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Chapter 276 Returning to Wansheng Prefecture

"It's done!"

Xu Ning felt relieved when he saw Chu He's hand fall along with the Blood-Deriving Curved Blade.

Throughout the entire process of using the Void Stone to launch a sneak attack on Chu He, Xu Ning remained highly tense.

After all, there is only one Void Stone, and I only have one chance.

If the first attack fails, Chu He will immediately launch a counterattack, putting not only himself in danger but also the others in annihilation.

"Xu Ning!"

When Xu Ning suddenly appeared and slashed Chu He's hand in an instant, Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua were caught off guard and didn't react in time.

They didn't see Xu Ning on the back of the colorful bird and thought he had died during the chase, but they didn't expect him to launch a crucial attack in the dark.

"Quickly, kill this man!"

Dong Ji was the first to react.

During his previous encounter with Chu He, Dong Ji had already noticed the special features of the Blood-Evolving Curved Blade. He knew that in the previous battle, Chu He's main source of combat power was that Blood-Evolving Curved Blade.

Now that the Blood-Driving Scimitar has left Chu He, Dong Ji has also noticed that Chu He's aura has weakened.

Now is the best time to strike back.

"good!"

Xue Jinghua also realized what was happening, and her previously despairing heart was once again filled with a strong fighting spirit.

At this moment, Chu He himself was still somewhat bewildered.

He thought he had everything under control, but in the blink of an eye, the situation reversed.

"It's over!"

Chu He's head was buzzing.

His immediate thought was to flee, ignoring even the fallen hand and the Blood-Stained Scimitar.

However, he is currently in a weakened state. Even though Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua only have less than 50% of their strength, dealing with him now is no problem at all.

Then, less than twenty breaths later, Chu He was killed by Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua.

Originally, in the final moments of their battle, Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua still intended to capture Chu He alive.

However, Chu He seemed to realize that if he were captured alive and taken back to Wansheng Prefecture, his situation would be worse than death.

At the crucial final moment, Chu He not only crushed his storage ring to prevent Dong Ji, Xue Jinghua, and others from obtaining his treasures, but also desperately exhausted his potential, showing no intention of surrendering, until his death.

"Finally solved!"

Seeing Chu He killed, Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua both felt a sense of relief, as if they had been completely exhausted.

Both of them endured a tremendous burden in this encounter.

They were already slightly injured and restrained by the binding lock. If Xu Ning hadn't suddenly appeared, it wouldn't have been Chu He who was killed, but the two of them.

Subsequently, Dong Ji searched Chu He's body and found a secret treasure.

The treasure was a ring, the very same one used to store and conceal one's aura and aid in cultivation.

Because of the haste, Chu He did not put it into his storage ring, but instead annihilated it in the spatial turbulence.

Besides the ring that concealed his aura, Dong Ji also put away the Blood-Deriving Curved Blade.

Although they didn't obtain any other resources from Chu He, acquiring these two treasures was still a gain.

"Your Highness, what are you doing here?"

Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua also jumped onto the back of Duan Chaofeng's colorful flying bird.

Then, Duan Chaofeng told the two of them about what they had experienced.

After listening, the two looked at Xu Ning with a different expression. They were now very clear that Xu Ning's talent had begun to emerge.

"Xu Ning, your ability to kill and capture the San Yin Sect members alive is a great achievement. When you return to Wansheng Prefecture and report to the imperial court, you will surely be rewarded."

Dong Ji said.

"This is not my achievement alone; Brother Zhang also played a huge role."

Xu Ning did not seek credit in the slightest.

"Mo Lan also contributed to the killing of Chu He this time."

At this moment, Duan Chaofeng surprisingly spoke up for Mo Lan.

Mo Lan was also somewhat surprised, and then said, "Without Xu Ning and Zhang He, my possession of that Void Stone would be of little use."

Mo Lan's words were indeed true.

Although the Void Stone allows her to escape pursuit instantly on her own, given her strength, she would have a hard time surviving in such a remote and boundless sea.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning's heart stirred slightly.

Clearly, after sharing life and death, Duan Chaofeng's attitude towards Mo Lan changed slightly.

However, Xu Ning did not express any opinion on this.

The destruction of the Yanlu Sect was indirectly related to Mo Lan. Although there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, Xu Ning would naturally not take the initiative to befriend Mo Lan now.

"That's all for now, let's continue our journey back."

At this moment, Xue Jinghua took out another ship carrying soldiers.

This ship, the Daobing, is much smaller than the previous one, but it is also relatively more refined.

The group of several people all boarded the boat.

Before urging the ships to start moving and preparing for their respective rest periods, Dong Ji suddenly asked.

"By the way, what about the San Yin Sect members we captured alive?"

