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Chapter 304 Top-Tier Defensive Treasure

Seemingly noticing Xu Ning's attention, Yu Qiao turned around and met Xu Ning's gaze.

She smiled slightly and gave her a friendly look.

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning nodded slightly, then looked away.

The relationship between Xu Ning and the other two disciples, all of whom were rated as "extreme," was rather delicate.

To some extent, everyone is of equal status within the clan.

However, because their positions are so close, the competition among the three is also the most intense.

"So far, only sect leaders have appeared here. Hasn't the Demon Lord of the Pill Sea shown up yet?"

Xu Ning was also somewhat looking forward to seeing the true face of the Demon Lord of the Danhai.

Danhai Demon Lord was, after all, hailed as the person in Wansheng Prefecture closest to a Grandmaster, and the number one person below the Grandmaster level in the Duan royal family.

Just then, a dozen figures began to arrive at the island's central peak one after another.

Xu Ning saw in it the Elder Wei he first met after arriving at the Danhai Demon Sect, as well as the two elders from the Material Hall.

"These are all the youngest elders of the Danhai Demon Sect..."

Xu Ning thought to himself, "It is said that there are nearly thirty elders of the Danhai Demon Sect, but less than twenty are here now. It seems that some of them are either outside the island or busy with other matters and could not make it..."

None of these elders from the Danhai Demon Sect deliberately concealed their auras, so Xu Ning was able to perceive their strength.

Without exception, all of these elders were at least at the eighth level of the Dao Realm.

Some of them even possessed a more powerful aura, giving off a more unfathomable feeling.

This basically confirms that those elders were at a higher level, existing at the ninth level of the Dao Realm.

This made Xu Ning marvel once again at the profound strength of the Danhai Demon Sect.

In Wansheng Prefecture, only the Duan royal family, along with the Duan princes and nobles scattered throughout the prefectures, could surpass the Danhai Demon Sect in terms of talent and power.

Although to some extent, the Danhai Demon Sect can be considered half of the Duan royal family's power.

"The sect elders have arrived, and the sect leader, Danhai Demon Lord, should be showing up soon too..."

Xu Ning silently looked around.

Sure enough, not long after, a cloud of black mist suddenly appeared out of thin air on the high platform in front of everyone.

Then, the black mist dissipated, and a tall, slender man with black hair and black markings at the corners of his eyes appeared before the group.

He just stood there, and he gave people a feeling of dread.

"Dan Hai Demon Lord!"

This was the first time Xu Ning had met this legendary figure from Wansheng Prefecture.

Back in Yuanbei, Xu Ning had already gained a great deal of benefit from its inheritance.

After arriving in Wansheng Prefecture, I had been hearing about the formidable reputation of the Demon Lord of Danhai.

As a member of the royal family, he had ordinary talent, so he took a different path and actively opened up the path of advancement in the demonic way. After going through all kinds of difficulties and overcoming all obstacles, he finally reached the limit of the Dao realm.

At the same time, he also founded the largest sect in Wansheng Prefecture, with countless elites under his command, and was respected by thousands.

Seeing the Demon Lord of Danhai in person now stirred a wave of emotion in Xu Ning's heart.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

In an instant, all the elders and the more than one hundred seeds bowed to the Demon Lord of Danhai.

In most people's eyes, there was genuine reverence.

Some disciples even looked at Danhai Demon Lord with fanaticism in their eyes.

It seems that as long as Danhai Demon Lord gives an order, they will willingly die for him.

"The purpose of summoning most of the elders and all the seed members today is to select the future high-level members of the Danhai Demon Sect! This includes future sect elders and even the sect leader!"

Duan Huiyao got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, almost every seed below trembled.

Even Duan Chaomian, who had been calm and collected before, was now putting on a brave face.

Although everyone present had roughly guessed the purpose of their visit to Island Heart Peak beforehand, they were all deeply disturbed after hearing Dan Hai Demon Lord state the matter directly.

The Danhai Demon Sect is the number one sect in Wansheng Prefecture.

Becoming the leader of this sect, or even just an elder, would bring them immense benefits.

Once they achieve this, it means they have truly reached the pinnacle of Wansheng State.

"As you all should know, things are not very peaceful in Wansheng Prefecture right now. The reason is that there is an overseas sect called the Sanyin Sect, which is constantly infiltrating Wansheng Prefecture, attempting to disrupt the situation here."

Duan Huiyao said, "The selection test for us this time is to cooperate with the imperial court's forces to go to sea and wipe out this reclusive sect!"

"Exterminate overseas sects and reclusive factions?"

The already unsettled hearts of everyone were further shaken.

Everyone present knew of the existence of the Hidden Sect.

This sect has a mysterious origin and contains a large number of experts.

They have been causing trouble in Wansheng Prefecture and are now the primary target of the imperial court's efforts to eliminate them.

And now, the content of this assessment is that these seed disciples are going to complete this difficult task.

"Cooperate with the imperial court to suppress the reclusive faction..."

Xu Ning also narrowed his eyes slightly.

