The Long Journey to Immortality

"It's called an illusion, but it's actually just a magic trick using light."

"Use spiritual power to condense seven to nine ice mirrors around the opponent to create an illusion, damage the opponent's eyes, make the opponent dizzy and disoriented, and make them surrender."

"However, this move consumes a lot of spiritual energy, and it only plays with the eyes."

"If the opponent closes their eyes, they can break free from the Ice Mirror Illusion and not be deceived by it."

"Apart from that, this move can only be used during the day."

Fu Chen was also a cultivator skilled in combat, so the spells he recommended to Han Lu were all suitable for low-level cultivators to use in combat.

Compared to the first move, Han Lu was more interested in the second move, Ice Mirror Illusion.

"Sounds good, it should be useful."

With one person teaching and the other learning, Han Lu, with her exceptional comprehension, mastered the two techniques in just one hour.

To put it into practice, you need to practice more to become proficient.

Chapter 87 The Third Battle with Wen Er Ya (Part 1)

On a fighting platform in Dongshan Academy, Wen Erya and Han Lu stood facing each other, clearly about to have another match, practicing combat skills while determining who was better.

Wen Erya was still wearing her Zhengyi Sect uniform as usual, while Han Lu changed into a new outfit, putting on the Yan Yu Ni Chang that had been lying in her storage bag for almost four months.

Wen Erya said, "Junior Sister, shall we follow the same rules as last time this time?"

"No need," Han Lu also wanted to know her current strength, otherwise she wouldn't have worn this magical protective gear. "Senior sister, please do your best."

Wen Erya understood what Han Lu meant, realizing that Han Lu was telling her not to overly restrain her spiritual power like last time, which would make her feel constrained during the competition.

Upon hearing this, Wen Erya placed her hand on her storage bag, pondering in her mind what methods she would use to entertain Han Lu later.

The two looked at each other and shouted almost at the same time.

"start."

Wen Erya has developed a fighting instinct through nearly fifty matches with her sparring partners.

Almost the instant the competition began, she unleashed her magical artifact, showing no sign of holding back, just as Han Lu had said.

The Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower transformed into a streak of black light and flew out of Wen Erya's storage bag, appearing above the arena.

At the same time, Wen Erya's favorite bamboo sword appeared in front of her immediately, ready for battle.

As always, Han Lu used a lightness spell on herself.

She practically watched Wen Erya transform from a novice who was bad at magical combat into a pro. She knew Wen Erya's habits and routines in magical combat inside and out.

Upon seeing Wen Erya take out these two magical artifacts, Han Lu almost immediately guessed Wen Erya's next move and devised a countermeasure in her mind.

Wen Erya had already mastered the Hundred Treasures Control Technique to a minor level, and the Soul-Locking and Soul-Suppressing Tower and the Bamboo Sword were activated almost simultaneously, attacking Han Lu.

The Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower hummed softly in the air, and light emanated from its base, shooting towards Han Lu.

Lingjian didn't stand still either. He assisted from the side, not thinking of cutting Han Lu into seventeen or eighteen pieces, but rather supporting her by using the strength of his sword to make it easier for the Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower's divine power to hit Han Lu.

In her sparring and training with her sparring partners, Wen Erya has figured out how to leverage her advantage of having many magical artifacts and how to make two of them work together to achieve a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts.

Such tactics were exactly what Han Lu had anticipated.

The golden sword was summoned by Han Lu.

She quickly recited the incantation, and in the blink of an eye, three bolts of lightning were activated, shooting towards the bamboo sword that Wen Erya was controlling.

The lightning struck the bamboo sword, turning the green bamboo sword a layer of charcoal color.

The electric current interfered with Wen Er Ya's control over the spirit sword, and for a short period of time, Wen Er Ya lost control of the bamboo sword.

Although the Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower's magical cage is sturdy and difficult to break, it is too slow to react.

Seizing the opportunity, Han Lu lightly leaped on the arena, nimbly dodging the Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower's divine attacks.

Running away wasn't Han Lu's style. After confirming that she had left the attack range of the light prison, she used the powerful spell she learned from the "Great Zhou Tian Condensing Water Technique" in front of Wen Erya for the first time.

Just as Wen Erya was thinking of using the same trick again, Han Lu's magic came.

A massive dragon-head water column, approximately two meters in radius, sprayed towards Wenerya with a fierce momentum and a tremendous sound.

With such a loud commotion, Wen Erya certainly didn't think that the water jets hitting her would cause no pain or itch, only wetting her clothes.

Wen Erya could only temporarily refrain from controlling the magical artifacts, instead casting two spells to summon three ice shields to block her way.

As a genius cultivator, Wen Erya, who has reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, is quite adept at using these basic spells.

The dragon-headed water column collided with the first ice shield in the blink of an eye.

The powerful impact shattered the ice shield that had been formed for less than half a second.

However, this ice shield did provide some degree of defense.

After passing the first ice shield, the dragon's head at the front of the water column had lost its mouth and whiskers, leaving only half a head, and its momentum had also diminished considerably.

The second ice shield blocked the water column's path once again.

This time, the two spells remained locked in a stalemate in the air for nearly two seconds before a winner was decided.

