52: Chapter 52 Using one tiger to devour another

"Such strong defensive power!"

Seeing this scene, a look of surprise couldn't help but surface on Ning Yuan's face. To think he could block the sword glows relying only on his Physical Body; it seemed this secret technique of his was not to be underestimated. If he could obtain it for himself... "Hahaha! Kid, don't think you can be arrogant just because you have some strength. You should know there's always a higher mountain!"

The sword glows shattered one by one under his heavy fists, making him feel quite smug as he let out a frantic laugh at Ning Yuan.

"But I don't think you are that mountain!" Ning Yuan sneered, the speed of his movements increasing significantly. The sword glows multiplied several times over, and their power grew much more formidable.

"Sharp-tongued brat! Now I'll show you that I am the insurmountable mountain!"

Facing the greatly enhanced sword glows, he remained full of confidence in his own strength, and his power gradually increased.

But his physique grew closer and closer to that of a snake, his legs even turning into a snake tail, transforming completely into a half-human, half-snake being.

His pupils were no longer full of human spirit, but instead bloodthirsty and crazed like those of a beast.

"To turn into such a form, has he lost his sanity?"

Looking at the middle-aged Cultivator who was nearly becoming a beast, Ning Yuan's brows furrowed tightly as he thought to himself.

If that were the case, then the value of this secret technique would be greatly diminished, and he would lose interest. He didn't want to end up looking like neither man nor ghost.

Nangong Xi, watching from the side, had a pale face. Her pearly teeth bit her red lips tightly, almost wanting to rush out and join forces with Ning Yuan against the enemy.

But seeing that Ning Yuan didn't seem to intend for her to act, Nangong Xi suppressed the urge in her heart.

The middle-aged Cultivator's crazed eyes stared at Ning Yuan. Then, ignoring the incoming sword glows, he charged towards Ning Yuan, the spiritual power of his entire body gathering in his fists, which emitted a dark light.

"Twin Snakes Emerging from the Sea!"

A sound like the roar of a giant snake erupted from his throat, and his fists smashed toward Ning Yuan like two giant serpents.

"Vajra Fist!"

"Extreme Yang Great Hand Seal!"

Ning Yuan watched the incoming black light, his gaze narrowing. Without hesitation, he unleashed his other two great ultimate techniques, as intense golden light and firelight appeared on his hands simultaneously.

As the golden light and firelight surged, a massive golden fist print and a hand seal burning with Extreme Yang Fire quickly appeared. Faintly, a terrifying ripple spread out.

"No matter how you struggle, it won't change the fact that you will be defeated!"

The middle-aged Cultivator's speed increased rather than decreased, turning into a streak of black light. A massive snake shadow streaked across the sky, slamming violently toward the fist print and hand seal.

With a cold expression, Ning Yuan mobilized all the spiritual power in his body and poured it all into the fist print and hand seal, making them even more solid and the golden light and firelight even more dazzling.

Boom!

The two sides collided in an instant, like Mars hitting Earth, erupting with terrifying energy. The resulting Spiritual Qi fluctuations swept out like a storm.

At the moment of impact, Ning Yuan felt the power coming from the giant snake phantom. He was not yet a match for a Golden Core Peak Cultivator, but he also knew where his current combat limit lay.

Perhaps he could exchange a few blows with a Golden Core Peak Cultivator, but if the opponent went all out, he would have to avoid their edge.

However, if he also used the secret technique "Qianyuan Blood Burning Art", the result might be uncertain, but there was no need to fight to the death here.

Because just now, Ning Yuan sensed several auras rapidly approaching. The commotion of the battle must have been too great, alerting others from the Yu Ling Sect.

"Go!"

So after the exchange, Ning Yuan used the force of the impact to retreat, then called out to Nangong Xi. His figure sped backward while he casually threw out a Talisman.

Boom!

The Talisman erupted with a powerful attack that blocked the middle-aged Cultivator who was about to give chase, leaving him to watch helplessly as Ning Yuan and the other escaped.

Shortly after the two left, several figures arrived one after another. Looking at the mess and the bodies of several Disciples, one of them frowned slightly and asked:

"What happened? An intruder?"

The speaker was a middle-aged Cultivator around fifty years old. From the spiritual power fluctuations emanating from him, he was a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"Reporting to the Elder, a man and a woman broke in. I and several Disciples engaged them, but they managed to escape!" the middle-aged Cultivator who had fought Ning Yuan replied respectfully, resentment in his eyes.

Now was the critical moment for capturing the Poison Jiao, and no accidents could be tolerated. Since someone had intruded, they naturally couldn't sit idly by. The Nascent Soul Elder immediately ordered:

"Pass down the order for everyone to search for these two. Kill them on sight!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the people around all took their orders and dispersed to search for Ning Yuan and the other.

After everyone left, the Nascent Soul Elder also took flight and headed deeper into the Luoxia Stream. He still had to participate in the capture of the Poison Jiao and had no time to search for intruders... Ning Yuan and the other sped away from the Luoxia Stream, looking back occasionally to see if anyone was following.

Although several auras were rapidly spreading out behind them, clearly searching for the two, fortunately they had left in time and were not yet discovered.

Seeing that no one was chasing them, the two increased their speed to avoid running into anyone from the Yu Ling Sect.

Also, quite some time had passed since the Liandu Old Ancestor left; by now, things should be mostly settled.

If they didn't leave Luoxia Stream soon, even he would be in danger. For safety's sake, it was better to leave quickly.

Before long, the two returned to the place where they had parted with Liandu Old Ancestor and found that he had already returned, seemingly having waited for a long time.

Seeing this, Ning Yuan couldn't help but smile. It seemed the task was successful. He asked, "Is everything done?"

"Reporting to Master, it's guaranteed to be foolproof!" Liandu Old Ancestor replied respectfully, his face full of confidence, clearly trusting his own ability.

Ning Yuan nodded with satisfaction, not doubting Liandu Old Ancestor. After all, once the Demon Seed was planted, he would obey orders unconditionally.

"How much longer?"

Liandu Old Ancestor said thoughtfully, "About half an hour or so! After all, the medicinal effect needs some time to diffuse!"

Ning Yuan nodded with a smile, then said no more, intending to wait quietly for the time to come.

Nangong Xi, standing by the side, said hesitantly, "Can your plan succeed?"

"There's no such thing as guaranteed success, but there's a seventy to eighty percent chance!" Ning Yuan shrugged. Even if it failed, it wouldn't be a big deal, just a bit more effort.

Seeing him say that, Nangong Xi didn't ask further. The result would be known soon enough; talking now was useless.

Time passed slowly as they waited, and soon half an hour had gone by.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Then, countless roars echoed one after another, and the ground shook terrifyingly, as if an eight-magnitude earthquake were occurring.