novelraw Chapter 296 : Nian Ji’s Incarnation!
Chapter 296 : Nian Ji’s Incarnation!
Chapter 296: Nian Ji’s Incarnation!
The Elder of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect took another step forward, his gaze gradually turning cold as he barked again:
“Whether or not you belong to this realm will be known after an inspection—don’t you hesitate any longer!”
Seeing this, Nan Xuanrou immediately gritted her teeth and stepped forward.
“Every cultivator has their own secrets, yet just because of a single statement from the Soul Studies Sect, you would determine my junior brother’s life and death?”
“If I were to say now that Elder, you too came from another world, would you also be required to open your Qi Sea to us for inspection?”
When Nan Xuanrou finished speaking, everyone’s expressions changed.
Saying something like that to the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect was practically making an enemy of them outright!
After all, they were one of the Six Great Sects—how could they tolerate such provocation?
“Sharp-tongued little girl, this matter cannot be confused with unrelated arguments.
I will say it again—accept the inspection to prove your innocence, or don’t blame us for acting personally!”
In an instant, an extremely terrifying aura of authority swept through the entire place.
The senior brother stared grimly at the Elder high above in the sky.
“Five Declines Realm… he’s probably already passed the first three declines!”
The Grand Elder’s face was also unpleasant.
“I am not his match—don’t act rashly!”
“Enough, everyone!”
At this moment, Gu Fan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke with a smile.
The senior brother and Nan Xuanrou immediately looked toward Gu Fan, complex emotions in their eyes.
Especially Nan Xuanrou—she seemed to have guessed something, her gaze full of pain.
Gu Fan, however, smiled happily.
Life was truly like a play.
He had never imagined that after cultivating to this point, in what he considered a foreign realm, he would encounter several fellow disciples who genuinely cared for him.
“Senior brother, Senior Sister Nan, thank you both, but the Elder is right—you are no match for him.
This is, after all, the heartland of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect.”
The Grand Elder also realized something at this point.
He reached out to pull the senior brother and Nan Xuanrou behind him, not allowing them to act impulsively.
Seeing this, Gu Fan felt a genuine sense of gratitude.
Otherwise, if the two of them had acted recklessly and done something foolish, it would not have been worth it.
He then looked toward Xia in the distance.
“I have only two questions for you.
Are you deliberately targeting me, or is this just how you always are?”
Xia was momentarily stunned, then chuckled.
“I already said before, this is just our rule.
You can only blame your bad luck—that girl’s Sea of Consciousness had so many secrets, and I just happened to draw this one.”
Gu Fan nodded slightly, then continued.
“My last question—about the matter you promised me…”
Xia raised a hand to interrupt him.
“Rest assured, since I agreed, I will not go back on my word.
Not only will I save her, but I will also protect her throughout her recovery period.”
“Good.”
Gu Fan said nothing more and turned his gaze toward the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect Elder in the sky, who was already prepared.
“Junior, will you let me inspect you, or should I act myself?”
Gu Fan laughed.
“Isn’t it just an inspection of the Qi Sea?
I’ll inspect yours!”
As soon as he finished, his hands formed seals, as though to undo the restrictions on his body.
But in the next moment, a black sphere the size of a human head appeared in his hands.
The instant the black sphere shrouded in black gas appeared, the people of the Xian’ai Sect trembled all over.
They were all too familiar with this!
The senior brother instinctively shouted to the Grand Elder beside him:
“Run!”
Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Fan hurled the sphere toward the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect Elder.
When Xia of the Soul Studies Sect had just revealed those secrets, Gu Fan had already been preparing.
The black sphere in his hand, filled to the brim with Mysterious Power and spiritual energy, was ready.
“Originally, I had planned to wrap things up this time and find a way back.
Ruo Xi’s matter was resolved, but in the final moments, something just had to go wrong…”
Gu Fan thought regretfully as he instantly detonated the black sphere.
