I forge immortality with a pagoda.

As soon as the three of them moved, Yue Ling made her move as well.

She tossed a gilded bead with her jade-like hand, which flew straight towards Feng Jian.

This bead was the same high-grade talisman that Shen Yu had seen earlier, the Yin-Gilded Soul-Capturing Bead.

But this magical artifact is different from the one before.

Previously, Yue Ling killed the white-robed Taoist priest because of the hardness of the golden bead, but did not fully activate it.

With Yue Ling's ninth-order true qi as its blessing, this magic weapon is so heavy that it is no exaggeration to say that it is as heavy as ten thousand jin. It is more than enough to kill a Qi Refining Level 1 cultivator, and there is no need to fully activate it.

However, Feng Jian's cultivation level was obviously much higher, so using it as before would not have much effect.

Under the influence of Yue Ling Zhen Qi, the surface of the golden bead began to flow with a dark gold and black luster, and the dark gold patterns on it seemed to come alive, wriggling strangely on the surface of the bead.

"Awoo~"

A series of inhuman, piercing screams rang out from within the Soul-Capturing Pearl, followed by the emergence of three semi-transparent, twisted, and tormented humanoid shadows.

In an instant, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling filled the air.

These three vengeful ghosts had blurred faces and empty eyes, with only six pairs of sharp claws clearly visible, their light shining through them.

As soon as the three vengeful ghosts appeared, they quickly burrowed into Feng Jian's body.

Feng Jian looked as if facing a formidable enemy, his expression extremely serious, indicating that he had suffered a considerable loss regarding this magical artifact before.

He snorted coldly.

"It's quite a treasure, recovering so quickly, but in my opinion, your magic weapon is still lacking!"

Three talismans appeared out of thin air in his hand.

These talismans shimmered with a ghastly green light and were decorated with hideous skull runes; they were the Yin Sha Soul-Breaking Talismans, specifically designed to destroy the soul.

The Yin Sha Soul-Breaking Talisman belongs to the category of talisman treasures. Its power is above that of ordinary talisman artifacts, but it is still inferior to high-grade talisman artifacts.

Feng Jian activated the three talismans, which transformed into three pale green ghost flames the size of cartwheels, to meet the three attacking ghosts.

Although the Yin Liujin Soul-Capturing Pearl was somewhat restrained, it was still a high-grade talisman. Under the erosion of the ghost fire, it only emitted a corrosive sound like a branding iron being plunged into water, and did not completely dissipate.

For a time, neither side could do anything about the other.

Just as Yue Ling and Feng Jian were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Shen Yu also met the two Zhan Yue Sect disciples.

Yue Ling ultimately couldn't spare the energy to stop Nie Fengyu.

"Boy, if you know what's good for you, give us the talisman sword, and we'll spare your life."

"If I'm in a good mood, I might put in a good word for you, and you might even have a chance to enter my sect to cultivate."

Nie Fengyu spoke up.

An Yuzhen chimed in, "Senior Brother Nie is right. If you can join our sect, you'll definitely get access to profound skills and Taoist arts. Now is the time for you to prove yourself, so why not seize the opportunity?"

Shen Yu chuckled, "Forgive my ignorance, but in this southern region of Dongling Prefecture, I have never heard of the Zhan Yue Sect. It must be a minor, insignificant sect. Please don't be so joking."

These words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity, but the two men who heard them were filled with rage.

Seeing that the two were angry, Shen Yu continued, "Judging from your appearance, you two senior brothers do not seem to be wealthy. I have no connections, and I'm afraid I will be starving if I join your sect."

Shen Yu's words struck a nerve with both of them.

The Zhan Yue Sect has no spiritual veins, only a few spiritual springs. Even for a disciple like him who has successfully cultivated true qi, the sect has not bestowed any cultivation techniques or spirit stones upon him.

This sect was indeed an obscure little sect in the southern region of Dongling Prefecture, only able to follow behind the Feiyun Sect and eat scraps.

Nie Fengyu's face contorted into a ferocious expression. "You little thief, since you're so determined to die, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He pushed off with his feet, channeling his true qi towards Shen Yu.

Although he was at his last gasp, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, so Shen Yu dared not be negligent and summoned the Azure Dragon Halberd.

A streak of blue light flashed across the sky, accompanied by gusts of wind, its momentum swift and powerful.

Nie Fengyu welcomed the Golden Qi.

A "clang" sound was heard.

The Azure Dragon Halberd was sent flying horizontally by the blow.

Golden Qi is the true Qi of metal, known for its sharpness and solidity.

Now the two are evenly matched.

Nie Fengyu's true qi also paused for a moment, and he immediately realized that he had overestimated himself.

A mid-grade talisman is not something a cultivator at the first level of Qi Refining can withstand with his true Qi.

Moreover, he had already exhausted most of his true energy during his battle with Yue Ling. He was not at his peak condition at the moment.

His offensive came to an abrupt halt, forcing him to pause and catch his breath.

An Yuzhen had already arrived at Shen Yu's side.

A small, emerald-green sword shot out from his mouth, heading straight for Shen Yu's heart.

Shen Yu was already prepared; he had secretly cast a spell, waiting for An Yuzhen to make her move.

A layer of earth-brown armor suddenly appeared on Shen Yu's body, enveloping him completely.

