844: Chapter 833: Learning Ning Fan’s Martial Technique 844: Chapter 833: Learning Ning Fan’s Martial Technique Ning Fan’s previously blank past had sparked immense curiosity in Gerwood.
What kind of history could leave a life completely shrouded in mystery?
Gerwood was intrigued, but he kept his curiosity in check, understanding that his arrival in Zhonghai was not to investigate Ning Fan’s past.
No matter how curious he might be about Ning Fan’s history, it was ultimately insignificant to him.
What mattered was putting his plan into motion—how to hunt down Ning Fan within the hunting grounds of Zhonghai.
Yes, in Gerwood’s eyes, Ning Fan was the prey, and he was the hunter.
The time had finally come for him to indulge in his favorite pastime: hunting.
Though he had just wrapped up an assignment in Cuba, the moment he received this mission, Gerwood felt no fatigue, only a surge of excitement.
He craved prey that was truly valuable, especially someone like Ning Fan.
As he flipped through the major events that Ning Fan had accomplished over the years, Gerwood’s eyes gleamed brighter and brighter until he chuckled ominously in his room.
Meanwhile, Ning Fan was entirely unaware that he had already been marked—not by the people of Tengyun Geshang, but by Konstantin’s men.
Konstantin no longer wished to delay matters.
Tengyun Geshang refused to heed his words and kept acting willfully, a behavior Konstantin could not tolerate.
As far as Konstantin was concerned, he had already exercised great restraint and shown ample tolerance.
He wouldn’t remain passive anymore.
The position of leader of Umbrella wasn’t something Konstantin was ready to relinquish.
He was well aware that Tengyun Geshang harbored ambitions to dethrone him and take over his role!
Thus, Konstantin decided not to sit idly by.
He would strike first and send a strong message to Tengyun Geshang, reminding him who was truly in charge at Umbrella!
At the same time, Konstantin was most fixated on the Nine Souls Jade that Ning Fan possessed—they stirred his desire immeasurably.
Five pieces of Nine Souls Jade—they were a fortune!
Even Konstantin himself only held two pieces, yet Ning Fan had amassed two-and-a-half times as much.
Comparing their luck, Ning Fan seemed almost blessed by fate itself!
Nine pieces of Nine Souls Jade existed in total, and Ning Fan had already gathered more than half.
If Konstantin could claim those five pieces, he’d have seven in his possession…
Gerwood spent a whole night studying Ning Fan, finally arriving at a conclusion.
He silently decided when he would make his move.
This time, it was an assassination, and Gerwood was itching with anticipation: “This prey isn’t like the others—it definitely won’t disappoint me!
Asura!”
Gerwood’s expression was brimming with enthusiasm, the last traces of elegance wiped away.
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Since breaking through to the peak of the Object-Manipulating Realm, Ning Fan’s cultivation had become considerably smoother.
His practice of the Eight Zen Mantra was now effortless, each session bringing new insights.
What pleased him most was the formation of his Sword Intent.
When that domineering Sword Intent took shape, it would signify his step into the Half-step True Origin Realm.
At that point, even facing masters in the True Origin Realm would pose no difficulty for him.
Ning Fan’s aspirations were lofty, but achieving them in cultivation was never an easy task.
To establish Sword Intent, he had a long road ahead.
And on that road, there was always the potential for missteps and detours—the moments of hardship.
He still needed some time to refine his abilities, pondering over what he was truly lacking to reach the Half-step True Origin Realm.
Over the past few days, Ning Fan spent time shuttling back and forth at the Shadow Base, observing its rapid development while continuing his cultivation.
His days were fulfilling and packed with purpose.
However, what vexed Ning Fan was the lack of news from Tengyun Geshang.
Not only had the man remained out of sight, but he had even pulled back all the individuals monitoring Ning Fan.
To be honest, Ning Fan wasn’t sure how long he could continue to endure it.
Someone had to confront the man at some point; Ning Fan just hoped that person wouldn’t have to be him.
“Di Baitian, your sword is still far from good enough!”
In the Martial Arts Arena at Shadow Base, Ning Fan wielded a wooden sword with effortless precision, continuously neutralizing Di Baitian’s attacks.
To Ning Fan’s eyes, Di Baitian’s movements appeared as if they were playing in slow motion.
Having reached the threshold of the Half-step True Origin Realm, Ning Fan faced Di Baitian with remarkable ease.
Di Baitian was already drenched in sweat, while Ning Fan’s face remained dry, exuding an air of aloof superiority.
Di Baitian’s offensive posed no trouble for Ning Fan.
This wasn’t because Di Baitian was weak—after all, he had undergone Genetic Potion injections, and the resulting changes in his body were undeniable.
His rate of improvement, by any standard, was astounding; it simply paled in comparison to Ning Fan’s.
“That said, your progress over the past few days has been quite impressive…”
Ning Fan effortlessly deflected Di Baitian’s wooden sword and offered a word of encouragement, though it left Di Baitian somewhat dejected.
The disparity in strength was too immense.
Against Ning Fan, he felt as if a child was facing an adult—the adult barely needing to exert any strength while the child was left gasping for air.
This battle wasn’t remotely fair!
Still, with Ning Fan’s guidance, despite being thoroughly beaten, Di Baitian gained plenty of valuable insights during the duel.
Moreover, Di Baitian couldn’t help but marvel at Ning Fan’s prowess.
Comparing oneself to others could be infuriating—Ning Fan was already approaching the Half-step True Origin Realm, while they remained stuck in the True Qi Realm.
Although ascending to the Object-Manipulating Realm was only a matter of time, the gap between their abilities and Ning Fan’s remained dauntingly wide.
As all this unfolded, former members of Umbrella watching from the sidelines were left astonished as well.
In such a short time, Ning Fan’s strength had grown yet again.
They couldn’t help but wonder if they might one day witness Ning Fan break through to the True Origin Realm.
The True Origin Realm represented a transformative stage for every martial artist.
Returning to the Original True State, reaching this level heralded a rebirth—every hidden ailment scattering, and one’s lifespan increasing dramatically.
Ning Fan sparred with Di Baitian for a while in the Martial Arts Arena, before Lone Soul and Wild Ghost also stepped forward to join the fight.
The three of them attacked Ning Fan together but still couldn’t gain any advantage over him.
While Ning Fan could offer plenty of insights to Di Baitian, Lone Soul and Wild Ghost’s cultivation techniques were so obscure that even Ning Fan had never heard of them and didn’t know how to provide effective suggestions.
Fortunately, Ning Fan possessed an abundance of experience, which he shared with them during their training.
“Asura, after teaching them, could you share with me a bit?”
Ouyang Feifei suddenly spoke.