Chapter 422: Chapter 420: You’re a Nascent Soul too?

“Brother Ning, be careful!”

Ning Daoran’s ear caught the voice of Nian Wuya, who was observing the battle from outside.

“Rest assured.”

Ning Daoran replied through transmitted sound.

Immediately afterward, a stream of blood-colored barrier rose from all directions, enveloping the battlefield between Ning Daoran and Huo Canzi, cutting it off from the outside world. No longer could anyone outside use Divine Sense to investigate or transmit messages.

…

“Should I address you as Island Master Ning, or Jianjia Old Demon?” Huo Canzi said with a cold sneer.

“Whatever.”

Ning Daoran raised his hand lightly, and the Big Green Dragon condensed into his palm. Smiling, he said, “It’s just a title after all. Whatever the name, it’s all the same. So, Fellow Daoist, who exactly are you, and what kind of schemes are you hiding that you plan to use against me?”

“This…”

A mocking smile appeared in Huo Canzi’s eyes: “When Island Master Ning’s physical body is separated and beaten into pieces, you will know. Why bother asking now?”

“You make a logical point.”

Ning Daoran said with a smile: “In the Mirror Flower Water Moon Secret Realm, I killed several Xia Country Golden Core cultivators from Sangyu Country. They were almost identical to Fellow Daoist – tough-mouthed before engaging, but after death, they were torn apart and quite submissive.”

“Ning Daoran!”

Huo Canzi scoffed, “I didn’t expect that the legendary Jianjia Old Demon would also be skilled in verbal duels. But it’s alright. After I crush your skull and pull out your tongue, this Absolute Skill of yours will cease to be passed down.”

Ning Daoran couldn’t help but laugh: “Is that all Fellow Daoist can do, wag your tongue?”

“Court death!”

Huo Canzi finally broke defense, his figure swooping in, with the flick of his fingers, tens of the spear, sword, and halberd realms burst through the air towards Ning Daoran with a howling sound. At the same time, strands of Gold Attribute Magical Power gushed out from his body, instantly donning himself in Gold Attribute Treasure armor.

A chill ran through Ning Daoran’s heart. This man’s aura was incredibly vigorous – undoubtedly, a First-grade Golden Spirit Root!

What he didn’t know was that the technique Huo Canzi cultivated was called the Heavenly Qian Qi Technique, a Low-order top quality Gold Attribute Absolute Skill. Not only did Huo Canzi possess a First-grade Golden Spirit Root, but his talent was also astonishing. He had cultivated this Heavenly Qian Qi Technique to the Transformation Realm Level, making him a rare match in the Golden Core Stage!

Frankly speaking, Huo Canzi was Sangyu Country’s true killer move, hence reserved as the final challenger, specifically to capture Ning Daoran, the strongest Golden Core of the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World.

“Hum~~~”

The Dragon Demon Realm surged, and Ning Daoran’s figure twisted in an instant, a fierce sweep of his spear turned into a trail of a Silver Dragon, clashing with the opponent’s aura, creating an ear-deafing sound of Gold stone striking. Even the barriers set around them trembled violently, with the outside observers also feeling the fierce shake.

Such momentum had not been seen in the previous four matches!

“Go!”

Huo Canzi’s body suddenly arched backward, his chest light points erupting, “puff puff puff” as dozens of Golden Flying Swords flew out from his major orifices, turning into a sword rain rushing fiercely towards Ning Daoran.

Amidst the sword light, Ning Daoran activated the Wind Riding Leisurely Technique, with extremely mysterious movements drifting unpredictably, swiftly avoiding the assault of the Flying Swords. Then he exhaled a turbid breath, his aura changing as a Dharma Image of the Liangyi Sword Technique, very fierce, appeared beneath his feet, the Taiji Eight Diagrams spinning noisily, incredibly intimidating. The twenty-four Golden Silk Swords in his body all flew out, targeting Huo Canzi!

“This…”

True Monarch Qi Xing, watching the battle from outside, was deeply shocked.

That’s the aura of Return to Nature!

Ning Daoran had actually cultivated the Liangyi Sword Technique to the Return to Nature. This was a realm not even he or the Sect Leader had reached!

