Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 218: Divine Dao Restoration Technique!
Ning Xuan shook his head.
The other youth also shook his head and said provocatively, "Honestly, you’ve disappointed me. I thought you were strong, but—"
He never finished the sentence. A flash of motion, and he was sent flying through the air, spitting blood.
"And now?" Ning Xuan asked him.
The youth’s face turned green. This guy cheated! He was just pretending to be weak!
"Despicab—"
A low growl had just begun to form in his throat when another blow sent him flying again. Lying on the ground, unable to get up, he looked at Ning Xuan, his face a mask of utter shock. He had been prepared that time, yet he still couldn’t dodge Ning Xuan’s fist.
It’s too fast!
"I surrender!" he declared decisively. The consequences of not doing so would be unthinkable.
Ning Xuan beckoned to him. As the youth stared in a daze, Ning Xuan prompted, "The Storage Ring. Give it to me."
"Why should I?!" the youth refused.
"The one below said the loser gives up their Storage Ring. Are you a sore loser?"
Damn it! That bastard below must have done it on purpose! He lost his own Storage Ring, and now he wants to drag me down with him! What a setup!
The youth reluctantly handed over the Storage Ring. The strange space dissolved.
「Ning Xuan reappeared inside the Book Collection Pavilion.」
Many of the Martial Artists in front of him thought he had been standing there the whole time. That was too fast! Don’t tell me his opponent got blown away in a single exchange?!
Ning Xuan ignored the astonished crowd and continued to ascend the tower. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
This time, as soon as he entered the strange new space, he found himself trapped in a deep mire. He was facing a Dao Xuan Technique. The bookkeeper on this floor was a Dao Xuan Master, and clearly not an ordinary one.
Except, there was no mire under Ning Xuan’s feet at all.
An illusion! He combined an Illusion Technique with a Dao Xuan Technique!
"Interesting," Ning Xuan mused, the corners of his mouth turning up.
"Young Master, save me!" a cry for help suddenly echoed by his ear. Ning Xuan stared blankly at the figure before him. There, a youth in green robes was striking a series of flirtatious poses.
Suddenly, Ning Xuan was overcome with a wave of nausea. He gagged.
The green-robed youth opposite him froze. What is happening? My Dao Xuan Illusion Technique has never failed in here, but no one has ever reacted like this!
「Outside, the Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer was also filled with curiosity.」
Is there something wrong with this guy? Why would he vomit when faced with a woman as beautiful as a celestial fairy? This girl is just as stunning as any of those beautiful women flocking around Ning Xuan!
The Palace Master glanced at the Law Enforcer and shook her head. Looking back at Ning Xuan, she couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. This kid is incredible! He saw through such a technique right from the start!
"Brother, please, save—"
Inside the strange space, Ning Xuan raised a hand, cutting the youth off. "Please, stop talking. I give up! You’re a grown man, and it’s bad enough you’re pretending to be a woman, but striking all those flirtatious poses? If you keep going, I’m actually going to be sick!"
Afraid the other might misunderstand and continue his performance, Ning Xuan had blurted it all out in one breath.
Upon hearing Ning Xuan concede, the green-robed youth was initially ecstatic. But as Ning Xuan’s subsequent words registered, his smile froze, and all the color drained from his face. His Dao Xuan Illusion Technique is useless against this guy?!
"Impossible! How did you do it?!" the youth cried, unable to accept this reality.
"Your idea of combining an Illusion Technique and a Dao Xuan Technique is good, but the execution isn’t there yet. I’m begging you, please don’t try to fuse them again in the future," Ning Xuan pleaded, a rare occurrence for him. He was a straight-up guy and truly couldn’t stand the scene he had just witnessed.
The youth’s body jolted as if struck by lightning. Then, he squatted down, hugged his head, and began to cry bitterly.
Ning Xuan was completely bewildered. What is this now?
"So the clown was me all along! Here!" The green-robed youth tossed the Storage Ring over and turned to leave. The thought that he had been nothing but a man in the other’s eyes from start to finish made him burn with shame.
「Inside the Book Collection Pavilion.」
Ning Xuan stood holding the Storage Ring, lost in thought. The people who had just been arguing that he wouldn’t make it out were now completely silent.
I already conceded, but I still get a Storage Ring. This guy’s not bad, quite principled. It’s just that... Ning Xuan shivered violently and vanished in a flash.
He left behind a crowd of onlookers who simply stared at each other, baffled by his words.
Ning Xuan continued his ascent.
This time, when he stepped onto the next level, there was no peculiar space. What came into view were a few sparse rows of bookshelves in an eerily quiet room.
Most importantly, he saw Ningyang’s Dao Body. The man was completely absorbed in reading an ancient book.
Ning Xuan glanced at him before looking around the room, searching for another staircase. This is just the beginning; it can’t be over already, can it? If so, this is way too unchallenging! Where did that girl go?! I really want to ask her, you call this a test? This is just child’s play! A complete joke!
「Below, the young Palace Master was speechless.」
Although she didn’t know exactly what Ning Xuan was thinking, she could guess with near-perfect accuracy.
"How the hell was I supposed to know you’re such a monster?!" she suddenly cursed aloud. "It’s hard enough for others to beat one, but you? You take them down with a single punch! As for the last one, his spirit was nearly broken before you even lifted a finger! Who the hell am I supposed to complain to about this?!"
The Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer beside her was dumbfounded. It’s been so many years, yet he’s never seen the Palace Master lose her composure like this! Even with Ningyang’s Dao Body, who was just as devastating, he clearly remembered the Palace Master remained relatively calm. But this guy... he actually pushed her to the point of swearing!
Ning Xuan had no idea that his subtle expressions and actions had nearly caused the Heavenly Palace Master to have a meltdown.
After failing to find a staircase and confirming that this was the top floor, he immediately turned his attention to the bookshelves. He wasn’t particularly interested in the books anymore, but since he was here, he figured he might as well take a look.
As he browsed, Ning Xuan found himself standing behind Ningyang’s Dao Body. After a quick glance at the text, he let out a soft, "Huh."
"May I take a look?" Ning Xuan asked, sitting down directly opposite Ningyang’s Dao Body.
Ningyang’s Dao Body looked up. A flash of surprise crossed his face upon seeing Ning Xuan. Then, his expression turned cold as he shot a glance toward a specific spot in the room. Seeing where his gaze landed, Ning Xuan felt he wouldn’t be surprised at all if a security camera suddenly appeared there.
"Are you looking for clues to the Divine Dao Restoration Technique?" Ningyang’s Dao Body asked, passing the ancient book across the table. It was as though the person sitting opposite him was not an enemy, but an old friend he hadn’t seen in years.
This interaction was far beyond what the Palace Master had expected, but she quickly understood.
"Damn it! These two are too clever; they’ve figured out my purpose!" she raged, kicking a nearby pillar. A large section of it instantly crumbled into dust, as if made of plaster.
The Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer next to her wasn’t surprised in the least. He silently took out a new pillar to replace it.
As Ning Xuan took the book, he asked, "Did you find the answer?"
Ningyang’s Dao Body nodded. "Not only did I find the answer, I know where it is. I hope you can make it in time. I’m leaving."
With those words, Ningyang’s Dao Body vanished.
The Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer below was dumbfounded. His aura has vanished from the Book Collection Pavilion. How did he do that?!