"It has already been stored in the Crown Prince's spatial treasure."

Zhang He responded.

Dong Ji nodded: "After we return, we will send this person to the capital. The imperial court is currently cracking down hard on the reclusive sects. Sending a living person over there will definitely be of great help."

"I will personally escort him there then."

Zhang He also spoke up.

"And also, Your Highness..."

At this moment, Dong Ji took out the concealment ring and the Blood-Derived Curved Blade from Chu He: "What should we do with these two treasures?"

Upon seeing this, Xue Jinghua and Mo Lan exchanged a glance but remained silent.

Strictly speaking, since Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua fought side by side before, Xue Jinghua should have had a share in these two treasures.

However, since it was Xu Ning who ultimately changed the key battle situation, and Mo Lan was also protected by Duan Chaofeng's people, there is no need to argue over a mere two secret treasures now.

"This ring is for Xu Ning."

Duan Chaofeng pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Give me?"

Xu Ning paused for a moment, but did not refuse: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Dong Ji handed the concealed ring to Xu Ning.

"According to the captured person, this concealment ring is called 'Breath Concealment,' a secret treasure crafted from a crystal with inherent isolating properties. Holding this Breath Concealment Ring allows one to perfectly conceal themselves even when facing an opponent of a higher realm, as long as they don't actively release their aura. Furthermore, this Breath Concealment Ring can also be used on those nearby."

Once you reach the Dao Realm, pills like the Breath Concealing Pill are basically no longer used.

The level of cultivation is too high; there are no similar elixirs that can conceal one's aura.

Therefore, the efficacy of this Concealment Ring is also extremely valuable.

"Besides, this Concealment Ring seems to be able to assist in cultivation. I can test it out later..."

Xu Ning accepted the Hidden Ring.

"As for this Blood-Evolving Curved Blade..."

Duan Chaofeng frowned, seemingly unsure how to handle the situation.

"Your Highness, although this curved blade is powerful, I sense that there seems to be a consciousness within it..."

Dong Ji's expression was somewhat grave: "This thing is a bit dangerous to use..."

"In that case, let's put it away for now and discuss it again after we return to the Prince's residence..."

Duan Chaofeng said.

Afterwards, the group of people each found a room and went back to rest.

Especially Dong Ji and Xue Jinghua, the binding chains on their bodies have not yet disappeared.

They need to spend some time to dispel the binding forces on their bodies.

The ship sails on the endless sea.

After a swift voyage, two months later, the group, having overcome numerous dangers, finally set foot on the land of Wansheng Prefecture once again.

"Finally back!"

Feeling the familiar presence of Wan Shengzhou, Xu Ning felt a sense of relief.

This voyage took more than half a year.

Although the ultimate goal of this trip, the Soya Beast, was not captured, Xu Ning personally gained a great deal.

Not only did he advance in his cultivation level, but he also obtained a secret treasure. In addition, he had resources left over and further strengthened his relationship with Prince Ye.

For Xu Ning, this trip was very rewarding.

"Duan Chaofeng."

As they parted, Mo Lan said to Duan Chaofeng, "This Night Beast is extremely powerful, and capturing it again will probably be difficult. Why don't we join forces later and send more high-level Dao Realm experts to capture it?"

"Joint capture, huh...?"

Duan Chaofeng thought for a moment and said, "Okay."

The Ye Wang Mansion paid a considerable price to capture the Night Beast. Duan Chaofeng himself almost died overseas, so he was still furious.

However, even if someone is sent out to sea again, Duan Chaofeng will not go himself.

"Xu Ning."

At this moment, Mo Lan looked at Xu Ning again: "You also protected my safety on this trip. If you have the opportunity, you can go to Luzhi Prefecture to find me, and I will express my gratitude."

Mo Lan is showing goodwill towards Xu Ning.

"You're too kind, Princess."

Xu Ning gave a lukewarm response.

Seeing this, Mo Lan felt a slight pang of regret, but there was nothing more to say.

Afterwards, she and Xue Jinghua rushed back to Luzhi Prefecture.

"It's so good to be back."

After Mo Lan and Xue Jinghua left, Duan Chaofeng sighed, "Back to the Prince's Mansion!"

"Your Highness."

At this moment, Xu Ning said, "I want to go back to Yanlu Sect first. I've been away from the sect for more than half a year now, and I need to go back and take a look."

"Can."

Duan Chaofeng readily agreed: "Let's travel back to Guqing Prefecture together first, and then we'll part ways once we're inside Guqing Prefecture."

Duan Chaofeng's attitude towards Xu Ning was also extremely amiable.

Then, the group of four began their journey back to Guqing Prefecture.

(End of this chapter)