12dz Chapter 128 A Powerful Force Overcomes All
Chapter 128 A Powerful Force Overcomes All
The three left Qingfeng City and sped northward.
After walking for about two hours, a wasteland appeared ahead.
The wasteland was barren, the land was cracked, and a faint stench of decay permeated the air.
The sky was overcast, indistinguishable between clouds and fog, and even sunlight couldn't penetrate it.
Zhou Ning's divine sense had already spread out, covering an area of several thousand feet in radius.
He could sense an extremely evil aura surging about ten miles ahead.
"It's just ahead," Zhou Ning said.
Yan Chixia nodded, slowed his pace, and drew his longsword.
Zhou Ning also drew his Qingfeng sword, poured his true essence into it, and the sword shone with a golden light.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the three of them came to a clearing ahead.
On the open ground, dozens of black shadows were hovering.
They have no fixed form; sometimes they resemble a person, sometimes a beast, and sometimes a wisp of smoke without a fixed shape.
They let out a low, hoarse roar, like an old bellows, or a wail from the depths of hell.
"An avatar of an extraterrestrial demon."
Yan Chixia's voice was deep and solemn.
"There are quite a few, at least thirty. Zhou Ning, you deal with the ones on the left, I'll handle the ones on the right. Han Wei, step back and protect yourself."
Han Wei nodded and stepped behind a large rock.
Zhou Ning gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, concentrated his true essence at the tip of the sword, and unleashed the "Demon Slayer Technique".
A massive golden sword aura shot out from the tip of the sword, like a golden dragon, heading straight for the group of dark figures on the left!
"boom!"
The sword energy struck several dark figures, who let out a scream and vanished into black smoke.
But more shadowy figures surged up and pounced on Zhou Ning.
They were incredibly fast, arriving in front of us in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Ning was prepared and dodged the attack of several dark figures with a swift movement.
At the same time, he slashed out with his sword, and the golden sword energy cut the approaching black shadow in two.
He maintained his sword technique with his left hand while wielding his sword with his right, multitasking and unleashing his full divine power, covering the entire battlefield.
Driven by his divine will, the Qingfeng Sword darted through the air, slaying the approaching shadows one by one.
But there were too many shadows, surging in endlessly.
They have no fixed form; once shattered, they reform and become even more frenzied.
Zhou Ning could sense that these shadowy figures were emanating a strong negative emotion.
Hatred, fear, despair, anger...
A mix of emotions made one feel uneasy.
"Uphold your Daoist heart!" Yan Chixia's voice rang in his ears.
Zhou Ning took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind.
He silently recited the "Mind Concentration Mantra" to keep his mind calm.
A righteous spirit circulated within him, keeping negative emotions at bay.
His sword became faster and sharper.
Each sword strike carries pure, righteous energy, which has a natural restraining effect on the shadowy figure.
The shadowy figures vanished under his sword, turning into black smoke and disappearing into the air.
On Yan Chixia's side, the battle was even more intense.
His swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, each strike carrying a devastating force.
His figure weaved through the shadows, his sword flashing as he slashed and destroyed one shadow after another.
He exuded a sharp sword aura, and the shadowy figures dared not approach him.
The two worked together and eliminated all thirty-odd shadowy figures in less than half an hour.
Zhou Ning sheathed his sword, panting heavily, and slumped to the ground.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Nearly half of his internal energy had been depleted, but a sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.
"It's a success," he said.
Yan Chixia walked to his side and extended her hand.
Get up. This is just the beginning.
Zhou Ning grasped his hand and struggled to stand up.
"Master, will those dark figures... come back again?"
Yan Chixia nodded: "Yes. As long as the true form of the extraterrestrial demons remains, they will continue to appear. We must find their true form and completely destroy them."
He looked north, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
"The real body should be on the other side of the rift."
Zhou Ning's heart skipped a beat: "The other side of the crack? Doesn't that mean...?"
Yan Chixia said, "That's the world of extraterrestrial demons. With your current cultivation level, going there would be suicide. We'll consider it again once you break through to the Nascent Soul stage."
He took out a jade talisman from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Ning.
"This is a 'Boundary-Breaking Talisman,' which can temporarily open a rift. Do not use it unless absolutely necessary."
Zhou Ning accepted the jade talisman and solemnly said, "Thank you, Master."
The three returned to Qingfeng City.
Han Wei arranged a banquet to entertain Yan Chixia and Zhou Ning.
During the meal, Han Wei inquired about the extraterrestrial demons.
"Master Yan, what exactly are those dark figures?"
Yan Chixia said, "These are avatars of extraterrestrial demons. They feed on negative emotions, and wherever they go, life is extinguished. The northern lands have been plagued by constant warfare recently, and the people are filled with fear and despair, which has made them their nourishment."
Han Wei's expression changed: "Then what should we do?"
Yan Chixia said, "Reassure the people and keep them calm. The less fear and despair there is, the weaker the extraterrestrial demons will be."
Han Wei nodded: "This junior understands."
Yan Chixia stood up and said, "We should go back now. Lord Han, please take care."
Han Wei escorted them to the city gate.
Zhou Ning followed Yan Chixia back to Lanruo Temple.
He was thinking the whole way.
The avatar of the extraterrestrial demon has already appeared; how far away can the main body be?
He must break through to the Nascent Soul stage as soon as possible to be qualified to fight him.
"Master, this disciple wishes to take the Nascent Soul Pill," he said.
Yan Chixia glanced at him: "Are you sure?"
Zhou Ning nodded: "This disciple is certain. The extraterrestrial demons could descend at any moment, and this disciple cannot wait any longer."
Yan Chixia was silent for a moment, then said, "Alright. After you go back, take the Nascent Soul Pill, and I will continue to protect you."
Zhou Ning was overjoyed: "Thank you, Master."
After returning to Lanruo Temple, Zhou Ning did not rest but went directly to the stone chamber in the back mountain.
Yan Chixia activated all the formations on the back mountain, and a golden light shield enveloped the stone chamber, isolating it from all external interference.
Inside the stone chamber, Zhou Ning sat cross-legged on a futon, with the purple-gold Nascent Soul Pill in front of him.
The elixir emitted a soft glow in the dimly lit stone chamber, its fragrance permeating the air and soothing the soul.
"Are you ready?"
Yan Chixia stood at the entrance of the stone chamber, looking at him calmly.
Zhou Ning took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "This disciple is ready."
Yan Chixia said:
"After taking the Nascent Soul Pill, its medicinal power will impact your Golden Core, nurturing it into a Nascent Soul. This process will be very painful, and you will also be attacked by inner demons."
"You must firmly uphold your Daoist heart and not waver in the slightest. Otherwise, at best you will lose all your cultivation, and at worst you will suffer a qi deviation and become possessed by demons."
Zhou Ning solemnly replied, "This disciple understands."
Yan Chixia nodded, left the stone chamber, and closed the stone door.
Zhou Ning was the only one left in the stone chamber.
He closed his eyes, cleared his mind of all distractions, and calmed his mind.
Within the dantian, the golden elixir slowly rotated, radiating a warm golden light.
He picked up the Infant Condensation Pill and put it in his mouth.