The water dragon that Han Lu used a lot of magic to unleash was still superior.

However, after two collisions and two losses,

The water dragon, upon reaching the third ice shield, had lost its initial ferocity.

After colliding with the third ice shield for a moment, Wen Erya successfully defended against the raging water dragon.

After the water dragon disintegrated, the arena was temporarily transformed into a vast ocean.

Small ice particles still floated on the vast ocean, showing the tragic scene when the spells collided.

Han Lu remained completely unfazed by the failed attack.

She didn't think that such a simple move could defeat Wen Erya, whose level was far superior to hers, and this chaotic situation was indeed part of her plan.

With a casual flick of her wrist, Wen Erya shattered the thin layer of ice shield remaining in front of her and summoned back the Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower that was suspended high in the air.

The previous exchange made Wen Erya realize that, given her somewhat clumsy handling of magical artifacts, she probably wouldn't be able to use the Soul-Locking and Suppressing Tower to subdue Han Lu, who had used a lightness spell. Admitting defeat and changing tactics was the right thing to do.

Wen Erya, who could be called Duobao Daoren among Qi Refining cultivators, quickly took out a third magical artifact.

A scroll appeared in Wen Erya's hands.

Wen Erya grasped one end of the scroll and gently flicked it open.

The scroll depicts a traditional Chinese ink painting, in which many common demonic beasts and spirit beasts found in the cultivation world are vividly portrayed.

On the arena, Han Lu would not allow Wen Er Ya to easily use this magical artifact that posed a significant threat to her.

The golden sword was drawn, and the golden sword that had been hovering around Han Lu transformed into a bolt of lightning, shooting towards Wen Erya.

Wen Erya quickly used her sword to protect herself, trying to multitask.

With his basic knowledge of the Hundred Treasures Artifact Control Technique, Wen Erya possessed the resources and ability to accomplish the difficult task of simultaneously controlling two magical artifacts with his Qi Refining Level 6 cultivation.

The swords exchanged seven or eight blows in the blink of an eye, and Wen Erya was temporarily at a disadvantage.

But in that brief moment, the scroll in Wen Erya's hands was finally fully unfurled.

A light blue light flew out from Wen Erya and landed in the painting.

The spiritual energy flowed across the scroll, eventually converging on a wolf-shaped demon beast located at the beginning of the scroll.

With the support of spiritual energy, the ink on the scroll, which had already dried, became moist again.

Soon, the ink on the wolf's body reached a state close to boiling.

Three breaths later, the inanimate objects on the scroll transformed into living beings made of ink and appeared on the arena.

Seeing this, Han Lu, who was controlling her spirit sword to try to interrupt everything, secretly thought something was wrong.

[Author's Note] The Three Battles with the White Bone Demon lol. With my consistently consistent updates, could I please ask for a recommendation vote?

Chapter 88 The Third Battle with Wen Er Ya (Part 2)

This wolf-like monster is called the "Sand Wolf," and its original form is a monster composed of a substance similar to sand.

In the deserts of the Western Regions, sand wolves often appear in packs of three to five, making a living by attacking wild animals and human caravans.

Composed of "sand," they are extremely difficult to deal with; even ordinary blades cannot harm them.

In terms of strength, this kind of monster is not powerful. The "Ink Wolf" summoned by Wen Erya through the scroll is only at the second level of Qi Refining.

However, due to its unique life form, this ink monster is difficult to destroy or kill.

Combined with the original characteristics of the Sand Wolf.

Combined, this seemingly unimpressive "Ink Wolf" is destined to be the key to victory in this battle, or at the very least, a troublemaker.

Although the "Ink Wolf" doesn't have a gaping maw, its shape, with ink dripping from its mouth, still inspires fear in those who see it.

At least Han Lu had no intention of being bitten by this ink wolf.

She didn't want to be treated like dirt.

Having broken free from the painting, the "Ink Wolf" didn't pause for a moment, immediately taking off towards Han Lu.

Although Han Lu gained the upper hand in the battle of the spirit swords, she was unable to decide the outcome or extricate herself from the situation for the time being.

After casting a spell, Han Lu leaped backward, flying nearly ten meters away and temporarily creating distance between herself and the Ink Sand Wolf.

"To deal with sand wolves, you need to use fire-attribute magic, but what about ink wolves?"

Although Han Lu had seen Wen Erya's scroll magic artifact, she had never seen a sparring partner perfectly decipher it.

Therefore, for a time she did not know what method to use to deal with this supernatural creation that was difficult to completely destroy.

Looking at the "Ink Wolf" that seemed to be running fast on the wet arena as if it had used "Iron Palm Water Skimming", Han Lu did not hesitate at all and decided to use the series of tricks that Wen Erya had prepared on it.

Han Lu slowly circulated her spiritual energy through the Five Elements transformation. Then, she summoned three fireballs the size of millstones and shot them toward the "Ink Wolf".

Under Wen Erya's skillful control, the Ink Wolf dodged Han Lu's attacks by leaping left and right in a very simple way, and arrived ten meters in front of Han Lu in an instant.

Approaching its enemy, the Ink Wolf took long strides, intending to break the stalemate with a flying pounce and bite.

However, something Wen Erya didn't expect happened.