novelraw Chapter 382 - 193: Detonate!
Chapter 382 - 193: Detonate!
The Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow, despite its enormous size, possessed astonishing speed.
Like a streak of black light, it shot toward this direction.
Its speed far surpassed even Chu Ning’s Divine Wind Escape.
Seeing this scene, Chu Ning undoubtedly felt a rush of anxiety.
Behind him, Chen Chengzong’s face lit up with joy.
At this moment, Chen Chengzong no longer attempted to catch up with Chu Ning, but simply followed from afar to guide the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow.
Chen Chengzong was well aware that he may not have many ways to deal with Chu Ning by himself, but as long as the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow and Elder Xia arrived.
Chu Ning would have no way to escape.
At this moment, Chu Ning was also fully aware of this point.
His face changed dramatically as his mind raced to come up with an escape plan.
According to the speed of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow, there was a high chance it would catch up to him before he even reached Jade Spring Island.
"It seems that leaving directly through the Teleportation Array on Jade Spring Island is definitely out of the question; that would only expose the array."
Upon this realization, Chu Ning gritted his teeth and quickly turned to fly in the opposite direction.
"Xiaobai, get ready. Once we reach the outside of the Pinghu Island Ancient Sect Ruins’ restrictions, take me inside immediately."
Continuing his flight, Chu Ning quickly instructed Ling Xiaobai.
At that moment, he could only think of one place to hide.
It was the Ancient Sect Ruins on Pinghu Island, where he had previously hidden when escaping Song Li.
However, that place was also quite far from his current location.
Whether he could reach the island before the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow caught up, Chu Ning was not confident.
But at this moment, Chu Ning could no longer care about such concerns.
He exerted all his Magical Power, flying in the direction of Pinghu Island.
Meanwhile, the shadow cast by the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow drew closer and clearer.
Chu Ning had only covered half the distance when the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow was within less than twenty miles.
"This is quite troubling!"
Chu Ning continued to fly forward, his face filled with a bitter expression.
With the speed of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow, it would likely catch up if they traveled another 100 miles.
And indeed, as Chu Ning predicted, after flying about 50 more miles.
"Caw!"
The Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow emitted an excited cry from behind.
At this time, the distance between them was just over a thousand feet.
Chu Ning could clearly see that three people were standing on the back of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow.
In addition to Chen Chengzong and the middle-aged Confucian scholar he’d met before, there was another gaunt elder in black robes.
This elder was not unfamiliar to Chu Ning.
He had encountered him several times before.
The first time was outside the Spirit Realm.
Back then, it was this gaunt elder who had cast a Soul Summoning Banner, shrouding many Cyan Creek Sect Qi Refining disciples in a Ghostly Mist.
Ultimately, thousands of Qi Refining disciples perished in the wilderness.
This was a figure that even Golden Core Cultivators from Cyan Creek Sect found troublesome.
Being pursued by two Core Formation Level individuals, Chu Ning didn’t know if he should feel honored or distressed.
His eyes flashed with determination.
"At this point, I have no choice but to risk it all!"
As the distance closed to within a thousand feet, Chu Ning reached out and took out two spheres.
These were Thundering Beads he had obtained from the Ancient Sect Ruins!
"I hope these two Thundering Beads have enough power; otherwise, my life is likely forfeit here today."
Chu Ning took a deep breath, pinning his hopes on the two Thundering Beads before him.
Simultaneously, he silently calculated the distance between them.
"Eight hundred feet! Five hundred feet! Three hundred feet...
A hundred feet!"
When the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow came within a hundred feet behind him, Chu Ning waited no longer.
He knew that if he hesitated further, he might not have the chance to activate the Thundering Beads.
Right hand holding the Thundering Beads, Chu Ning injected his Magical Power, immediately flinging his hand backward.
Instantly, the Thundering Beads shot backward like lightning.
Their speed was even slightly faster than the flight speed of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow.
Coupled with their head-on collision, in almost a blink, the Thundering Beads had flown to within about ten feet of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow.
"A Foundation Establishment Cultivator dares to strike, such a petty trick!"
On the back of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow, the gaunt elder let out a cold snort.
He waved his hand, casting a spell on the Thundering Beads.
However, the Thundering Beads were unaffected, penetrating the spell and advancing upon the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow.
"Caw!"
At this moment, the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow abruptly halted, letting out a cry.
Its sound unexpectedly contained a hint of fear.
Simultaneously, this Sixth Level Demon Beast spewed a jet of black fire at the Thundering Beads.
The gaunt black-clad elder noticed the alarmed cry of the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow and looked visibly surprised.
However, he reacted swiftly.
A Magical Power Shield appeared before him, protecting him, Chen Chengzong, and the middle-aged Confucian scholar.
"Explode!"
At this time, Chu Ning shouted from afar.
His Divine Sense directly activated the Magical Power on the Thundering Beads.
"Boom!"
Instantly, a thunderous roar echoed in mid-air.
In the next moment, a thick Thunder Arc struck the Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow that was spewing demon fire.
"Caw!"
The Black Fire Vulture-winged Crow hit by the Thunder Arc let out a cry of agony.
Under its wing, a charred black wound vaguely appeared.