Lu Zhiwei remained silent, and Lu Ping directly responded to Han Zongyuan with his actions, urging the Golden Sharp Sword to stab straight at Han Zongyuanâs chest.
"Bold!"
This sword thrust made Han Zongyuan think it was Lu Zhiwei making a move, so he activated the Mountain Seal to meet the Golden Sharp Sword.
Clang.
Different from Chen Chuanheâs defensive spiritual artifacts, this Mountain Seal was extremely hard, blocking the Golden Sharp Swordâs attack without a scratch.
The maintenance time of the Golden Sharp Sword was about half an incense stickâs worth of time, enough for Lu Ping to strike Han Zongyuan dozens of times.
Once Lu Ping made his move, he didnât hold back at all, wielding the Golden Sharp Sword for a storm of slashes towards Han Zongyuan.
Clang clang clang!
The Mountain Seal was repeatedly struck, erupting with deafening sounds, forcing Han Zongyuan to focus his combat power on dealing with the Golden Sharp Sword.
Seeing this situation, Lu Zhiwei knew that with Lu Pingâs intervention, Han Zongyuan wouldnât be able to cause much trouble.
After some thought, she withdrew the Heaven-Covering Bell to her side and summoned the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword to assist with the attack.
In theory, with her Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment power, facing Han Zongyuan of the Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment, her chances of winning wouldnât be great.
However, with her father by her side, Lu Zhiwei wasnât worried.
Father held back his strength and didnât reveal the full power of the Golden Core Stage, instead engaging Han Zongyuan at Foundation Establishment Stage strength.
It seemed he wanted her to gain battle experience by participating herself.
Thinking this, Lu Zhiwei activated the Profound Pure Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, channeling cultivation technique power into the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword to execute the divine techniques from this cultivation method.
A dazzling blue light bloomed, radiant and splendid, dreamlike and ethereal.
The Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword hovered in the air before Lu Zhiwei, the sword tip forward, containing a potent Ancient Sword Qi, poised to strike like an arrow on the bowstring.
"Shadow Transformation Sword Form!"
As Lu Zhiwei formed seals with her hands, chanting incantations, the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Swordâs light suddenly intensified, creating eight identical replicas with equal power centered around the Lifebound Flying Sword, fanning out like a paper fan.
"Cut!"
Lu Zhiwei pointed from afar, and the nine Taiyi Celestial Ruins Swords formed a circle, unleashing Ancient Sword Qi, shooting fiercely towards Han Zongyuan.
Engaged with Lu Ping, the Mountain Seal had developed cracks under the continuous slashing of the Golden Sharp Sword, making Han Zongyuan quite apprehensive. Faced with the Shadow Transformation Sword Form, he hurriedly summoned a black Magic Banner.
The Magic Banner waved wildly before him, unleashing a massive black whirlwind imbued with Thunderbolt Power, striking at the nine Taiyi Celestial Ruins Swords.
The Shadow Transformation Sword Formâs power exceeded the moves within the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword Technique, like Heaven Opening. The attack range expanded considerably, enveloping Han Zongyuan entirely, serving as a mass attack technique.
The black whirlwind surged, sweeping over the nine swords, exploding with crackling thunder, unable to completely repel this attack.
Seeing his defense was ineffective, a sense of panic overtook Han Zongyuan, who lost his previous arrogance. He was forced to use the Mountain Seal as a shield before him.
The Mountain Seal was large in size, blocking the nine swords with a rumbling sound as they approached.
However, this block was insufficient to completely counter Lu Zhiweiâs powerful strike.
The Mountain Seal got pierced with holes, damaged in a single blow, its light dimming. This prompted Han Zongyuan to hastily wave the Magic Banner again, aiming directly at Lu Zhiwei.
Swoosh!
At this moment, Han Zongyuan suddenly sensed a chilling gleam approaching from the side, sending a shiver down his spine.
Instinctively glancing back, he saw a dark streaking light shooting across not far away.
Han Zongyuanâs expression changed, prioritizing evasion over dealing with Lu Zhiweiâs side, quickly retreating to avoid the unexpected attack.
Squelch!
The dark streak of light narrowly grazed Han Zongyuanâs right arm, striking the ground and creating a pit over a zhang wide.
"Hengyue Sect, what a grand gesture!"
A loud shout resonated, and everyone turned towards the voice, seeing a black-purple rainbow rushing from the sky, arriving beside Lu Zhiwei in an instant.
Lu Yuanshan, using the Wind Thunder Wings and holding the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bottle, appeared in time to unleash a Primordial Magnetic Divine Light at Han Zongyuan.
"Lu Yuanshan!"
Seeing the newcomer was Lu Yuanshan, Han Zongyuan frowned.
"Han Zongyuan, was it Hengyue Sect who sent you here!"
Lu Yuanshanâs gaze swept over, landing on the corpse of Chen Chuanhe on the ground, then stood shoulder to shoulder with Lu Zhiwei, with a cold gleam in his eyes, a stark contrast to his usually gentle and approachable demeanor.
At this moment, Lu Yuanshan appeared extremely cold.
At first sight of Lu Yuanshan, Han Zongyuan sensed his aura, unexpectedly reaching the Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment.
This Cyan Mountain Sect Leader had changed drastically in recent years, his cultivation progressing rapidly.
If he stays, heâll become a significant threat in the future.
"Looks like I underestimated you!"
Not expecting Lu Yuanshan to appear here, Han Zongyuan retreated a few steps, swiftly calculating his odds of winning the battle.
A Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment Lu Zhiwei and a Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment Lu Yuanshanâthis battle was bound to be challenging.
The exact strength of Lu Yuanshan was still unknown without direct combat.
However, this didnât mean there was no chance of victory, nor did it indicate coming unprepared, blindly.
"Since youâre here, you might as well stay!"
Han Zongyuan shouted, wielding the damaged Mountain Seal, sending a fierce gust towards Lu Yuanshan.
Swish!
Lu Yuanshan used the Wind Thunder Wings to swiftly dodge, evading the Mountain Sealâs attack in a flash.
Immediately after, Lu Yuanshan stowed away the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bottle, and a brilliant blue stream flew from his brow, forming a dazzling blue Flying Sword.
Lifebound Flying Sword, Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword!
Once Lu Yuanshan arrived, he had no intention of holding back, intending to kill Han Zongyuan on the spot.
"Little sister, today we fight together to slay this foe!"
Lu Yuanshanâs black hair fluttered, directing the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword across the sky, its blade exuding endless chill, pointing towards Han Zongyuan.
"Alright!"
Lu Zhiwei nodded emphatically, summoning the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword back before her, aligning with Lu Yuanshanâs sword in midair.
Seeing this, Han Zongyuan couldnât bother with the Mountain Seal anymore. He swiped his Storage Bag, taking out a Flame Talisman, revealing his trump card.
Crash!
The talisman was activated instantly. It was a Tier Three Middle Grade talisman containing powerful fire attribute power, even more potent than the Divine Sword Armor-Breaking Talisman, given as a precaution by the Hengyue Sect Leader.