Chapter 523 - 315: The Spirit Dragon Platform Opens
On the third day, the Great Elder sent someone to the National Master’s Institute to inform Gu Ning of the news.
When Gu Ning learned of the news, he was not surprised.
Mere mortals cannot escape the Immortal Binding Skill, and they cannot even detect its presence.
Beside him, Lai Yonghui remarked, "It seems everything is settled, but who would have thought that the eight of us would end up making wedding clothes for this little girl."
Gu Ning did not answer him but instead advised:
"No one else knows about this matter, so be cautious when you speak. The people of the Spirit Academy are not fools. If they detect any flaw, all previous efforts will be wasted."
"Understood."
Lai Yonghui nodded and asked, "Shall we set off now?"
"Yes, let’s set off now," Gu Ning nodded.
....
When Gu Ning arrived at the Wu Family, he said, "The other eight have already set out."
Lin Chen asked directly, "Doesn’t Lord National Master need to go?"
"Of course, I need to go, but I’m heading to the center of Eight Trigrams City," Gu Ning said.
Lin Chen furrowed his brows.
Gu Ning, seeing through his thoughts, said, "Once the Eight Trigrams Array is activated, mere mortals cannot approach, let alone seize the opportunity."
He informed Lin Chen that after Zhong Nan left, the National Master’s Institute had trained several disciples proficient in Dragon Fighting Skill, so manpower was not an issue.
As for him, he needed to use this time to teach Bai Ling the secrets of the Dragon Transformation Skill.
"Can it be done in such a short time?" The Great Elder questioned.
When Lin Chen learned Cow Communication Skill back then, it was extremely challenging.
"I told you, Bai Ling’s talent is not inferior to mine. This Dragon Transformation Skill is simple; it only requires an understanding of the Power of Heaven and Earth," Gu Ning said.
After a while, Li Hai and Gu An also arrived; they would follow along to prevent any accidents.
Once everyone was gathered, they prepared to set off.
At that moment, the Great Elder quietly instructed the spy:
"Quickly return to the Spirit Academy and ask the Tree Ancestor to come to the center of Eight Trigrams City."
"Remember, this must be done swiftly."
"Understood."
The spy hurriedly departed.
At this moment, Lin Chen and the others also prepared to secretly leave through the city gate.
The location of the central Eight Trigrams City was not far from the Celestial Capital. Using the fastest Spirit Beast for flight, it would only take about 15 days.
However, Gu Ning said, "We don’t have enough time; the Nine Netherworld Snake hasn’t given us that much time."
With that, he made a hand seal for Dragon Transformation Skill and then said to Bai Ling, "Now, use the Dragon Fighting Skill."
"Remember, do not resist my power."
Bai Ling nodded.
In an instant, Gu Ning performed the Dragon Transformation Skill, and then a dragon seal flew toward Bai Ling.
While performing the Dragon Transformation Skill, Bai Ling sensed the dragon’s roar, and her eyes suddenly emitted light as her whole body bathed in a golden divine glow.
"Such strong talent...."
Seeing this scene, Li Hai and Gu An swallowed hard.
Zhong Nan’s judgment was indeed sharp back then.
Bai Ling, just having come in contact with the Dragon Transformation Skill, could immediately sense and master it; such talent was truly formidable.
Even Gu Ning, seeing this scene, felt a tinge of envy.
Despite cultivating for so long, he had not reached such a level, but Bai Ling could learn it just by initially touching the seal.
No wonder they say some people, no matter how hard they try, can’t keep up with those born with talent.
...
Bai Ling, immersed in golden light, felt her whole body filled with power.
At that moment, she truly felt the world was under her control.
She could sense the continuous Power of Dragon Vein surging from the ground, and at this point, Gu Ning spoke: "Harness the power of the Dragon Transformation Skill within the Unicorn. When the time comes, directly open the spatial tunnel, and we can go."
Lin Chen and the others were surprised. Could such a thing be done?
However, it indeed seemed like an ingenious method.
As per Gu Ning’s words, Bai Ling summoned the Unicorn, which appeared somewhat dazed, but once it sensed her mighty power, its eyes widened.
"Hold on, Jiaojiao."
Bai Ling performed the Dragon Transformation Skill, and a surge of power flew towards the Unicorn.
Compared to the Dragon Fighting Skill, the Dragon Transformation Skill had no restrictions and could be used freely.
After a golden dragon seal flew towards the Unicorn, its aura became incredibly intimidating.
Its level soared continuously, 50, 60, 70....
Ultimately, it stopped at level 75.
Following this, the Unicorn’s horn activated, and in front of Lin Chen and the others appeared a gigantic spatial tunnel.
"The Unicorn indeed is terrifying...."
The others were all amazed at the sight.
Many Spirit Beasts in the world can open spatial tunnels, but like the Unicorn, which can open them instantly and maintain stability for a long time, are few and rare.
One might say, the Unicorn in this skill is truly one of a kind.
Gu Ning stepped forward first, with the others following, and of course, Lin Chen also went along.
Once they exited the spatial tunnel, they saw the Eight Trigrams City.
As the central Eight Trigrams City, this city was even larger and broader.
After the beast turmoil erupted, Dubhe Pavilion responded quickly, dispatching the strongest army to protect all nine Eight Trigrams Cities immediately.
Thus, there were no Demon Beasts here.
According to Zhong Nan’s design, these cities had many mechanized arrays and controllable defense systems.
"Do you see that Spirit Dragon Platform over there..."
Gu Ning pointed to a high platform in the distance and said, "That is the core of controlling the Eight Trigrams City."
"The future of Cangling Ancient Country... is in your hands."
Bai Ling paused, hearing this, glanced back at Lin Chen, and finally stepped onto the platform.
To everyone’s surprise, as Bai Ling stepped onto the Spirit Dragon Platform, a massive dark cloud appeared in the sky, enveloping the entire city.
This was not all; in an instant, the dark cloud seemed to have its own will, rapidly spreading over the entire Cangling Ancient Country.
Wherever it went, thunder rumbled.
.....
"Demon King, why are we giving them so much time?" The Dragon Scorpion King looked at the Nine Netherworld Snake in confusion.
The latter glanced at it, responding calmly, "To establish a beast kingdom, one must master absolute power...."
"Managing Demon Beasts is much harder than the Human Race."
Understanding some of this, the Dragon Scorpion King heard those words.
The Demon Race follows the law of the jungle; even when the Nine Netherworld Snake is weak, even the Dragon Scorpion King considered whether it could kill it.
In the future, if the Nine Netherworld Snake had an accident, or if some beast’s power surpassed the Nine Netherworld Snake, the Demon Race would indeed fall into chaos.
"My patience is limited; only five days remain...."
The Nine Netherworld Snake’s eyes showed impatience while it spoke.
Just then, a muffled thunder sounded. The Nine Netherworld Snake and Dragon Scorpion King paid no attention at first, but as several more thunderclaps followed, a Little Demon quickly ran in, saying, "Demon King... Demon King.... you should come out and see, something seems wrong in the sky."
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