plumnovel Chapter 256: A Difficult Battle
Chapter 256: A Difficult Battle
This is a talisman.
The talisman floated in the air, and a chilling current emanated from it.
The cold mist condensed into frost in the air.
But then they saw that the talisman shimmered with a cold light, and within it was a crescent moon.
It was none other than the talisman that Master Wanyue had given to Qin Zhixue.
When the talisman is taken out.
Qin Zhixue chanted an incantation and made hand seals. Yin energy surged from her fingertips and instantly condensed into a hand seal, which she then poured into the talisman in front of her. The talisman rippled, as if a vast ocean had absorbed the hand seal.
Immediately, a vortex appeared on the talisman, containing a powerful pulling force.
Within Qin Zhixue's body, a vast amount of Yin energy was drawn in.
After absorbing enough Yin energy, the talisman shone with a cold light, dazzling and bright, as if a bright moon had appeared.
"The long river and the bright moon rise, soaring straight up to the sky, the moon shines on the immortal's peak, and frost sprinkles all over the sky!" The melodious chanting also rang out from Qin Zhixue's mouth. Then, she made a hand gesture, and the talisman shone brightly, transforming into a long river that soared upwards.
At the same time, the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' pattern above her head flashed and turned into a cold light that entered her palm.
The overwhelming onslaught of talismans descended, landing three zhang and six chi above their heads.
Qin Zhixue, however, moved forward instead of retreating, with a near-third-tier 'Frost Shield' talisman affixed to her body.
Immediately, a cold current flowed beneath her feet, connecting with the long river manifested by the talisman, and she used the power of the talisman to soar upwards.
But then she saw the long river above her head, its momentum like a rainbow, resembling a water dragon, spinning in the air and instantly shattering the attack of a near-third-tier talisman.
Judging by its momentum, it was unstoppable. In just a moment, the attack of the eight talismans completely collapsed.
The long river seized the opportunity and flowed upstream.
Qin Zhixue seemed to tread upon a long river, soaring straight to the heavens.
A chilly current spread out, and snowflakes fell from the sky.
"Go..." As she flew into the air, Qin Zhixue guided her with a hand gesture, and a crescent moon flew out from the long river.
The crescent moon streaked across the sky, slashing at the water-like light array high above.
"Oh no, this is a talisman... She wants to use the power of the talisman to break the formation and escape!" the cultivator holding the formation plate shouted.
"Fellow Daoists, please do not hold back. Activate your talismans to keep it here. Otherwise, if it escapes, all our efforts will be in vain!" As he spoke, he also made hand seals and activated the formation again. A water spear condensed in the light screen of the formation.
The water spear moved, carrying a curtain of water as it crashed down.
"Go all out!" At this moment, several cultivators nearby exchanged glances and, without hesitation, unleashed their talisman treasures.
Although they were extremely reluctant to leave, they knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if they missed it, the trip would surely fail.
At that time, not only will the talisman treasures in their hands be taken back by the sect, but they will also be severely punished.
Almost simultaneously, two Foundation Establishment cultivators waved their hands, and a talisman appeared in front of them.
They were each a cultivator dressed in a golden brocade robe.
A monk dressed in a fiery robe.
The two made no attempt to conceal their identities, making it immediately clear that they were cultivators from the Golden Cloud Sect and the Burning Flame Valley.
As the incantation activated the immense magical power injected into the talisman, a vast aura of flames and a burst of golden light erupted.
The other cultivators activated their near-third-tier talismans.
In comparison, activating a talisman requires a large amount of mana and spiritual power, and the activation time is slightly longer, taking a few breaths.
The activation speed of a near-third-tier talisman is much faster.
Six near-third-tier talismans were the first to attack Qin Zhixue in the sky above Taiyin Valley.
At this moment, the long river soared, and the crescent moon pierced the sky. Its bright moonlight, like a cold blade, directly shattered the water spears coming from the sky. Then, the crescent moon seized the opportunity to rise up and break through the array light barrier in the sky.
At that moment, six near-third-tier talismans transformed into long rainbows and attacked Qin Zhixue from six directions.
Qin Zhixue made a hand gesture, and the river water around her rippled, swirling around her and protecting her.
As the long river soared upwards, waves swirled around it, and wisps of cold air, like sharp blades of wind, froze all the attacks generated by the near-third-tier talisman three zhang away, and shattered them one by one.
Although the quasi-third-tier talisman was powerful, it was still far inferior to the power of a talisman treasure, failing to reach within a few feet of the body.
Just then, a wave of water swept down from the sky above the formation, and it was a scroll that flew into the sky.
And it slowly unfolded, transforming into a sky curtain that blocked the path of the crescent moon and the cold river.
The scroll, when unfolded, is a hundred feet in circumference, with ripples rising in the middle, creating the imposing force of a vast ocean pressing down.
In an instant, the crescent moon slashed into the water, creating huge waves, but it was also hindered.
The soaring river crashes against the water, creating ripples that spread across the canvas.
The water waves in the painting are suspended in the air, contained within the painting, yet they do not fall down, which is truly amazing.
"It's the third-tier magic weapon 'Ren Shui Hao Hai Tu' from 'Lingyan Island'." Upon seeing this, Qin Zhixue's brows furrowed slightly.
"The power of this third-tier magic weapon is far beyond what a Foundation Establishment cultivator can unleash... but the power of the talisman can be fully activated."
Her gaze sharpened, and she formed a hand seal, channeling a spell into the hidden talisman within the long river before her.
Talismans are formed from supernatural power.
Each activation will deplete the power within.
After repeated activations, its power will be exhausted.
Magical artifacts require the user to possess a corresponding level of cultivation in order to unleash their full power.
