Chapter 608: The Battle Begins (III)
Xiao Yongling's previously calm expression was finally shadowed by a trace of gloom. The Eastern Feather Mountain formed from spiritual energy in the clouds began to move slowly, suppressing the flow of mana and weakening the power of Tang Shedu's halberd. The long sword in his hand radiated dazzling brilliance as he moved to block the attack head-on.
The ancestor of the Xiao Family, Xiao Xianyou, had met his end overseas years ago, unable to even put the Xiao Family's signature spell into use. The Xiao Family, relying on past connections, had begged a Daoist Master from the Purple Smoke Gate to cast a spell that projected the image of a circular ring, using it to inquire everywhere, but to no avail.
Decades later, Daoist Master Yuanwu had wielded a dharma artifact shaped like a ring on multiple occasions. The Xiao Family dared not confront him, but they harbored silent suspicions in their hearts. Now, Tang Shedu's words were like grinding the Xiao Family's face into the dirt.
This veiled insult, half-hidden and half-revealed, was far worse than mocking the Li Family by referencing Li Chejing's assignment to guard the southern borders. Earlier, it had been agreed that Xiao Yongling would hold back Tang Shedu, so he decisively invoked his Immortal Foundation, wielding his sword to intercept Tang Shedu's advance with full force.
Meanwhile, Tu Longjian communicated through spiritual sense. The black-and-red token in his possession erupted with raging gray flames, scorching Yu Muxian's defensive dharma shields with a sharp, hissing sound. Yu Muxian formed a lotus hand gesture with one hand to resist Tu Longjian's golden hammer, while his other hand summoned back the golden shields.
As the golden shields retreated, the raging flames surged forward. Tu Longjian raised an eyebrow and focused his spiritual sense, First, destroy the Heavenly Golden Cymbal above his head! With that artifact in place, Senior Yuanjiao cannot approach him. Coming from a family of sword immortals, he must surely have talisman swords!
With his spiritual sense commanding the flames, they surged upward and twisted toward Yu Muxian.
Yu Muxian carefully observed the fire and understood immediately, Six Ding Merging Fire Token! A flame that shortens life and injures vitality, used to destroy artifacts and purge evil. It disperses, incinerates, and annihilates, balancing yin and yang within the grotto heaven. It must be countered with the Water Mansion System.
From his sleeve, Yu Muxian flung out a jade bottle. Changing his hand gestures, he formed a seal—pressing his ring finger for Ren and his middle finger for Gui—then flicked his sleeve, releasing a pale blue glow.