msmithbooks Chapter 936 The Great Bone Cultivator, The Battle of the Dark Netherworld
Chapter 936 The Great Bone Cultivator, The Battle of the Dark Netherworld
According to the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, the bone-winged escape treasure of that Celestial Great Cultivator was extremely special. It could unleash its power in a short time and move at an extremely fast speed. Once entangled with it, it was extremely difficult to get rid of.
If it weren't for the secret treasure protecting her, she would probably have already fallen into the enemy's hands, and wouldn't have been able to delay for so long.
"Bone Wing Escape Treasure?"
Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, and various methods to defeat the enemy surfaced in his mind.
Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.
Although he learned all the information from the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, rather than from her personal contact, having this information was far better than knowing nothing at all.
Planning ahead can increase your chances of winning.
Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, and the arrangements made by the Heavenly Luo Saintess on the other side were also nearing completion.
"Array plate?"
Chen Ping'an looked surprised, his eyes staring strangely at the Qimen array plate that had emerged from the hands of the Heavenly Road Saintess.
The array plate was dark purple, adorned with crystalline patterns. As the divine soul vibrated, the reliefs shone with brilliant light, and soon transformed into a magic array that spread outwards.
hum~
A flash of spiritual light appeared in the barrier, the imagery shifted, and the array's aura instantly vanished.
"Indeed, with such methods, we should further enhance our plans."
Seeing this, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but praise him.
This formation is of an exceptionally high grade; its aura alone indicates it is firmly in the fourth tier. Although it is merely a simplified, portable formation plate, its power is undoubtedly formidable.
Most importantly, this formation also has the function of concealment and concealment. When combined with the black mist unique to the Black Nether Mountains, it is extremely difficult to detect even if a Celestial Master personally arrives when it is not activated.
According to the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, the opponent's methods of killing were extremely impressive, and many of his precious treasures and secret techniques posed a significant threat to him.
Although one has the advantage of bloodline tempering, one should still be extra careful in such situations.
After all, this was the first time he had fought against a powerful Celestial Realm cultivator at the peak of his cultivation. And this wasn't some newly promoted cultivator with a shallow foundation, but a veteran cultivator who had been immersed in the cultivation realm for many years, with shrewd skills and masterful techniques.
Both in terms of weather and age, he is in his prime.
It is far superior to the old, worn-out repairs that have been wasted over the years.
When it comes to one's life and fortune, no amount of caution is too much.
Are you ready?
The Holy Maiden of Tianluo, dressed in a long black dress, descended from mid-air and appeared beside Chen Ping'an.
"Everything is ready, except for the east wind." Chen Ping'an said calmly and shrewdly.
According to the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net, the other party seems to possess a tracking technique, leaving behind a trace of their aura. She had previously used this technique to briefly delay and isolate them. Once the delay and isolation ended, the other party would follow the tracking trace and come after her.
To prevent any loopholes, this isolation is not immediately lifted, but rather its effectiveness gradually diminishes over time.
"If that's the case, then proceed according to plan."
The Holy Maiden of Tianluo had pale purple eyes. She lowered her gaze and spoke softly, her eyes showing no excitement or elation at the impending great battle.
"Okay." Chen Ping'an replied calmly, slowly extending his hand.
The two had already planned their journey and the fierce battle. Their strategies were already in sync.
The current situation is exactly as calculated, without the slightest deviation.
boom!
Chen Ping'an's entire body trembled, his bones and muscles roared, and his blood and qi surged.
Click! Click! Click!
The Heavenly Maiden's eyes were a pale purple, rippling slightly as she looked at the man before her with a surprised expression.
Chen Ping'an smiled gently; he was very satisfied with the Heavenly Luo Saintess's reaction.
Her previous ethereal and bland reaction, while giving her a saintly air, was rather uninteresting.
Under the slightly surprised gaze of the Heavenly Luo Saintess, Chen Ping'an's figure quickly changed.