Even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator can only unleash the power of a magic weapon to the level of a nascent Core cultivator.
As Qin Zhixue made a hand seal, a cold current swept out from within the talisman.
In an instant.
Before her, a vast, cold current surged like a raging torrent, crashing into the "Ren Shui Hao Hai Tu" (a map depicting the vast expanse of the Ren River) high in the sky.
A cold mist swept across, freezing the water in the "Ren Shui Hao Hai Tu" (a map depicting the vast expanse of the Ren River) that it covered.
The power of this third-tier magic weapon suddenly decreased.
Inside the magical artifact, the crescent moon trembled, breaking through the ice crystals, and roared out from within.
They returned to the long river in front of Qin Zhixue.
The powerful cold current, like a river pouring down from the sky, gathered around her with a rushing sound.
Although this "Ren Shui Hao Hai Tu" is frozen.
However, the material was ultimately only a third-tier magic weapon, and it could not be easily penetrated.
Therefore, Qin Zhixue controlled the power of the talisman and changed course to find a new breakthrough.
It was just a few breaths of delay.
High in the sky, a flash of fire appeared, like a fiery python, raging towards Qin Zhixue.
There were also clouds of rosy light, rolling in furiously, each ray of light like a sharp blade, or like a rain of arrows pouring down.
In an instant, Qin Zhixue was surrounded by a dazzling, radiant light that filled the entire Taiyin Valley, as if a new world had opened up.
However, the two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators simultaneously activated their talismanic treasures, delivering a thunderous blow.
Two attacks, one from the left and one from the right, arrived in an instant, leaving Qin Zhixue with almost no strength to dodge.
With a flick of her wrist, Qin Zhixue sent the crescent moon hurtling towards the raging flames that were rushing towards it like a fiery python.
The crescent moon's sharp edge sliced the fiery python in two, and the extreme cold swept over it, gradually extinguishing the flames.
However, the power of this talisman was also weakening, as if its power was about to be completely exhausted.
Beside her, rays of light shone everywhere, while a raging sea of clouds swept in, dispelling the chill that enveloped Qin Zhixue.
A hurricane roared.
Then, beams of golden light, like thousands of sharp blades, crashed down, engulfing Qin Zhixue.
In that instant.
Outside Taiyin Valley.
The air seemed to freeze.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators from various immortal sects held their breath and looked at Qin Zhixue, seemingly wanting to see what was going on.
Will this fierce attack be able to kill this proud daughter of heaven?
Bang, bang!
However, in just a moment, a series of muffled sounds rang out.
But then, a cold light flashed within the rosy glow, and a gleaming pearl sheltered Qin Zhixue inside.
The countless blades of radiant light pierced above, yet failed to budge them in the slightest.
"Another talisman treasure?" Upon seeing this, the eyes of the Foundation Establishment cultivators outside the formation shrank.
"No... this is a third-tier forbidden artifact... it can instantly unleash power comparable to a talisman treasure, but it can only be used once."
"That's what the man in the cloud-patterned robe holding the array plate said."
As he spoke, he made a hand gesture.
The frozen "Ren Shui Hao Hai Tu" in the sky trembled, emitting a series of sounds as ice crystals shattered.
Immediately, mist rose from the picture, and the ice crystals melted, turning into Ren water, which flowed within the precious picture.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the treasure map was rolled up, like a swimming dragon or a long river, sweeping towards Qin Zhixue below, who was protected by the beads.
Qin Zhixue made a hand gesture, and a talisman flew out from her palm.
The talisman flew into the air, transforming into a torrent of cold mist that froze the treasure map in mid-air.
"It's a Tier 3 'Frost Talisman'..."
Upon seeing this, the man holding the array plate frowned.
"Go all out! I want to see how many third-tier talismans he has!" he sneered.
In an instant, the cultivators in the air unleashed their full power, sending a barrage of near-third-tier talismans hurtling down.
These talisman attacks rained down, striking Qin Zhixue's protective icy bead shield and causing it to tremble.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, the array of light curtains rippled, and water spears condensed and took shape, ready to be unleashed.
After a while.
A water spear pierced down.
The icy bead formed by the third-tier forbidden artifact shattered.
Qin Zhixue activated several near-third-tier talismans to protect herself.
However, cultivators from various factions continued to take advantage of the situation to make their moves.
Various talismans fell down.
One by one, the protective light shields shattered.
At the same time, Qin Zhixue's body was also shaken downwards by the vast magical power fluctuations.
As she fell, a near-third-tier "ice shield" appeared around her.
Boom!
Then, Qin Zhixue and the light shield crashed to the ground in a sorry state.
She coughed up blood and was pale, clearly showing signs of weakened magical powers.
"Hehe, her magic power is about to run out..." someone laughed arrogantly.
"She activated a large number of third-tier talismans this time... Even with the talismanic treasures, it's difficult to unleash their full power!"
Some people's eyes gleamed with wisdom.
"Legend has it that Qin Zhixue has a great opportunity, we must not let others get the first chance!" Some fellow disciples exchanged glances.
Then, one person provided cover in the air.
One of them transformed into a rainbow and flew directly from the opening towards Qin Zhixue in the valley below.
"Walk!"
"Qin Zhixue must possess the 'Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold'..."
"We cannot let it fall into the hands of others..."
Instantly, eight Foundation Establishment cultivators flew towards Qin Zhixue below in almost the blink of an eye.
At the same time, they activated their near-third-tier protective shields to protect themselves.
It also triggered a second-tier top-grade talisman to attack Qin Zhixue.
"Only eight people!" At this moment, Qin Zhixue slowly stood up, standing inside a cold energy shield about ten feet high.