Ch. 53
Chapter 53: Artificial Thunderstorm, Sea of Clouds Thunder Prison!
Since Master Xuan Yin had personally taken down Xiao Yueling and even stated things so clearly—
Chen Xingyu and Zhang Youwei exchanged a glance and dared not question this Golden Core True Person any further.
After all, stepping forward earlier was only because the two of them were upholding the sect’s dignity.
Now that Master Xuan Yin had given them a way out, the two retreated, each using their messaging means to report the situation to their respective sects.
…
A short while later.
Zhang Youwei had just finished sending a message to the Sect Master of Tianxuan Sect.
He then saw Zhang Yueyang being burned half to death by Xu Zhengyang’s White Lotus Karma Flame.
Upon hearing Xu Zhengyang’s shout, Zhang Youwei did not dare delay. He immediately activated the Yang Pearl in his hand, pulled Zhang Yueyang out, and personally dispelled the flame for him.
At this moment—
Master Xuan Yin, seeing through the Absolute Shadow Wall that Tian Xiyue was about to be stabbed to death by Ye Mingyu, sighed.
With a frown, he pulled her out of Sunset Cloud Blessed Land.
After leaving Sunset Cloud Blessed Land, Tian Xiyue’s face was full of defiance, but before she could speak—
She was also taken into his life-bound magical treasure, the Seven-Treasure Glazed Tower, and suppressed together with Xiao Yueling!
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At the same time, inside Green Peak Gorge of Sunset Cloud Blessed Land.
When Ye Mingyu subdued Tian Xiyue, the term ‘effortless’ would be an apt description.
Precisely because of this—
Ye Mingyu had even spared some attention earlier to observe the battle between Xu Zhengyang and the Zhang siblings.
Seeing Xu Zhengyang walking toward him—
Ye Mingyu waved his hand, and three flying swords formed the Three Talents Sword Formation, surrounding Xu Zhengyang. He smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist’s White Lotus Karma Flame is indeed extraordinary. But I’ve already witnessed your methods just now. That White Lotus Karma Flame of yours… I’m afraid it won’t be able to reach me.”
“Ha ha ha ha!”
Xu Zhengyang laughed loudly upon hearing this and said, “That White Lotus Karma Flame isn’t my only method. Take this move!”
As he spoke, Xu Zhengyang immediately pressed both hands to the ground, attempting to cast Draw the Ground as a Prison on Ye Mingyu!
Ye Mingyu was extremely intelligent in combat!
Earlier, when Xu Zhengyang made that same motion, the Zhang siblings reacted like cats with their tails stepped on, instantly summoning their flying magical artifacts to hover in midair.
Although Ye Mingyu didn’t know what effect Xu Zhengyang’s move had, he wasn’t willing to take any chances.
So Ye Mingyu followed suit—
He suddenly leapt into the air and patted his sword case, summoning a flying sword as wide as a door panel from within, which held him aloft in midair!
Immediately after—
Ye Mingyu formed a hand seal with one hand, and the other three flying swords instantly formed the Three Talents Sword Formation. Once locked onto Xu Zhengyang, they either slashed or thrust, all shooting toward Xu Zhengyang at once!
“Well done!”
Xu Zhengyang said, instantly activating the Blackthorn Formation to protect himself.
Ye Mingyu saw this and lightly shook his head, sighing, “So you still underestimate me, Fellow Daoist. Just some Earth Spikes—how could they possibly withstand my…”
Before Ye Mingyu could finish—
His three flying swords slashed at the Blackthorn Formation but not only failed to break this Earthen Spike Fortress, they even struck sparks on the spikes and were forcefully deflected!
Seeing this, Xu Zhengyang was immensely pleased.
Because his Blackthorn Formation had different grades as well!
Facing ordinary attacks, Xu Zhengyang only needed to use ordinary Earth Spikes.
