Chapter 16 Ning Family's Rebellion Ning Family's Rebellion
...Zhou Fuling looked over.
The leading man was dashing and imposing, exuding a dignified and authoritative aura. Beside him stood a woman of noble bearing.
The woman looked somewhat like Ning Chaoxue, and was turning back to look at Ning Chaoxue with affection.
"Is Fairy Chaoxue here also to gain merit?"
"Yes, Sect Leader Ning Tingyue dotes on Fairy Chaoxue so much. If she achieves merit, she can ascend to the position of Sect Master Yun Ning in the future!"
Zhou Fuling stared intently at the three of them.
For some reason, He Yin beside him also stopped and pursed her lips.
The chatter continued.
"I envy Elder Chenghan and Sect Master Tingyue so much; they must be a legendary couple..."
"How did it become legendary?"
Zhou Fuling turned around and saw a pair of mortal disciples discussing something.
"How come you don't even know this?" A disciple from a cultivation sect chimed in. "This is the origin of the infamous 'Ning Clan's Rebellion'!"
"What happened?"
The immortal disciple said:
"It's a long story, but the most important one is the current sect leader's wife, Elder Ning Chenghan, who was originally the only daughter of Ning Wuqing, the eleventh sect leader of the Ning family's Yun Ning Sect. However, back then, she lacked the talent and lost her qualification to inherit the sect leader position."
"Therefore, after her father died, her uncle, 'Poison Elder' Ning Wuqing, who had a grudge against her father, tried to unite with other elders to kill her in the Ningzhu Tower Duel."
"The Decisive Battle at Ningzhu Tower?"
"The decision of Ningzhu Tower? You don't even know about it?" the disciple exclaimed in surprise.
The group shook their heads in bewilderment.
Beside him, a more composed disciple added in a deep voice:
"The battle at the Cloud Candle Tower is the most important event in Yun Ning."
After each sect leader dies, a grand duel is held in the capital city of Yun Ning at the Cloud Candle Sacred Tower. The most powerful cultivators in the Southern Continent, such as department heads, sect elders, and young masters, will fight simultaneously. The duels are divided into duels of wit, strategy, martial prowess, and divine power.
"After the four decisive battles, the victor will receive the position of sect leader under the statue of Liang Huo."
"By becoming the sect leader, one can command the four major tribes of Yun Ning. As long as one speaks, none of the four tribes dare to disobey. One will possess the most overwhelming power in the Southern Continent! One lineage can be said to pacify the South for thousands of generations!"
Zhou Fuling suddenly squeezed out of the crowd: "But Yun Ning's power is even more chaotic, isn't it? Isn't it said that the four major tribes are at odds?"
The speaker paused for a moment before saying, "Indeed, Yun Ning is governed by four major departments, and each department head has their own unique abilities. Therefore, the rebellions in Yun Ning are more numerous than those in Tian Ji, which is governed solely by the Xu family, and Long Tan, which has the most ruthless methods."
Another disciple asked, "Then what's the story behind Ning Tingyue's current position as sect leader? How did he become sect leader?"
The disciple who was giving the lecture waved his hand and said, "Don't rush, don't rush, I'll tell you now."
"This all started with Fairy Ning Chenghan. Back then, she lacked talent and was framed in the internal strife, making her no longer eligible to compete for the position of sect leader. However, the fairy was wise and insightful, and she began a remarkable plan early on."
"What plan?"
The disciple said smugly, "It is said that Fairy Ning Chenghan secretly contacted dozens of talented young men within the sect who lacked power and influence, and is supporting them."
"After that, she put these people in the hands of her opponents..."
Someone asked, "So, Sect Master Ning Tingyue is one of them?"
"Yes, Sect Master Ning Tingyue, cough cough... is one of them! And also the most talented one. Fairy Ning Chenghan is also devoted to him."