He glanced at the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, a wicked thought suddenly arising in his mind.
hum~
In a flash of inspiration, a black robe appeared before him. He reached out and pulled it over his body.
Black face, iron face, formless and free Dharma
When the dark light faded, a completely different person appeared before the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net.
The disguised, black-robed old monster is online!
Seeing the old man who had suddenly appeared before her, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo was speechless for a moment.
In the past, in Long'an, a secret place, Chen Ping'an came to humiliate her in this very form!
And that inner sanctum space, the other party...
The Heavenly Maiden's thoughts drifted back to the past.
At that moment, as she awoke from her dream, reality blurred with illusion, and she was overcome with emotion, and...
"The outcome of this battle is unpredictable, so it's better to play it safe."
Seeing the Heavenly Maiden's silent expression, Chen Ping'an said with a faint smile.
If this battle is won, everyone will be overjoyed. But if it is lost, his true form will be exposed, and his combat power will be at its peak, which may pose unforeseen risks. Therefore, simulating this using the Formless Freedom Technique and employing the Black Profound Iron Mask can minimize the risks.
Even if something goes wrong, that's a matter for the pseudonym, what does it have to do with Chen Ping'an?
Right now, he's in seclusion at Beishan Pass, trying to break through to the Celestial Realm.
Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo only wanted to glare at Chen Ping'an, but recalling the past, she ultimately couldn't bring herself to do so.
In Chen Ping'an's eyes, she still maintained the ethereal and dreamlike saintly demeanor. Standing in front of him, she didn't look like a demonic witch, but rather like a righteous fairy, ethereal and dreamlike, with colorful illusions.
The Black Iron Mask was something he had traded from the Heavenly Luo Saintess; she already knew his disguise.
There's nothing to preserve in the current scene.
Speaking of which...
Chen Ping'an looked at the black veil on the face of the Heavenly Luo Saintess.
I wonder what this black veil is like.
Is this the same side he traded with back then? If so, he used to caress it with his hand, but now...
Chen Ping'an gazed at the veil of the Heavenly Luo Saintess, his heart momentarily stirred.
"Good guy!"
Chen Ping'an quickly straightened up and stared intently, only to see that the Heavenly Luo Saintess's eyes were pale purple and slightly translucent, as if radiating an extremely unusual fluctuation.
The Heavenly Maiden's illusionary dream technique is simply impossible to defend against. Even with his strong spiritual foundation, he was repeatedly caught off guard, his mind wandering and his thoughts racing.
What kind of secret technique is this, that it possesses such power?
Chen Ping'an was surprised, his expression turning slightly cold.
"What does the Holy Maiden mean by this?"
"With a major battle imminent, let's try it out in advance, that's how it is."
Let's play it safe.
The pale purple in Tianluo Saintess's eyes gradually faded and disappeared without a trace. She spoke softly, her expression matter-of-fact.
Alright! That's a safe bet!
The boomerang hit itself.
He had just said that this was a safer approach, and then the Holy Maiden of Tianluo followed suit.
how?
The wife and husband are perfectly in sync!
Is this revenge?
Learning everything will only harm you, Little Tianluo.
Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and his expression softened slightly.
"This will not be allowed to happen again!"
After saying that, he didn't dwell on it any longer, suppressed his thoughts, and left in a flash.
According to the plan, the two will not appear in the same place.
The Heavenly Saintess's eyes, like stars, shone with a pale purple light as she watched Chen Ping'an leave. Only after he was far away and his figure disappeared from her sight did she suddenly smile, her beauty captivating and her charm vibrant.
"fool."
Chen Ping'an proceeded according to plan. He would appear at the agreed-upon location as a cultivator undergoing training in the Black Nether Mountains, and then...
Chen Ping'an smiled, his expression one of barely suppressed excitement, a sense of anticipation rising within him.
