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Chapter 205 Tanijuki's Revenge

After taking Xu Ning to the backyard, the two recounted their experiences since their last separation.

Afterwards, the conversation circled back to the topic of martial arts itself.

"Junior brother, you've already mastered four secret techniques to the ninth level. Don't you plan to condense attribute seeds yet?"

He Mingye's tone was filled with curiosity.

"We're already preparing to try it."

Xu Ning didn't try to hide anything and spoke directly.

Now, Xu Ning can choose to either condense attribute seeds first or learn the Void Realm Secret Techniques first.

The progress of the two does not hinder each other.

Xu Ning could have condensed the four attribute seeds first, then learned the new secret technique, and finally condensed the remaining two attribute seeds.

This is also what most half-step Dao Realm Grandmasters who have a chance of advancing to the Dao Realm are doing.

Take Qiu Renshan, Du Yuan and other elders of Yuelan Sect as examples. They have been cultivating for more than a hundred years and have long since condensed attribute seeds, becoming half-step Dao Realm masters.

However, in order to achieve a perfect advancement and reach the upper limit of condensing three Dao Realm Seeds of the same attribute, they will deliberately suppress their cultivation and try to break through after cultivating the new Void Realm Secret Technique to the ninth level.

This is why Feng Xiu previously said that the major sects have extremely deep foundations and are not helpless in the face of those from Wansheng Prefecture.

If it comes to a critical moment, those half-step Dao Realm Grandmasters who are suppressing their strength can break through ahead of time. Although the breakthrough effect is not as good, it is still a Dao Realm after all.

"Where is my senior brother?"

Xu Ning countered with a question.

"It has already begun."

He Mingye said, "I plan to condense attribute seeds while learning new secret techniques. I only need to condense two attribute seeds for each of the water and fire attributes. With this foundation, I can break through to the Dao Realm."

"Junior brother, you have even greater talent. It would be best if you could condense six attribute seeds before attempting to break through to the Dao Realm."

He Mingye instructed, "The more attribute seeds you condense, the more solid your foundation will be, and the higher your potential for advancement after breaking through to the Dao Realm will be, resulting in stronger combat power."

"I will."

Xu Ning nodded.

"By the way, junior brother, you should know about the people from Wansheng Prefecture."

He Mingye said, "During the few days you were in seclusion, a considerable number of the reclusive sect elders have returned. It should be some time before the high-level officials of the three states truly unite and form an alliance. At that time, we should all be assigned tasks. Before that, you should take care of everything that needs to be done, otherwise you may not be so free then."

"I see..."

Xu Ning nodded thoughtfully: "Understood, Senior Brother."

……

After leaving He Mingye's villa, Xu Ning went straight out of the sect.

According to He Mingye, he might have a job to do soon.

Before that, I must go to the Fog Night Abyss to inform Gray and Lord Void Tiger about this matter and let them prepare.

Those from Wansheng Prefecture who were staring at the monster map were far too dangerous.

After leaving the sect, Xu Ning immediately summoned Xiao Hui and asked Xiao Hui to take him to find Chu Yeyang.

After a flight, Little Grey brought Xu Ning to a giant bird's nest on a mountaintop.

Inside the Bird's Nest, Chu Yeyang remained frozen.

Xu Ning directly gave Chu Yeyang the antidote.

"This is……"

When Chu Yeyang woke up, he found himself being watched by Xu Ning and a demon beast.

"Have I been taken out of the secret realm?"

Chu Yeyang's mind was still a little dizzy.

"Your Mightiness……"

Chu Yeyang wanted to beg Xu Ning to let him go, but Xu Ning didn't give him the chance.

He forced Chu Yeyang to swallow the Heartless Pill.

After swallowing the Heartless Pill, Chu Yeyang's eyes became somewhat blank, his gaze lost its luster, as if his self-awareness had been erased, leaving him in a dazed and confused state.

"According to the method of using the Heartless Pill, Chu Yeyang is currently digesting the medicinal effects. Once the effects have fully taken hold, he will regain his self-awareness and retain his memories. However, after that, he will be completely obedient to me."

As he spoke, Xu Ning began to instill in Chu Yeyang the consciousness of obeying his commands, following the instructions for using the Heartless Pill.

During this process, Chu Yeyang showed some resistance, but under the influence of the drug, he was unable to resist.

After about 15 minutes, Chu Yeyang's pupils suddenly contracted and regained their liveliness.

However, compared to before, Chu Yeyang has become very indifferent.

"Did the Heartless Pill work...?"

Xu Ning decided to test the waters.

He handed back the Daoist short blade he had previously obtained from Chu Yeyang: "Use it to pierce your throat."

Chu Yeyang smoothly and silently accepted it without even blinking, and without hesitation, he immediately started working on it.

"stop!"

After Chu Yeyang pierced his skin with that short blade, Xu Ning quickly stopped him.

Xu Ning knew very well that if he hadn't given the order to stop, Chu Yeyang might already be dead.

"The effects of this Heartless Pill are indeed powerful... No wonder the alchemical manual records that in Wansheng Prefecture, the Heartless Pill is used to train assassins..."

Xu Ning thought to himself for a moment, then glanced at Chu Yeyang.

"Chu Yeyang, take your Dao weapon and go to Feiyun Prefecture to protect my family."

After confirming that Chu Yeyang could fully follow his instructions, Xu Ning gave him new instructions.

