Chapter 16

After obtaining the two supreme sword techniques, Ji Ning naturally practiced diligently. He could also perform the moves from the *Dripping Water Sutra* and the *Thunderfire Sword Residual Edition*, which somewhat enhanced his strength. However, this was merely the surface, not even reaching the level of a small achievement, as his father Ji Yichuan was still studying the *Dripping Water Sutra*.

*Electric Light and Fire*, one of the three killing moves from the *Thunderfire Sword Residual Edition*, is all about one word—fast!

Like lightning, like swift fire!

"Ji Ning's sword and footwork are exquisite," said Wei Chixue from the upper viewing platform. "Although the howling moon wolf is as fast as a shadow and slightly faster than Ji Ning, Ji Ning controls the entire battle with the *Wind Shadow Steps*. His sword techniques are intricate, with multiple changes in an instant. At least against this wolf demon, his techniques are virtually flawless."

Ji Yichuan nodded. "With the divine and demon body cultivation, Ji Ning has an advantage in strength but is slightly weaker in speed. However, this is a divine beast with extremely strong vitality. The injuries it has sustained are just superficial. If it goes all out, and Ji Ning has never experienced such intense life-and-death battles, the outcome is hard to predict."

...

Below, Ji Ning felt a sense of mastery as he held his sharp sword and continued to approach the howling moon wolf.

"Awooo~~" Sensing a threat of death from the human youth, the howling moon wolf suddenly howled, its silver fur standing up like needles, its eyes turning vertical, and its pupils glowing green. Those familiar with the howling moon wolf would understand... it has entered a state of madness and is fighting for its life.

An invisible aura enveloped Ji Ning, making him feel suffocated.

Killer intent?

"Roar!" The howling moon wolf suddenly charged forward, causing the ground to tremble.

Ji Ning moved like a gentle breeze, changing his position with a few simple steps. At the same time, the sword flashed... *pu*! Fresh blood splattered again, and a huge wound appeared on the howling moon wolf's chest. However, the wolf did not care and immediately clawed at Ji Ning with its sharp claws, which sliced through the air like knives.

Ji Ning calmly stepped back and blocked with his sword.

*Crack!* When the howling moon wolf's left paw touched the sharp sword, its claws, like hooks, grabbed the blade. But how easy was it to grab a sword infused with Ji Ning's god-like strength? If they collided, the claws would be thrown off. To forcefully grab the blade and resist the impact, it was like using one paw to resist the force.

*Crack*~ The howling moon wolf's left paw clearly bled, and the sound of broken bones could be heard.

*Swish!*

The other paw directly clawed at Ji Ning's chest. The distance was too close to block in time. Ji Ning could only take a deep breath and sink his chest by a third. *Sss* *Sss* *Sss* The tough animal skin on Ji Ning's chest was torn, blood splattered, and Ji Ning was thrown back, hitting the ground with a *thud*. The thick mud ground cracked.

*Whoosh!* Ji Ning quickly moved to create distance.

"Injured," Ji Ning looked at the howling moon wolf from a distance, his pupils narrowing.

That sword strike just now, the howling moon wolf's paw actually grabbed the blade... it was willing to self-mutilate to attack. Its left paw was now half-wasted, and its speed would be significantly reduced. However, the claw that hit his chest caused the animal skin to tear. This skin was cut from the fur of a primordial being, without any demonic power infused, making its defense much weaker. The fur of a primordial being could generally resist the bites of postnatal demons.

But the howling moon wolf, being a divine beast, managed to tear a crack with its full force.

To better hone himself... although Ji Ning had the Golden Dawn Robe to protect him, which could be integrated into his skin to protect every part, he reduced the protection range, only protecting some vital areas.

"Life-and-death battles are different from sparring. I can't rely on the experience accumulated from sparring to fight it," Ji Ning quickly changed his mindset. "In sparring, no one would self-mutilate, but in life-and-death battles... the goal is to kill the opponent, and for this goal, anything can be done."

"I need to be more careful and vigilant."

Ji Ning, like a sponge, quickly absorbed the experience. The ferocious wound in the torn animal skin on his chest rapidly shrank, the bleeding stopped, and it quickly healed, turning into a red line, and finally becoming smooth skin. Completely undamaged!

This was the powerful recovery ability of divine and demon body cultivation.

Generally, with divine and demon body cultivation techniques, one could regenerate a severed arm after reaching the primordial stage. Ji Ning's technique was ranked first, and his current recovery ability was almost on par with regenerating a severed arm.

"Very good!" Ji Ning grinned, "You actually took my sword."

"Roar~~" The howling moon wolf's paw was on the sharp sword. It looked at Ji Ning with eyes full of madness. From the terrifying recovery ability of the human youth... it understood that this was a god in human skin, with a recovery ability even stronger than its own.

