning held the six crystal clear fruits in his palm. With such a scene, he looked very handsome.

A notification came from the Martial Arts Panel.

…

Discovered energy 200 units, absorb?

Yes / No

…

'200 units of energy is too little…'

Although he knew that the Blazing Crystal Fruits were a practical resource, he didn't expect it to contain so little energy.

The six fruits added together could only provide a total of 1,200 units of energy.

This amount of energy was not enough for him to advance a secret technique to the fifth level.

"No."

Xu Ning did not absorb it.

He planned to go to the Materials Hall in the core disciple sect and check the exchange price inside.

If these fruits were as Xie Wenyue described, it could help one's attributes to condense, then the energy obtained from exchanging it for Pure Source Pills would definitely be greater than 200 units.

"Let's go and take a look."

Xu Ning didn't hesitate and left with the six fruits.

…

At the same time.

Fog Night Abyss.

"No choice, I really can't enter it."

Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng emerged from a pool below the abyss valley.

Water flowed down their bodies, but not even a corner of their clothes was wet.

'The owner of this secret realm is too strong.'

After climbing up, Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng looked at the calm water surface with a depressed expression.

'They failed again…'

Xiao Qiyun stood behind Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng, thinking to himself.

After Xiao Qiyun told Mi Xingye and Yuancheng about the mystic realm, the three of them rode a high level void realm raptor and rushed to the Fog Night Abyss.

Xiao Qiyun led the two to an inconspicuous pond under the abyss valley and told them that this was the entrance to the mystic realm.

Without further hesitation, Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng went into the pond at the same time.

Although this pond looked normal, it was bottomless. Moreover, there were no creatures inside.

After diving for nearly 300 meters, Mi Xingye and Yuan City came upon a barrier.

The two were overjoyed because what Xiao Qiyun said was true.

However, when the two tried to cross the barrier, they couldn't do it.

The two of them were unable to break through the barrier.

Every time they tried to break through, the dao marks in their bodies would be extremely suppressed, causing them not be able to withstand the pressure from the barrier.

It seemed that this mystic realm rejected top void realm ninth stage martial artists who had already condensed dao marks.

In order to verify this guess, Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng brought Xiao Qiyun with them again.

Sure enough, Xiao Qiyun did not feel any resistance when facing the barrier. He could easily extend his arms and legs and take them out.

If Xiao Qiyun was willing, he could still easily enter the mystic realm again.

But after entering, he would have to experience more dangers before he could come out again.

The facts proved Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng's guess that a void realm martial artist with dao marks could not enter the secret realm to be true.

However, the two did not give up immediately. They tried again, but after nearly ten days, they still had no results.

"Sect Master, there should be no other way to enter."

Elder Yuancheng's tone was a little regretful.

Mi Xingye nodded. "In this case, there is no other way. Let's return to the sect."

"Although we can't enter this mystic realm, some of the elders and core disciples have not condensed dao marks yet, so they should have no problem entering the mystic realm."

Mi Xingye had already made a plan. "Core disciples are the pillars of the Yuelan Sect. Letting them enter and obtain resources to improve is also a good thing."

"Okay, in this case, quickly return to the sect and gather the core disciples."

Yuan Cheng agreed with Mi Xingye's proposal.

Afterwards, the three of them rushed back to the Yuelan Sect.

…

Yuelan Sect.

Xu Ning was in a good mood, because Xu Ning had exchanged the Blazing Crystal Fruits in the Materials Hall of the core disciples.

One Blazing Crystal Fruit was worth ten Pure Source Pills in the Materials Hall.

Six Blazing Crystal Fruits allowed Xu Ning to exchange for 60 Pure Source Pills.

This was 6,000 units of energy.

This amount of energy was enough for Xu Ning to break through to the void realm fifth stage, or advance his four void realm secret techniques to the fifth stage.

Xu Ning felt that it was worth it to receive so much energy from such a small injury.

'Maybe I should have agreed to Xie Wenyue's request to seize the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree. Although it may not have much energy, it will definitely be worth more than 100 Pure Source Pills.'

Xu Ning had the intention to negotiate with Xie Wenyue.

On the way out of the Materials Hall, Xu Ning began to think again whether the core of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree was worth becoming enemies with Bao Ruyuan.

Although his feud with the Bao family would have to be resolved sooner or later, it was still too early to confront them head-on.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

While Xu Ning was thinking, thunderous drum sounds spread throughout the entire core disciple sect.

