Chapter 64 Dramatic Change: When did this "Ling Fu" connect with Dongzhou...?
Part Four.
Qinghu Yue awoke and suddenly cried out, "Master, I'm so sorry! Yun Si, I'm so sorry!"
It turns out she had a nightmare in which she lost, suffered a crushing defeat in the fourth installment, and was punished by the first two.
She felt guilty and her eyes filled with tears.
But then someone exclaimed in delight, "You're awake!"
It was Ling Fu who was taking care of her, wiping her sweat. The two looked at each other, then suddenly looked away.
Qinghu Yue coughed a few times and whispered, "My master, where is my master? Did he lose?"
The elders all gathered around, delighted.
Ling Fu said, "I lost."
Qinghu Yue sat up in grief. Although she was not surprised by the result, a sense of desolation arose in her heart: "The fourth part has finally lost."
In the future, the fourth installment will inevitably suffer greatly, falling short of the second. The eldest sister's revenge will remain unavenged.
It seems this will be a fight to the death.
When she faced off against Ning Hong, she only sought to have a clear conscience. But now, facing the situation in the fourth installment, can she truly have a clear conscience?
Seeing Liang Bucheng unconscious beside her again, Qinghu Yue felt even more heartbroken and guilty, but she ignored the rise and fall of his chest and the steady breathing of his body.
She started coughing again.
"Lake Moon, the fourth division hasn't lost!" an elder said. "Look at the Ceasefire Platform. It's the Sect Master's Grand Martial Arts Competition."
Another person said cheerfully, "Our Fourth Division might produce a sect leader this time!"
Qinghu Yue was bewildered, taking it all as a joke.
A grand martial arts showdown? Will the fourth installment feature a grand martial arts showdown?
As a result, seeing Zhou Fuling and Ning Chengshan locked in fierce combat on the stage, both displaying the prowess of top-tier masters, she suddenly shouted:
"Oh dear, my eyes! Are they broken?"
The moon over Qinghu Lake is unbelievable.
Ling Fu clearly needed his guidance on the road, so how did she end up fighting with Minister Ning Chengshan?!
This scene stirred Qinghu Yue's heart, yet she was utterly bewildered, and she fainted again. The crowd exclaimed, "Why has Qinghu Yue fainted again?"
He helped her feed water and give her air, but his tone was relaxed.
But then a fierce voice rang out: "Part Four, don't be so smug! Prepare to die!"
The sound was ruthless, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, as it hurtled towards them from mid-air.
This move is ruthless and full of killing intent.
The elders were only at the third or fourth rank, yet their aura surged through the sky, and the elders were completely unable to withstand it.
Suddenly, two figures flashed out.
One of them was the leader of Miao Mountain, who wanted to stop the visitors.
The newcomer turned out to be Ning Bai, who led the elders of the Second Division in a fierce attack.
The reason for doing this in the second part is to capture Liang Bucheng, Qinghu Yue, and Xu Qingning (Ling Fu's mysterious senior brother in their eyes) to coerce Zhou Fuling into admitting defeat, in order to fight to the death.
The Miao people were no match for the main force and were defeated.
"Ning Bai, how could you do this?!"
The elders of the fourth division were driven back and were at a loss for what to do. They were too late to help, and it seemed that Liang Bucheng and the others were about to be captured by Ning Bai.
A green figure leaped out.
Ning Bai drew his sword, but the man's scabbard merely turned slightly, and it deflected Ning Bai's longsword.
Ning Bai's first-grade cultivation technique was powerful, but it was instantly suppressed by that person's pressure, and he took several steps back.
The binding technique that Ning Bai and his second-tier cultivators were so proud of was broken with just a few light taps of a finger!
Ning Bai was dumbfounded, never expecting such a change to occur!
The one who made the move was none other than Xu Qingning.
His hair, black as ink, cascaded down like a waterfall.
As he made his move, his long robe fluttered in the wind, and a faint, cold light flashed in his eyes.
The Everlasting Sword has no eyes and changes in an instant, forcing Ning Bai and the others to retreat in a flash.
