Return to Origin Realm

Chu Ning's pupils contracted slightly. He knew he had fallen into a trap.

It was the Azure-Eyed Snow Fox's illusion.

His heart sank abruptly.

This was no ordinary illusion. If it were merely a mental deception, he was confident he could break through with his formidable willpower.

But at this moment, he could even feel the stinging pain of the cold wind on his skin, and smell the faint scent of snow in the air.

It was too real!

"How is it? This is your burial ground."

A cold, ethereal voice suddenly echoed from all directions.

Chu Ning's heart jolted, and he spun around, only to see a blurry white figure slowly appearing at the edge of the snowfield.

It was a snow fox, even larger and more majestic.

It crouched on the ice plain, its gaze looking down upon all beings as if it were a deity.

And Chu Ning, in its eyes at this moment, was nothing more than an ant that could be crushed at any moment.

"Your will is strong, but unfortunately, mortals are still mortals."

The snow fox slowly lowered its head, its eyes deep, as if intending to devour Chu Ning's soul.

"Pupil power is the guide to longevity."

Chu Ning's heart trembled.

"Longevity?"

So, the Wang Family's ancestor wanted to seize the Azure-Eyed Snow Fox's Pupil Essence precisely to pursue longevity!

In an instant, an invisible pressure washed over him. Chu Ning felt a sharp pain in his mind, and the true qi within his body seemed to freeze, unable to move an inch.

"Damn it!"

Chu Ning growled, forcibly activating his Thunderous Force, attempting to break free from the restraint.

But the power of this illusion far exceeded his imagination.

As soon as his Thunderous Force began to circulate, the snow fox let out a soft hum, and a sudden gale swept across the world.

Cold winds solidified, whistling towards him like ice blades.

Chu Ning's eyes narrowed, and he swung his saber with all his might to block.

Clang, clang, clang—

The rusted saber collided with the ice blades, sending sparks flying.

However, just as he blocked the first wave of attacks, the ground suddenly collapsed, and an abyss of ice, bottomless and dark, appeared beneath his feet.

Chu Ning's body sank, and he found himself unable to control his descent, falling straight down.

At this critical juncture, a strange fluctuation surged from within Chu Ning's body.

The Chaos Origin Qi Refining Method that Li Jing'an had taught him had reached Grand Perfection.

A warm golden light erupted from his dantian, and instantly, his soul underwent a fierce transformation. His spiritual sense shone like the scorching sun, sweeping across the illusion in a single moment.

Within his dantian, the primordial golden light surged, resonating with his soul, as if a brilliant sun was rising from the sea of his spirit.

Return to Origin Realm!

Chu Ning's soul, at this very moment, had completely entered the Return to Origin Realm.

The entire snowfield trembled violently, and countless cracks appeared in the sky as the illusion collapsed.

The snow fox let out a sudden, piercing cry. Its pupil light had actually been scattered by Chu Ning's soul power.

Chu Ning slowly opened his eyes, the Black Wind Forest in reality reappearing in his vision.

The Azure-Eyed Snow Fox's eyes were filled with terror. It stared at Chu Ning in disbelief, seemingly unable to comprehend.

How could this human break free from its illusion?

Moreover, how could it have suffered a backlash?

"Is this... the soul power of the Return to Origin Realm?"

Chu Ning felt the unprecedented surging power within his body, his eyes sharp and piercing.

He slowly raised his rusted saber, and Thunderous Force exploded once more.

The Azure-Eyed Snow Fox let out an enraged roar and retreated frantically, attempting to escape.

But at this moment, it was too late.

Thunderous Force erupted, and the wind howled.

Chu Ning's saber edge sliced through the night, lightning arcs spitting forth, filled with killing intent.

The Azure-Eyed Snow Fox's limbs tensed. Although already injured, it still tried its best to dodge.

Its fur was as smooth as snow, faintly emitting a strange cold light – this was its strongest defense.

Immune to water and fire, ordinary swords and blades couldn't penetrate its defense.

But Chu Ning's blade was no ordinary blade!

"Thunderous Rage!"

Chu Ning roared, his internal true qi surging madly. In an instant, lightning condensed into a tangible form, transforming into a lightning blade several zhang long, which slashed down fiercely!