But when facing Ye Mingyu’s flying sword attacks—
Xu Zhengyang deliberately mixed several pieces of Black Iron fragments into the soil forming the Earth Spikes while casting the Earth Spike Technique!
These Black Iron fragments acted like the rebar in concrete.
Though indistinguishable in appearance—
Their internal strength was worlds apart!
“Oh?”
Ye Mingyu was stunned for a moment.
After commanding the flying swords to strike a few more times and seeing that they only left shallow nicks on the Blackthorn Formation—
He couldn’t help but praise, “Fellow Daoist’s defensive technique is truly eye-opening. However…”
At this point—
Ye Mingyu changed his tone and smiled, “If you keep hiding inside that tortoise shell, how will you defeat me and claim that Bodhi Fruit?”
“Just watch!”
Xu Zhengyang shouted as he assumed a horse stance and clasped his hands together!
He knew—
If he didn’t go all out, he wouldn’t be able to win against this Ye Mingyu!
“Reverse Pulse Point!”
Xu Zhengyang roared and immediately activated a burst secret technique he had bought aboard the Celestial Treasure Pavilion!
With the activation of Reverse Pulse Point, Xu Zhengyang’s spiritual energy suddenly surged threefold!
Adding the spiritual energy stored in the Jade Gourd—
Xu Zhengyang’s total spiritual energy now was equivalent to the combined amount of two peak Qi Refining cultivators!
Feeling the explosive surge of spiritual energy within his body, Xu Zhengyang had never felt so empowered!
So Xu Zhengyang didn’t hold back—
He slapped the ground with both hands and shouted, “Water Dragon Volley!”
As he spoke—
Twelve water columns, each as thick as a water bucket, gushed from the ground like water dragons, weaving into a water net that surged toward Ye Mingyu!
Though they looked like ordinary water columns—
Ye Mingyu dared not be careless, fearing that Xu Zhengyang had done something tricky within them.
Thus, Ye Mingyu retracted his three flying swords to slash at the water columns while controlling the iron sword beneath him to fly higher and begin evading.
Seeing he had already dodged Xu Zhengyang’s Water Dragon Volley attack, Ye Mingyu was preparing to counterattack.
Then he heard Xu Zhengyang shout again, “Mist, come!”
As he spoke—
Xu Zhengyang waved his hand, instantly mixing the powdered limestone he had ground into the water columns he just summoned!
“Chi-la——”
The water columns began to boil violently!
In just a few breaths, a dense artificial fog enveloped Ye Mingyu in an instant!
Seeing this, Ye Mingyu realized something was wrong—
He prepared to ride his sword upward, hoping to escape the fog’s range.
But just as he ascended slightly, he noticed numerous ice crystals mixed in the upper fog.
At that moment—
Ye Mingyu suddenly realized that the hair cascading behind him was inexplicably standing on end, as if being pulled by some unseen force.
“……”
Ye Mingyu was just about to reach back and smooth his hair down to avoid damaging his image—
But at that moment—
Xu Zhengyang’s voice suddenly entered Ye Mingyu’s ears: “Sea of Clouds Thunder Prison!!”
Upon hearing Xu Zhengyang’s words—
Ye Mingyu’s heart rang with alarm.
He could no longer care about his appearance and was about to dash out of the fog’s coverage with full force!
But it was already too late!
Just as Ye Mingyu moved, a bolt of lightning had already struck him!
In that flash—
Ye Mingyu didn’t even have time to draw the Purple Bronze Flying Sword that could redirect lightning!
Taking the lightning head-on—
Ye Mingyu was momentarily dazed, but he still felt relieved, thinking with a face full of gratitude:
[Fortunately, it was just an ordinary lightning bolt—not as domineering as Tian Xiyue’s Thunder Spell…]
Thinking this—
Ye Mingyu quickly patted the sword case behind him and summoned the Purple Bronze Flying Sword he used against Tian Xiyue earlier.
But just then—
Ye Mingyu suddenly discovered that most of his hair was already standing straight up!