Although the small sword was extremely fast, it was clearly not powerful enough, and it stopped its momentum after penetrating the air armor by only an inch.

Shen Yu was overjoyed to achieve such an effect on his first use of Daoist techniques against an enemy.

Earth Armor Technique is only a lower-level Dao technique, and he has only mastered it to a minor level. What would it be like if he were to cultivate this Dao technique to a major level?

His thought vanished in an instant, and he immediately unleashed another kind of Taoist technique.

Shen Yu circulated his spiritual energy according to the incantation, and a clumsy and difficult feeling rose in his meridians, as if he were pushing a mountain rock.

The energy brewed within his body for a moment, then slowly approached his palm from his arm. Shen Yu felt a slight numbness in his arm and palm, and it felt much heavier.

This is followed by a feeling of soreness in the muscles and bones, and a burning sensation in the meridians.

White light emanated from the palm of his hand, accompanied by a muffled rumble.

Shen Yu waved his arm, and a dazzling wave of energy was released in an instant, full of vigor and unparalleled strength.

This is the intermediate-level Taoist technique that Shen Yu had previously practiced—the Mountain-Splitting Technique.

An Yuzhen had already retreated after missing his first attack. He wasn't afraid of anything else, except that Shen Yu's Spirit Cry Sword might strike his head.

He was still relieved that Shen Yu had suddenly stopped moving when he noticed a gust of wind howling behind him.

The shockwave exploded behind me.

He hurriedly picked up a small bronze shield, which at first glance shone with a bluish light, indicating it was no ordinary object.

But upon closer inspection, one will find that it is covered with cracks, barely maintaining its shape, and seems to shatter at the slightest touch.

"not good!"

With a roar, the shockwave shattered the small shield.

A huge flower of blood exploded behind An Yuzhen.

He collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Nie Fengyu is still adjusting his breathing!

As expected of a mid-level Taoist technique…

This technique is only at the beginner level, and Shen Yu cannot use it easily. Otherwise, An Yuzhen would not even have had the chance to use that small shield.

Feng Jian had already noticed the change in the battle situation, and his heart tightened, a bad premonition rising within him.

If Shen Yu is left unattended, his two disciples will likely die here.

Once he is isolated and helpless, Yue Ling only needs to hold him off while Shen Yu looks for an opportunity to strike him with a sword.

Feng Jian dared not think too much, and left the battle, letting the three clusters of pale green ghost flames spontaneously defend against the enemy.

He himself rushed straight towards Shen Yu with lightning speed.

Shen Yu had a sudden flash of inspiration, and a plan suddenly appeared in his mind.

He had not mastered true qi, so he was completely unable to control this high-grade talisman sword with qi.

To wield this sword, one must hold the hilt and use one's internal energy to activate it.

Instead of doing that, he threw the talisman sword, which transformed into a streak of light and pierced straight into Feng Jian's face.

Feng Jian simply dodged the sword with a slight movement.

"Youngster! Using this magic weapon is a terrible waste! Let's see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!"

"Go to hell!"

Feng Jian's old face revealed a fierce expression as he spoke menacingly.

Shen Yu smiled slightly, showing no sign of panic whatsoever.

Seeing Shen Yu's calm and composed demeanor, Feng Jian felt a chill run down his spine.

He felt a resistance in his hand, and upon looking again, he realized that his claw was being held in place by three beams of light, preventing it from advancing even an inch further.

A superior talisman, made of three-colored jade.

Before Feng Jian could think further, he transformed his claws into fingers, and golden qi burst forth from his fingertips, transforming into the shape of a sword.

As soon as the sword was formed, it pierced through three beams of light.

Although high-grade talismanic artifacts are rare, Shen Yu's cultivation level is ultimately limited, and he cannot unleash its full potential.

But he also has talismans!

A layer of brownish-yellow light appeared, thicker and more solid than the air armor Shen Yu had just condensed using the Earth Armor Technique.

The light barrier firmly blocked the finger sword formed by the condensation of golden qi.

This is precisely the defensive barrier that Shen Yu created by secretly activating the Earth Dust Pearl.

Then a melodious sword cry rang out.

The sound of the sword seemed to carry a sense of exhilaration, as if someone had finally brought out its true potential.

Its sword aura is unparalleled, its sharpness unstoppable.

Feng Jian tried to turn around to defend himself, but it was too late.

In an instant, the sword pierced through Feng Jian's back and emerged from his chest.

Blood flowed, staining his moon-white Taoist robe a bright red.

Feng Jian stared wide-eyed at Shen Yu, unable to believe what was happening.

"What...are you...of...origin? How...do you...possess...so many...magical treasures...?"

Feng Jian's voice trembled, filled with resentment and pain.

He cultivated for 140 years, yet he hadn't even accumulated a single high-grade talisman.

The boy in front of him was only a teenager, but his wealth was something that even their sect leader couldn't compare to. How could he accept this calmly?

"That's unfair..."

Feng Jian's eyes gradually lost their luster, and soon he breathed his last, dying with his eyes wide open.

Yue Ling drew the talisman sword, ignoring Feng Jian's corpse, and praised to herself, "Truly a fine sword."

Then she turned to Shen Yu and said, "Wait for me a moment."

Having said that, he transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the distance...

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