807: Chapter 796: Half-step True Origin Realm!
807: Chapter 796: Half-step True Origin Realm!
Half-step True Origin realm—when Ning Fan heard of the Second Elder’s strength, his eyes narrowed, and his expression became slightly solemn.
If what the Second Elder said was true, that his strength had reached the Half-step True Origin realm, then this would indeed be a thorny problem.
At present, Ning Fan was merely in the Intermediate Stage of the True Qi realm.
However, with his body reinforced by the Genetic Potion, coupled with his past experience of Wash Marrow Cleanse Tendons, handling a Peak Object-Manipulating realm expert was not an issue.
Moreover, having comprehended Sword Radiance and a deeper level of Sword Qi through the Eight Zen Mantra, facing someone like Teng Zhuhai—a Peak Object-Manipulating realm master—was well within his grasp.
But now, a Second Elder at the Half-step True Origin realm had appeared, forcing Ning Fan to take things more seriously.
It seemed the situation had undergone a subtle change, and the tension in the hall gradually leaned in favor of the Yunteng Family.
“A Half-step True Origin realm—how formidable indeed!”
Ning Fan grinned, showing no trace of fear toward the Second Elder.
After all, one should never lose their composure before a fight.
Being daunted before an exchange was never Ning Fan’s style.
How strong the Half-step True Origin realm truly was would only become clear after the clash.
Seeing Ning Fan’s confidence, the Second Elder, rather than angered, laughed sarcastically and said, “Boy, there’s no such thing as regret medicine in this world.
Today, the Yunteng Family will be your grave!”
“Hah!
Old bastard, are you telling me the Yunteng Family has turned into a place for burying people?
When the time comes, I wonder whose burial ground this place will truly be!”
Ning Fan retorted sharply, his rebuttal leaving the Second Elder and Teng Zhuhai speechless with rage.
The Second Elder’s face turned red, and after a long moment, he spoke angrily, “Such a sharp tongue, boy!
Let’s see if your strength matches that mouth of yours!”
Ning Fan immediately made a mock gesture of fear, waving his hands hurriedly as he replied, “No, no!
All thanks to your fine contrast.
Please don’t rush yourself—you might forget how to speak!”
Having lived for more than half a lifetime, the Second Elder had never encountered anyone as brazenly sharp-tongued as Ning Fan.
He was enraged to the point his face flushed, and he felt an overwhelming desire to grab Ning Fan and tear his mouth apart.
“Enough nonsense!
I don’t have time to trade words with you.
If you’re dissatisfied, let’s spar!”
This remark was not from the Second Elder; it was, in fact, Ning Fan who shouted it first.
Seeing that Ning Fan had stolen the words he most wanted to say, the Second Elder was absolutely infuriated, even pulling off several strands of his own beard.
But, as Ning Fan had suggested, there was no time for idle chatter—actions would speak louder.
*Buzz—*
A long sword seemed to sense the Second Elder’s call.
As soon as his hand lifted, the sword flew from the ground into his grasp.
With the sword in hand, the Second Elder’s aura underwent a startling transformation, becoming unfathomably profound.
Ning Fan placed his soft sword before him, carefully observing the Second Elder.
He was utterly astonished, for he sensed the embryonic essence of Sword Intent emanating from the man—the Second Elder was also a swordsmanship expert.
This revelation overturned Ning Fan’s previous perception of the Yunteng Family.
It seemed he had underestimated them, and there were indeed people like the Second Elder among their ranks.
Moreover, upon closer thought, it made sense.
Despite the Yunteng Family’s focus on Evil Gu practices, their foundation could not be underestimated.
Their rise to prominence wasn’t solely due to Evil Gu—they also relied on swordsmanship masters like the Second Elder.
“Hmm?”
The Second Elder didn’t rush to strike; instead, he stared at Ning Fan in shock.
He hadn’t expected Ning Fan to sense a trace of his Sword Intent—the boy was far from ordinary!
Instantly, the Second Elder discarded his arrogance, for Ning Fan’s brave intrusion into the Yunteng Family seemed to have valid grounds.
Likewise, Ning Fan eyed the Second Elder’s Sword Intent with envy.
As someone who practiced the Guigu Sword Technique, while he had achieved Sword Radiance and could even wield a trace of Sword Qi, the concept of Sword Intent remained elusive to him.
In Ning Fan’s view, Sword Intent was the true essence of swordsmanship.
A sword arises from the heart; Sword Intent is paramount.
Having witnessed the embryonic Sword Intent from the Second Elder, a new horizon seemed to open before Ning Fan.
He gained sudden insight, but alas, this was not the moment for reflection.
Just then, the Second Elder made his move—swift as lightning and with the force of a rainbow, his strike carried an overwhelming momentum.
Ning Fan dared not take the attack lightly.
The Second Elder’s Half-step True Origin strength was indeed genuine; he had not exaggerated his capabilities.
Instantly, Ning Fan’s aura was suppressed by the Second Elder’s overwhelming presence.
With a crisp *ding*, the clash of metal reverberated through the air, a blade of icy sword light illuminating the hall.
Their movements were so rapid it left spectators struggling to keep up.
Ning Fan’s soft sword traced a web of afterimages, yet the Second Elder was even more ferocious.
His sword shadows pushed Ning Fan to retreat.
Forced to withdraw to safety, Ning Fan caught his breath and faced the Second Elder’s dominance with grave intensity.
The opponent’s strength was formidable, but… not unbeatable!
Ning Fan’s desire for victory ignited once more.
He did not let the disparity in strength dampen his spirits; instead, his blood boiled with determination to test whose sword would ultimately prevail.
The Second Elder’s eyes narrowed, noticing the shift in Ning Fan’s demeanor.
Despite his youth, Ning Fan displayed extraordinary vigor and resolve.
Youths like Ning Fan were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
Though he had heard of Ning Fan before, only now did he truly understand the danger posed by such a monstrous genius.
To the Yunteng Family, failing to thoroughly eliminate such a threat would spell endless trouble—a fatal outcome.
Thus, the Second Elder resolved to attack with his full might, his sword infused with True Qi, emitting faint flashes of cold light.
Having immersed himself in swordsmanship for decades, the Second Elder’s understanding of the blade was far deeper than Ning Fan’s.
Given time, he believed Ning Fan’s achievements would surpass his own—a difference as vast as night and day.
But at present, the Second Elder had no intention of granting Ning Fan such time.
To the Yunteng Family, Ning Fan was a mortal threat that needed to be eradicated swiftly, while still in its infancy.
Should Ning Fan escape today, the repercussions for the Yunteng Family would be dire—a lingering hidden danger for the future.
Consequently, the Second Elder’s next moves brimmed with killing intent.
Ruthless and precise, his strikes targeted Ning Fan’s vital points.
“Excellent!”
Ning Fan’s eyes lit up, his lips curving into a grin.
In that moment, he broke into laughter!