151: That's enough for a mere mid-stage Void Refinement cultivator.

Pingyang City.

Following a massive explosion, two figures retreated frantically.

Ning Yan only fell back several hundred meters, but Yang Shanli crashed directly onto the ground, coughing up a mouthful of blood. His face was flushed, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.

How is this possible!

I actually lost!

Although Ning Yan had also sustained some minor injuries, he was severely wounded; the contrast between them immediately made the victor clear.

"I actually lost to a Middle Stage Void Refining!"

At this moment.

Many people were still watching in secret from the surroundings. When they saw Ning Yan defeat Yang Shanli, their expressions were filled with shock.

"The Ning Family Grand Elder actually possesses such strength? This is too terrifying."

"With this level of power, she's almost reached the Middle Stage of the body integration realm. Since she could defeat Yang Shanli, it seems this Grand Elder Ning Yan still has her secrets."

"Looking at her just now, the source of her combat power seems to be that metal-attribute Cultivation Technique."

"Isn't this lethality too horrifying? It allows an attack released by a Middle Stage Void Refining to be even more terrifying than one from an Early Stage Body Integration."

Greed flickered in the eyes of many. If Ning Yan truly relied on that technique to rival an Early Stage Body Integration, then it meant the technique was absolutely extraordinary.

Could it be... Saint Grade!

Some people's breathing quickened as they stared intently at Ning Yan.

There were many in this world willing to take risks. If Ning Yan were truly heavily injured, they could step in to reap the benefits.

But for now, forget it.

Ning Yan appeared to be in good condition; going up against her now would be no different from seeking death.

Many suppressed their greed and waited quietly for an opportunity to arise.

Ning Yan looked at Yang Shanli with a calm expression as various thoughts flashed through her mind. She was considering whether to kill Yang Shanli directly or spare his life and continue dealing with the Yang Family later.

After only a moment, her gaze hardened, and her figure vanished instantly from the spot.

When she reappeared, she had already reached Yang Shanli's side. Golden light erupted from her body, carrying a terrifyingly powerful offensive.

Kill!

This was Ning Yan's decision.

The Yang Family would certainly not let the Ning Family go. If she spared Yang Shanli, they would only face even more fierce suppression from the Yang Family next.

Instead of that, it was better to kill Yang Shanli directly. Then she would only have to face one Late Stage Body Integration Cultivator from the Yang Family.

As long as she was willing to fight for her life, she could still struggle for a sliver of survival.

Even if she died in the end, she would definitely take a piece of him with her.

Therefore, Ning Yan was gambling that after she killed Yang Shanli, the Yang Family would be wary of her strength and wouldn't dare to fight her to the death.

The risk was very high, but it was also the only way to preserve the Ning Family.

However, if she truly reached a dead end, Ning Yan would also seek help from Su Chen.

She just didn't want to do that until it was absolutely critical.

Yang Shanli's pupils shrank violently, and a look of terror flashed in his eyes.

Ning Yan actually wanted to kill him? Was she not worried about the Yang Family's retaliation?

At this moment, Yang Shanli panicked. He hadn't expected Ning Yan to be so decisive.

One had to know that Ning Yan was the Grand Elder of the Ning Family, with the entire Ning Family behind her. According to normal logic, Ning Yan wouldn't dare to kill him no matter what.

Even if she had the strength to protect herself, the rest of the Ning Family might not.

Yet Ning Yan had done the unexpected.

"Ning Yan, how dare you!"

A sense of mortal danger surged in his heart. Yang Shanli's face was full of fear as he couldn't help but scream and roar.

Because he hadn't prepared in advance and was injured from the previous collision, he had no time to defend himself.

In other words, this strike would almost certainly be fatal for him.

In the critical moment, Yang Shanli hurriedly roared in desperation: "Patriarch, save me!"

As his voice fell, an even more terrifying pressure instantly descended, enveloping Pingyang City.

Following that, a person appeared in front of Yang Shanli. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression extremely indifferent.

With a wave of his hand, the offensive Ning Yan had gathered was instantly destroyed. A terrifying aura bloomed, directly blowing Ning Yan away.

This aura was much stronger than that of an Early Stage Body Integration; it could even be said to be on a completely different level.

But even so, that golden light still surged toward Yang Shanli.

Yang Yunhai's brows furrowed slightly, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He reached out and grabbed, thick spiritual power gushing out to forcefully crush the golden light.

Yang Yunhai looked up, staring at Ning Yan with greed in his eyes.

What a terrifying Cultivation Technique!

He had been watching from the side all along. Previously, he thought Ning Yan's Body Integration level combat power was due to Formations or treasures.

But after this, Yang Yunhai realized Ning Yan's strength came from her Cultivation Technique.

To allow a Middle Stage Void Refining to have combat power comparable to the body integration realm, this technique was truly horrifying.

If the Yang Family could obtain this technique, their strength would surely reach a new level.

Seeing that he was saved, Yang Shanli breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Patriarch."

"You may step down."

Yang Yunhai said indifferently. They were from the same Family, and since Yang Shanli was his biological younger brother, he wouldn't blame him too much for losing to Ning Yan.

Yang Shanli was full of resentment; being defeated by a Middle Stage Void Refining was a humiliation for him.

However, he still stepped back because he knew in his heart that he was simply not Ning Yan's match.

At this moment.

Ning Yan looked toward Yang Yunhai with a solemn expression.

Late Stage Body Integration!

Such an enemy was far more terrifying than Yang Shanli. Even if she used every trick in her arsenal, it would be impossible to defeat him.

Ning Yan felt extremely grave. Besides her own Body Integration level combat power, the strongest members of the Ning Family were only in the Void Refining Stage. For instance, the Ning Family Patriarch, Ning Huayu, was only at the Late Stage Void Refining.

"Even Yang Yunhai has come. He's at the Late Stage Body Integration; it looks like the Ning Family is finished."

"Indeed. Look at Yang Yunhai's aura; it's completely incomparable to Yang Shanli's. The two are worlds apart. No matter what tricks Ning Yan has, it's impossible for a Middle Stage Void Refining to defeat a Late Stage Body Integration Cultivator."

"What a pity. Ning Yan has good talent and strength, and she's quite beautiful, yet she's about to be cut down like this."

From time to time, sighs could be heard from the surrounding crowd.

Clearly, they favored the Ning Family more.

At least the Ning Family wouldn't oppress others without reason, whereas the Yang Family was incredibly overbearing, which people disliked.

Furthermore, Ning Yan was indeed very beautiful, with an ethereal temperament like an immortal, making her the dream woman of many men in Pingyang City.

"To injure an Elder of my Yang Family, does Grand Elder Ning Yan know the consequences?"

Yang Yunhai's expression was indifferent, but his eyes were filled with killing intent.

To him, although Ning Yan had some strength, she wasn't enough of a threat.

If it weren't for his desire to take over the Ning Family without losses, and the fact that the Five Great Cities were territory controlled by the Su Family, he wouldn't have dared to be too reckless. Otherwise, he would have joined forces with Yang Shanli to kill Ning Yan long ago.

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