Chapter 258: Deadly Counterattack, Four Symbols God King Gu!
Within the Spiritual Temple, the passage of time had slowed considerably.
Under Zhou Tong’s guidance, Zhong Ningxue made significant progress and had already polished five statues clean.
At the same time, her spiritual power underwent a leap, reaching a first-rate level within the Semi-Sage realm.
“It seems you have grasped the method,” Zhou Tong said with satisfaction. “The further you go, the harder it becomes to activate the statues, and you must also pay attention to the training of your physical body. Otherwise, you won’t be able to withstand the impact of the God King Gu!”
“I will follow your teachings, Master,” Zhong Ningxue said, her hands clasped together, filled with devotion.
“Mm…” Zhou Tong nodded slightly, and suddenly, he felt a peculiar aura appear near Red Dust Mountain.
At that moment, Zhong Ningxue also sensed it and exited the Spiritual Temple with Zhou Tong.
“This aura… it’s that disgrace, Zhong Shan!” she said through clenched teeth.
“Is he the Holy Son of your Heavenly Gu Clan?”
“Indeed, he carries the God King Gu within him. I can sense him. Master, I want to…”
“You’re not his match right now. The priority is to focus on your cultivation; you shouldn’t concern yourself with him.”
Zhou Tong said coldly; to him, Zhong Shan was insignificant, but he had no intention of resolving it himself. This was Zhong Ningxue’s own karma; she had to bear it alone to grow swiftly.
“Senior Brother!”
At that moment, Sheng Xin walked in.
“What’s the matter?”
“The three-day deadline has arrived, and the enforcement city’s messenger is here to invite you and Master to Enforcement City.”
“Indeed, I almost forgot about this!”
Zhou Tong slapped his forehead, stood up, and was about to leave. Before he departed, he glanced meaningfully at Zhong Ningxue and said, “Take care of yourself!”
…
“Master, I’m sorry. This is the last time; I will not defy your orders again!”
As Zhou Tong’s departing figure faded, Zhong Ningxue stopped her training, her gaze sharp as she focused on a specific direction.
“Zhong Shan, today I will settle everything with you!”
With her words uttered, she transformed into a streak of light, speeding through the sky in the blink of an eye.
“Senior Sister, aren’t you going to stop her?”
Sheng Xin said with concern, glancing at Zhang Chuqiao.
“Junior Brother has already instructed that she just shouldn’t die!”
Outside Red Dust Mountain, Zhong Ningxue flew at full speed, maintaining her breath even after racing over a hundred miles.
Suddenly, a pulse throbbed at her brow, and she deftly sidestepped an incoming attack, while a small mountain behind her exploded.
The ambusher was extraordinary, clearly having stepped into the Semi-Sage level.
“You’re the only one who came,” she said with a frosty expression, instantly locking onto the attacker—Zhong Shan of the Heavenly Gu Clan.
Zhong Shan was momentarily taken aback at the scene; he hadn’t anticipated her perception to be so keen.
However, upon investigating Zhong Ningxue’s cultivation level, his expression shifted to that of disdain.
“Trash is still trash. Even if your strength hasn’t regressed, in my presence, you’re merely a low-tier cultivator. Now that I want to crush you, it would be effortless!”
His words held some truth; a Semi-Sage at the third level would usually annihilate a quasi-Semi-Sage in no time.
However, there was no trace of panic on Zhong Ningxue’s face, only intense fury.
“Never would I have imagined that the Holy Son of the Heavenly Gu Clan is a coward. Your entire clan was annihilated, and instead of seeking revenge, you’ve willingly become the lapdog of your enemies. You should know shame!”
To her words, Zhong Shan merely laughed, unfazed.
“What does the extermination of a clan have to do with me? Those ants dying means nothing. I’ve never cared!”
“I just want to become stronger; what’s wrong with that!”
“Fine words, but you’re simply afraid, willingly becoming a dog for the Four Heavenly Kings!”
“What do you know? Do you understand how strong the Four Heavenly Kings are?!”
Zhong Shan grew angry, his killing intent radiating unabashedly, but he quickly laughed again.
“I am a genius; one day I will surpass them. But you… the more you anger me, the worse your death will be!”
“Who dies today isn’t certain yet!”
The two faced off, standing atop a mountain, the air around them seemed to crystallize.
“Go ahead and strike first. Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance; today I’ll show you the difference between a genius and a mediocre talent!”
Zhong Shan declared, filled with arrogance and disdain.
Zhong Ningxue didn’t hesitate; she struck out, exploding the mountaintop across from her. In the cloud of dust, a figure rushed in like lightning, circling to her back.
“Too slow! Is this the extent of your speed? Before me, you’re just a crawling insect!”
As brilliance shimmered, the two clashed for a brief moment, resulting in Zhong Ningxue’s complete defeat.
She spat out blood, uncontrollably flying away. Had it not been for her spiritual power protecting her vital spots, that strike would have been fatal!
“Is this how it ends? It’s truly disappointing. You are indeed a waste!”
Zhong Shan’s voice came from behind, having intercepted her escape route, clearly intending to strike her down with one hit.
“It looks like I must use my ultimate technique!”
Zhong Ningxue decided resolutely. She felt a bright pulse at her forehead as torrents of spiritual power surged into the temple, lighting up two statues.
“Boom!!”
A mountain-crashing roar echoed from within her, her cultivation doubled, advancing to the second level of the Semi-Sage realm.
Moreover, not only had her cultivation been enhanced, but her combat awareness, physical strength, and grasp of the Laws of Heaven and Earth also saw significant improvements.
Every factor beneficial to combat was raised by double.
This was the miraculous power of the God King Gu—almost unmatched within the same realm.
“Die!”
Zhong Shan was perplexed at the sudden change and concentrated his energy to strike at Zhong Ningxue’s nape.
If this hit landed, her head would explode.
However, just then…
“Get lost!”
Accompanied by a furious shout, Zhong Ningxue twisted in midair and unleashed all her energy.
“How is it possible… your cultivation hasn’t regressed…”
Caught off guard, Zhong Shan received a punch to the gut!
“Ahhh…”
He screamed, his eyes bulging, filled with blood vessels, feeling as if his organs were trembling!
“Good opportunity!”
Yet, just as Zhong Ningxue attempted to seize the momentum, a Gu worm within Zhong Shan quietly shattered, emitting a unique fluctuation.
“Calming Gu!”
Zhong Shan immediately regained his bearings and unleashed his full power!
“Die!”
The two fists collided violently, with the outcome apparent; Zhong Ningxue felt her arm might snap, her entire body crashing into the mountain, coughing up blood.
“I didn’t expect you to have hidden your cultivation. Even so, you’re still a waste; you were never qualified to stand on equal footing with me!”
Zhong Shan looked down upon her as if she were prey.
“Master was indeed right; I am no match for him, but today even if I exhaust myself, I must defeat him!”
Zhong Ningxue recalled Zhou Tong’s instructions, telling her to never use the Three Symbols God King Gu, or else her body would give out first.
But now, those words were thrown out of her mind!
“Four Symbols God King Gu!!”
She cried out, unleashing a massive explosion of energy from within her!
