Longevity Thunder Ancestor

Chapter 1094 Apology and the Path to Advancement with Divine Thunder

Seeing that Ning Fa seemed to have calmed down, Lu Caifu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "I also asked Gu Ying about this before, but he didn't give me a clear answer."

However, judging from his expression, he clearly had something to rely on.

Based on my guess, he most likely used the [Mysterious Spirit Bell].

Brother Ning may have heard before that our Merchant Alliance actually has three great spiritual treasures, the most mysterious of which is this Xuanhui Fengling Bell.

Even I know very little about it, but I do know that this treasure has a very special ability: it can be used for divination and prediction, and it is extremely accurate.

In some ways, it is even more outstanding than the famous Myriad Stars Compass of the Star Luo Palace of the Tian Shu Alliance.

However, each time this treasure uses this special ability, it consumes a certain amount of spiritual energy.

Therefore, our business alliance will not easily use this treasure unless absolutely necessary.

However, it now seems that Gu Ying must have activated this treasure, which is why he was so convinced of it.

This treasure has always been under the control of the Ancient Venerable, so the Ancient Venerable should also be aware of this matter.

Although he did not explicitly state his opinion, it seems that he also supports Gu Ying.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to successfully bid for the Breath Essence Divine Soil at the auction in Chaoge Immortal City.

It should be known that the Nascent Soul Ancestor of Lingxiao Sword Pavilion, Chongyun Divine Lord, was originally determined to obtain this treasure, because his natal flying sword was damaged, and this Breath Essence Divine Soil was the perfect material for repair.

However, Chongyun Divine Lord did not attend that auction. This was clearly due to the intervention of the Ancient Venerable, which allowed Gu Ying to successfully bid for the Breath Essence Divine Soil.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fa's eyebrows furrowed tightly.

It turns out that the Primordial Spirit Soil was actually purchased by this ancient eagle, and it seems that his purpose was still for himself.

But how did he know he urgently needed this?

Ning Fa quickly realized that when he traded with those Nascent Soul forces using the Ancient Star Stone Tablet, the Breath Essence Divine Soil was among the most valuable spiritual items. Therefore, it was not difficult for Gu Ying to know about this.

At this moment, Lu Caifu's eyes flickered slightly: "Brother Ning should have also realized that this Breath Essence Divine Soil was purchased for you by Gu Ying, and it is also one of the betrothal gifts he prepared. There are even several other precious spiritual items of the same level as this Breath Essence Divine Soil."

As she spoke, Lu Caifu pushed a jade slip directly in front of Ning Fa.

Ning Fa merely swept his divine sense across the area before revealing a cold smile.

The jade slip contained the following:

Five ancient spiritual herbs, ten drops of ancient spiritual milk, the complete body and core of a fifth-order demon beast, the Heaven-Devouring Thunder Python, the fifth-order Holy Yang Pill which can extend life by nearly eighty years, two top-grade thunder spirit stones, three kinds of fourth-order superior cold flames, including one near-fifth-order cold flame... and a whole bunch of other fourth-order spiritual items.

Lu Caifu was not exaggerating; the spiritual items listed in this jade slip were indeed of unimaginable value, some of which were no less valuable than the Breath Essence Divine Soil.

Moreover, the ancient eagle was clearly catering to his preferences. In addition to the Breath Essence Divine Soil, Ning Fa also specified in the transaction that he wanted to buy various high-level cold flames, with the aim of cultivating the nascent Taiyin True Fire and allowing it to take shape as soon as possible.

Although those Nascent Soul cultivators had contributed some, the highest grade they had was only fourth-tier low-grade. The three types that Gu Ying had prepared far exceeded that.

It can be said that the spiritual items listed on this jade slip would drive even a Nascent Soul cultivator crazy with desire, as many of them are things they crave but cannot obtain.

Lu Caifu carefully observed Ning Fa's expression and cautiously said, "Brother Ning, Gu Ying seems to be sincere. If you need anything else, you can let me know."

In fact, there was one thing Lu Caifu didn't mention: the list of spiritual items on this jade slip had been modified not long ago.

Just after she arrived at Jiulonghai and received news that Ning Fa had killed Ying Xiao, a demon cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, Gu Ying immediately contacted her and added several fifth-tier spiritual items to the jade slip.

At this moment, Ning Fa's expression had returned to calm. He said indifferently, "That Gu Ying is very clever. He sent you to sound me out in advance."

As he spoke, he tossed the jade slip to Lu Caifu, his voice turning cold as he said, "Considering our past relationship, I'll let it go today because you spoke up for Gu Ying. But if there's a next time, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"

Before he could finish speaking, Ning Fa's figure suddenly faded and disappeared in an instant.

Lu Caifu looked at the jade slip floating in front of her, her beautiful face showing a mixture of emotions. After a while, she gave a bitter smile: "This time I agreed to Gu Ying's request to intercede, but I ended up offending Ning Fa. It seems I can only try my best to make up for it in the future."