“Good lad…”

True Monarch Qi Xing’s eyes were filled with excitement: “To hide such a move, great…”

…

“Ding ding ding~~~”

In the wind, the twenty-four Golden Silk Swords and the opponent’s Flying Swords interlocked in combat, colliding constantly. The two powerful Sword Cultivators were now officially measuring their sword techniques against each other. After a moment, Huo Canzi had already fallen into a disadvantage.

“Island Master Ning truly has impressive skills!”

Huo Canzi’s body swept through, moving like a swimming fish close to the ground to dodge the assault of the Golden Silk Swords, while his single foot tapped the ground lightly and he said in a deep voice: “See my technique now!”

With his foot tapping the ground, the Heavenly Qian Qi Technique churned vigorously, and suddenly, golden spikes emerged from the earth, much like the living spikes Ning Daoran had previously encountered in the Hidden Dragon Sky Pool, coming from all directions to hunt him down.

“Be careful, Brother Ning!”

From outside, Nian Wuya’s heart violently pounded, already sensing the fearsome power of the Heavenly Qian Qi Technique; If it were him inside the barrier, he would have had difficulty coping!

“Hmph!”

Ning Daoran twisted his body, his form shuttling rapidly, evading back and forth amidst the sea of golden spikes. In the moment of a breath change, the Fire Attribute Technique inside him suddenly surged, his entire being transforming as if he became a different person, with nine revolving hot suns spanning behind him, surrounded by the Nine Yang Extreme Flames, seemingly ready to melt everything!

“The Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique?!”

From the outside, Lin Tiannan and the Purple Flame Demon Lord both shuddered at once.

Moreover, this Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique was even the complete version that had been cultivated to the Return to Nature.

“Go!”

As Ning Daoran’s body hastily retreated, he shot out fireballs rolling with fierce flames from his hand. These fireballs contained extremely volatile Nine Yang Extreme Flames, instantly exploding one after another, burning a large area of golden spikes to nothingness with each detonation.

Fire conquers metal!

Although Huo Canzi’s cultivation of the Heavenly Qian Qi Technique to the Transformation Realm is indeed rare, when faced with the Return to Nature Level Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique, it’s like coming across its bane!

“Buzz~~~”

In the sky, Ning Daoran swung the Big Green Dragon Spear, and endless Nine Yang Extreme Flames drilled into the body of the spear. Instantly, the Big Green Dragon turned into a fiery dragon, descending from the sky with roaring fierce flames, brutally striking towards the head of Huo Canzi!

“You…”

Huo Canzi was shocked and quickly brought out a magic treasure-level golden shield. Sparks flew in all directions, and with a single strike, the Big Green Dragon left a fiery red mark on the shield while the Nine Yang Extreme Flames not only penetrated the treasure but also rapidly corroded it!

“Preposterous!”

With a fierce slap on his chest, Huo Canzi infused endless mana, and suddenly the glow of an inner armor appeared, revealing it to be a treasure armor with both gold and water attributes. For a moment, the pervasive Nine Yang Extreme Flames that filled the surroundings were blocked from penetrating.

The Nine Yang Extreme Flames are exceptionally corrosive to metal armor, but the outer layer of Huo Canzi’s armor was wrapped in layers of water attribute spiritual power, which had an excellent restraining effect against the Nine Yang Extreme Flames.

“Island Master Ning!”

Huo Canzi laughed heartily, clapping his hands, causing various sword intents to rise around him. He shouted: “To possess such might as an island master with only Golden Core cultivation truly broadens my horizons. However, if this is all you’re capable of, then prepare to be slaughtered!”

“What’s there to be proud of?”

Ning Daoran lightly raised his eyebrows, put away the Big Green Dragon Spear, and with a sharp clap of his hands, he formed a sword formula. Instantly, twenty-four flying swords spread out behind him. At the same time, with a thought, a bolt of golden lightning surged from his body, revealing the Five Thunder Divine Spell.

Combining the Five Thunder Divine Spell with the Liangyi Sword Technique and Golden Silk Sword, he had experimented with this technique countless times within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven!

“Sizzle sizzle sizzle~~~”

The next second, the Golden Silk Sword was charged with Divine Thunder!