"Celestial Being Grand Cultivation"
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Chen Ping'an's heart pounded like a drum, and his blood surged.
"That's great!"
He closed his eyes, opened his arms, embraced the heavens and earth, and felt the most genuine rhythm deep within his heart.
After nearly ten years of cultivation, it is finally time for him to make his move at his peak!
Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, and golden sunlight burst forth from them, divine light shooting out! A man's passion will never cool.
He kept his achievements and fame hidden, quietly cultivating himself, for he never intended to live a life of turmoil and solitude.
If I have the chance, I will fight bravely!
Like a whetstone, it is polished and refined until it becomes dazzling!
Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an moved like a rainbow, traversing the sky above the mountains.
That's about it, today.
The great repairman should be executed!
Whoosh!
A beam of dark blue light streaked across the sky above the Black Nether Mountains at an astonishing speed. Within the light, a faint phosphorescent glow emanated, exuding a chilling aura, like a cold, eerie wind. In an instant, it traversed over a hundred miles.
"Found it!"
Within the escaping light, a chilling wind howled, and a pair of enormous bone wings, pale as jade, gleamed with a faint phosphorescent light, exuding a cold and sinister aura. Extending from the bone wings was a figure with a pale gray face and a sinister, cold demeanor, dressed in a dark blue robe adorned with dark silver patterns.
The Three Realms of Celestial Beings, the Great Cultivator of White Bones.
"The Demon Lord's Secret Treasure..." A strange light gleamed beneath the deep-set eyes of the White Bone Cultivator.
What an ordinary journey turned into such a serendipitous encounter!
The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord—that's the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord who stirred up the dynasty's fortunes and turned the world upside down!
At first, he was only guessing, but after months of pursuit, he was completely certain. The Demon Lord's secret treasure had fallen into that woman's hands.
Otherwise, how could the other party, who was only at the second level of cultivation and barely reached the level of a great cultivator, have been entangled with him for so long?
With his strength, let alone a half-step Grand Cultivator, even a Grand Cultivator of the same realm would most likely be no match for him.
Since beginning his cultivation, he has gained countless opportunities and has gradually reached where he is today, possessing a formidable reputation even among the great cultivators of the heavens and man.
Such a situation is naturally magnificent.
but.
A dark bluish-gray light flickered in his eyes.
The Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man is far from his end; his future is one of brilliance and splendor.
Boom!
With a flap of his bony wings, which glowed with phosphorescence, he stirred up a gust of cold wind, and his figure appeared several miles away.
When they looked again, it was already more than ten miles away.
The Yin Jade Bone Wings possess astonishing speed. They were obtained from a secret realm ruin, and driven by his abilities, they are second to none even among the great cultivators of the Celestial Realm.
If it weren't for that woman's countless methods and astonishing background, she would probably have already become his possession.
But now
"You can't escape."
A look of unwavering confidence appeared on the man's ashen face.
After months of pursuit, although the opponent possessed many spiritual items, his condition was increasingly weakened, and in his current state, he was probably no longer able to fight. However, he managed to maintain his position by relying on his resources.
Previously, he hadn't been prepared for the other party to have a way to temporarily block his senses, but now he was on guard. Trying to use the same trick again was no longer possible.
Judging from the imprint, the opponent is probably at the end of their rope.
In the Black Nether Mountains, amidst the peaks and cliffs, a woman, pale and weak, was recuperating and resting.
Flags swirled around, using the black mist to conceal the fluctuations.
Boom!
In the distance, a cold wind howled, and a beam of dark blue light streaked across the sky.
With the wings outstretched, they covered dozens of miles in an instant.
"how is this possible?"
The woman suddenly opened her eyes, her expression changed, and without the slightest hesitation, she put away the array flags and transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the sky.
"You think you can run away now that you've seen me?"
The Great White Bone cultivator had a cold and stern face with a mocking expression. The bone wings behind him seemed to grow on his back, vibrating frequently, producing a cold, phosphorescent light and the afterimage of fireflies.