As she spoke, she took out a small, black, diamond-shaped magic disc, cast a spell, and a ball of black light shot out from it, forming a black light screen several feet in size.

Soon a blurry figure appeared, and a young yet steady male voice came from it, full of anticipation: "How is it?"

Give up on this idea.

Ning Fa's attitude was no longer simply one of opposition, but rather one of extreme anger.

If you came here today, he might just attack you directly.

I've shown him the betrothal gifts you prepared, including the Spirit Soil, but it hasn't changed his attitude in the slightest."

Lu Caifu said in an annoyed tone.

The figure in the light screen remained silent for a long time before finally saying in a low voice, "I will make him change his mind."

As he spoke, the light screen slowly dissipated.

Lu Caifu, however, looked completely unconvinced.

Although Ning Fa may seem weak and isolated, he has the unfathomable Heavenly Treasure Immortal Merchant behind him.

Despite having received confidential intelligence, the Tianbao Immortal Merchants seemed to have been seriously injured a long time ago and had not yet fully recovered, so their strength was not what it used to be.

However, his true strength should still be comparable to that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if he is not as strong as the Ancient Venerable now, he should not be too far behind.

Ning Fa has now displayed such formidable strength that he can almost be considered a quasi-god-level being.

Therefore, Lu Caifu believed that it would be difficult to subdue Ning Fa by force, and would instead create a great enemy. She believed that Gu Zun would not do such a foolish thing.

……

At this moment, Ningfa was already walking on a wide main street in Zhenhai City.

The streets were teeming with people and cultivators, and there were almost no Qi Refining cultivators. At the very least, they were all at the Foundation Establishment stage, and the proportion of high-level cultivators at the Core Formation stage and above was also astonishing.

Because Zhenhai City had already built dozens of teleportation arrays connecting to various regions of the Nine Dragons Sea, these high-level cultivators were qualified to directly use the teleportation arrays of various sea areas to quickly travel to Zhenhai City.

At this time, there were still many mid-to-low-level cultivators in the Nine Dragons Sea who were rushing here through various means.

Ning Fa walked slowly down the street, still thinking about Gu Ying.

Even if Le'er were just an ordinary person, let alone a descendant of immortals, Ning Fa would never marry her off to someone else just for such a generous dowry. That would be no different from selling his daughter.

Therefore, refusing that ancient eagle was something that required no hesitation.

However, Ning Fa couldn't help but ponder how to advance his last two divine lightning techniques to the innate level.

The Water God Thunder is relatively easier, because he already has the rudimentary form of the Taiyin True Fire.

As long as this fire can be fully formed and advanced, just like how the Fire God Thunder was cultivated to the Innate Realm with the help of the Sun's Essence Fire, the Water God Thunder can also open up its divine treasure.

However, it's not so simple to make the nascent Taiyin True Fire fully advance, because its completeness is far inferior to the original Taiyang Essence Fire. After all, the original Taiyang Essence Fire was nurtured by Daoist Yanyuan for tens of thousands of years using the Heavenly Treasure Haolei Tower, which depleted its own essence, before it reached that level of near advancement.

If they continue to cultivate it using those ice glass beads, it will take at least several thousand years, which Ning Fa naturally cannot wait for.

That's why he thought of using various high-level cold flames to nurture it and accelerate its growth.

For example, his own Phoenix Ice Flame, Xiao Bing's natal Cold Flame, and various other Cold Flames he collected.

The Taiyin True Fire has grown significantly since then. Ningfa estimates that at the current pace, it may take at least three hundred years, which is still too long.

However, after talking with Xiaobing, Ningfa also learned two methods that could hopefully help him advance quickly.

One option is to ask the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Ice Phoenix Clan. If he is willing to expend his vital energy and use his natal Frost Flame to help, then it is absolutely possible to make the Taiyin True Fire fully formed in a short period of time.

Furthermore, during the inheritance that Xiao Bing received from the Ice Star Ancestor, there was a technique that could greatly enhance the power of his innate cold flame.

The problem is that this skill can only be truly learned in a special secret realm of the Ice Phoenix Clan.

Ning Fa couldn't help but secretly plan that if all else failed, he might have to venture into the Ice Phoenix Clan's territory to find a way to make Xiao Bing fully accept that inheritance.

However, the time is not yet ripe, because that Ice Phoenix Ancestor is extremely powerful, and there are many experts in their clan.

Ningfa also planned to wait until Lan Dian came out of seclusion. If Lan Dian could successfully advance to the Nascent Soul stage, then the trip would be much more successful.

Moreover, one's own strength will inevitably improve significantly by then.

After all, the massive amount of vital energy and essence he absorbed from Ying Xiao was still stored in his body. If he were given more time and could refine some more Spirit Nourishing Pills and Spiritual Elixir Pills, his cultivation would improve rapidly.

As for the advancement of the Supreme Earth Divine Thunder, that depends on future opportunities.