"This is the signal to gather the core disciples in the Elders Hall!"

Xu Ning said.

When the signal for the core disciples to gather sounded, all disciples in the sect, whether they were core disciples or in-name disciples, had to arrive at the Elders Hall within 15 minutes.

'What happened…'

Although Xu Ning was confused, he still rushed to the Elders Hall.

Xu Ning arrived at the location in less than 15 minutes.

Xu Ning saw that his master Mi Xingye and more than a dozen elders were all present.

There were already many core disciples below the stage. There were about 50 to 60 people in total.

These people made up half of the Yuelan Sect core disciples.

The disciples had already sat down below the stage, as if they were listening to a lecture.

Xu Ning also sat cross-legged too.

As the 15-minute mark ended, the number of disciples in the hall had reached more than 80.

"The disciples in the sect should have all arrived."

Elder Yuancheng stood up and looked at the disciples below the stage.

"Disciples below the fourth stage void realm, leave."

Elder Yuancheng suddenly said.

The disciples below the stage were confused, but they all complied with Elder Yuancheng's instructions.

There were now less than 20 people left.

Xu Ning glanced around and saw a few acquaintances among the remaining people, Zhuo Zongyi, Xie Wenyue, and Bao Ruyuan were among them.

"Huh?"

After Xu Ning looked at the people around him, he looked up again and coincidentally met Mi Xingye's eyes.

Mi Xingye looked at Xu Ning with a satisfied smile.

Xu Ning instantly realized that Mi Xingye should be satisfied with his progress and strength.

Whoosh!

After the disciples below the qualitative change realm left, a light curtain suddenly appeared around the open space where everyone was, enveloping everyone.

Xu Ning noticed that the light curtain was isolating them from the public.

Obviously, the elders on the stage had to talk about a secret matter.

"Disciples, I gathered you today to give you an opportunity!"

Elder Yuancheng went straight to the point.

The disciples below the stage were all surprised.

"Sect Master and I recently found a mystic realm, and that secret realm was left behind by a legendary martial arts master in State Jifeng. Moreover, it has yet to be explored fully."

"After discussing with the elders, we have decided to send core disciples and in-name core disciples with strength in the qualitative change realm and above into the secret realm. You may go to the secret realm and find your opportunities."

Originally, Mi Xingye also wanted to let some elders who had not condensed dao marks to enter, but after thinking about it, Mi Xingye changed his mind.

These elders who had yet to condense dao marks were already old and had no more further potential to exhaust. Letting them enter the mystic realm would end up just them fighting over resources with the disciples.

It was better to leave all the opportunities in the mystic realm to the younger generation elites.

"A mystic realm!"

"It was left behind by a legendary martial arts master?"

'What a great opportunity!'

"…"

The dozen or so disciples whispered with excited expressions.

"Everyone here will be the first batch of disciples to enter the mystic realm. For you, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. Although as the first batch of explorers, you may encounter more opportunities, but because there are many unknowns in the mystic realm, it is also very dangerous for you to enter."

Seeing that the disciples were eager to try, Elder Yuancheng splashed a bucket of cold water all over everyone to wake them up.

"After entering the mystic realm, there is a high chance that you will lose your lives. I hope you will consider this carefully. If you feel that you are not confident, you can choose to withdraw now."

No one responded.

Even Xie Wenyue, who was injured, did not retreat.

Faced with the mystic realm left behind by a legendary martial arts master, Xie Wenyue had even forgotten about the existence of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree.

"Good."

Seeing this, Elder Yuancheng nodded in satisfaction.

Elder Yuancheng knew very well that as long as they entered the mystic realm, some of these disciples would definitely die.

But those who survived would definitely gain a lot. The benefits these disciples would bring to the Yuelan Sect in the future would definitely be greater than the losses of some disciples.

"In this case, let's go."

Elder Yuancheng said.

"Wait!"

An elder in a dark green robe suddenly stood up.

His body was skinny and his face was pale, but his eyes were sharp.

"Elder Gujian, what do you think?"

Elder Yuancheng's eyes twitched.

"Elder Gujian…"

When Xu Ning heard this, he also looked at Elder Gujian.

He was Mi Xingye's old rival.

"It's too early to leave."

Elder Gu Juan said, "My disciple Fang Jie is strong and has outstanding aptitude. If he was in the first batch to enter the mystic realm, he would definitely gain a lot. He is currently out of the sect, and will only return in half a month, so why don't we enter the mystic realm in half a month."

