Nine Nether Dragon Emperor

Chapter 430 430: You know nothing! She is Xuan Ge Bengo!

Ning Xuan didn't speak; he just stared at her intently.

The woman wearing Cheng Dabao's face narrowed her eyes. She immediately put some distance between them and said coldly, "When did you discover it?!"

"Huh? What..." Ning Xuan snapped out of his daze, his eyes widening in surprise. "You're not Cheng Dabao?!"

His only response was a fierce blaze that tore through the sky!

After dodging, Ning Xuan heard a cold snort from his opponent. "Disgusting humans! So deceitful!"

Ning Xuan glanced at the still-smoking gash on the rock wall and was about to speak when she attacked again.

"Still coming at me!"

As Ning Xuan swiftly retreated, he suddenly threw a punch.

His opponent was stunned. She had never seen a human so ignorant of their own mortality, daring to fight her lethal move with bare hands! Perhaps she should hold back a bit. After all, keeping him alive to play with later would be far more entertaining than killing him outright.

CLANG!

Her attack collided with his fist, producing the resounding ring of metal on metal! That punch wasn't from a mere fist! It was as if he were wielding a Peerless Divine Weapon!

The false Cheng Dabao's eyes flashed with fighting spirit as a streak of light shot through the air. A scorching heat rushed toward Ning Xuan, carrying with it a terrifying devouring power.

Ning Xuan's eyebrows rose. This strike, though seemingly simple, targeted not just the Physical Body but the Divine Soul as well.

"Interesting!" Muttering to himself, Ning Xuan didn't retreat but instead advanced, boldly throwing another punch. His opponent was likely the Xuan Ge Weapon Spirit. He figured it wouldn't hurt to play with her for a bit before he found the real Cheng Dabao.

CLANG!

Another terrifying metallic clang resonated, and brilliant sparks erupted where the two had collided.

SIZZLE! SIZZLE! SIZZLE!

Amidst the shower of sparks, the rock wall seemed to melt away like foam, leaving fist-sized pits in its wake.

"What the hell is going on?!" a voice suddenly sounded from the side.

The few powerhouses Ning Xuan had tricked earlier had heard the sounds of fighting and returned. Weren't these two supposed to be on the same side? They were completely bewildered to see them fighting.

"Be careful, it could be a trick!" someone warned the others.

Although they were all there for Xuan Ge, they had formed a temporary alliance after encountering Cheng Dabao. It was definitely suspicious that these two, after managing to escape them, were now fighting in a way that drew them back.

However, the longer they watched, the more confused they became. The way these two fought, there was no way they were faking it. The girl was especially vicious; every single one of her moves was absolutely lethal!

"This doesn't look like an act!" someone finally voiced their doubts.

"Look! Look at the girl's eyes!" another suddenly shouted.

Even without the warning, the others had already noticed something was wrong. Unable to win after a prolonged assault, the girl's eyes had turned blood-red, and a boundless, bloody aura was bursting forth from her body.

CLANG!

Amidst another terrifying clash, the group saw "Cheng Dabao" get blasted away. The next moment, they all stared in horror. Her clothes had turned blood-red! A horrifying, sanguine aura filled the cave, causing their hearts to pound as a sense of inexplicable irritation washed over them.

"I get it! She's being controlled by Xuan Ge!" one of them realized.

Just as dawning comprehension appeared on the others' faces, Ning Xuan's voice cut in.

"You know jack squat! She *is* Xuan Ge!"

The group was stunned.

"She is the Xuan Ge Weapon Spirit! Capturing her is the same as obtaining Xuan Ge! Hahaha, but you lot have no chance. She's mine!"

The moment they grasped the situation, they saw Ning Xuan lunge forward.

"Stop! Unhand that girl and let me handle her!"

"Beat it, you punk! She's mine!"

Seeing Ning Xuan about to succeed, the others could no longer hold back and attacked in unison.

Then, with a sickening squelch, one of them was run through by "Cheng Dabao."

Having broken free from the others, the false Cheng Dabao looked around, only to find that Ning Xuan was nowhere to be seen.

"Trying to run? You're mine!" a roar erupted from behind her.

The Artifact Spirit, who had been about to chase Ning Xuan, spun around with a ferocious grin. "Besides, I know where he went. I'll kill you all first, then go after him. It won't be too late!"

BOOM!

With a deafening roar, the area was instantly submerged in a sea of blood-red light.

「Meanwhile.」

Far ahead, Ning Xuan suddenly stopped and looked back, his face a mask of relief. "Good thing I'm fast!" he exclaimed.

This Artifact Spirit was utterly ferocious; she clearly hadn't used her full strength in their duel. However, his last move must have thoroughly infuriated her. He certainly had no desire to bear the brunt of that rage himself, so he'd had to pass the buck to the others.

But seeing the state of the fight, Ning Xuan figured he should offer some encouragement. Otherwise, they definitely wouldn't last long.

Instantly, his voice traveled back to them.

"Everyone, hang in there! I'm going for Xuan Ge's main body! Once the two parts are merged, whoever gets it will become invincible!"

RUMBLE—

The rumbling from the blood-drenched cave behind him intensified. They had heard Ning Xuan's words. They had come for Xuan Ge, and now its spirit was right before their eyes. How could they possibly give up? In an instant, they all unleashed their most powerful techniques.

The besieged Artifact Spirit's lips curled into a cruel, cold smile. She saw through Ning Xuan's scheme perfectly. The main body of Xuan Ge was, in fact, in that direction. But she wasn't the least bit flustered. In her treasure vault, she had prepared a grand gift for Ning Xuan.

Ning Xuan had just reached the end of the cave and was reaching out to touch the rock wall.

BOOM!

The wall in front of him suddenly exploded, revealing a fiery red scene within.

WHOOSH!

Before Ning Xuan could even see what was inside, an unparalleled beam of light shot toward him!

The terrifying blast sent him flying, but he twisted his body in an unbelievable way in mid-air to dodge the attack. He surged forward, his outstretched hand glowing with a layer of golden light. A long, fiery line of sparks traced through the air as his hand scraped along the blade of the Long Saber before he seized it firmly.

At that moment, Ning Xuan came face-to-face with his attacker. It was the very person he had been looking for: Cheng Dabao.

Her eyes were blood-red, her expression cold and merciless, and her killing intent was immense.

Without waiting for Ning Xuan to use his Divine Vein Power, she let out a fierce cry and thrust the massive blade forward, aiming for his throat.

Suddenly, the pressure on her blade vanished, and she lost her target. Cheng Dabao reacted instantly, flipping the Golden Silk Giant Ring Blade at her wrist and slashing horizontally. At the same time, she spun like a corkscrew, redirecting the slash directly behind her.

But still, she missed. With his Body Technique Skill pushed to its limit, Ning Xuan was like a shadow she simply couldn't shake off.

CLANG!

A metallic ring resounded as a terrifying ripple spread out from the depths of the chamber, blocking all four directions.

Amidst the chaos, Ning Xuan managed a glance. The first thing he saw was a black spear standing erect. The sound had come from Cheng Dabao's horizontal slash striking that very spear. The ripple was the result of the spear's vibration.

As expected of a treasure coveted by all. Even without its Artifact Spirit, the Xuan Ge long spear still radiates a fearsome, regal aura!