Chapter 534: A Spear Born of Lightning |
"Whew."
The Heavenly Demon corpse flew uncontrollably straight into the Bronze Cauldron.
It was as if nothing had happened.
However, the lingering trace of panic on Ning Qi's face proved that it hadn't been easy just now.
"Let me take another look at this silver spear!"
Ning Qi then snapped back to attention, focusing his gaze on his Silver Dragon Spear.
With a beckoning gesture, the silver spear appeared.
"Master, this silver spear... it doesn't look like ordinary material either!"
The Pill Spirit looked at his silver spear and said curiously, "I've never seen material like this. It feels like it might have been nurtured from some kind of heavenly treasure."
When Ning Qi activated the Silver Dragon Spear, arcs of electricity surged across its surface.
Causing flashes of lightning to streak through the surrounding air from time to time.
"I see. It was likely tempered within a thunder domain."
"Master, there's incredibly powerful lightning energy within this!"
Sensing the fluctuations from the Silver Dragon Spear, the Pill Spirit said excitedly, "It can rival your Crimson Fire Immortal Technique."
"Master, we've struck gold!"
"Not bad. Lightning energy, huh? Let me test it!"
Ning Qi nodded in satisfaction, then activated the Silver Dragon Spear.
As he activated it, streaks of lightning energy instantly crackled around him.
Under the surge of electrical arcs, his Pocket Dimension trembled violently.
The space was now saturated with lightning energy.
"Master, stop! Otherwise, this place of ours is going to be destroyed."
Seeing this, the Pill Spirit hurriedly warned.
"Whew!"
Ning Qi took a deep breath and put away the Silver Dragon Spear. "Excellent. This alone makes the trip worthwhile."
"Master, I remember you also obtained a bronze mirror!"
"Take it out and see what other uses it has!"
The Pill Spirit thought of something and added.
"Right, let's look at this first!"
Ning Qi nodded, then with a wave of his hand, directly summoned the Bronze Mirror.
"Whoosh!"
As the Bronze Mirror appeared, the surroundings instantly brightened.
A soft glow emanated from within the mirror.
As if there was sunlight inside the mirror, dazzlingly bright.
"Tsk tsk, so miraculous!"
Looking at the Bronze Mirror, the Pill Spirit couldn't help but say, "Let's see what it can do."
"I'll test it. Attack the mirror!"
Ning Qi nodded, then attempted to channel his Immortal-Demonic Power and direct it into the mirror.
"Swoosh!"
With a sound, his attack of Immortal-Demonic Power.
Upon striking the Bronze Mirror, was abruptly absorbed by it.
This caused both of them to widen their eyes in disbelief. How could the mirror possibly absorb an attack?
"Master, should we try with a bit more force?"
The Pill Spirit, regaining his composure, suggested, "If the power is greater, I wonder if it can still absorb it."
"I'll try!"
Ning Qi agreed again, then circulated his Immortal-Demonic Power to its limit. "If it can't withstand it, then let it be destroyed. Keeping it would just be a nuisance anyway."
"Go!"
With his roar, this surge of Immortal-Demonic Power surged forth.
And abruptly assaulted the Bronze Mirror.
"Crack!"
This time, the Bronze Mirror was sent flying a short distance.
However, his attack was once again absorbed by the mirror.
"Wow, Master, it's usable!"
The Pill Spirit clapped his hands excitedly and said, "I didn't expect it to be this powerful. Let's test what else it can do."
"It absorbs attack power. I think it has a limit. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been knocked flying just now."
"But, at the very least, it can absorb attacks at the True Immortal level!"
Ning Qi looked at the Bronze Mirror he had recalled and continued, "It can reflect the scenery here. I wonder if it can project images."
"If it can, and we project an enemy inside, wouldn't that mean we can deal with them as we please?"
"Master, you can give it a try!"
Hearing him say this, the Pill Spirit immediately became interested.
"Alright!"
Ning Qi agreed, then looked at the Pill Spirit.
"Master, what are you going to do?"
Seeing Ning Qi look at him, the Pill Spirit felt something was wrong.
He hurriedly tried to dodge.
"Bear with it for a moment. It's for an experiment!"
Ning Qi grabbed him in one hand, then after channeling his Immortal-Demonic Power, promptly shone it onto the Pill Spirit.
"Ah!"
Immediately following, a startled cry came from the Pill Spirit.
The next moment, he was directly swallowed up by the brilliant light that radiated from within the Bronze Mirror.
Ning Qi looked carefully and discovered that within the Bronze Mirror, there was indeed the shadow of the Pill Spirit.
