Daoist Competition-Chapter 202 - 70: Braving the Rapids, Night Attack on Demon Island_2

Chapter 202: Chapter 70: Braving the Rapids, Night Attack on Demon Island_2

Fan Changqing gestured to the people below and said, "Junior Brother Qin, bring the map."

Junior Qin quickly stood up, hurriedly took a few steps, and spread the map out before the two of them.

Ning Chongxuan glanced briefly at it and committed all the terrain to memory, then asked, "Senior Brother Fan, how many locations did you capture yesterday?"

Fan Changqing pointed at a few spots on the map with his hand and said, "These six locations were conquered during the daylight hours."

Ning Chongxuan frowned and said, "Senior Brother, you were too conservative."

Before Fan Changqing could respond, Ning Chongxuan raised his hand, pointing to an island at the northernmost end of Nandang Swamp, and said, "This is Bamboo Island. Tonight, we must take it."

Fan Changqing was momentarily stunned and hesitated, saying, "Bamboo Island backs onto Perch Eagle Land; many Great Demons inhabit it. Further inside lies the inner lake of Bixue Pond. If we take it prematurely, we may not be able to hold it. Would it not be better to secure the entirety of Nandang Swamp first, then proceed gradually?"

Ning Chongxuan waved his hand, interrupting him, and said, "No matter. This time, I have brought the Jingluo Formation Flags, which are sufficient for defense. Moreover, I can personally deal with the demons on Bamboo Island, so Senior Brother need not worry."

Fan Changqing nodded slowly and asked, "How do you require my assistance?"

Ning Chongxuan stood up, gave a faint smile, and said, "I can do it alone. Senior Brother, just wait a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone’s vision was filled with a flash of clear light, and Ning Chongxuan’s figure had disappeared.

Fan Changqing sat in the hall, letting out a faint, bitter smile. The moment Ning Chongxuan arrived, he displayed an overwhelming forcefulness, and since he carried a secret order from Qi Yuntian, Fan dared not disobey. He sighed inwardly, thinking, "With the achievement of Second Grade Elixir Formation, Junior Brother Ning will likely soon surpass us all."

After sitting in silence for nearly an hour, a beam of green light flew into the hall. Ning Chongxuan materialized at the main seat and said, "Senior Brother Fan, the demons on Bamboo Island have all been eradicated. We may now move to occupy the island."

Fan Changqing nodded and said, "I leave it to your leadership, Junior Brother."

He activated a token, and the Spirit Core Flying Palace began flying northward. In less than a moment, it hovered over Bamboo Island.

This island had two ridges like gates crossing it, dividing the land into three sections. From the air, it resembled a cross-section of bamboo.

Ning Chongxuan waved his sleeve to dismiss the prohibition he had casually set earlier. The Flying Palace descended onto one of the ridges.

Upon arrival, the previously uncertain situation suddenly clarified. With just two Hua Dan Cultivators stationed here, it was as though they had driven a sharp spike into the area near the inner lake of Bixue Pond, severing the Twelve Islands remaining in the Nandang Swamp from the demons ahead on Perch Eagle Land.

Unless a Nascent Soul-level demon appeared, the demons on the remaining islands were now at their mercy, while those on Perch Eagle Land, pressured by Ning Chongxuan and Fan Changqing, dared not act recklessly.

Fan Changqing’s earlier cautious approach was indeed steady, but it lacked a certain sharp decisiveness. Now, Ning Chongxuan had arrived and immediately pushed the disciples to directly face the Great Demons. They felt like boulders in the heart of a river, bracing themselves against a rushing torrent, and their spirits instantly tightened with the intensity of a life-and-death struggle.

This was mastery of momentum and understanding of the Dao. It wasn’t so much that Fan Changqing was inferior to Ning Chongxuan, but that their Daos differed, resulting in contrasting methods and distinct effects on the group’s morale.

A low-pitched voice arose from beside Ren Mingyao in the hall, "Senior Brother Ren, with Senior Brother Ning advancing to the throat of Bixue Pond’s inner lake, can the old demon hold back?"

Ren Mingyao sneered and said, "He has no choice but to endure." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"Why?"

Ren Mingyao responded lightly, "True Master Zhu and True Master Yan are currently seated atop the Star Seeking Platform, sensing the Qi Mechanism. If the old demon dares leave his Cave Mansion, the two True Masters will sense him in an instant and can cross a thousand miles in mere moments. Would the old demon dare take such a risk? Moreover, if he dies, we wouldn’t even have to lift a finger. His millennium-old foundation would be immediately divided among his subordinates. Hiding within his mansion’s prohibitions is the only way to prolong his days."

The cultivator nodded in sudden comprehension.

In truth, even without the looming deterrence of True Master Zhu and True Master Yan, the Demon Lord Luo Mengze would not lightly appear until absolutely forced. This was akin to the Sect Leader of the Mingcang Sect. If he were to personally intervene in battle, it would bring the impression that Mingcang Sect was facing a life-and-death crisis, likely shaking the entire East Splendor Continent.

In the grand hall, Ning Chongxuan scanned the group with a sharp gaze and said, "Yesterday, Senior Brother Fan led the junior brothers to clear six islands, but twelve islands in Nandang Swamp still remain untouched. Now that we’ve taken Bamboo Island, it’s time to turn back and sweep away the devilish aura. Before dawn, the entire Nandang Swamp must be under our control!"

Fan Changqing frowned and spoke up, "Junior Brother Ning, I fear we don’t have enough manpower for this."

Originally, they had brought ten Xuan Guang Practitioners, and including Zhang Yan, they had eleven. Now, with two dead in battle, only nine were left.

Ning Chongxuan smiled faintly and said, "That is no problem. Where is Ren Mingyao?"

Ren Mingyao immediately stood and said, "Here. What are your orders, Senior Brother?"

Ning Chongxuan’s eyes flashed sharply as he said in a low tone, "You have two hours. Sweep the two islands in the southwest corner alone. Any difficulties?"

Ren Mingyao cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother bestows me merit; I shall naturally accept it with a smile."

Ning Chongxuan turned his gaze to Zhang Yan and commanded decisively, "Junior Brother Zhang Yan, you will clear the two islands in the southeast corner."

Zhang Yan smiled slightly, stood up, and said, "I shall obey Senior Brother’s orders."

Ren Mingyao’s expression flickered minutely.

The others were also somewhat surprised. Though Zhang Yan had slain a Demon General earlier in the day, many still thought him inferior to Ren Mingyao. It was not a perception that could be changed overnight. However, Ning Chongxuan’s orders clearly placed their abilities on an equal footing.

Ning Chongxuan gave a slight nod and said coldly, "The remaining eight islands will be divided among the rest of the junior brothers. If anyone dares to slack off, don’t blame me for revoking their previous merits."

These words sent chills through everyone’s hearts.

Ning Chongxuan flicked his sleeve, releasing nine points of light toward the group. "These are sleeve bags bestowed by the sect, each containing three sets of array flags. After clearing the islands, set them up yourself to prevent the demons from retaking the islands. Do you understand?"

The group quickly replied in unison, "Understood."

Ning Chongxuan said no more and waved his sleeve once more. The group dared not delay, and beams of tunneling light flashed as they flew out of the hall toward their respective demon islands in Nandang Swamp.

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