All the elders frowned.

This request was quite selfish.

A mystic realm was a precious and rare opportunity. In the past, after discovering a mystic realm, they would organize people to enter immediately.

Thus, the elders were dissatisfied with this request, as this request was just wasting everyone's time..

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Chapter 139: Entering the Mystic Realm, the Power of Flight?

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"Elder Gujian."

Mi Xingye spoke.

"Fang Jie does indeed far exceed his peers. However, as a core disciple, it is inappropriate to waste everyone's time for him alone. Not only Fang Jie, but my disciple He Mingye has not yet returned to the sect as well. Mingye and Fang Jie are both top core disciples of the sect. So even if they are in the second batch to enter the mystic realm, they will still gain a lot."

Hearing this, Elder Gujian frowned slightly.

"Sect Master is right, I was rude."

After that, Elder Gujian returned to his seat and looked calm again.

"Disciples, let's go now!"

Elder Yuancheng waved his sleeves.

Instantly, the light curtain around them disappeared.

Then, more than a dozen flying void realm demon beasts landed in front of the Elders Hall.

Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng walked directly towards a colorful high level void realm raptor. This time, they would personally lead the group to the Fog Night Abyss.

In addition, several elders also got on the backs of the demon beasts. They were responsible for guarding outside the mystic realm once the disciples entered it.

More than a dozen disciples above the fourth stage void realm also sat down.

Luckily, the backs of the demon beasts were very wide, so it was not a problem for three to five people to sit down.

Xu Ning and Zhuo Zongyi sat together on the back of one of the demon beasts.

The demon beasts took off, with everyone moving swiftly through the clouds.

"I didn't expect that we would have the opportunity to enter the mystic realm of a legendary martial arts master. How rare of an opportunity this is."

Zhuo Zongyi sat opposite of Xu Ning, and he was quite excited. "Anyone who can be called a legendary martial arts master must be a master in the dao realm."

"A master in the dao realm?"

This was the first time Xu Ning had heard of this realm.

"Yes, a dao realm master is an existence that transcends the void realm."

Zhuo Zongyi explained: "In that realm, martial arts will enter a whole new level. This kind of leap is even greater than the advancement from the mortal realm to the void realm. Legend has it that when a dao realm master performs martial arts, even with just a wave of his hand, strange phenomenons will appear around them. When some martial artists in the dao realm release a punch, they can punch through a mountain, and when they stomp on the ground, the ground will crack for ten miles. This kind of strength is unimaginable to ordinary people."

'Punch through a mountain?'

Xu Ning felt like he was telling a story.

"Do you think I'm exaggerating?"

Zhuo Zongyi said, "When I first heard about the strength of a dao realm warrior, I was also shocked. But I have read many books in the core disciple sect, and they all have similar descriptions. Junior Brother, if you are interested, you can borrow more books to read when you return to the sect."

"Okay."

Xu Ning wanted to know more.

"Senior Brother, is there still a dao realm master in State Jifeng?"

Zhuo Zongyi looked knowledgeable, so Xu Ning took the opportunity to ask.

"Hard to say." Zhuo Zongyi said, "On the surface, it has been more than 100 years since a dao realm master has appeared. But a dao realm master's life span is longer than 300 years, so no one knows if there is a dao realm master hiding in State Jifeng."

"By the way, Senior Brother Zhuo, are 'dao seals' related to dao realm masters?"

Xu Ning suddenly remembered that he had heard the word "dao seal" repeatedly.

"Yes."

Zhuo Zongyi explained, "Dao seals are the physical embodiment of a dao realm master's comprehension in cultivation. A void realm martial artist can observe and learn from it, which in turn has a miraculous effect on their cultivation. You and I have not yet broken through the common seal realm, so there is no need to observe dao seals yet. When you break through to the common seal realm, the Sect Master will definitely let you observe and comprehend it."

Zhuo Zongyi's words made Xu Ning's future path clearer.

However, for Xu Ning, the dao realm was still far away.

The most important thing now was to obtain more resources in the mystic realm.

"Huh?"

Zhuo Zongyi looked into the distance, his eyebrows suddenly tightened.

"What's wrong, Brother Zhuo?"

Xu Ning followed Zhuo Zongyi's gaze.

