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Chapter 206 Special Dao Soldiers

Seeing Gu Juan land on the ground with a somewhat bewildered expression, Xu Ning was initially surprised, but quickly understood.

The reason why Tanimoto attacked himself is easy to figure out.

Either he discovered that Fang Jie died at his own hands, or he transferred the grudge between him and Mi Xingye onto himself.

Of course, it is more likely that it is a combination of both.

"Um?"

Xu Ning, perched atop Little Grey's back, looked down at the two of them and suddenly sensed something was amiss.

"Neither of them are half-step Dao Realm Grandmasters..."

Xu Ning did not detect any aura emanating from the attribute seeds on them.

"But the destructive power they just unleashed was something only a half-step Dao Realm Grandmaster wielding a Dao weapon could achieve."

Xu Ning's gaze fell on the Dao weapons in the hands of the two men.

Among them, Gu Juan held a bronze fan that was one meter long, with strange patterns flowing across its surface, and hooked spikes at the top of the fan ribs.

The other bald old man held a bronze knife, the patterns on its surface similar to those on the bronze fan in Gu Juan's hand.

At first glance, Xu Ning felt that these two Dao weapons must have been made by the same Dao Realm Grandmaster.

"Their Daoist soldiers seem quite different..."

Xu Ning noticed this: "Their Dao soldiers seem to be stronger than mine..."

Xu Ning could clearly perceive that the patterns on the surface of the bronze fan and bronze knife were different from those of other Daoist soldiers, carrying a more mysterious aura.

If a Void Realm martial artist possesses a Dao Weapon, they can fight enemies of a higher level.

Xu Ning felt that possessing their Dao weapons would allow them to defeat enemies of higher levels.

"What kind of Taoist soldier is this...?"

Xu Ning's heart skipped a beat.

"That strong?"

As Xu Ning was sizing up Gu Juan, Gu Juan was also sizing up Xu Ning in return.

He looked up at Xu Ning with surprise at first, then full of apprehension.

Although he and Zhang Tong were only at the True Domain Realm, the Dao Weapons they possessed were quite special.

This weapon was something he and Zhang had risked their lives to steal from a wounded expert when they were young.

After the injured expert discovered them, he began to hunt down the two.

The situation was extremely critical at that time. If Gu Juan hadn't risked his life to save him, Zhang Tong would have been killed on the spot.

It was precisely because of this that Zhang Tong incurred a huge debt of gratitude to Gu Juan, and was constantly being taken advantage of by him.

However, despite possessing this more powerful special weapon, after the two of them released their attribute domains and exerted all their strength, they were only on par with Xu Ning, without gaining the slightest advantage.

"Could this kid have already advanced to the half-step Dao Realm Grandmaster level?"

Gu Juan's expression was rather unpleasant.

Gu Juan is currently in a very passive position. He and Zhang Tong have already been exposed. If they cannot capture or silence Xu Ning, they will be in big trouble.

If this matter is exposed, even Duan Qinghui will not protect himself; he may even take the initiative to eliminate his own faction.

Even though Gu Juan said that Xu Ning had secretly harmed Fang Jie first, there was no substantial evidence.

"Little Grey, you go first!"

Xu Ning jumped off the little gray dog's back and landed on the ground, confronting the two men.

Under these circumstances, Xu Ning simply couldn't protect Xiao Hui indefinitely.

If a major battle breaks out between the two sides, Little Grey will easily be caught in the crossfire.

Little Gray cried out and flew away into the distance.

It knew very well that if it stayed here, it would become a burden to Xu Ning.

"Disciple Xu Ning greets Elder Gu Juan."

Xu Ning even took the initiative to greet Gu Juan.

Seeing this, Gu Juan snorted coldly, his face darkening: "Xu Ning, I'm asking you, is Fang Jie's disappearance related to you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning's eyes twitched.

Since Gu Juan asked this question, it means that he has not yet obtained concrete evidence.

However, this also means that some vague clues have already pointed to themselves.

"My senior brother Fang Jie has gone missing. Why is Elder Gu Juan looking for me?"

Xu Ning naturally wouldn't admit it.

Seeing that Xu Ning had no intention of admitting it, Gu Juan's expression grew even colder.

Based on his intuition and seeing Xu Ning's posture, he felt that Fang Jie was very likely to have fallen into Xu Ning's hands.

"Elder Gu Juan's attack on me is against the sect's rules. If this is reported, Elder Gu Juan, you'll be in big trouble. You should know that all the former elders of the sect are here right now."

Xu Ning's words also contained a hidden threat.

Gu Juan had a gloomy face and didn't say a word.

Zhang Tong, who was narrating, had a livid face, as if he had been tricked.

Gu Juan had previously told him that with the two of them, capturing Xu Ning would be a piece of cake.

However, unexpectedly, in a head-on clash, even with both sides going all out, they gained no advantage whatsoever in a two-on-one fight.

This means that today, let alone capturing him alive, even killing Xu Ning to silence him would likely come at a heavy price.

"Misunderstand."

After a long silence, Gu Juan suddenly forced out an ugly smile.

Zhang Tong realized the predicament, and he also came to his senses.

Since a direct assault has failed, the only option is to retreat and look for an opportunity.

"Xu Ning, Fang Jie has been missing for a long time, and I listened to the slander and instigation of some villains, which is why I took action against you."