"Back then, during the duel at the Cloud Candle Tower, Fairy Ning Chenghan was defeated and captured. Just as her uncle, the Poison Elder Ning Wuqing, was about to execute her, Fairy Ning Chenghan suddenly said, 'Wait, my Daoist partner is about to duel with you.'"
"As everyone knows, the Cloud Candle Tower competition can be participated in by many different identities, such as the young master's Daoist partner, a minister, a direct disciple, the master of the Holy Sword, and so on. As long as they meet the seven rules, they can participate. The young master's Daoist partner is also eligible."
"Therefore, everyone was shocked at the time. Fairy Ning Chenghan was not yet married, so where did she get a Daoist partner? Unexpectedly, just as Ning Wuqing was about to refute Fairy Ning Chenghan's 'unmarried union,' his most trusted disciple stepped forward—as everyone guessed, it was Sect Master Ning Tingyue."
"According to legend, Elder Poison asked Ning Tingyue in bewilderment, 'Tingyue, my most beloved little disciple, what are you doing?' Sect Master Ning Tingyue replied, 'I'm sorry, Master, I am the young lady's Daoist partner.'"
Zhou Fuling noticed that many Yun Ning disciples had excited gleams in their eyes, suggesting they had heard the story several times.
The disciple became even more excited when he mentioned this matter.
"That battle was truly spectacular. Sect Master Ning Tingyue and Fairy Ning Chenghan secretly got married and easily defeated the Poison Elder, who was a generation above them!"
A Yun Ning disciple chimed in, "Indeed, Sect Master Ning Tingyue will win. Our Sect Master is exceptionally talented, patient, thoughtful, and ruthless. If he doesn't win, who will? If you ask me, even if there are ten generations of sect masters in the future, none will surpass our Sect Master Ning Tingyue!"
The disciple laughed and said, "Indeed, this Sect Master Ning Tingyue is truly exceptionally talented. He even memorized all of Elder Poison Ning Wuqing's weaknesses while lying in wait, and in just ten moves, he severely injured Elder Poison!"
"The sect leader and Fairy Chenghan were even more ruthless. While Elder Du was completely unaware, they secretly contacted the Yunsan tribe and joined forces to execute Elder Du and other traitors by slow slicing on the spot, thus ascending to the position of sect leader themselves."
"From then on, Sect Master Ning Tingyue became famous in one battle and was known as the 'Sword of Killing Passion,' which led to the prosperity of Yunning today!"
"Prosperity what? The four departments are in turmoil right now. Even Sect Master Ning Tingyue can't suppress Elder Ning Chengshan of the second department, who is known as 'Immortal Ling Bone'... And you still call it 'prosperity'?!"
Zhou Fuling suddenly heard someone sneer beside her.
Looking back, I frowned.
It was He Yin who was speaking.
He Yin's face was pale, her hands and feet were white, and she made sarcastic remarks.
Zhou Fuling asked, "Senior Sister Xiaoyin, what's wrong?"
It's rare to see her like this.
He Yin was drenched in cold sweat. It wasn't until Zhou Fuling grabbed her hand that she came to her senses and shook her head.
"It's alright, it's alright..."
Zhou Fuling wanted to ask something else.
He Yin received the message from the jade tablet and smiled:
"Fuling, the Miao Mountain Lord's men have arrived. Let's go!"
...
On the other side, Xu Qingning coldly raised her eyes.
On the Heavenly Platform, celestial mists drifted, and lush flowers bloomed.
He stepped onto the jade platform, clad in snow-white robes, carrying a sword, with jade pendants hanging at his waist, seemingly untouched by worldly affairs. This attracted the attention of those around him.
Including Ning Chaoxue.
"Young Sect Master, it's time to enter the Heavenly Questioning Platform."
Xu Qingning nodded.
Ning Chaoxue, dressed in red, also arrived at the Asking Heaven Platform.
However, when she saw Xu Qingning and her gaze fell on him, she suddenly became lost in thought.
Xu Qingning frowned slightly, turned her head indifferently, and left.