On the back of a raptor, Bao Ruyuan and a handsome man who was wearing a gold crown and holding a folding fan, sat facing each other. The two looked to be chatting happily.

"Bao Ruyuan, why are you with him?"

Zhuo Zongyi had a hint of fear in his eyes.

"Who is that?"

Xu Ning looked at the man and asked.

"That person's name is Chen Xiaoyi, and he is the strongest person besides Senior Brother He Mingye and Fang Jie."

Zhuo Zongyi said, "It is said that he has begun to study a dao seal, and is starting to break through to the common seal realm."

The common seal realm was the biggest divide in the void realm.

In the Yuelan Sect, when core disciples break through to the ethereal enlightenment realm while there was an open position, they could firmly assume the position of an elder.

Among the core disciples, He Mingye and Fang Jie were the only ones who were above the common seal realm.

"Chen Xiaoyi and Bao Ruyuan are together, so after entering the mystic realm, we must be careful."

Zhuo Zongyi warned, "Bao Ruyuan is a vengeful person, and we have a grudge against him. If we enter the mystic realm and the two of them join forces, we may really be in danger."

"We are all disciples of the sect, but they dare to attack us?"

Xu Ning raised his eyebrows.

"Normally, there would be no need to worry about this." Zhuo Zongyi said, "But opportunities and risks coexist in the mystic realm. There are always disputes over resources and treasures. Even if you kill someone, you can say that they died in the mystic realm."

"Is that so…"

When Xu Ning heard this, he started to become wary of Chen Xiaoyi and everyone else who was entering the mystic realm.

"We are near the mystic realm, everyone get ready!"

A few hours later, an elder at the forefront suddenly shouted.

The Fog Night Abyss was not close to the Yuelan Sect, but because of the flying void realm demon beast under them, they traveled rather quickly.

They had set off at noon, but before the sun could set, they had already arrived.

"This is the Fog Night Abyss!"

Zhuo Zongyi looked down at the terrain and said.

"Fog Night Abyss?"

Xu Ning had never been here before, so he didn't know.

But when he heard about the Fog Night Abyss, he subconsciously thought of Xiao Qiyun.

This was because Xiao Qiyun, the Leader of the Seven Boxers, had disappeared in the Fog Night Abyss.

After Xiao Qiyun returned to the sect today, he did not follow everyone into the mystic realm again. He just returned to the inner sect, so Xu Ning did not meet with Xiao Qiyun.

Because of Xiao Qiyun's contribution, Mi Xingye had decided to take him in as an in-name core disciple.

And if he could confirm that the owner of the mystic realm was Shi Fengxu, then Xiao Qiyun would be promoted to an official core disciple.

Moreover, as the discoverer of the mystic realm, Xiao Qiyun could follow any batch of disciples to enter the mystic realm.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The flying demon beasts flapped their wings and slowly lowered their altitude.

When they descended into the abyss valley, sunlight was already scarce, and the surroundings began to dim.

But for these void realm martial artists, seeing in the dark was not a difficult thing to do.

"We're here!"

Mi Xingye and Elder Yuancheng landed in front of a pond.

The other flying demon beasts also followed.

Soon, everyone got off the demon beasts' back.

"My fellow disciples, the mystic realm is 300 meters below this pond."

Elder Yuancheng's voice was loud. "Enter the pond and pass through the barrier, then you can enter the mystic realm."

"According to the information we have gathered, after entering the mystic realm, everyone will be scattered into different locations by the mysterious power of the mystic realm. There are dangers everywhere, but there are also countless opportunities out there. I hope you can protect your lives and dare to explore the unknown."

"Also, after entering the mystic realm, there is no fixed way out. If you want to come out again, you have to figure it out yourself."

What Elder Yuancheng said was all the information provided by Xiao Qiyun.

"Lastly, before entering the mystic realm, I want to give everyone a warning."

Elder Yuancheng's tone had a hint of coldness. "All the disciples here are the elites of the Yuelan Sect, and we are all from the same sect. After entering the mystic realm, I hope that everyone can help each other in times of crisis. If anyone dares to fight against their own people, they will be sent to the Disciplinary Hall to be executed!"

These words also made some disciples who had other intentions restrain themselves.

"Okay, enter into the mystic realm!"

After that, Elder Yuancheng jumped into the pond and led the way.

The other elders began to coordinate with the disciples and entered the pond one by one.

Thump! Thump…

One by one, the disciples jumped into the pond.