Ji Ning's right hand flicked, and a sharp sword appeared in his hand again.

"Again."

Ji Ning transformed into a shadow and charged at the howling moon wolf.

"Roar!" The howling moon wolf also charged.

...

The two repeatedly crossed paths, each encounter a dance between life and death. Ji Ning had powerful recovery ability, terrifying strength, and sharp sword techniques! The howling moon wolf, however, had teeth, claws, and a tail as weapons, and its massive body made ordinary sword wounds almost harmless.

"Only protecting the vital areas with the Golden Dawn Robe," Ji Yichuan rarely showed a smile.

"Ji Ning is too determined," Wei Chixue was worried.

How could a mother not be concerned seeing her son covered in blood?

"Relax, Ji Ning still protects his vital areas with the Golden Dawn Robe. Even if he gets injured, it won't be fatal," Ji Yichuan said. "At most, it would be a severed arm or leg... with his recovery ability, it would take a few hours to regrow."

"Severed arm or leg?" Wei Chixue couldn't help but feel anxious, understanding that this was a necessary hardship on the path to becoming a powerful being.

...

"Breath, breath, breath," even with his god-like physique, Ji Ning couldn't help but pant. His animal skin was already damaged in several places, and the wounds were rapidly healing.

"Roar~~"

The howling moon wolf let out a desperate roar, struggling to stand straight. Its two paws were trembling, and it seemed ready to collapse at any moment. It had dozens of huge wounds, especially a ferocious贯穿伤 on its head.

Its two legs were broken, and it was standing only by sheer willpower.

"You lost," Ji Ning wiped the blood from the corner of his eye and said in a low voice, "My strength is actually greater than yours, but I won so messily... because I couldn't maintain a calm mind in your madness, and my strength couldn't be fully utilized. You are the first demon I have killed, so I will let you die under my full strength!"

*Swish!* A sharp sword also appeared in Ji Ning's left hand, and he held two swords, looking at the howling moon wolf.

*Whoosh!*

Ji Ning instantly transformed into a shadow and charged at the howling moon wolf, which also let out its final roar and charged at Ji Ning.

Two huge sword lights flashed, destroying the howling moon wolf's other front limb. Another flash, and a cross-shaped huge wound appeared on the howling moon wolf's head, blood and brain matter splattering out.

Ji Ning landed.

The howling moon wolf fell heavily on the thick mud ground, its head's ferocious wound oozing blood and brain matter, the mud mixing with the beautiful and noble silver fur, making it look dirty and messy. A wolf demon with divine and demon bloodline thus perished!

"How do you feel?" Ji Yichuan looked at his son from the viewing platform.

"Very satisfying," Ji Ning looked up at his father, his eyes full of passion. "Let's do one every day."

Ji Yichuan's eyes twitched, and he said sternly, "Do you think it's easy to capture a postnatal perfect demon? Every three days... and most are ordinary demons. To encounter a divine beast, it depends on your luck. I will arrange for the Dragon Castle to send the most powerful postnatal demons for you to practice your sword skills."

Ji Ning nodded. "If I encounter a weak demon, I'll just use internal strength."

With his god-like strength and body, ordinary postnatal perfect demons would only be trampled. Only a divine beast with divine and demon bloodline could match Ji Ning.

...

Time passed.

As autumn arrived, the land of Yan Mountain became extremely cold, making life even harder for some small tribes. Especially when encountering the rampages of demons in the deep mountains and large marshes... some small tribes might be wiped out!

*Boom* *Boom* *Boom*~~~

The ground trembled.

On a vast plain covered with wild grass, a large group of black-armored guards riding long-haired beasts, like a black flood, surged across the land.

"Stop." A cold voice commanded, and the three hundred powerful black-armored guards all stopped.

"Commander, this is where the snake demon last appeared, which is the territory of the Horned Tribe. It suddenly emerged three days ago, entered the Horned Tribe, devoured eighteen people, and killed over a hundred, causing the Horned Tribe to completely disintegrate," a black-armored guard respectfully reported. "In the few months it has been wreaking havoc, it has killed over a thousand people and affected over a dozen tribes. However, they are all small tribes... based on its strength, it is likely a postnatal perfect demon with divine and demon bloodline, or a great demon that has just entered the primordial stage."

"Hmm."

Riding a white tiger and wearing a fiery red armor, a bearded man nodded. "This snake demon is wreaking havoc in the territory of the Ji Clan's Western Manor. It must be eliminated. Its appearance is in the surrounding area... divide into thirty small teams and search everywhere. Once discovered, immediately fire a signal arrow."

"Yes." The three hundred black-armored guards responded in unison.

*Swish*~~~

Soon, the three hundred powerful black-armored guards quickly split into thirty small teams and set off in various directions to search.