He leaned forward and continued to press down on Ning Bai.
Ning Bai tried to retaliate several times, but each time he was easily neutralized.
Ning Bai was astonished to discover that the newcomer's skill was unfathomable.
Xu Qingning never stopped, and Ning Bai was forced to retreat step by step. His moves were as smooth as flowing water and as imposing as a mountain, displaying the grand style of a Grandmaster from the Eastern Continent's Tianji Sect!
Ning Bai opened his eyes, his gaze reflecting the clear, cold sword light and Xu Qingning's aloof and cold face. He shouted, "This is the Eastern Continent Heavenly Clear Sword Technique—who are you?!"
Beneath his serene blue robe, his attire was as white as snow, and a gentle breeze swirled around him. His refined and dignified demeanor was rare in the world, yet his actions were remarkably skillful.
...Ning Bai had a guess.
His skills, age, and demeanor only match those of a powerful figure in the Eastern Continent, who recently disappeared there. Could it be...?
No!
But how could the person before her be Xu Qingning? The next leader of the Eastern Continent? And she's even on Ling Fu's side, calling her junior sister?!
Who exactly is Ling Fu?!
On the sword-testing platform.
Ning Chengshan was utterly astonished by this change, her breathing became erratic, and she was unable to concentrate fully.
Suddenly, Zhou Fuling reached out and lunged forward, about to slap her. Ning Chengshan managed to deflect the blow, but stumbled backward, taking several more blows to her back. Ning Bai's attempt to steal a chicken backfired spectacularly.
Ning Bai asked, "Who exactly is she, and why is she doing this?"
Seeing that he had been recognized, Xu Qingning chanted an incantation to erase his disguise. His long sword moved like a startled swan, but it didn't stop there.
Xu Qingning's appearance was stunning, breathtakingly handsome, and ethereal like a fairy.
When she appeared, everyone held their breath.
Ling Fu stared intently: "Heavens! I've long heard the saying 'The Pearl of the Eastern Continent, a rare gem, unparalleled in its beauty,' and it's true!"
Xu Qingning, the young master of Dongzhou, is the number one person of the second generation in Dongzhou and is known as the "Pearl of Dongzhou".
Ling Fu thought to herself: If I'm not mistaken about that person's relationship with this "Pearl of the Eastern Continent"... that person is eating too well. I'm so envious.
But, who exactly is that person? How can they be so close to the legendary young master of the Eastern Continent?
Ning Chaoxue was also taken aback: "Xu, Xu Qingning!"
Song Huo realized something was wrong and exclaimed in surprise, "What? It's Xu Qingning?"
Xu Qingning bowed to Ning Bai: "With the Grand Competition approaching, it would be against the rules for Young Master Ning Bai to seek out the Fourth Division for a spar. I am an outsider, but I have long heard of Young Master Ning Bai's reputation for being a master of both arts. Why don't we have a spar?"
Although his tone was polite, the implication was that he was going to engage in a protracted battle with Ning Bai.
Ning Hong exclaimed, coughing, "Ning Bai, don't fight him! You can't beat him!"
Xu Qingning said calmly, "It's just a friendly spar."
Ning Bai, however, was entangled.
Ning Bai was drenched in cold sweat.
Xu Qingning's moves were elegant and refined, yet his skill, techniques, and insight were all superior to his.
Ning Bai had heard of Xu Qingning's reputation before and had even lost to him once in a sparring match. He was extremely upset and couldn't understand why Xu Qingning was in the fourth part.
Ning Bai asked, "What exactly is your relationship with Ling Fu?"
Xu Qingning said, "Lover."
As the system says, since it's going to happen anyway, I'll just answer like this for now.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
When did this "Ling Fu" get together with the young master of Dongzhou?
In the first part, Ning Chengsong suddenly shouted: "Do you all remember? About half a year ago, a prophecy appeared on the sacred stone of Lianghuo at my Yunzhu Pagoda Dharma Assembly, saying, 'Qingxu and Ning will form a good match, and Taiyun and Xianchang will bring prosperity to the country!'"