The Xuan Yu Immortal Sect Elder’s face changed slightly—how could he have imagined that a mere mid-stage Solar Radiance Realm disciple could unleash such a deadly strike?
“How bold!
No wonder you were able to trick and kill disciples of the Black Emperor Manor.”
“So you are confessing without a fight.
Very well—then I will personally capture you, and a soul search will reveal everything!”
The power of Gu Fan’s black sphere was terrifying—when fully infused, it could instantly kill several Celestial Heart Realm experts.
But this time, his opponent was a Five Declines Realm powerhouse!
The Elder’s great hand, like a world-destroying millstone, slammed directly onto the black sphere.
In the next moment, a deafening explosion erupted, countless shockwaves blasting in all directions.
The Elder’s strike was equally terrifying—when the two forces clashed, countless ripples in space spread like waves.
Under the massive tearing force, cracks appeared in the fabric of space.
Gu Fan’s eyes lit up—that was exactly what he was waiting for!
He leaped up at once, in the blink of an eye diving into one of the spatial cracks.
“Trying to escape?”
The Elder threw another punch.
Gu Fan knew he had to endure this blow—if he survived, he could escape the Elder’s pursuit!
The next instant, he unleashed tenfold strength, activating his magic immunity domain and every battle buff he had!
But the opponent was, after all, a Five Declines Realm great cultivator—how could Gu Fan’s current realm withstand it?
In just an instant, cracks spread across his body, and his soul felt as if a terrifying death god had locked onto it, uncontrollably weakening and even facing the risk of extinguishment.
Gu Fan was shocked—was this a special ability unique to the Five Declines Realm?
The Five Declines were not only a cultivator’s own trial—they could also be used as an attack to annihilate another’s soul.
Indeed, the higher a cultivator’s realm, the more unfathomable their methods became!
Just when Gu Fan thought he could not withstand it and that his life or death would be left to fate—ready to return to the Apocalypse World if necessary—a pale green pearl appeared once again in front of him.
Strands of misty green light enveloped his body, and then the pearl exploded, transforming into the figure of a woman before the spatial crack, shielding him behind her.
It was Nian!
Gu Fan’s heart trembled—he never expected to see Nian’s figure again.
“What lowly rat dares to interfere with my Immortal Sect’s affairs!”
Nian waved her hand, scattering all the surrounding energy, then looked at the crowd and said coldly:
“Leave!”
With both hands pushing forward, her terrifying strike blasted countless Elders from various sects thousands of li away!
The Xuan Yu Immortal Sect Elder’s face darkened—he still wanted to capture Gu Fan.
“Everyone, lend me your strength!”
At his words, most of the remaining sect Elders followed behind him, charging toward Nian.
“Seeking death!”
Nian’s voice carried an irresistible majesty.
She softly chanted something, and a faint red halo appeared in her eyes.
Then, the Elders charging together inexplicably turned on each other, fighting amongst themselves.
Only one Xuan Yu Immortal Sect Elder reached her.
Nian waved her hand.
With a sharp smack, she slapped him flying, the man tumbling twice on the ground before coming to a stop.
The onlookers collectively gasped in shock—she had knocked out a Five Declines Realm Elder with a single slap?!
Now, no one dared take another step forward.
Nian turned to Gu Fan, her cold face showing a trace of pity.
“Husband, this is only an incarnation of mine.
It will disappear soon after appearing, so I cannot protect you for long.
When you have time in the future, remember to come see me.”
Gu Fan reached out to hold her hand.
“Why not leave together?”
“Husband, don’t worry.
When the incarnation’s energy is exhausted, it will vanish.
You don’t need to mind me—just take care of yourself.”
With that, Nian brushed her hand over the spatial crack, causing it to disappear from sight.
She turned her head to look into the distance.
“This incarnation still has a little time left—let’s go see some familiar places…”
With those words, she directly tore through space, leaving the small world of the Xuan Yu Immortal Sect.