Xu Ning and Zhuo Zongyi were at the back of the group.

"I wanted to join forces with Junior Brother Xu, but we are going to be separated after entering, what a shame."

Zhuo Zongyi sighed.

"No worries, Senior Brother Zhuo. After entering the mystic realm, if we can meet up, we will still have the chance to work together."

Xu Ning said.

Soon, everyone entered the pond.

Xu Ning was the last one to enter.

"Xu Ning."

Just when Xu Ning was about to jump into the pond, Mi Xingye stopped him.

"Master."

Xu Ning quickly cupped his fists.

Although Xu Ning and Mi Xingye had not yet contacted each other privately after getting into a master-disciple relationship, Xu Ning had still received pointers and secret techniques from He Mingye, and established connections with some core disciples.

These were the benefits of being the in-name disciple of the Sect Master.

"After you became my in-name disciple, I haven't really performed my duties as a master. I feel a little ashamed."

Mi Xingye said, "Once you come out of the mystic realm safely, let's get closer to each other."

"Definitely, Master."

Xu Ning responded.

"This is for you."

Mi Xingye handed Xu Ning a grape-sized round bead.

The round bead was crystal clear and fluorescent light could be seen reflecting inside, like a precious gem.

"You carry it with you." Mi Xingye said, "It can help you block three fatal attacks from a common seal realm practitioner."

"Thank you, Master."

Xu Ning quickly took it.

The mystic realm was extremely dangerous. With this extra degree of protection, his safety was guaranteed.

"Okay, go."

Mi Xingye waved his hand.

Xu Ning cupped his fists and saluted, then his body started to surge with true qi as he fell into the pond.

In the pond, Xu Ning's clothes were now wet.

After Xu Ning dived more than 300 meters, he saw Elder Yuancheng in front of the underwater barrier.

"Xu Ning, be careful."

Elder Yuancheng's voice traveled through the water and reached Xu Ning's ears.

Although Xu Ning was Mi Xingye's disciple, Elder Yuancheng admired him.

Xu Ning cupped his fists in response.

Afterwards, Xu Ning passed through the barrier.

When he touched the barrier, his fingers seemed to touch a layer of water, with ripples appearing around it.

After his entire body passed through, it was pitch black. The great night vision that void realm martial artists had was useless here.

Xu Ning took a few steps forward before he suddenly felt a spiral under his feet. Then, his whole body fell into the hole, as if he was pulled into a vortex of quicksand.

When Xu Ning gained control of his body again, he found himself in a cave.

Inside the cave, there were irregular-shaped rocks everywhere, vines and plants were attached to the walls, and the fruits of the plants were even glowing.

Xu Ning's night vision was working now, so although the cave was dark, he could still see clearly.

'Is this the mystic realm…'

Xu Ning took out the two swords on his back.

Afterwards, Xu Ning did not leave immediately. He planned to first use the Martial Arts Panel.

Xu Ning had not used the 6,000 units of energy he had obtained previously.

'It takes 1500 units of energy to advance a fourth level secret technique to the fifth level. With four secret techniques, it adds up to exactly 6000 units.'

Xu Ning didn't think too much about it. He just directly raised his four secret techniques to level five.

Now that his strength had improved again, Xu Ning felt more confident.

Xu Ning held two swords in his hands and slowly walked along the cave.

Buzz! Buzz!

Suddenly, Xu Ning heard a strange noise.

In front of him, a palm-sized bug quickly flapped its wings and flew towards him.

The bug had a slender body that was several feet long, with sharp blades as its mouth.

'The vitality of this bug is almost comparable to a middle level demon beast!'

This was the first time Xu Ning had seen such a bug.

The flying insect seemed to have smelled Xu Ning's scent as it flew straight over.

Its blade-like mouth suddenly aimed towards Xu Ning.

'This bug is very aggressive…'

When Xu Ning saw this, he immediately waved his sword. In an instant, the flying insect was cut in half before its body parts fell to the ground.

Xu Ning bent down to pick it up. He wanted to check the carcass of the bug, but he suddenly found a fluorescent stone in the body of the flying insect.

"This is the source of the bug?"

Xu Ning took out the fluorescent stone from the body of the flying insect.

However, when Xu Ning's fingertips touched the stone, a notification appeared on the Martial Arts Panel in front of Xu Ning.

…

Discovered 1 unit of energy, absorb?

Yes / No

…

"There is energy in this?"