But it's impossible to get him to submit to this thing.

While Ning Fa was pondering, he had already arrived at the inn where Ning Huarong and Ning An were staying.

Upon entering the store, Ning Fa scanned the area with his divine sense and a faint smile appeared on his face.

When he entered a private room in the inn, he saw that in addition to Ning Huarong and Ning An, there were two other people in the room.

One of them, wearing a feathered hat and scholar's robe, possessed an elegant and otherworldly demeanor; he was none other than Wen Yuchen.

At that moment, he was speaking softly and gently to Ning An and Ning An.

The other was a middle-aged cultivator in his forties, dressed in fine clothes, with a square face, large ears, and a plump build, at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

The man's once rosy and prosperous face was now completely bloodless, and he was covered in cold sweat, which poured down his face and body, but he didn't dare to wipe it away.

“Fellow Daoist Ning, it is my fault for not disciplining them properly. My junior nephew Liu tried to curry favor with Tan Yingzhen of the Qian Yuan Merchant Alliance, which resulted in these two young friends being in danger. I am truly sorry.”

"I have brought him to you today. Do with him as you see fit, Fellow Daoist Ning."

Wen Yuchen looked at Ning Fa and said apologetically.

Ning Fa's gaze swept over the Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Liu, and the man's body trembled immediately.

At this moment, he was filled with remorse. He never expected that he had made such a huge mess, actually helping Tan Yingzhen to harm the devil's own son and his close relatives.

“Fellow Daoist Wen, this person is, after all, a disciple of the Tai Chu Sect. I shouldn’t overstep my bounds. I trust that Fellow Daoist Wen will handle this matter impartially.”

Ning Fa shook his head and smiled.

Since Venerable Jizhao had previously stated that they could be treated as equals by Nascent Soul cultivators like him, Ning Fa naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony.

His address caused Ning Huarong, Ning An, and the Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Liu to look at him with shock.

Wen Yuchen, however, showed no change in expression; instead, his expression softened, because Ning Fa had already given him a lot of face.

Wen Yuchen looked at the Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Liu and said with a serious expression, "In the past, if you had committed such a serious mistake, you would have been punished with at least a hundred years of confinement. But now, in this special situation, I will deduct 100,000 of your battle merits to give you a chance to atone for your crime. Do you understand?"

The Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Liu immediately looked distressed.

The Tian Shu Alliance has now issued a system for exchanging battle merits for the two sea monster races. To accumulate 100,000 battle merits, he needs to kill at least two cultivators of the same level, which can be considered a huge debt.

But no matter what, this is still better than falling into Ningfa's hands.

He immediately bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle-Master, and thank you for your magnanimity, Fellow Daoist Ning."

After receiving a signal from Wen Yuchen, the man quickly left the room.

Then Wen Yuchen took out a fiery red clean bottle from his storage ring, with several restrictive talismans affixed to it.

Although the light was dazzling, one could vaguely see a deep red spiritual flame inside the bottle.

The moment this bottle was taken out, an astonishing chill immediately emanated from it.

"This is the Crimson Cloud Cold Flame, which is of the fourth-grade upper level and is even more powerful than other cold flames of the same level."

I originally intended to bestow it upon one of our sect's true disciples with an ice-elemental root, but now I'm offering it to Fellow Daoist Ning as a gift of apology.

Wen Yuchen said in a gentle tone.

Ning Fa's eyes lit up immediately; this apology gift was exactly what he wanted.

"Fellow Daoist Wen, you're too kind." Although Ning Fa said this, he put away the fire without hesitation.

Wen Yuchen smiled slightly and was about to take his leave when Ning Fa called him back.

"Fellow Daoist Wen, have any of the Ziyin clan members arrived in Zhenhai City yet?"

Ningfa's other urgent task was to figure out the mysterious runes on his Thunderwood, the sacred wood, and what the unripe fruit on the tree was.

He had previously tried to contact her using the communication device given to him by Huangfu Ziyue, but had not received a reply.

He also learned from Master Jizhao that the Ziyin clan had now agreed to join the human race's camp, so they were now allies, which is why he asked that question.

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuchen's eyes flashed suddenly, and he immediately thought of the divine wood totem behind Ning Fa. After a thousand thoughts raced through his mind, he said without any change in expression:

"The Ziyin Clan has not yet arrived, but they should be here soon, as the time for our previously agreed-upon summit meeting is approaching."

With that, Wen Yuchen smiled slightly and got up to leave.

Ning's expression turned thoughtful.

The highest meeting that Wen Yuchen mentioned refers to a high-level meeting initiated by the Nine Dragons Sea and jointly organized by the Great Qin, Tianwu, and other cultivation communities.

The main purpose was to unite the human race to fight against the invading sea race army and to discuss major strategies.

There are still six months until this meeting. The participants are all Nascent Soul cultivators from the cultivation world. Ning Fa will be the only Core Formation cultivator to attend.

(End of this chapter)