Chapter 620 - 270: Extermination of Golden Core Late Stage Cultivators!
"Fellow Daoist Chu, your Divine Techniques are astonishing, being able to kill two Golden Core Late Stage cultivators single-handedly.
My, my, this has truly widened Mr. Tie’s horizons."
Chu Ning finally let out a small breath of relief, then heard Tie Shi’s voice of praise.
Immediately looking at him, he cupped his hands and said:
"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Tie for lending a hand just now!"
Chu Ning knew well enough that though Tie Shi didn’t exert his full strength against Elder Zou just now,
if he had really left, Chu Ning would only have had the choice to flee for his life facing Ao Langtian and Elder Zou alone.
Tie Shi heard Chu Ning’s words, laughed heartily, and then said:
"Fellow Daoist Chu, your words are too polite. If you are truly grateful, how about helping Mr. Tie with a small favor?"
Chu Ning was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but quickly replied:
"Fellow Daoist Tie, please speak. If I can help, I will do my utmost."
Alliances do not always mean friendship, nor do rivalries mean enmity.
Whatever the case, Chu Ning felt that he owed Tie Shi for his actions just now.
Of course, provided that his request was not excessive.
A strange smile appeared on Tie Shi’s rugged face, making Chu Ning feel a slight unease.
The highest cultivator of the Celestial Extreme Alliance in this Spirit Realm was already staring at Chu Ning, speaking slowly:
"If I’m not mistaken, the Gold Spirit Seed should be on Fellow Daoist’s person, how about you transfer it to me?
Rest assured, Mr. Tie will not take it for free and will definitely offer you a multitude of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in exchange.
Fellow Daoist is only at the Early Stage of Golden Core after all, and while the Gold Spirit Seed is highly useful, it’s not enough to support you to the Nascent Soul Stage.
This Gold Spirit Seed is, however, of great use to Mr. Tie."
Hearing Tie Shi’s words, Chu Ning felt a slight heaviness in his heart, yet maintained his calm facade.
"What does Fellow Daoist Tie mean by this? How could Mr. Chu possess such a treasure as the Gold Spirit Seed?"
"Fellow Daoist Chu, there’s no need to rush to deny it." Tie Shi waved his hand with a smile.
"Ao Langtian mentioned that the Gold Spirit Seed was in the cave, and I did detect its aura when I went in to investigate.
At that time, nobody else was around but Fellow Daoist Chu.
Moreover, the place where Fellow Daoist Chu used the Earth Escape Technique was precisely where the Gold Spirit Seed had appeared before—it’s the only plausible possibility that the Gold Spirit Seed is on you!"
Hearing Tie Shi’s words, Chu Ning silently sighed.
This Tie Shi, despite his rugged appearance, had very meticulous thoughts; just a quick look in the cave and he detected so many details.
These Golden Core Late Stage cultivators are truly not easy to fool.
Of course, at this moment, Chu Ning was absolutely not going to admit it, he just replied with a wry smile:
"Fellow Daoist Tie is partly correct.
I did find the Gold Spirit Seed in the cave, but just as I was about to grab it, it used Earth Escape to flee.
And at that moment, Ao Langtian arrived, leaving me no choice but to also use the Earth Escape Technique to get away.
I originally intended to investigate further, but then Fellow Daoist Tie also arrived.
Worried about being discovered by you, especially pursued by Ao Langtian, I dared not emerge while hiding in the earth.
The Gold Spirit Seed had already escaped far at that time."
Upon hearing what Chu Ning said, a trace of skepticism flashed across Tie Shi’s face.
Though Chu Ning’s words seemed reasonable, it did not completely dispel his doubts.
After a brief contemplation, Tie Shi still shook his head:
"It’s not that I don’t want to believe Fellow Daoist Chu, but this Gold Spirit Seed is of great importance to Mr. Tie.
How about this, I’ll burden Fellow Daoist to let me inspect you a bit?"
Although Tie Shi’s words sounded as if they were negotiable, the undertone of an undeniable command was unmistakable to Chu Ning.
Knowing that further discourse would be futile, Chu Ning’s tone shifted slightly, responding lightly:
"Fellow Daoist Tie, there is no need for coercion. I believe no cultivator would willingly allow a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator to inspect them as they please."
Hearing this, Tie Shi laughed heartily once more, eyes directly meeting Chu Ning’s, glinting with a wild aura akin to that of a demon beast.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, this isn’t about whether you are willing or not.
Don’t you really think that by killing Ao Langtian, you are my match?
Although I’m not sure what Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures you used to restore your Magical Power, such tricks have no effect in front of me."
Hearing Tie Shi’s words, Chu Ning kept his face placid.
But internally, he felt a slight chill.
When in conflict with Ao Langtian earlier, Chu Ning indeed took advantage of a distraction to ingest a drop of Iron-Year Spirit Milk, quickly restoring his Magical Power.
This enabled him to unleash two swift strikes unexpectedly.
Combined with the use of the Ice Soul Bead, he managed to decapitate Ao Langtian.
He did not anticipate that even such details would be noticed by Tie Shi.
Moreover, Tie Shi’s capability of holding his own during the battle between two Golden Core Late Stage cultivators made him even more formidable than Ao Langtian.
Since a direct confrontation wouldn’t work, then... escape!
With a look of reluctance on his face, the next moment, Chu Ning’s figure suddenly shuddered, flashing over ten feet away.
Quickly widening the gap from Tie Shi, he immediately employed the Divine Wind Escape Technique to fly away.
"Want to run? It seems the Gold Spirit Seed is truly on you!"
Tie Shi’s eyes glistened as he quickly pursued Chu Ning.
Yet in the next moment, Tie Shi found himself somewhat baffled.
"His escape technique is unexpectedly fast!"
Despite being at the Golden Core Late Stage Great Perfection Realm, exerting all his power, Tie Shi realized he couldn’t close the distance between himself and Chu Ning.
"This guy is full of surprises!"
Thinking this, Tie Shi nonetheless had no intention of giving up.
Since that’s the case, the next step is to endure a power showdown; as a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator, surely he wouldn’t lose to Chu Ning.
Feeling Tie Shi’s relentless pursuit from behind, Chu Ning couldn’t help but have his complexion turn slightly grim.
Even using the Divine Wind Escape at full strength couldn’t shake the opponent, clearly showing that the escape speed of this Golden Core Late Stage cultivator behind him was also not slow.
He did have two drops of Thousand-Year Spirit Milk in his possession, yet he wasn’t certain if Tie Shi might also have treasures to restore Magical Power.
The two of them chased nearly a hundred miles in no time.
At this moment, Chu Ning abruptly stopped in his tracks, gazing in shock at the billowing white mist ahead.
"What is that?"