nyslfriends Chapter 147 During the Weak Period
Chapter 147 During the Weak Period
From the depths of the rift came an angry roar, and a huge black hand stretched out from the rift, slamming towards Zhou Ning.
The hand was about two zhang in size, with long, slender fingers and nails as black as ink, exuding a strong aura of death.
The air seemed to freeze wherever his palm touched.
Zhou Ning was prepared and unleashed another sword strike.
The purplish-gold sword energy collided with the black palm, unleashing a deafening roar.
The palm was knocked back, but it did not dissipate; instead, it struck Zhou Ning even more frantically.
"Transformation Technique!"
Zhou Ning gritted his teeth, took out the jade slip from his bosom, and poured his true essence into it.
The jade slip lit up with a golden light, and a powerful force surged into his body.
His cultivation level surged instantly, soaring from the mid-Nascent Soul stage to the late-Nascent Soul stage, and he even faintly touched the threshold of the Deity Transformation stage.
"cut!"
An even larger purple-gold sword aura shot out from the tip of the sword, heading straight for the black palm.
"boom--!"
The two forces collided, unleashing a deafening roar.
Under the impact of the purple-gold sword energy, the black palm finally could not withstand it and was shattered, turning into countless black fragments that dissipated into the air.
An angry roar came from the depths of the crack, then gradually subsided.
The crack began to shrink, thirty feet, twenty feet, ten feet...
Finally, the crack closed completely and disappeared into the sky.
Zhou Ning sheathed his sword, slumped to the ground, and gasped for breath.
Large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, his nascent soul power was almost exhausted, and his arms were trembling slightly.
The side effects of the Transformation Technique began to appear; his body became weak and powerless, and he didn't even have the strength to stand up.
"Young Master Zhou!"
Han Wei rushed over and helped him up.
Are you alright?
Zhou Ning shook her head: "It's nothing. I'm just a little tired."
He stared at the direction where the crack disappeared, his eyes filled with solemnity.
"I wonder how things are in Luoxia Town and Cangmang Mountain."
Just then, the communication jade talisman in my arms began to feel slightly warm.
He took out the jade talisman and infused it with a wisp of true essence.
Yan Chixia's voice echoed in his mind.
"Zhou Ning, the rift in Luoxia Town has been sealed. The rift in Cangmang Mountain has also been sealed."
"We've repelled the extraterrestrial demon's avatar, but it might return soon. How's it going on your end?"
Zhou Ning responded with his divine sense: "Master, the rift in Qingfeng City has also been sealed. I used the Nascent Soul Technique and am very weak now."
Yan Chixia was silent for a moment, then said, "Get some rest. Leave the rest to me."
The jade talisman's light dimmed, and Yan Chixia's voice disappeared.
Zhou Ning carefully put away the jade talisman, leaned on Han Wei's shoulder, and closed his eyes.
"Lord Han, help me back to the city."
Han Wei nodded, helped him, and walked back to Qingfeng City step by step.
After the crack in Qingfeng City closed, Zhou Ning, supported by Han Wei, walked back into the city step by step.
The side effects of the Nascent Soul Technique were more severe than he had anticipated. His Nascent Soul power was almost completely drained, and the Nascent Soul in his dantian was dim and lifeless, as if it would dissipate at any moment.
His legs felt as heavy as lead, and every step required tremendous effort.
Han Wei supported him and could feel his body trembling slightly, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
"Young Master Zhou, hold on, we'll be in the city soon." Han Wei's voice carried a hint of anxiety.
Zhou Ning didn't speak, he just nodded.
His consciousness was somewhat blurred, and everything in front of him was swaying.
But he gritted his teeth and persevered, refusing to collapse.
He knew that countless people in the city were watching him; he was their hope, and he could not fall.
At the city gate, the people were waiting anxiously.
Upon seeing Zhou Ning return, they all gathered around him.
When they saw Zhou Ning's weak state, some cried, some knelt down and kowtowed, and some brought him water and food.