This was a plan Xu Ning had already made before deciding to give Chu Yeyang the Heartless Pill.

Although Tao Family Village is now protected by Liu Yijian, Liu Yijian's strength is far inferior to Chu Yeyang's.

If the situation becomes more chaotic later, Xu Ning will feel more at ease with Chu Yeyang protecting Tao Family Village.

"The effects of the Heartless Pill are limited. Given the quality of this Heartless Pill, Chu Yeyang, who is controlling his True Intent Realm strength, should be able to maintain the effects for more than five years..."

Afterwards, Xu Ning told Chu Yeyang about the situation in Taojiazhuang and his family.

At the same time, Xu Ning also ordered Chu Yeyang to secretly protect his family and not to disturb them, except in dangerous situations, and not to show himself.

After receiving Xu Ning's instructions, Chu Yeyang was immediately dispatched by Xu Ning to travel to Feiyun Prefecture.

"This Chu Yeyang possesses the strength of the True Intent Realm and wields a Dao Weapon. As long as he is present, ordinary True Domain Realm martial artists will be unable to harm the people of Tao Family Village..."

Watching Chu Yeyang walk away, Xu Ning pondered to himself.

"Next, go to the Misty Night Abyss to find Gray White and Void Tiger Lord."

Xu Ning made a plan.

"Little Grey, come on, take me to the Misty Night Abyss!"

At Xu Ning's command, Xiao Hui immediately lowered its head.

After Xu Ning sat on Xiao Hui's back, Xiao Hui turned into a black line and flew into the distance.

However, before he had even flown out of the edge of the mountain range, Xu Ning sensed a hidden danger lurking in the shadows.

……

"After this incident, what I owe you will be settled."

At this moment, in the mountains, in the direction Xu Ning was heading, Gu Juan and a bald old man were already secretly lying in ambush.

The bald old man exuded an aura of dominance; even a Void Realm martial artist would feel suffocated by his presence upon just one glance.

"Zhang Tong, don't worry. If this succeeds, we'll be even, and I'll even give you a thank-you gift."

"It's Tanijuki," Tanijuki said.

"That won't be necessary."

The bald old man named Zhang Tong refused to answer, his expression very serious.

Previously, Gu Juan had planned to capture Xu Ning alive and force him to reveal Fang Jie's whereabouts.

If Fang Jie is still alive, he will go to find him; if something happens to Fang Jie, he will secretly eliminate Xu Ning to take revenge.

However, Gu Juan was cautious and felt that capturing Xu Ning alive by himself was too difficult, so he found Zhang Tong and asked him to be his helper.

Zhang Tong was rescued by Gu Juan during a crisis decades ago.

To repay Gu Juan's kindness, he did many things against his own will for Gu Juan.

This time, Tanijuku once again entrusted Akira to assist him.

When Zhang Tong learned that this time the attack was against Mi Xingye's disciples, he originally wanted to refuse.

But Tanijuku told him that once this matter was settled, they would owe each other nothing.

Therefore, Zhang Tong agreed to Gu Juan's conditions and decided to work with Gu Juan to take drastic measures against Xu Ning.

Gu Juan glanced at Zhang Tong, knowing that he was not happy.

However, Gu Juan was not worried. He knew very well that Zhang Tong's human weaknesses and that using gratitude to blackmail him was the best way to manipulate him.

Even though he is very reluctant to do what he is about to do, he will still do his best.

"He's coming out of seclusion!"

Just then, Gu Juan sensed Xu Ning's approaching presence.

After Xu Ning left Yuelan Sect, Gu Juan kept an eye on him. Fearing that Xu Ning would discover him, he and Zhang Tong not only took a large amount of Concealing Breath Pills, but also kept a distance and lurked on Xu Ning's return route.

"Once he passes by, we'll act together, using all our strength to capture him!"

Gu Juan said to Zhang Tong.

"understood."

Zhang Tong was also well prepared.

"Um?"

However, at that moment, they suddenly noticed that the speed of the demonic beast beneath Xu Ning had slowed down.

"Oh no, he might have spotted us!"

Gu Juan frowned: "Make your move!"

The next moment, Gu Juan and Zhang Tong simultaneously activated their attribute domains and each took out their Dao weapons, charging towards Xu Ning in mid-air.

Although Little Grey was carrying Xu Ning and flying at an altitude of nearly 100 meters, it was not a distance for the two of them at all.

"As expected, someone is going to make a move against me!"

Xu Ning saw two figures of light, carrying a terrifying aura, rushing straight towards him.

Without hesitation, he instantly activated the arm guard weapon, expanding his dual-attribute domain, and then activated the Flame Breath Bone-Growing Scripture, enveloping himself and Little Gray beneath him.

The next moment, Xu Ning's attribute domain overlapped and collided with Gu Juan and Zhang Tong's attribute domains.

"Two half-step Dao Realm Grandmasters wielding Dao weapons!"

Xu Ning immediately assessed the enemy's strength: "One of their auras feels very familiar!"

Bang!

Gu Juan and Zhang Tong attacked from both sides.

"Sword Seal!"

Whoosh!

Within Xu Ning's domain, a real rain of swords fell directly.

Gu Juan and Zhang Tong also unleashed countless wind blades and rain of swords to fight back.

Bang!

In their first clash in the direct domain, both sides were evenly matched and were bounced away by the force of the domain collision.

"Elder Gu Juan?"

After creating some distance, Xu Ning recognized Gu Juan's identity.

(End of this chapter)