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Chapter 284 Original Skill

Several days later.

Inside a sect deep in the mountains of Zuiyue County.

Ding Bai was sitting cross-legged in the sect's secret chamber.

After a long while, Ding Bai opened his eyes.

His expression was somewhat irritated.

Since the sect conference ended that day, Ding Bai has been in a state of turmoil.

Originally, when he fought Xin Andao, he used his trump card, intending to take the opportunity to severely injure or even kill Xin Andao, and then join forces with other sects to obtain the Yuansheng Sect's Qingwen Han Iron Mine.

However, at the critical moment, Xin Andao was rescued.

The person who saved him turned out to be a first-class retainer of the Ye Prince's Mansion.

This made Ding Bai feel extremely frustrated.

Not only did he fail to achieve his expected goals, he also lost face in public.

What's even more infuriating is that, because of that person's special status, even Prefect Ji treated him with great courtesy, and I dared not offend him.

These past few days, Ding Bai has wanted to immerse himself in cultivation and get rid of this troublesome feeling.

However, despite repeated attempts, he was unable to get into the zone.

"My cousin should be going back to Zuiyue County soon. Maybe when he returns, he can help me save face..."

Ding Bai thought to himself.

Ding Bai's cousin, Gu Songying, is an outpost of the Danhai Demon Sect, a top sect in Wansheng Prefecture.

Although he wasn't a big shot within the Danhai Demon Sect, he commanded respect from many outside the sect.

It was with Gu Songying's help and resource support that Ding Bai was able to establish his own sect in his hometown of Zuiyue County, starting from being an ordinary Dao Realm Grandmaster.

"Sect Master! The Guest Minister has returned."

As Ding Bai was pondering this in his heart, a disciple outside the secret chamber activated a mechanism to relay a message to him.

"What a coincidence?"

Ding Bo was overjoyed: "My cousin is back!"

In order to support Ding Bai, Gu Songying took on the role of a guest elder in his sect.

Ding Bai immediately left the secret room.

Soon, he met his cousin, Gu Songying.

Gu Songying was tall and thin, with a serious expression, and looked like he never smiled.

He was dressed in black, with the Danhai Demon Sect's insignia printed on his chest.

"Cousin!"

Ding Bai quickly stepped forward.

He was very respectful to Gu Songying.

"I heard you lost face a few days ago?"

Ding Bai was still thinking about how to phrase it when Gu Songying took the initiative to make it clear.

Ding Bo was immediately embarrassed.

He then recounted the events to Gu Songying in detail.

"You used the methods of my Danhai Demon Sect and were still easily subdued. That person's strength is probably either at the peak of the Cleansing Core Realm or a Grandmaster of the Core Transformation Realm like me."

Gu Songying made a guess about Xu Ning's strength.

"Brother, that man has insulted me far too much. Could you teach him a lesson?"

Now that his cousin was standing in front of him, Ding Bai had become bolder and wanted Gu Songying to help him get revenge.

"Your own martial arts skills are insufficient, and you only want me to help you regain your honor? That sounds pathetic."

Gu Songying reprimanded Ding Bai.

Ding Bai lowered his head upon hearing this, not daring to refute it.

"However, you are still my cousin."

Gu Songying changed the subject: "The reason I came back this time was to help you establish greater prestige in Zuiyue and expand the scale and power of your sect. I wanted to make your sect a vassal sect of Danhai Demon Sect through some maneuvering."

"To become a vassal sect of the Danhai Demonic Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Bai's eyes lit up.

Becoming a vassal sect of the Danhai Demon Sect would bring many benefits.

By attaching themselves to the Danhai Demon Sect, it's like obtaining a sect token, granting them protection from a higher-level power.

Moreover, they can also use the Danhai Demon Sect's channels to accelerate the sect's development.

In a few decades, my sect will become the largest sect in Zuiyue County.

"However, what I didn't expect was that I would hear about your embarrassing incident as soon as I arrived in Zuiyue County, which made my subsequent plans somewhat passive."

Gu Songying gave Ding Bai a cold look.

"But things have already come to this. If I want to continue this operation, I need to regain face from the Ye Wang Mansion's retainers and that small sect first."

Gu Songying said, "You will come with me to the Yuansheng Sect."

"When do we set off?"

Ding Bai seemed somewhat excited.

Since Gu Songying is willing to step in and resolve the issue, the other party will definitely have to back down.

"Now."

After saying that, Gu Qingsong and Ding Bai set off immediately.

……

During his stay at the Yuansheng Sect, Xu Ning spent his time chatting with Xin Andao, Teng Yunkong, and others about the past in Yuanbei, helping the sect refine some precious pills, and also giving some pointers to the sect's disciples.

On this day, Xu Ning had just finished refining a batch of pills when he sensed the approaching aura of a powerful figure outside the Yuansheng Sect.

"Sixth level of the Dao Realm, Core Formation Realm!"

Xu Ning instantly sensed the aura of the newcomer.

He flashed and appeared directly outside the Yuansheng Sect.

At this moment, Gu Songying arrived with Ding Bai.

"Dingbo?"

Xu Ning first recognized Ding Bai's identity, and then his gaze fell on Gu Songying.

"That patterned mark..."

Xu Ning noticed a patterned mark on Gu Songying's black clothes.

Xu Ning found that pattern very familiar.

"That is..."

Suddenly, Xu Ning realized what was happening.

