With this realization, they bowed deeply once more, a gesture of respect from one seeker of the Dao to another. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NoveIꜰire.net
Ning Changge accepted the gesture calmly.
“It was just a sparring match. There’s no need for such formality.”
He felt a sense of satisfaction.
The sparring session had deepened his understanding of his own strength. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, few in the Nine Provinces could pose a threat to him.
Moreover, observing the Dragon Island Master’s Sword Dao of Slaughter and the Wood Island Master’s Fist Intent of Weight had piqued his interest. Beneath their differences lay a shared essence, and their method of resonating with the forces of heaven and earth was intriguing. He now had a genuine interest in the Tai Xuan Scripture.
It might offer him valuable insights.
The Dragon and Wood Island Masters bowed again, their expressions filled with anticipation as they looked at Ning Changge.
Ning Changge’s strength and self-created divine abilities might surpass the stone wall’s martial art. He might not even find it worth his time to visit Xia Ke Island. If that were the case, their trip would have been in vain.
Under their expectant gazes, Ning Changge finally spoke:
“From what I’ve seen of your techniques, there is indeed some merit. I’ll accompany you to Xia Ke Island.”
The Dragon and Wood Island Masters’ tension turned to elation. They bowed deeply in gratitude.
“Thank you, Little Immortal!”
“The island also holds some Daoist texts. You’re welcome to study them.”
The Dragon Island Master, quick to adapt, made the offer, earning a faint smile from Ning Changge.
“No time like the present. Let’s go today.”
“Excellent! Excellent!” The Dragon and Wood Island Masters couldn’t contain their joy. Their goal had been achieved, and their two-century-long wish might finally come true. They were ecstatic.
Deciphering the stone wall’s martial art had become their obsession.
With someone as talented as Ning Changge, they were confident it could be done.
Ning Changge nodded and turned to Huang Yaoshi and the others, smiling.
“In that case, Island Master Huang, why not join us? It would be an opportunity to broaden your horizons. The two island masters shouldn’t mind, right?”
Huang Yaoshi and the others’ eyes lit up.
While the stone wall’s martial art couldn’t compare to Ning Changge’s Immortal Dao, it was still a legendary technique in the Jianghu.
They wouldn’t covet Ning Changge’s divine abilities, but the chance to study the stone wall’s martial art was irresistible. After all, it was said to grant the opportunity to ascend to the Land Immortal realm.
The Dragon and Wood Island Masters nodded but hesitated.
“Of course, there’s no problem. But the journey is long—over a thousand miles from Peach Blossom Island. It might take some time.”
They were eager to return. With just Ning Changge and themselves, the journey would take only a few hours. But with the others, it could take days.
Still, they couldn’t refuse Ning Changge’s request. It was a minor inconvenience at most. They decided they could afford a slight delay.
Ning Changge smiled faintly.
“No matter. Just tell me the general direction.”
The Wood Island Master, puzzled, replied, “Xia Ke Island lies about twelve hundred miles south of Peach Blossom Island.”
Ning Changge nodded slightly.
“Relax your minds and don’t resist.”
The group complied without hesitation, trusting Ning Changge completely. Even the Dragon and Wood Island Masters, after a moment’s hesitation, followed suit. After all, if Ning Changge wanted to harm them, he wouldn’t need to go to such lengths.
In the next instant, Ning Changge’s Spirit God and mana surged, enveloping everyone.
Five Elements Escape Technique!
A kaleidoscope of five-colored light flashed around them. The group felt a sense of disorientation, and when they regained their bearings, they were already above the ocean.
Looking around instinctively, they realized that Peach Blossom Island was nowhere in sight.
They exchanged stunned glances, their eyes filled with shock.
To transport so many people such a great distance in an instant—what kind of divine ability was this?
Even the Dragon and Wood Island Masters were caught off guard. While they possessed exceptional lightness techniques and could even traverse the air, Ning Changge’s teleportation-like ability was beyond comprehension. And to bring so many people along—it was unfathomable.
Ning Changge remained silent, his mana continuing to flow.
Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, such a feat might have drained his spiritual energy. But now, it was effortless.
After several repetitions, a lush island appeared on the horizon. The island was dotted with pavilions and teeming with life. Powerful auras could be sensed even from a distance, and figures were already rushing toward them, having noticed their arrival.
Huang Yaoshi and the others were still reeling from the shock of their rapid journey.
The Dragon and Wood Island Masters, however, were filled with unparalleled awe. The Dragon Island Master murmured:
“This is… Xia Ke Island… we’ve arrived!”