Many cultivators were stunned, and repeatedly echoed "I remember," causing a stir among the crowd.
It turns out that this prophecy was made at the Cloud Candle Pagoda Dharma Assembly five months ago, meaning that the Yun Ning Sect and the Tian Ji Sect would definitely form a marriage alliance and prosper.
At the time, everyone thought it referred to Xu Qingning and Ning Chaoxue. Taking this opportunity, the upper echelons of Yun Ning Sect changed their strategy towards Dongzhou. Ning Tingyue, Ning Chenghan and others used every means to force Xu Qingning to marry into the family.
Several months ago, Ning Chengsong had his disciple deliberately utter this prophecy in order to bully and force Zhou Fuling (who was then the junior sister) who was waiting for Xu Qingning at the mountain gate.
This occurred before the Kang Huangzhai incident.
Hearing this now, everyone looked at the stage and was suddenly shocked.
Liang Huo's prophecy was thus...
Could it be that she really is the sect leader?
Shu Minglian gaped open, never expecting to hear such a juicy juicy story.
In an instant, the morale of the fourth, first, and third parts (especially Shu Minglian's five small armies) soared.
The second part is still causing trouble, but it's surrounded.
"With the grand competition underway, do you still understand the Yun Ning Sect's rules?" Under the sword light, Ning Bai, drenched in cold sweat, dodged and was protected by the elders.
During the competition, those who attack others as participants will later be punished by the Lianghuo Sacred Altar.
Ning Bai originally planned to fight to the death, sacrificing himself to secure victory in the second part, intending to capture the people in the fourth part to unsettle Zhou Fuling, but he did not expect such a change of events.
Zhen Lingfu said, "You attacked first, and you still dare to talk about clan rules? Have you no shame?"
Xu Qingning said, "It's not that I'm making things difficult, I just wish to receive your guidance." He then continued.
How could an ordinary elder in the second part be a match for Xu Qingning?
Ning Bai was no match for Xu Qingning. Ning Hong offered a suggestion. The two combined their powers, but Xu Qingning easily neutralized their attack.
Ning Bai and Ning Hong were both pale-faced.
They had long heard of Xu Qingning's formidable reputation. In the past, at the Wanshan Banquet, in order to enhance their own fame, they had deliberately avoided Xu Qingning and Zou Li. They dared not compete with Xu Qingning, nor did they want to offend Zou Li.
Now, after fighting Xu Qingning, I realize that his reputation as a genius is well-deserved. Whether in terms of skill or technique, they are both far inferior.
Actually, this is also related to the fact that Xu Qingning was once a first-grade cultivator. Xu Qingning had once broken through to the first grade, dominating the current second-generation cultivators. However, because his cultivation was crippled, his meridians were always damaged, which is why he remained at the first grade after recovery. His comprehension and talent far surpassed the other two.
Ningbai suffered repeated defeats.
A second elder angrily said, "The Eastern Continent is bullying people like this on the territory of the Southern Continent? Young Master Xu, do you want to start a war with the Eastern Continent? And there are others, why aren't you intervening?"
Master Long stroked his beard and said, "Young Master Xu Qingning, would you be willing to be my first honored guest?"
He could tell that Xu Qingning and that person were very close. Therefore, it was to gain an advantage for the first part.
Xu Qingning understood Long Shi's meaning. In the past, he would not have agreed. But if Zhou Fuling were to become the Yun Ning Sect Master in the future, this would not be a bad thing, but a good thing.
He said, "Okay."
"Okay, okay." Master Long asked Ning Chenghan for the seal.
Seeing that the die was cast, Ning Chenghan did not stop it. He took out a Vermilion Bird Seal and stamped it on the jade document.
The elders were then asked to read aloud:
"This edict hereby appoints Xu Qingning as a guest elder of the Yunyi tribe."
Master Long laughed and said, "Young Master Xu is now half a Yun Ning person. It's fine if we don't participate in the sparring among the sect members."