"Young Master Zhou, are you alright?"
"Young Master Zhou, would you like some water?"
"Young Master Zhou, would you like something to eat?"
Zhou Ning waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
His voice was soft, yet still steady and powerful:
"Folks, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. Everyone, go back home. The crack has been sealed, and we'll be safe for now."
The people then dispersed.
Han Wei helped Zhou Ning into the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Division.
The guards prepared hot water and clean clothes. Zhou Ning took a bath, changed into clean clothes, and ate a bowl of hot porridge before he felt he had regained some strength.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, focusing his mind on his dantian to sense the state of his nascent soul.
The nascent soul sat cross-legged in the center of its dantian, its hands forming a mudra, emitting a faint light.
Although the light was dim, one could sense the vitality it contained.
The nascent soul is gradually absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to repair its damaged parts.
This process is slow, but very stable.
"The price of the Nascent Soul Technique is greater than I imagined," Zhou Ning said with a wry smile.
He opened his eyes and saw Han Wei sitting to his side with a solemn expression.
"Lord Han, what is the situation with the other fissures in the North?" Zhou Ning asked.
Han Wei said:
"The rift west of Luoxia Town has been sealed by Immortal Yan. The rift over Cangmang Mountain has also been sealed by Daoist Xuanzhenzi and his men. The northern region is currently safe, but no one knows when the next rift will appear."
Zhou Ning was silent for a moment, then said:
"Lord Han, I need to go into seclusion for a few days to recover my strength. I entrust the defense of the North to you."
Han Wei nodded: "Don't worry about going into seclusion. I'll take care of things here."
Zhou Ning found a quiet room in the Demon Suppression Division's headquarters and began his seclusion.
He took the "Rejuvenation Pill" given to him by Yan Chixia, and then took out several other pills to restore his true essence and took them one by one.
The medicinal properties spread throughout the body, transforming into a warm current that flowed into the dantian.
The nascent soul began to absorb the medicinal power more rapidly, and the purplish-gold light gradually brightened.
One day, two days, three days...
Seven days later, Zhou Ning's Nascent Soul power was finally mostly restored.
He opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.
The nascent soul in his dantian was more solid than before, and its purple-gold light was even more dazzling.
His mid-Nascent Soul stage realm was completely stabilized.
He stepped out of the quiet room, the sunlight warming his face.
Han Wei was practicing his swordplay in the courtyard. When he saw him come out, he sheathed his sword and greeted him with a smile.
"Young Master Zhou, you've recovered?"
Zhou Ning nodded: "It's recovered to about 70%. It'll take a few more days."
Han Wei said, "No rush. The North has been very peaceful lately, and the cracks haven't reappeared."
Zhou Ning asked, "Where are Immortal Master Yan and Daoist Master Xuanzhenzi?"
Han Wei said, "Immortal Yan has returned to Lanruo Temple. He said he needs to prepare some things to deal with the next invasion of the Heavenly Demons. Daoist Xuanzhenzi is stationed in Luoxia Town with his disciples, just in case."
Zhou Ning nodded and sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard.
Han Wei also sat down, and the two began to talk about the situation in the north.
"Lord Han, which direction do you think the extraterrestrial demons will come from next time?" Zhou Ning asked.
Han Wei thought for a moment and said:
"It's hard to say. The North, the South, the East Sea, and the West Desert are all possibilities. But I think the North is the most likely. Because the North is closest to the Void Rift, and the aura of the Heavenly Demons is the strongest there."
Zhou Ning nodded: "That's what I think too. Therefore, the defense of the North cannot be relaxed."
Han Wei said:
"I have already applied to the imperial court for more supplies and manpower. A new batch of guards and equipment should arrive in a few days. The major righteous sects have also agreed to send disciples to assist in the defense."
Zhou Ning said, "That's good."
The two chatted for a while longer before Zhou Ning returned to his quiet room to continue his seclusion.