"Hah, it really has this miraculous effect."
Ning Qi smiled with satisfaction. Just as he was about to take the Pill Spirit out, he suddenly noticed a woman's phantom figure appearing within the Bronze Mirror.
Just as he was bringing the Pill Spirit out.
It originally intended to possess the Pill Spirit.
Unfortunately, the Pill Spirit was merely the spirit of an immortal pill, lacking the three hun and seven po souls needed for possession.
It merely made contact for a moment before instantly vanishing.
"Master, inside... I felt such a cold, gloomy feeling!"
After coming out, the Pill Spirit's body was still trembling.
"Your feeling is correct."
Ning Qi chuckled, then looked at the Bronze Mirror. "There's a soul entity inside. To still be there after so many years... definitely not a simple person!"
"Ah? There's a soul?"
Hearing Ning Qi's words, the Pill Spirit felt a wave of fear. "Luckily it didn't grab me!"
"It's not that it didn't try, it's that it couldn't. You're not a human!"
Hearing his exclamation, Ning Qi couldn't help but say, "However, this is also an opportunity."
"If we lure an enemy inside, perhaps this person's soul might come out along with them."
"Then, we can investigate thoroughly."
"And see just what kind of person she is!"
"Master, can't we draw her out now?"
The Pill Spirit suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked.
"Let's not, for now."
"We don't know if she's good or evil."
"And who would we put inside? We can't harm a good person just for this, can we?"
Ning Qi shook his head and continued, "So, let's just let things take their natural course!"
"If we encounter a suitable opportunity, we'll test it. If not, then let it be!"
"This Bronze Mirror can absorb attacks. That point alone is useful enough."
"Such opportunistic, crafty methods... I'll try to avoid using them lightly."
"Alright, Master."
"But we need to be careful. There are too many bad people around us."
"There's that Heavenly Demon you mentioned, and this unknown woman!"
"They're all ancient monsters who have lived for millennia. We must be careful."
The Pill Spirit could only nod, uneasily reminding Ning Qi.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful!"
Ning Qi smiled, then shifted his gaze to the God-Slaying Bow he had just taken out.
"Master, I think I've seen you use this bow before!"
"Is it effective?"
Seeing Ning Qi also take out the God-Slaying Bow, the Pill Spirit couldn't help but ask.
"Mmm, it just consumes a lot of life force and blood energy."
"But I have the Bronze Cauldron, which can compensate for this shortcoming!"
"This way, I can unleash its full power!"
Ning Qi looked at his God-Slaying Bow with satisfaction, fiddled with it for a while, and then reluctantly put it away.
"Master, someone's coming!"
Just as Ning Qi intended to continue his research, the Pill Spirit suddenly warned.
"Hmm! I'll go take a look."
Ning Qi acknowledged, then emerged from the Pocket Dimension.
As soon as he came out, he saw that Princess Xiangxiang had arrived uninvited.
She pushed open his door just as he was walking in.
The two of them bumped right into each other.
"Hey, didn't I tell you to leave? Why are you back!"
Seeing Ning Qi there, Princess Xiangxiang's face immediately darkened.
"You are a noble princess, and I saved you."
"You don't thank me, that's fine, but you still want to chase me away?"
"Is this how you treat your own benefactor?"
Ning Qi looked at Princess Xiangxiang and couldn't help but curl his lip. "Had I known, I wouldn't have saved you."
"Hmph, not save me? Aren't you afraid that when I return, my father will punish you!"
Hearing Ning Qi say this, Princess Xiangxiang retorted, "You were all sent by him, don't think I don't know."
"When I get back, I will investigate thoroughly. I'll even trace your ancestors."
"You probably can't do that."
Ning Qi shook his head and smiled.
Even in the True Martial Realm, there were no records of his ancestry.
Let alone this lower realm he had just arrived in a couple of days ago.
Even if she turned the entire lower realm upside down twice over, she likely wouldn't be able to find anything.
"Hmph, that's my business!"
"Now, I want you to leave here immediately, right now!"
Princess Xiangxiang glared at Ning Qi, pointing at the doorway.
"Your Highness, let me clarify. I truly am not sent by anyone!"
"I'm just hitching a ride. I plan to leave as soon as we reach the first city!"
Ning Qi didn't hide it either, stating his purpose clearly. "If you think I am, you can chase me away a little later!"
"Once we reach the nearest city, I'll leave immediately."
"In this life, we will never have the chance to meet again!"
"Hmph, who are you trying to scare?"
"Won't meet again? Do you know how vast my father's territory is?"