Xu Ning had actually fought against the San Yin Sect before.

Xu Ning still vividly remembers the special techniques Liu Yi used when he fought against him.

For this reason, Xu Ning was quite wary of the San Yin Sect.

"This selection process is not mandatory. If you are unwilling, you can withdraw immediately."

Duan Huiyao's gaze swept over everyone.

He would pause briefly when he encountered unfamiliar faces.

His gaze lingered even longer when it swept over Xu Ning.

After Duan Huiyao finished speaking, the room fell silent.

No one chose to withdraw.

Although the content of this assessment seemed very dangerous, everyone was also clear that if they withdrew at this point, they would lose not only the opportunity to become a high-ranking member of the sect, but also their seed status, or even their status as a disciple of the Danhai Demon Sect.

"Okay, no one has quit."

Duan Huiyao said calmly, "In that case, we will set sail in ten days."

Elder Wei.

Duan Huiyao tilted his head slightly.

"metropolitan."

When Duan Huiyao called his name, Elder Wei, who had been standing to the side and looked like an old farmer, stepped forward.

"You consult with the imperial commander to determine which seed will be assigned to which imperial warship."

Duan Huiyao said.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Elder Wei respectfully accepted the order.

Duan Huiyao nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowd once more.

"This journey is dangerous. I hope everyone will come back alive."

Duan Huiyao's voice echoed in everyone's ears.

Wow!

Without pausing, Duan Huiyao's figure once again transformed into a cloud of black mist and disappeared.

"I hope you will all keep the sect leader's words in mind."

At this moment, Elder Wei stepped forward: "Everyone, there are still ten days before we set sail. Go back and prepare!"

Elder Wei dismissed the crowd.

Then, a dozen elders left first, flying away directly into the sky.

However, none of the more than one hundred seeds did that; they all crowded together and obediently walked down the steps.

"Xu Ning."

Xu Ning was also mingling in the crowd when he heard a woman's voice behind him as he walked down the mountain.

Xu Ning paused slightly, and after the person behind him caught up, he glanced sideways.

It was Yu Qiao.

"I am Yu Qiao."

Yu Qiao's smile carried an alluring charm.

"Senior Sister Yu."

Xu Ning gestured.

"You were already capable of passing the ninth level of the Pill Sea Tower in the Pill Transformation Realm, and now you've advanced to the Initial Origin Realm. Among the more than one hundred seed cultivators, few can rival you. Your talent is truly remarkable."

Yu Qiao said.

"Senior Sister Yu is exaggerating."

Xu Ning was somewhat cautious.

Yu Qiao's words seemed like praise, but Xu Ning always felt that they were meant to be a sarcastic compliment.

Upon hearing this, Yu Qiao chuckled.

"Hopefully, we can be assigned to tasks that involve eliminating the Hidden Sect in close proximity."

After Yu Qiao finished speaking, she didn't wait for Xu Ning's response and quickened her pace to leave, leaving Xu Ning with only her back view.

"This woman..."

Xu Ning had a lukewarm impression of Yu Qiao and did not intend to have much involvement with this woman.

"Before setting sail this time, I need to go to the Supply Hall again to see if any new top-tier treasures have arrived. If I can obtain another non-offensive treasure, it will provide a small boost to my combat power."

Xu Ning was making plans in her mind.

Because of his previous experience fighting against the Hidden Sect, Xu Ning tried to maintain an even higher level of caution when facing this highly uncertain overseas sect.

……

Ten days later.

The eastern coastline of Wansheng State.

A row of warships were neatly arranged on the shore.

At this moment, soldiers in armor boarded the ship.

Not far away, the 132 seeds of the Danhai Demon Sect were also ready. After all the soldiers boarded, they followed closely behind.

"Ready to set sail..."

Xu Ning stood in the crowd, gazing into the distance.

Within these ten days, Xu Ning went to the Supply Hall again.

This time, the Supply Hall indeed gained two more top-tier treasures, one of which is a non-offensive, defensive top-tier treasure.

According to the two elders of the Material Hall, these two top-tier treasures were sent to the Material Hall by the sect leader, Dan Hai Demon Lord, after his return.

Seeing this, Xu Ning also selected the top-tier defensive treasure and put it into his possession.

This is the reward Xu Ning received after receiving the "Extreme" rating.

This top-tier defensive treasure is called the Illusionary Heart Armor.

Although this Illusionary Heart Armor is called armor, its form is not that of armor, but rather a wrist guard.

When in actual combat, activating this bracer will cause a transparent armor to materialize on Xu Ning's body.

This armor can largely neutralize the lethality of enemy attacks.

Even if the opponent is a top-level grandmaster at the ninth level of the Dao Realm, it can still unleash considerable power.

With this Illusionary Heart Armor, Xu Ning felt much more confident about the safety of his voyage at sea.

"Ready to board!"

By this time, the soldiers on the beach had all boarded the ships, and it was the turn of the Danhai Demon Sect's seed members.

Xu Ning also found his target ship and rushed over.

(End of this chapter)