"Young Master Xu!" Ning Chaoxue shouted, holding her sword in front of him.
Xu Qingning lowered her eyes and did not respond.
Ning Chaoxue blocked it again.
Xu Qingning said coldly, "Fairy Chaoxue, have some self-respect."
He was sturdy and aloof, standing with his hands behind his back, reminiscent of the line, "A gentleman as fine as jade, unparalleled in the world."
His expression at this moment was not as gentle as it had been in front of Zhou Fuling; it was like an unyielding frost.
Ning Chaoxue smiled: "What if I refuse?"
Xu Qingning glanced at her with a cold look in her eyes.
Ning Chaoxue was so intimidated that she took a half step back and gritted her teeth.
Xu Qingning met with the other cultivators who were also seeking to protect life and pay their respects.
"First, go to the Azure Dragon position to investigate the Heavenly Dao," Xu Qingning said. "Then go to the Wanyun Forest below."
One of the fellow cultivators said, "Alright, but I heard from the immortals and the mountain chiefs that the Demon Locking Tower released eight giant demons for this Ten Thousand Mountains Banquet, which may not be easy to deal with."
Ning Chaoxue followed, stood with her arms crossed, and snorted coldly.
In her opinion, the Ten Thousand Mountains Banquet was the most boring, as it only allowed these high-level cultivators to gaze at the heavens and exorcise demons.
It was all just a trick by the immortal Zou Lanci.
The order for all the great cultivators to look to the Heavenly Dao's revelation is to examine signs of good fortune, not signs of disaster, in order to praise Zou Lanci's wise and sagacious rule. How boring.
Another method of exorcising demons involves releasing powerful, difficult-to-kill demons to test the skill levels of various great cultivators, which is even more uninteresting.
Xu Qingning, however, looked extremely serious, with her eyes lowered, calculating directions.
"Brother Qingning, shall we go together when we arrive at Wanyun Forest?"
Xu Qingning did not respond, as if he had not heard.
Ning Chaoxue sneered.
Well then, she had already bribed the cultivators beforehand.
I heard there is a demon there named Wang She, one of the eight great demons of the Demon Locking Tower.
She wanted to use this...
Xu Qingning was forced to submit.
As for Zhou Fuling...
Ning Chaoxue smiled.
The Yun Ning Sect has its own plans.
...
The green mountains stretch endlessly.
A multitude of swords were unleashed simultaneously.
The crowd rushed toward the Heavenly Book Platform and Wanyun Forest.
On the Heavenly Ascension Platform, one can see the vast sky like a canopy, with scattered clouds and magnificent spiritual energy emanating from the Milky Way.
To inquire about the Way of Heaven and protect life is to explore the Way of Heaven.
Each sect sends out first and second-rank scholars who manifest their divine senses to observe the ways of heaven and predict good and bad fortune.
Amidst a sky full of stars, Xu Qingning bows his head and treads upon the Milky Way.
The Milky Way stretched out like water. Ning Chaoxue followed behind him, mocking, "This is just a trick by Longtan. Just write down auspicious words, why bother?"
Xu Qingning did not utter a word before stepping into the Path of Inquiry.
All that could be seen was the vastness of the heavens, and the floating spiritual energy.
Xu Qingning looked up, he had other plans.
He wanted to find out where the villain was.
One must sit cross-legged in tranquility and make hand seals.
The Dharma seal in the mind's eye flickers.
His consciousness soared, ascending to the Star of Destiny.
Under the reflection of the bright river, the life star is the eye, and the bright stars are like rows of white stones.
Suddenly, a blood-red shadow appeared.
A blood moon hung in the sky, meteors carried malevolent energy, and stars moved in reverse—a sign of impending doom.
[Please receive the clues from the Heavenly Dao.] A broken voice echoed from the sky.
Xu Qingning frowned.
【What? 】
Please receive clues about the main storyline of the world during your playthrough.
Xu Qingning was suddenly enveloped in a bloody light.
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