When these flying swords “pfffft, pfffft, pfffft” fell like rain upon Huo Canzi’s treasure armor, the lightning wreaked havoc, and while the armor defended against the Golden Silk Sword’s assault, it couldn’t stop the power of the Five Thunder Divine Spell. Huo Canzi’s hair stood on end, and his body was scorched black!

“Could this be the Five Thunders Righteous Technique?”

Outside, a group of Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators were astonished.

“Five Thunders Righteous Technique… Cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World who command such techniques are extremely rare. When Thundering Wanderer had just entered the Nascent Soul Stage, he delved deeply into this technique. However, he suddenly disappeared afterwards and was never seen again.”

True Monarch Liu Yun frowned slightly and said, “Never did I expect Young Friend Ning to have such profound mastery over the Five Thunders Righteous Technique. Truly admirable!”

Lin Tiannan was invigorated.

True Monarch Qi Xing even felt like he had found a treasure. With Ning Daoran’s foundation, if he were to one day advance to Nascent Soul, it would indeed be terrifying. Even Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators would have to fear him!

“Puh~~~”

Huo Canzi spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his eyes showing a cold sharpness: “Island Master Ning indeed has impressive techniques. To cultivate the Five Thunders Righteous Technique to such depth truly deserves respect. However, if you think you can defeat me with just this, that’s too naive!”

Saying this, Huo Canzi let out a low shout, and flames surged around him, revealing a Transformation Realm Level Fire Attribute Technique!

‘So that’s how it is…’

Ning Daoran understood in his heart. No wonder this man was so arrogantly confident; it turns out he also cultivated a Fire Attribute Technique. However, cultivating two mutually exclusive techniques must undoubtedly lead to conflict; it’s a mystery how he manages to do it.

“Hmph!”

He snorted lightly. The final result would be the same anyway.

The next second, while Ning Daoran sent dozens of Golden Silk Swords to attack the opponent, he pushed his body forward, lightly tapped his storage bag, and immediately four Array Flags and an Array Plate flew out, swiftly setting up a straightforward array on the edge of the barrier.

“Not good…”

Outside, Jing Tiancheng, also a Fourth Order Array Master, had a chill in his gaze: “It’s a simplified version of the White Feather Flowing Sound Array!”

Following that, Ning Daoran’s hands produced even more Array Flags, rapidly setting up another array.

“Water… Water Cloud Golden Bamboo Sword Formation?!”

Jing Tiancheng was dumbfounded: “Wasn’t this array formation long lost? How does this person have it…”

By now, Ning Daoran already felt the timing was right. There was no need to drag things out any longer. He immediately layered over ten more arrays on top of the two major formations, ensuring absolute certainty.

“We’re going to win!”

Outside, a group of Xia Country cultivators rejoiced. Being able to set up so many arrays meant Ning Daoran must be confident in his plans. It was now at the “General” phase, just waiting for the final strike!

…

“Do you really think you can defeat me with this, Island Master Ning?”

On the battlefield, however, Huo Canzi remained surprisingly calm and said with a smile: “If that’s the case, then you’re seriously underestimating me.”

As he spoke, Huo Canzi retreated quickly, bit his finger, and forced out a drop of lifebound essence blood. Then he pressed the bloodied fingertip to the third eye on his forehead, his eyes filled with mockery.

“Break the barrier!”

The next second, Huo Canzi shouted loudly.

Suddenly, the atmosphere around him dropped dramatically, and all was calm inside the barrier. Immediately after, a vast Nascent Soul spirit pressure emanated from Huo Canzi, rippling in all directions.

‘Damn!’

Ning Daoran was startled, weren’t there rules against breaking through in the midst of a battle? What’s going on with this Huo Canzi?! And in a split second, Ning Daoran sensed that within Huo Canzi’s third eye, a Nascent Soul awakened, not seeming like one newly formed, but rather like a Nascent Soul reborn after many years of death.

Sangyu Country’s cultivation world indeed has all kinds of bizarre techniques, but do they have to be this bizarre?!

Ning Daoran gulped down a mouthful of saliva, ready to slaughter the Nascent Soul!