I had seen that symbol before, back in the secret realm of the Demon Lord of Yuanbei Danhai.

"Is this person from the Danhai Demon Sect?"

Xu Ning's heart skipped a beat.

At this moment, Xu Ning suddenly realized that the familiar aura he had sensed from Ding Bai a few days ago was similar to the aura of the black bird in the Danhai Demon Lord's inheritance.

"This Ding Bai, it turns out, is connected to the Danhai Demon Sect..."

Xu Ning had now figured out the situation.

Seeing the two men's hostile attitude, Xu Ning realized that they were definitely here to cause trouble.

"So you're the retainer of the Prince Ye's mansion?"

Gu Songying's gaze swept over Xu Ning, looking her up and down.

Gu Songying had already deduced Xu Ning's identity the moment Xu Ning appeared.

"Indeed, who are you?"

Xu Ning also inquired.

"Gu Songying, a deacon of the Danhai Demon Sect."

Gu Songying also responded.

"As expected, they are from the Danhai Demon Sect..."

Xu Ning felt a sense of caution.

The Danhai Demon Sect is probably the strongest force in Wansheng Prefecture, second only to the Duan royal family.

"What?"

At this moment, Xin Andao and the others also arrived.

Gu Songying and Ding Bai did not conceal their auras, and Xin Andao and the others had also sensed that a master from the sect had arrived.

So they rushed over.

They were immediately taken aback when they heard Gu Songying's self-introduction upon arrival.

In their eyes, the Danhai Demon Sect was an enormous behemoth that could not be looked at directly.

"It turns out that Ding Bai has the Danhai Demon Sect backing him up..."

Xin Andao had only just realized this.

Previously, Xin Andao didn't know much about Ding Bai either.

"I just returned to Zuiyue County today. I heard that a master from the Royal Palace has come to the Yuansheng Sect, so I rushed over here."

Gu Songying said, "It's rare for a master from outside to come to Zuiyue County. I also want to have a match with you and learn from each other."

Gu Songying spoke to Xu Ning in a very gentle tone, seemingly because of Xu Ning's status as a retainer of the Prince's mansion.

However, their words also carried a sense of confrontation.

Gu Songying wanted to use the guise of a friendly sparring match to regain the face that Ding Bai had lost.

Only in this way will it be easier for me to help Ding Bai expand the sect and operate it as a vassal sect of the Danhai Demon Sect.

Xu Ning naturally noticed Gu Songying's thoughts.

The other side is clearly here to cause trouble; there's no way to avoid it.

"I have long admired the reputation of the Danhai Demon Sect. It would be excellent to have the opportunity to spar with you today."

Xu Ning smiled faintly and responded.

He knew that Gu Songying had come to find him.

From beginning to end, Gu Songying never looked at Xin Andao directly.

Xin Andao's strength was simply beneath Gu Songying's notice.

"Ding Bo, get out of the way."

Gu Songying waved his hand.

"Yes, cousin."

Ding Bai immediately responded and stepped aside.

During this process, Ding Bai also glanced at Xin Andao and gave him a provocative look.

"So the steward of the Danhai Demon Sect is actually Ding Bai's cousin..."

Xin Andao's heart tightened as well.

Seeing that Xu Ning was being targeted by the deacon of the Danhai Demon Sect for standing up for him, Xin Andao felt a little guilty.

"Sect Leader Xin, there's no need to worry."

Seemingly sensing Xin Andao's unease, He Mingye said beside him, "My junior brother has a strong foundation; dealing with Gu Songying won't be dangerous for him. Besides, my junior brother is from the Ye Prince's Mansion, so he wouldn't dare to kill him. He's only here to get revenge."

He Mingye, standing to the side, also saw it clearly.

"Um……"

Xin Andao and his group could only temporarily keep their distance.

"Let's stop here."

Gu Songying said.

As He Mingye said, Gu Songying wanted to establish Ding Bai's prestige, but she did not really want to hurt Xu Ning.

Otherwise, he would also face immense pressure when dealing with the Ye Wang Mansion.

"This is my first time fighting against a Grandmaster at the Core Formation Realm..."

After creating some distance, Xu Ning also felt a sense of anticipation.

Because once you reach the Grandmaster level of the Core Formation Realm, you can begin to study the fundamental techniques.

The Origin Technique, also known as the Origin Skill, can only be created by a peak Grandmaster at the ninth level of the Dao Realm after touching and comprehending the Origin.

Only upon reaching the Dan Transformation Realm can one comprehend and learn from it.

Duan Chaofeng had previously promised Xu Ning that once Xu Ning advanced to the Dan Transformation Realm, he could freely choose to cultivate any of the original techniques within the Royal Palace.

"please."

Xu Ning made a gesture to Gu Songying.

Gu Songying nodded slightly, her eyes also blazing with fighting spirit.

Gu Songying had already made her plans; she would unleash her full power right from the start and defeat Xu Ning with overwhelming force.

In this way, once this news gets out, the entire Drunken Moon County will have a direct understanding of his strength.

Ding Bai will also use his reputation to strengthen the sect's power.

Wow!

A black mist appeared in front of Gu Songying, then dispersed and condensed into numerous sword shadows.

The black mist and blade shadow emitted a buzzing sound.

"Wind Demon Ten Thousand Blades!"

Gu Songying let out a low shout, and the black mist blade shadow in front of him suddenly lunged at Xu Ning.

(End of this chapter)