"BOOM—!"

The saber's momentum shook the heavens, and terrifying lightning power erupted, like a divine punishment from the nine heavens, striking the Azure-Eyed Snow Fox's back.

"AWOOO—!!"

The Azure-Eyed Snow Fox let out a heart-wrenching cry. Its snow-white fur instantly exploded, and Thunderous Force surged into its body through the wounds, violently tearing its meridians.

Its body was blasted several zhang away by the terrifying power, crashing heavily onto the ground. Blood seeped into the soil, dyeing its white fur red.

Chu Ning steadied himself, holding his saber, his gaze cold.

"As expected... no defense, no matter how strong, can withstand sufficiently formidable power!"

The Azure-Eyed Snow Fox struggled to stand, but the rampant Thunderous Force all over its body made its limbs tremble, making even standing upright difficult.

Chu Ning took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the Azure-Eyed Snow Fox.

"Now, you belong to me."

However, the moment he reached out to pick up the Azure-Eyed Snow Fox.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

Cold arrows tore through the air!

Three to four cold arrows shot from the depths of the dense forest, aiming directly for Chu Ning's vital points.

Chu Ning's pupils contracted, and his heart tightened. He instantly swung his saber horizontally.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Lightning exploded, and his blade accurately deflected three cold arrows.

But the fourth cold arrow, with a strange arc, pierced through the night from another angle, shooting towards his chest.

"What fast arrows!"

Chu Ning abruptly dodged sideways, narrowly avoiding a vital hit. However, the cold arrow still grazed his shoulder. Despite being protected by the Rough Stone Hardening Technique, a bloody gash still appeared.

He grunted, stomped hard on the ground, and retreated rapidly, creating distance.

His sharp gaze swept towards the direction from which the arrows had come.

From the dense forest, a figure slowly emerged.

Wang Li, his face grim and his gaze chilling.

He slowly put away his long bow, a cold smile appearing on his lips. "Chu Ning, it really is you."

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a knife.

Although he had disguised himself simply and altered his appearance, once he unleashed the Thunderclap Saber Art, the domineering saber intent of lightning could not be concealed at all.

"I didn't expect to be recognized so quickly."

Chu Ning muttered to himself.

Wang Li sneered, "A lowly hunter who can grow to this extent in such a short time. Besides you, there isn't a second person in the entire Qingyang County."

He slowly raised his hand. From the dense forest behind him, more than ten Wang Family martial artists emerged one after another, each holding a long saber, their eyes cold and their killing intent palpable.

"You forced me to become this way."

Wang Li stared intently at Chu Ning, the killing intent in his eyes growing.

"Unfortunately, no matter how strong you are, you cannot escape this calamity today."

Chu Ning scanned his surroundings, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Your Wang Family has really gone to great lengths."

Wang Li scoffed, "To kill you, it's not worth going to such lengths."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning suddenly let out a cold laugh, staring at Wang Li with icy eyes, his tone chilling, "Wang Family. Your Wang Family caused my family's ruin, and now you still want to hunt me down? Today, I will show you who the real hunter is!"

Wang Li's expression remained unchanged, and he sneered, "Your family were just lowly commoners, like ants. How dare you oppose the Wang Family? You should understand that you are merely a pathetic revenger, and your struggles will ultimately be in vain."

Chu Ning's gaze turned cold, and the hand holding his saber tightened, his killing intent soaring.

"Unfortunately, I, Chu Ning, am lucky to be alive! Not only did I survive, but I will also make your Wang Family pay their blood debts!"

A cold light flashed in Wang Li's eyes, his killing intent fully revealed.

"Since that's the case, I shall send you on your way today!"

Wang Li slowly drew the saber at his waist, its chilling gleam reflecting on his ferocious face.

He suddenly waved his hand, and the surrounding Wang Family martial artists instantly drew their sabers, their killing intent surging as they surrounded Chu Ning.

Chu Ning gripped his saber hilt, lightning surging on the blade, his aura heavy.

"You want to kill me? Then try it!"

Lightning exploded, and the air was filled with a grim battle intent.

In the Black Wind Forest, killing intent lurked everywhere.

The great battle was about to erupt!