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Chapter 186 Mi Xingye's Surprise Upon Returning to Yuelan Sect

"Sect Leader Feng, I have a question."

Xu Ning inquired, "Since you say that only Dao Realm Grandmasters can cross the Endless Abyss, then it means that the enemies from Wansheng Prefecture must include Dao Realm Grandmasters. But none of our seventeen prefectures in Yuanbei possess Dao Realm Grandmasters. How can we resist them? Moreover, even if all the prefectures unite, we are no match for a Dao Realm Grandmaster..."

Feng Xiu didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Three hundred years ago, before the turmoil in the various states, there weren't any Dao Realm Grandmasters running rampant. However, during the fall of the previous dynasty in Feiyun State and the struggle for power among heroes, and during the great beast tide in Jifeng State, many Dao Realm Grandmasters suddenly appeared. Do you think this is a coincidence?"

Xu Ning realized that he had been sealed off.

"Although our seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei are far inferior to Wansheng Prefecture, we still possess the foundation of top-tier sects..."

Feng Xiu's words carried a deeper meaning.

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning's mind raced: "Now that I've advanced to the True Intent Realm, after returning to the sect, I should have the opportunity to learn about the secrets of the Yue Lan Sect..."

"Moreover, in addition to the hidden resources and backup plans of the various top sects, some of the Dao Realm Grandmasters from our Yuansheng Sect in Wansheng Prefecture will also come to help us resist the outsiders."

Feng Xiu said, "The only pressing issue right now is time. We don't know when the outsiders will set off; it will only take them three months to cross the endless sea."

"I see..."

Xu Ning also knew that the situation was quite urgent: "In that case, Sect Master Feng, I will return to the sect on another day."

"it is good."

Feng Xiu said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"Xu Ning, this matter is of great importance. Apart from mentioning it to your master, Sect Master Mi Xingye, do not tell anyone else."

Wu Lanqiong, who had remained silent until now, also offered a reminder.

"Yes."

Xu Ning responded.

After their conversation, Xu Ning returned to the Wei family with a heavy heart.

After returning to the Wei family, many important figures from Yunying City came to visit. Xu Ning did not stand on ceremony and greeted them one by one, thus becoming familiar with them.

Among them, many people directly requested Xu Ning to refine elixirs.

Xu Ning refused them all, and told them that he was about to return to Jifeng Prefecture.

Although those seeking the elixir were quite disappointed, they all understood and did not force the issue.

Three days after the conclusion of the Yuansheng Sect's grand assembly, a Yuansheng Sect disciple brought a message saying that Sect Master Feng Xiu had invited Xu Ning to join the sect.

Xu Ning went there.

After meeting Feng Xiu, he gave Xu Ning a letter and a memory crystal, asking Xu Ning to pass them on to Mi Xingye, the sect leader of Yue Lan Sect.

The letter explained the joint request and its reasons, and the memory crystal contained evidence that Feng Xiu had given to Mi Xingye.

After receiving the letter and the memory crystal, Xu Ning bid farewell to Feng Xiu.

Upon returning to the Wei family, Xu Ning bid farewell to Wei Xingfeng and the others, preparing to return to Jifeng Prefecture.

Before returning to Jifeng Prefecture, Xu Ning made sure to visit Huang Zongshao and Xiang Nanchun, who had taken the Ice-Sealing Pill.

inside the room.

Huang Zongshao and Xiang Nanchun slowly woke up.

"They're still alive!"

"That person actually gave us the antidote!"

After waking up from their frozen state, Huang Zongshao and Xiang Nanchun both felt as if they had survived a catastrophe.

After taking the Ice-Sealing Pill, their lives were no longer in their own hands.

Before entering a frozen, dormant state, they had even prepared for the worst.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ning actually managed to wake them up again.

"Now that you're awake, let's not waste any more time. Come back to Jifeng Prefecture with me."

Xu Ning's voice came from behind the two of them.

The two turned around and saw Xu Ning.

"Your Mightiness."

Both of them forced themselves to greet Xu Ning.

"Once we return to Jifeng Prefecture, I will take you back to Yuelan Sect first."

Xu Ning's words made Huang Zongshao's heart clench.

The Illusion Blood Sect is the enemy of the Yue Lan Sect, and as the deputy sect leader of the Illusion Blood Sect, Huang Zongshao is genuinely worried that he won't be able to come out alive.

We need to find a way to escape...

Huang Zongshao's eyes darted around.

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning smiled and twitched her fingertips.

Then, Huang Zongshao felt a sharp pain in his heart, followed by an itching sensation, as if a hundred claws were scratching at his heart.

A mixture of pain and itching caused Huang Zongshao to tremble all over, his throat low and sore.

"Don't try anything funny, I've already given you the Heart-Hooking Pill."

Xu Ning spoke to the two of them, and then moved his fingertips slightly, relieving Huang Zongshao from his previous state of pain.

"Hooking Heart Pill?"

Both Xiang Nanchun and Huang Zongshao's expressions changed.

Hook-heart pills are also a type of functional pill, and their raw material is a type of internal crystal called hook-heart worm.

Those who take the Heart-Hooking Pill will suffer from unbearable pain if they do not take the relief pills on time.

Moreover, if someone sprinkles a highly irritating powder on the hookworm nearby, it will also cause the same symptoms of itching.

Just now, Xu Ning simply shook out some medicinal powder and used his internal energy to guide it into Huang Zongshao's nose.

Xiang Nanchun and Huang Zongshao were both deathly pale.

They hadn't expected that, although they had awakened from their frozen state, their lives would still be in the hands of others.