This was the first time Xu Ning had touched an energy source of a living creature.

Although it was only one unit, Xu Ning was still surprised.

"Yes."

Xu Ning absorbed the fluorescent stone of the flying insect.

After absorbing it, the fluorescent stone turned into powder.

"Interesting…"

Xu Ning shook off the powder in his hand.

Just as he was about to continue forward, Xu Ning heard a dense buzzing sound from the corner ahead.

A cloud of fluorescent green fog appeared, but on a closer look, it was composed of hundreds of flying insects.

"Flying energy?"

Xu Ning waved his sword..

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Chapter 140: Improvement, Attribute Gathering

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Instantly, sword qi filled the cave.

The insects came like a tide, but before they could get close to Xu Ning, they were slashed into pieces by the sword qi.

In just a few seconds, hundreds of blade-mouthed insects were completely wiped out by Xu Ning.

Xu Ning looked at the fluorescent stone on the ground and picked it up one by one, then absorbed its energy.

'Almost 350 units of energy!'

Xu Ning absorbed all the fluorescent stones in the body of those insects. He had gained a lot.

'I just entered the mystic realm, but I have already gained such a rich harvest. If I continue to explore this mystic realm more, there will definitely be more energy to absorb.'

Xu Ning continued to explore.

But this time Xu Ning was more cautious.

Although that group consisting of 300 blade-mouthed insects were only in the middle level of the mortal realm, there were a lot of them.

Their numbers would definitely pose a threat to weaker void realm martial artists.

Xu Ning didn't know if there would be greater dangers.

'I wonder where the exit is…'

Xu Ning didn't know what the mystic realm looked like.

He didn't know where the treasure was, or where the danger was lurking.

Dong! Dong! Dong…

Xu Ning walked along the widest tunnel, when he suddenly heard a muffled sound.

'What's going on…'

Xu Ning followed the sound carefully.

Soon, Xu Ning saw a black mass at the end of a spacious tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel, the blade-mouthed insects he had just encountered were resting all over the stone wall.

The buzzing insects were all silent.

In the deepest part of the cave, the dark green meatball that hung on the wall suddenly trembled.

Every time it trembled, it made a thumping sound.

'What is this…'

When Xu Ning looked at the wall full of blade-mouthed insects, he had a deep urge to swing his sword and kill them all.

He estimated that there were more than 2000 blade-mouthed insects.

However, although Xu Ning wanted to eradicate those blade-mouthed insects, the thumping dark green meatball gave Xu Ning a sense of danger, but this sense of danger was not very strong.

Squeak!

An opening suddenly appeared on the dark green meat dumpling.

He saw a dark green scythe slowly reach out from it, and soon a triangular head was revealed.

"A giant mantis? Is it also a demon beast?"

Xu Ning clenched the two swords in his hands.

Although the mantis demon beast had not completely crawled out of its dwelling, Xu Ning could already feel its tyrannical and terrifying aura.

Xu Ning even felt that he had been targeted by the mantis demon beast.

Once it crawled out, it would immediately attack him.

When Xu Ning saw this, he stepped forward with his sword, ready to kill the mantis demon beast in advance.

But before Xu Ning could get close, the silent insects on the wall suddenly began to explode, and they instantly surrounded Xu Ning.

Seeing this, Xu Ning did not panic. He just released his true qi to protect his body, causing the blade-mouthed insects to not be able to touch Xu Ning at all.

Water Cross Sword, cut, Bright Fire Sword, annihilate!

Xu Ning swung his sword with both hands and slashed at the blade-mouthed insects around him.

Hua! Hua!

Xu Ning eliminated the insects one by one.

Xu Ning's swords killed dozens of blade-mouthed insects.

'Being surrounded by so many mid level mortal realm insects, if I didn't have true qi to protect my body, even a void realm martial artist would have died!'

The insects kept falling under Xu Ning's sword light, eventually covering the ground with a thick layer of insect carcasses.

Soon, more than half of the large group of blade-mouthed insects were killed by Xu Ning.

But doing this also delayed Xu Ning.

Plop!

The giant mantis finally came out of the meatball, but instead of immediately attacking Xu Ning, it first swallowed the meatball.

This scene was a little like a newborn animal eating its eggshells to absorb nutrients.

"It is a newborn demon beast?"

Xu Ning felt that this was not that simple.

Xu Ning could see that there were irreparable wounds on the exoskeleton of the mantis demon beast.