Princess Xiangxiang clearly didn't believe Ning Qi's words and said disdainfully, "Then leave right now. I want to see if you'll run into me again!"
"Ah, if that's the case, then our fate has reached its end!"
Ning Qi had no habit of living under someone else's roof.
He originally intended to play along for a while, but he didn't expect to encounter such an unreasonable princess.
It instantly made him lose interest in continuing the charade.
"Hmph, I don't care about you anyway!"
Princess Xiangxiang pouted, still wearing an indifferent expression.
"Well then, farewell!"
Ning Qi smiled, then with a flicker, abruptly vanished.
The room was suddenly left with only Princess Xiangxiang.
She never expected that Ning Qi would actually leave just like that.
Completely different from the guards and coachmen she had chased away before.
They were clearly all ordered to protect her.
But Ning Qi left without a word.
Making Princess Xiangxiang feel a bit disappointed in her heart.
Could it be... she had really wronged him?
He really wasn't sent by my father?
"Young Miss."
It was at this moment that the Commander arrived.
The commotion here had clearly attracted his attention.
Upon entering and seeing only Princess Xiangxiang, he knew this newly arrived coachman had been chased away by her once again.
"That coachman from just now left!"
"Go and look for him. If you can find him, bring him back to me."
"This princess has decided on this coachman."
Princess Xiangxiang looked at the Commander, tossed out these words, then turned and headed straight back to her own room without looking back.
Seeing her leave, the Commander shook his head helplessly.
Those she chased away never came back.
None could endure her temper.
By this time, Ning Qi had already arrived downstairs.
He looked up at the inn above.
"Master, is that girl crazy?"
"We protected her, and this is how she treats us?"
The Pill Spirit was indignant, waving his small fist. "I really want to give her a good beating."
"This kind of spoiled girl, who loves to make unreasonable trouble, is normal!"
"No need to pay her any mind!"
Ning Qi shook his head, then looked at the people coming and going here. "It's getting late. Let's find another inn to rest."
"Alright, have to find another inn again!"
The Pill Spirit sighed.
"No need. With our strength, if we just exert a bit, these ordinary people won't even be able to see us!"
"Just casually find an unoccupied room and go rest!"
"Tomorrow, we'll find a merchant caravan about to depart, spend some spirit stones to blend in for the journey, and that'll do!"
Ning Qi looked at the inns here, then continued, "This one will do."
"Great!"
The Pill Spirit agreed, then followed Ning Qi as they directly leaped up.
Landing directly on the pavilion of the inn.
The two chose an unoccupied room.
And just like that, went in to rest.
The night passed swiftly. By the time they awoke.
The sky was already bright.
Downstairs, they could still hear people coming and going, chatting about something.
Some vendors were also hawking their wares.
"Master, shall we go look for a merchant caravan?"
The Pill Spirit looked at the situation downstairs and came over to ask.
"Mmm, let's go, see what's available."
After Ning Qi agreed, he left with the Pill Spirit.
The two arrived downstairs and saw Princess Xiangxiang coming out with her guards as well.
"Master, they can't see us right now."
The Pill Spirit, like Ning Qi, had chosen to conceal their forms.
Essentially, by releasing their aura, under such powerful strength, these people simply couldn't detect their presence.
"Mmm, let her be."
"Let's go find a caravan!"
Ning Qi nodded, paying no attention at all.
However, just as the two passed by Princess Xiangxiang, she seemed to sense something.
She glanced in Ning Qi's direction.
"Young Miss, what's wrong?"
Seeing her expression change, the Commander came over and asked.
"Nothing. Just felt a familiar aura."
Princess Xiangxiang shook her head, then continued, "Find someone to drive the carriage for me. Let's depart!"
"Ah?"
The Commander looked at Princess Xiangxiang incredulously.
This was the first time she had actively asked for a coachman.
"What, don't understand?"
"Casually arrange a coachman for me!"
Seeing his astonished expression, Princess Xiangxiang said sternly, "We depart!"
"Yes! Young Miss, this subordinate will arrange it immediately."
Overjoyed, the Commander hurriedly began giving orders.
By this time, Ning Qi was already on another street with the Pill Spirit.
They had now concealed their auras.
The people on the road could successfully see them again.
"Master, there's a merchant caravan ahead. Shall we go ask?"
The Pill Spirit had sharp eyes, spotting the activity up front at a glance.
"Mmm, let's go! Hopefully, we won't encounter another spoiled and unreasonable young lady like that!"
Ning Qi nodded in agreement, then followed the Pill Spirit, heading towards the merchant caravan ahead.