Tanijuki surprisingly began to admit her mistake: "It's all my fault for acting impulsively and making this mistake. Please forgive me."

Despite the seemingly irreconcilable situation, Tani Maki made an unusually decisive choice to back down.

Decades of combat experience have made Gu Juan realize that unless he resorts to underhanded tactics and is willing to pay a heavy price, he will not be able to escape unscathed.

The best outcome right now is that Xu Ning is also wary of his plot against Fang Jie being exposed and is unwilling to escalate the situation, so that both sides can settle things peacefully.

"So you actually bowed your head voluntarily...?"

Xu Ning was also slightly surprised; he didn't believe Gu Juan's submissive attitude at all.

From the moment Taniguchi attacked him, it was decided that the two had become mortal enemies.

"For a sect elder to attack a sect disciple is a matter of great importance."

Xu Ning pondered for a moment and said, "Therefore, it would be best to report this to the sect."

A cold glint flashed in Gu Juan's eyes.

"If the gentle approach doesn't work, it seems we'll have to resort to a more forceful one..."

Gu Juan also noticed Xu Ning's tough stance.

He turned his head slightly and gave Zhang Tong beside him a meaningful look.

Zhang Tong also noticed this and nodded slightly in understanding.

"So, I guess I'll have to use that trump card after all..."

Zhang Tong glanced subconsciously at the bronze knife in his hand, his eyes filled with deep apprehension.

"The two of them..."

Xu Ning naturally noticed their exchange.

Swish!

The next moment, quite suddenly, Gu Juan and Zhang Tong moved at the same time.

Gu Juan used the hook and spike on the copper fan to cut his own arm.

Zhang Tong also used that bronze knife to cut his palm.

Blood seeped from their wounds, soaking into the bronze fans and knives.

At the same time, the two also activated their true energy and attribute power, frantically pouring it into the body.

"Um?"

Xu Ning noticed something amiss.

A dangerous aura emanated from the surface of the Dao weapons in their hands, spreading in waves.

"These two have a backup plan!"

Xu Ning reacted in an instant, unleashing his full power to launch a surprise attack on the two.

But just as the area was expanding and a torrential downpour of swords began...

Two phantom figures suddenly emerged from the bronze knife and fan.

The phantom was several meters tall and was the head of a ferocious and terrifying blue wolf.

The blue wolf's head had crimson eyes, and its tail was connected to the bodies of two people.

The next moment, Gu Juan and Zhang Tong also had bloodshot eyes and their auras became violent.

At first glance, he looks like a demonic martial artist.

"What kind of tactic is this?"

Xu Ning was greatly surprised.

He now possesses considerable knowledge of martial arts, but this is the first time he has ever witnessed such a scene.

"A swift and decisive victory!"

Gu Juan secretly transmitted a message to Zhang Tong.

He and Zhang Tong, along with the phantom of the blue wolf, launched a frenzied attack on Xu Ning.

"That phantom of the blue wolf provided them with even greater external support!"

Xu Ning also quickly countered.

This time, Xu Ning felt the strain.

The phantom of the blue wolf not only provided a boost to the two of them, but also opened its mouth wide enough to devour the attribute power that maintained their domain.

This caused Xu Ning's attribute power to be consumed at an alarming rate.

"What is this?"

Although the situation was somewhat critical, Xu Ning remained calm in the slightest.

Xu Ning could sense that the two of them were using very impatient moves, as if they wanted to finish him off in a very short time.

"They don't seem to be able to maintain this state for long!"

Xu Ning discovered that the two of them were also under an extra burden when they were carrying the phantom of the blue wolf.

Now that we've discovered their weakness, things will be much easier.

"If I can hold out for a short period of time, their offensive will crumble on its own!"

Xu Ning began to actively shrink his domain, concentrating it only around himself.

In this way, Xu Ning's energy consumption will be greatly reduced.

"The Flaming Breath Generates Bone Meridian!"

Xu Ning even began to reduce his energy expenditure, willing to take on some injuries.

While enduring his injuries, he also used the Flame Breath Bone Regeneration Scripture to repair them.

In this way, Xu Ning's energy consumption was reduced to the minimum.

"This is troublesome!"

Xu Ning regained his composure, but Gu Juan and Zhang Tong became anxious.

They were all aware of the side effects of this illusory blue wolf.

If this continues, they will be increasingly devoured by the phantom of the blue wolf.

"We can't beat him!"

Gu Juanyi gritted his teeth: "Zhang Tong, let's go!"

At this point, Gu Juan had already decided to give up his status as an elder of the Yue Lan Sect and leave for distant lands.

Zhang Tongxin was unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.

From now on, he will also be blacklisted by the Yuelan Sect and will be wanted and hunted down by the Yuelan Sect in the future.

"Walk!"

Zhang Tong also responded.

Reserving the last of their strength, the two abandoned their attack on Xu Ning and turned to leave.

"Can't hold on any longer?"

Xu Ning's eyes lit up.

My chance has come.

In terms of resource consumption, relying on Xu Ning's foundation, no one below the Dao Realm can rival him.

Wow!

Xu Ning took out a handful of pills from his spatial ring and stuffed them all into his mouth.

The effects of these pills are not to repair injuries, but to enhance one's short-term burst of power.

Although I will be weak for a while afterward, it's worth it for now.

"This time, it's my turn!"

Xu Ning's shrinking domain expanded instantly, enveloping the two fleeing individuals.

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