"Let's go."

Xu Ning urged.

The two had no choice but to obey Xu Ning's will.

Afterwards, Xu Ning led the two out of the city.

Not long after leaving the city, before Xu Ning could even summon Little Grey, he heard a cry overhead.

Little Gray flew swiftly from afar, flapped its wings, and slowly landed.

Compared to the last time they parted, Little Grey was now a size bigger, and its feathers were even shinier and more lustrous.

Especially the feathers on its wings, which are as sharp as blades.

On its head, three black feathers stood out, like a crown.

"Little Grey, congratulations!"

Xu Ning patted the top of Little Gray's head as it drooped down.

At this moment, Little Grey had advanced from the initial stage of the Void Realm to the middle stage of the Void Realm.

For demonic beasts, their limits of advancement are roughly locked from the moment of birth.

The limits of a demon beast are determined by the quality and concentration of its bloodline.

As for Little Grey, its bloodline level will stabilize at the initial stage of the Void Realm after it enters the mature stage.

However, after consuming the demon beast pills bestowed by Xu Ning, its bloodline was stimulated again, with both its quality and concentration increasing, allowing it to break through the bloodline limitations.

Xiao Hui knew about the huge changes Xu Ning had brought to her, so she also showed affection in return.

"Let's go, take us back to Jifeng Prefecture, back to our sect."

Xu Ning said to Xiao Hui.

Then, Little Gray bent down again, letting the three of them get on, before spreading its wings and disappearing into the sky.

……

Jifengzhou.

Yuelan Sect.

"I'm back!"

Xu Ning saw the mountain gate of Yue Lan Sect.

"Little Grey, go straight in."

Xu Ning gave the order.

Little Grey accelerated and flew directly into the mountain gate.

Originally, when Xiao Hui approached, the two fierce dog-like demons guarding the mountain gate opened their eyes and revealed their ferocity, but after sensing Xu Ning's aura, they quieted down.

The disciples guarding the gate were so frightened that they thought an enemy had invaded.

"Little Grey, go over there."

Xu Ning pointed directly in the direction of the sect's main peak.

Whether it was Feng Xiu's request or the Demon Blood Pill from the Illusion Blood Sect, Xu Ning felt it was best to inform Mi Xingye about both matters as soon as possible.

"Who has come to the main peak?"

As soon as Little Grey landed, several disciples surrounded it.

"It's Senior Brother Xu Ning!"

Soon, the disciples recognized Xu Ning's identity.

Although Xu Ning was a nominal disciple, he was highly valued by the sect leader, Mi Xingye, and all the disciples respected him greatly.

"Little Grey, stay still. There are many experts in the sect. If you offend someone, you might get roasted."

Xu Ning made a joke to Xiao Hui.

At this moment, Little Grey was trembling. He had already sensed a terrifying aura emanating from the temple on the main peak.

The owner of that aura was naturally the sect leader, Mi Xingye.

"You two wait outside the door. Come in when I call you."

Xu Ning said to Huang Zongshao and Xiang Nanchun.

At that moment, their hearts were pounding.

They were all well aware that they were about to face the head of a top-tier sect in Jifeng Prefecture.

Huang Zongshao, in particular, was terrified that Mi Xingye would kill him because of his identity.

However, they had no choice but to obey Xu Ning's orders.

Xu Ning strode into the washhouse.

When he came in, Mi Xingye was already sitting down with a smile on his face, his eyes full of admiration and surprise as he looked at Xu Ning.

It was obvious that Mi Xingye had sensed Xu Ning's arrival before Xu Ning entered.

"Xu Ning greets Master."

Having not seen each other for a long time, Xu Ning bowed respectfully to Mi Xingye.

"Xu Ning, you've really given me a wonderful surprise!"

Mi Xingye laughed heartily without any attempt to hide his laughter, then stood up and personally helped Xu Ning up. He patted Xu Ning's shoulder and said, "It's only been half a year, and you've already advanced from the Form Realm to the True Intent Realm. Did you encounter something during your travels?"

Xu Ning could tell that Mi Xingye was genuinely pleased.

"It's still the same harvest I got in that secret realm before."

Xu Ning had already prepared his explanation: "I gained a lot from the secret realm last time, and this trip is also to thoroughly digest it."

"good!"

Mi Xingye smiled and said, "Your talent truly exceeds my expectations. It seems that the Dao Realm is not unattainable for you after all."

"You've probably caught up with your senior brother He Mingye by now."

Mi Xingye was extremely pleased: "I never expected that my disciples would all be so exceptionally talented. Gu Juan and I are evenly matched, but his disciple is no match for mine."

Seeing Mi Xingye's emotional reaction, Xu Ning hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not reveal that Fang Jie had been killed by him.

It is obvious that Fang Jie's death may still be undiscovered.

"Xu Ning, who are those two people you brought outside?"

"I asked Mi Xingye."

"I captured Huang Zongshao, the deputy sect leader of the Illusion Blood Sect, and Xiang Nanchun, the alchemist they invited from Yanshui Prefecture, during my travels."

Xu Ning said.

"Oh?"

Mi Xingye raised an eyebrow, quite surprised, but also smiled and said, "The people of the Illusion Blood Sect have been secretly targeting our Yuelan Sect. I originally planned to take action to capture their sect leader, Feng Changge, in a few days, but I didn't expect you to take down one of their generals first."

Seeing this, Xu Ning also chimed in with a couple of words.

Then, Xu Ning said, "Master, it seems that Feng Changge, the sect leader of the Illusion Blood Sect, has recently been refining a kind of demonic pill that can advance one's Dao realm."

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