In a flash, he traversed more than ten miles.
Although it arrived later, it has the feeling of being the first to arrive.
The woman in front of him was pale, her jade lips slightly bitten beneath her veil, and a pill appeared before her as she raised her hand.
He took it almost without hesitation.
In an instant, her aura surged, and her already astonishingly fast escape speed became even more extraordinary.
"A trivial skill."
The White Bone Grandmaster sneered, formed a hand seal, forced out a drop of essence blood from between his eyebrows, and then moved his hand to send it into the bone wings behind him.
In an instant, a chilling wind arose, staining the area a blood-red hue, and the speed of escape increased dramatically.
In no time, they had closed in on the other side.
snort!
The White Bone Cultivator sneered, raised his hand and summoned a skeletal spike, ashen white, that pierced the sky and arrived behind his opponent in an instant.
hum~
A shimmering light appeared, and a round mirror materialized behind the woman, expanding out of thin air to transform into a crystalline, cold wall that blocked the deadly blow from the withered bone spikes.
But in response, the crystal-clear, cold walls shattered inch by inch.
But the attack did not stop there. The withered bone spikes in mid-air suddenly exploded and split in two. The newly separated, smaller spikes flew towards the woman at an even more astonishing speed.
The woman seemed to have been prepared, but she was somewhat taken aback by the speed of the spike. Her attempts to parry were ultimately unsuccessful.
In his haste, he stumbled and fell down the mountainside.
"He was indeed injured."
The white-boned cultivator's eyes lit up, and with a flap of his bone wings, he descended into the light.
Faced with the White Bone Cultivator's swift attacks, the woman found it extremely difficult to deal with. Before she could fall off the mountain, she regained her footing and tried her best to escape into the distance.
Having already achieved his goal, the White Bone Grandmaster wouldn't let her have her way. He unleashed several secret techniques in succession, interfering with and surrounding her, reducing the woman's escape speed.
His Yin Jade Bone Wings, while offering astonishing speed, consume enormous amounts of energy and have insufficient endurance. At their maximum speed, they cannot be maintained for long.
Although the woman's cultivation level was not as high as his, her inner strength was unfathomable, and with the help of various external means, she was able to entangle and contend with him.
If they manage to get away now, it's uncertain when they'll be able to catch up again.
With success now in sight, he naturally holds nothing back.
"Humph!"
Seizing an opportunity, he let out a cold snort, the sound of which was as loud as thunder.
boom!
The ripples were substantial, sweeping across all directions, as if struck by thunder.
The woman in the distance turned pale, her mind went blank, and she couldn't maintain her balance, falling downwards.
"It's done."
The Great Refined Bone was overjoyed. He flapped his bone wings and flew downwards.
In their previous encounter, his nasal resonance technique, though remarkably effective, had become less effective once his opponent became wary. The current result, however, exceeded his expectations.
It seems that the other party's injuries are more serious than he had imagined.
Indeed, after such a long and protracted war, even a major repairer's resources would probably be completely exhausted by now.
Even so, the White Bone Cultivator did not relax his mind in the slightest.
Years of experience have taught him that the closer one gets to success, the less one should relax.
This is also the fundamental reason why he has teamed up with countless people, explored secret realms, repeatedly gained opportunities, and ultimately had the last laugh.
As he chased and fled, his gaze sharpened as he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of divine soul appearing in the distant horizon.
Judging from their location, they seemed to be just passing by, but their destination was not where they were.
At that moment, the woman who had stumbled and fallen below seemed to grasp at the last straw. From her bleeding cherry lips, a clear and ethereal voice rang out, like a graceful crane soaring into the distance.
"I implore you, fellow Daoist, to lend a helping hand. I am a disciple of the Heavenly Net True Disciple, and I am willing to offer you precious treasures and elixirs to express my gratitude for saving my life today!" (End of Chapter)