Master Xu, from Zhongzhou, was a follower of Zou Lanci. He was stunned by the sudden turn of events and pondered whether to intervene. Since he was Zou Lanci's man, not intervening would surely offend him. However, he had no intention of offending Zhou Fuling.
After thinking it over, he jumped down and said, "Young Master Xu, this might not look very good!"
Master Songhuo said, "Master Xu, we haven't said anything, but what you're doing is probably against the rules!"
The Miao Mountain Master suddenly appeared and said, "Take this!"
The two fought fiercely, neither giving it their all. Master Xu exchanged two blows before retreating to the sidelines to watch the fight.
When he saw Xu Qingning again, he was like a banished immortal, proud and arrogant like a dragon. Under the pressure of Xu Qingning's sword, Ning Bai's hands and feet were in disarray. Xu Qingning, however, kept getting closer.
Ning Bai was shocked: "They're trying to find out the details of my martial arts so they can show it to Ling Fu on the stage. This will harm my mother!"
But it was completely useless. Xu Qingning's strategy was far superior to his; he seemed to be able to predict all of his moves.
With the longsword advancing and retreating, Ning Bai cried out in surprise, and without thinking, he was forced to unleash a formation technique.
Song Huo shook his head: "Why is this move so archaic and different from modern techniques!"
Zhou Fuling saw this and made even more precise and ruthless moves, forcing Ning Chengshan into a corner with nowhere to retreat.
Ning Chengshan didn't want to believe it, but she had to admit the fact—oh no, they were going to lose!
Wisps of black energy emanated from the Yin-Yang Reversal Array on the ground.
Zhou Fuling suddenly took out an object, which turned out to be a bronze mirror, with a bloody light shining on it!
That was the "Imprisoning Mirror" that the Rain Master gave to Zhou Fuling. The Rain Master had used it to imprison Xu Qingning, trapping her in an illusion.
That blood-red light was the blood of the Nightmare Serpent from the Immortal Fish Pool in Central Continent. The Nightmare Serpent can drag people into an illusion.
Ning Chengshan felt a sharp pain in her chest and thought, "No!"
It turned out that, under the influence of the Nightmare Serpent's blood, she suddenly saw the following scene:
—After the second tribe was defeated, she became a prisoner, and everyone was dealt with by Zou Lanci and others.
A voice whispered in his ear: "All your scheming has come to nothing!"
No! Ning Chengshan exclaimed inwardly.
As their spiritual energies clashed, a blood-red light suddenly appeared in Ning Chengshan's hand, striking towards Zhou Fuling. The move was incredibly unpredictable, but Zhou Fuling dodged it with a smile.
The audience was astonished.
Dragon Master: "How could it resonate with the sacrificial anchor point in the corrupted soil?"
What is a live anchor point?
"That was done within the Reverse Yin-Yang Formation, using beings with special destinies such as Pure Yin or Seven Killings as sacrifices to refine their souls into 'Earth Spirits,' which were then used for cultivation. According to the clan history records..."
The Dragon Master's tone grew heavier. "This is how the earliest demons were trained!"
Everyone was shocked again; this meant...
An elder exclaimed in surprise, "You mean—the sorcery practiced by Minister Ning Chengshan!"
Zhou Fuling's attack was swift and powerful, striking Ning Chengshan's hands and feet in an instant, seemingly about to destroy her vital points. Ning Chengshan was struck, coughing up blood and collapsing to the ground.
Ning Hong's face turned pale with panic. Knowing that the situation was already decided, she took two steps back, and was about to vomit blood again.
Is the dream of domination in Part Two just a pipe dream?
Ning Bai was also knocked to the ground.
Ning Hong snapped out of her daze: "Mother admits defeat!"
The results were in. Zhou Fuling stood alone on the high platform, while everyone else stood in solemn silence.
In the future... could it really be her... the thirteenth generation sect leader?
A massive and chilling pressure crashed in from outside the tower.
Suddenly a ruthless voice was heard:
"I've heard someone has trespassed into the Holy Land of Yun Ning. Well then, let's have a go at it first!"
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