This meant that this mantis demon beast had previously gone through a battle.

Therefore, Xu Ning speculated that the meat dumpling was the place where it rested and slept.

Shua! Shua!

The mantis demon beast looked at Xu Ning, who was slashing the blade-mouthed insect, when a misty green light appeared in its compound eyes.

Afterwards, it waved its sickle and slashed towards Xu Ning.

Seeing this, Xu Ning's true qi surged violently. He jumped away the blade-mouthed bug that was still around him, then slashed at the mantis demon beast's scythes with both swords.

After the sound of weapons colliding, Xu Ning noticed that there was only a small wound on the mantis demon beast's scythes.

"So tough!"

If his opponent was another qualitative change realm martial artist, Xu Ning's two strikes would definitely break through their defenses.

Whoosh!

Xu Ning dodged a scythe and slashed at the demon mantis's back.

Inside Xu Ning's body, the four qi currents kept changing—cutting, annihilating, corroding, and penetrating. Several different types of attacks hit the mantis demon beast.

Pfft!

Soon, dozens of wounds on the mantis demon beast's body were opened, as green blood flowed out.

'Sure enough, its exoskeleton is far weaker than its scythes!'

Xu Ning used his agile body to break the exoskeleton of the mantis.

The injuries on the mantis demon beast became more and more severe, and its attacks became more and more violent.

Finally, when it realized that it was no match for this human, the mantis demon beast jumped over Xu Ning and fled towards the other end of the tunnel.

Xu Ning didn't give it a chance to escape. He chased after it furiously.

The two swords waved, and the sky was soon filled with sword shadows. Soon after that, the body of the mantis demon beast was completely decimated.

"Done."

Xu Ning looked at the body of the mantis demon beast and thought to himself, 'This mantis demon beast should be in the middle level of the void realm, so it should have an attribute-based ability, but just now, it didn't show any.'

'However, although it seemingly does not have any attribute-based ability, its body is clearly stronger than its peers. If the scythes are cut and harvested, it could be used to create a pair of dual knives that even a void realm martial artist desires.'

Xu Ning waved his sword and slashed at the mantis demon beast, slicing its body apart.

"That is…"

After a while, Xu Ning found a fluorescent stone in the body of the mantis demon beast, which looked exactly the same as the one in the body of the blade-mouthed insects.

However, this fluorescent stone was the size of a few fists.

Xu Ning suddenly had a glimmer of expectation. He put away the two swords and grabbed the fluorescent stone.

…

Discovered 3000 units of energy, absorb?

Yes / No

…

3000 units!?

Xu Ning smiled.

"Yes!"

Xu Ning absorbed the 3000 units of energy without hesitation.

The fluorescent stone in his hands gradually turned into powder and flowed out of Xu Ning's hands.

This was not the end of his harvest, as Xu Ning turned around and walked towards the carcasses of the blade-mouthed insects.

Although after killing the mantis demon beast, the blade-mouthed insects scattered, there were still more than a thousand insect carcasses left on the ground.

Xu Ning didn't find scavenging for the fluorescent stones troublesome at all. After smashing the insect carcasses on the ground, he picked up all the fluorescent stones.

After working for 15 minutes, Xu Ning absorbed more than 1,500 units.

Xu Ning's energy reserves were now more than 5,300 units.

'This mystic realm is full of dangers, but also full of opportunities!'

Now that Xu Ning had gathered 5000 units of energy, he could break through to the void realm fifth stage.

Once he broke through to the materialization realm, Xu Ning could directly use the surrounding aura to create fire and water.

Xu Ning opened the Martial Arts Panel.

…

Name: Xu Ning

Martial Arts:

Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll (Void realm fourth stage: qualitative change realm)

Water cross sword (Fifth level)

Bright Fire sword (Fifth level)

Tidal Fist (Fifth level)

Flame Breath Bone Sutra (Fifth level)

Available energy: 5280 units

…

'Advance the Cold Flame Dual Source Scroll.'

5000 units of energy were instantly consumed, and Xu Ning advanced from the void realm fourth stage to the void realm fifth stage.

Xu Ning put his hands in the air, and a ball of water and a ball of fire suddenly appeared in his two palms.

'Being in the materialization realm will allow me to directly materialize my attributes!'

Once the attributes were materialized, the power of his techniques would be increased greatly.

'Wow!'

