11: Chapter 11 Multi-Party Melee

Inside a private booth on the second floor at this moment,

Old Wang was standing respectfully, holding a storage ring in his hand, speaking to a breathtakingly beautiful figure before him:

"Young Miss! All the proceeds from this auction are here! Are there any other instructions?"

"Put the things down, then leave!"

A heavenly voice rang out in the private booth, filled with a bewitching, seductive charm.

"Yes!"

Facing this woman's words, Old Wang showed no intention of arguing. He merely placed the storage ring down, then slowly retreated a few steps before turning and leaving.

From beginning to end, the woman never looked back. Her gaze remained fixed out the window, as if something had captured her attention.

And indeed, that was the case. Her gaze was firmly locked on a certain figure, and she murmured to herself, "Finally found you!"

"Monitor his movements at all times! Report any situation to me immediately!" Her voice suddenly rose a few degrees, filled with an unquestionable tone.

"Yes, Young Miss!"

A low voice answered, yet there was no second person visible in the private booth.

"I want to see for myself what abilities you possess, whether you have the qualifications..."

Instantly, only the woman's faint, barely audible murmurs could be heard in the private booth, her tone filled with an unclear meaning... Backstage of the Auction House

Ning Yuan had already received the two Cultivation Techniques he had won at auction and was leaving together with Nangong Xi.

The moment he obtained the techniques, the System's notification tone also sounded in his mind.

"Ding, host has obtained the third-grade 'Heavenly Fire Palm'. After a hundredfold reward, obtained the fifth-grade 'Extreme Yang Great Hand Seal'!"

"Ding, host has obtained the incomplete fourth-grade 'Soaring Cloud Steps'. After a hundredfold reward, obtained the fifth-grade 'Heaven Treading Steps'!"

Numerous obscure and difficult-to-understand contents immediately appeared in Ning Yuan's mind. However, under the System's effect, this knowledge was instantly mastered and integrated, requiring no arduous study.

Ning Yuan was extremely satisfied with these two Cultivation Techniques. One could only say they truly lived up to being products of the System.

Combining the 'Extreme Yang Great Hand Seal' with his own Extreme Yang Fire could unleash two hundred percent of its power—a formidable offensive method.

The 'Heaven Treading Steps' could increase his speed tenfold, making him unmatched among peers of the same Realm. Even when compared to a Cultivator one Realm higher, he would not be at a disadvantage.

After sorting through the contents in his mind, a satisfied smile appeared on Ning Yuan's face. This made Nangong Xi couldn't help but roll her eyes at him and say with annoyance,

"Look at you! Two mediocre Cultivation Techniques, are they really worth being so happy about?"

Ning Yuan, however, looked unconcerned and instead smiled, "You don't understand! I have my own uses for them!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I don't understand! You're the most amazing, alright!" Nangong Xi showed not a shred of a good expression and even used a sarcastic tone to mock Ning Yuan.

After saying this, Nangong Xi composed her expression and spoke seriously:

"You should leave on your own later, don't come back! It was naive of me back then; I shouldn't have dragged you into this."

Initially, she had only wanted to find someone so that Tie Xiong could no longer use her as an excuse to attack the Ultimate Bliss Sect, hoping to buy some time.

Now, with the appearance of the Soul Transformation Stage Pill, Ning Yuan's role seemed less important.

To prevent the Divine Sword Sect from producing another Nascent Soul Cultivator, conflict between the Iron Blood Sect and the Divine Sword Sect was inevitable, making the Ultimate Bliss Sect naturally seem less significant.

Otherwise, if the Divine Sword Sect produced another Nascent Soul Cultivator, even the Iron Blood Sect itself would be in peril.

However, with the two major forces of Qingzhou in conflict, the Ultimate Bliss Sect could not remain aloof. Thus, Ning Yuan had become a dispensable existence.

But for Ning Yuan, leaving was not a good choice. Staying was actually the right decision. So, Ning Yuan shrugged and said:

"This is the second time you've told me to leave. I don't want to hear it a third time! You tell me to leave, but where could I go? It's better to stay here; there might still be a sliver of hope!"

This was Ning Yuan's genuine thought. Where else could he go if he left here? It was better to stay by Nangong Xi's side and continue earning System rewards.

Hearing this, Nangong Xi looked at Ning Yuan in surprise. She had previously thought that when they were at the Ultimate Bliss Sect, he said he didn't want to leave because he had no choice. She hadn't expected he truly didn't want to leave.

This changed Nangong Xi's impression of Ning Yuan; it was no longer the same as before.

"Suit yourself then! Anyway, I've said my piece. Don't blame me if you die later!"

"I won't die! If I died, wouldn't you become a widow? What a pity that would be!"

"A dog's mouth can't produce ivory! We are only Dao Companions in name!"

"Who knows? Maybe it will become real. It's possible you might even fall for me yourself!"

"Me fall for you? Dream on! I don't even fancy you!"

"Heh!"

The two continued bickering as they walked towards the city outskirts. The awkwardness from their first meeting was gone.

Perhaps it was because Ning Yuan's two refusals to leave had broken down the distance between them, or maybe something else.

Thus, their relationship grew closer!

...Night, outside Qingzhou City.

The area outside the city wasn't exactly packed with people, but in the darkness, one could clearly sense many figures hidden in the shadows.

Ning Yuan and Nangong Xi were among them, concealing themselves in a hidden spot.

Ning Yuan couldn't help but feel some anticipation for what was about to happen; he had never witnessed Cultivators fighting.

Boom!

Rumble!

Not long after, the sound of tremendous explosions reached their ears.

Ning Yuan watched as a mountain in the distance was flattened, dust and debris billowing.

This greatly shocked Ning Yuan. He hadn't expected the commotion from high-level Cultivators clashing to be so terrifying. He couldn't help but worry and transmitted a message:

"Can Elder Tang succeed?"

"I'm not sure either! We can only do our best. At the very least, we must destroy the Soul Transformation Stage Pill. That way, we can temporarily maintain the situation!"

In truth, she herself felt uneasy. The best outcome would be to destroy the Soul Transformation Stage Pill so no one could get it.

But if, by chance, the Soul Transformation Stage Pill wasn't destroyed and even Elder Tang was lost, the situation would become even worse.

Looking into the distance, over a dozen figures were engaged in fierce combat in the air, with various Divine Abilities and Spells appearing endlessly.

Surrounded in the middle, Elder Zhou fought alone against many. Although he was at a disadvantage, he was still full of vigor, with Sword Intent erupting around him and Sword Qi overflowing.

This gave Ning Yuan a clear understanding of a Sword Cultivator's combat prowess. Perhaps in the future, he too could be as extraordinary in battle as Elder Zhou.

"Argh!"

At that moment, the battle situation changed. One person was slain on the spot by Elder Zhou, not even his Nascent Soul able to escape.

However, Elder Zhou himself was not faring well either. He was simultaneously struck by multiple attacks, spurting blood from his mouth.

Seeing the situation as hopeless, Elder Zhou began to flee into the distance. Naturally, the others pursued relentlessly, with no intention of letting him go.

"You won't get away! Leave the item behind!" A cold shout rang out. The person at the forefront held a pagoda-shaped Magic Treasure and pressed it forward, causing Elder Zhou to stumble. He was immediately surrounded once again.

Yet, even under these circumstances, it wasn't long before Elder Zhou slew another person, extinguishing a Nascent Soul Cultivator with a single sword strike.

"To be able to counter-kill two people while surrounded is truly terrifying!" Ning Yuan sighed with emotion. However, if things continued like this, there would only be a dead end!