Xu Ning put away the balls of fire and water in his palms. He then turned his hand into a sword and slashed at the stone wall next to him.

But first, Xu Ning activated his internal qi and attached a line of water to his internal qi.

Whoosh!

A line of water was drawn.

A huge cut appeared on the stone wall. Although it was just a casual blow, the cut was deep and wide. Its terrifying power could be clearly seen.

Even a void realm martial artist in the spirit realm couldn't resist this casual sword strike.

If they took the attack head-on, they might just be torn apart.

The four qi currents in his body had condensed even more, and they were even going to liquefy soon…

Xu Ning also noticed the changes in his body.

When he first entered the mystic realm and advanced his four secret techniques to level five, the qi currents representing the four nature of his attributes had condensed and thickened again. Now, water droplets could be seen condensing in the middle of the four qi currents.

The shape of the water droplets was similar to the shape of the four qi currents.

"Although I have broken through to the materialization realm, there is still no way to transform the characteristics of my attributes."

Xu Ning estimated that only when he was in the void realm sixth stage could he reach that level of strength.

After feeling his strength increasing, Xu Ning was ready to walk out of the cave of the mantis demon beast.

Before leaving, Xu Ning glanced back.

In just a short time, the mantis demon beast and the blade-mouthed insects already had signs of decay.

'There is something strange about this mystic realm…'

Xu Ning suspected that the mantis demon beast and the blade-mouthed bug were not demon beasts.

This might be related to the fluorescent stones in their bodies.

Xu Ning guessed that the fluorescent stones were not produced from their bodies, but were absorbed through ingesting.

'I'll continue to walk around and see if I can find another group of insects or find traces of those fluorescent stones.'

Xu Ning walked out of the resting place of the mantis demon beast.

Time slowly passed by.

Xu Ning continued to explore the cave tunnel for several hours, but he couldn't find anything else.

It seemed that there were no other living creatures in the tunnel.

Xu Ning was a little annoyed.

Not only did he not find another group of insects or resources, but he also seemed to be unable to find a way out.

'The terrain in this cave is so complicated. Am I trapped here?'

Xu Ning began to worry.

However, after walking for a while, Xu Ning heard the sound of wind passing through the cave.

"It's the exit!"

Xu Ning walked faster.

Since there was nothing left in the stone tunnel, he would go out and take a look.

Sure enough, after walking a few hundred meters, Xu Ning came to the end of the tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel, there was an opening that led to the outside.

'Outside the cave, it seems like it's night.'

Xu Ning looked at the exit.

It was pitch black outside the cave. There were also no stars. It was definitely not the same sky as the outside world.

Xu Ning could only see the color gray.

"Let's go outside first."

Xu Ning jumped up and climbed up the tunnel. He then bent his body and crawled out of the cave tunnel.

"This is…"

After coming out of the tunnel, Xu Ning saw an area covered in darkness.

The area was covered with gravel and dead trees, with white bones everywhere.

There were some human bones and also some animal bones.

In addition, there were dried blood stains on the ground.

As soon as he got closer, he felt a strong sense of oppression.

'What is this place?'

Even the experienced Xu Ning felt uncomfortable.

He didn't even want to step into this wilderness.

"This looks like a battlefield left behind by humans and demon beasts."

Xu Ning remembered that in the history of State Jifeng, there had been a terrifying beast tide.

The beast tide brought a huge impact to State Jifeng.

'Could this secret realm have some kind of connection with the demon beast tide back then?'

Xu Ning guessed.

Xu Ning didn't know where the pond came from.

Xu Ning even wondered if he had been transported to another time and space after passing through the barrier.

Xu Ning stepped into the wilderness.

"On this battlefield, although many years have passed, some of the bones are still bright and smooth. It looks like these bones can still be exchanged for money."

While walking in the gloomy wilderness, Xu Ning looked around. "It's just that carrying these animal bones will affect my movements. It will be rather inconvenient."

After stepping into the wilderness, Xu Ning just walked in a straight line.

Xu Ning's ears suddenly twitched.

"There's a sound!"

Xu Ning immediately looked to his right.

He saw two figures, one chasing and one fleeing, flying across the wilderness.

"They should be disciples of the Yuelan Sect!"

Xu Ning rushed over.

He was getting closer and closer to the two.

Soon, Xu Ning figured out their identities.

"Bao Ruyuan and Xie Wenyue?"

In this scene, Bao Ruyuan was chasing after Xie Wenyue..

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