The Long Journey to Immortality

After all, even if you have half a breath more to execute your move, you are not guaranteed to defeat your enemy.

On the contrary, it may expose weaknesses, allowing the opponent to launch a counterattack, seize the opportunity, and strike back.

However, since this duel had some exhibition characteristics, the Qingxu Sect Master gave Han Lu and Xianyu Ji a few points to note that he hoped the two of them could demonstrate and present during the duel.

Therefore, as soon as the Qingxu Sect Master announced the start of the duel, the two of them wanted to take the initiative and took the initiative to use some techniques that they did not usually display.

Han Lu opened her mouth and spat out the sword pellet spirit sword from her dantian.

He made a hand seal, causing the sword pellet to split into twelve golden rays.

These twelve golden rays were like twelve spiritual swords, which, under Han Lu's command, scattered in an instant and formed a sword formation.

While controlling the spirit sword, Han Lu multitasked, taking out two magical treasures from her storage bag.

The "music box" that had once been used on Qiu Xing, the pride of the Da Yu court, was taken out by Han Lu again.

Under Han Lu's spiritual power, Xiao He unleashed its supernatural abilities.

As it landed and unfolded naturally, the puppet ensemble hidden within once again manipulated the zithers and played beautiful music.

These musical pieces are a form of illusion, though not as powerful as the illusions Han Lu personally performs by playing the guqin, they can provide a more lasting and flexible suppression effect.

Besides the music box, another magical item that Han Lu took out of her storage bag was a long spear.

This is a magical artifact of the spiritual level that Han Lu prepared to demonstrate her physical cultivation skills.

Its source is a treasure trove in Sanfeng Forest.

Because there were few phoenixes in the Three Phoenix Forest who were proficient in external martial arts, this treasure had been lying peacefully in the treasure vault until it was noticed by Han Lu and was able to see the light of day again.

Han Lu's idea of ​​taking it out today was very simple.

She believes that only by combining internal and external strategies can this battle be fought beautifully.

After all, many cultivators find close-quarters combat with punches and blows more interesting than casting spells or using magical artifacts from a distance.

Xianyu Ji's thoughts, however, were not as complex as Han Lu's.

He knew very well that Han Lu's abilities were superior to his.

Naturally, Xianyu Ji, who was aiming to overcome his "mental barriers," would approach this sparring match with a more pragmatic mindset.

Xianyu Ji knew perfectly well that Han Lu was skilled in illusion magic.

Determined to win, he was naturally well-prepared.

A bronze mirror immediately appeared in Xianyu Ji's hands.

He didn't care whether Han Lu would use illusion magic at the beginning of the sparring session; he just used his magic weapon to guard against this move first.

The bronze mirror emitted a dark bronze light, enveloping Xianyu Ji entirely within it.

The music played by the band inside the "music box" could only be faintly heard through the light of the bronze mirror.

The aftershocks did not have a significant impact on cultivators of Xianyu Ji's level.

This allows Xianyu Ji to fight with a completely clear mind.

In addition, Xianyu Ji, who followed the instructions of Daoist Qingxu, did not hesitate to take out his most treasured magical treasures at the first opportunity.

A dark black stone appeared in Xianyu Ji's hand.

This is not an ordinary material or a spiritual plant that resembles a stone like the Immaculate Immortal Stone, but a magic weapon with a grade close to that of a second-grade spiritual artifact.

Using the trick of turning beans into soldiers, Xianyu Ji threw the stone in his hand in the direction of Han Lu.

The stones landed and quickly combined and expanded in twos and threes.

In the blink of an eye, four black stone golems, each about two people tall, appeared on the arena, their bodies seemingly made of "steel and iron."

Because these four rock golems were formed and activated in the form of magical artifacts, they possessed bodies that were much stronger than those of ordinary golems.

At the same time, he was completely obedient to Xianyu Ji. He only needed to manipulate the "mother stone" he still held in his hand to make the four puppets as powerful as his own body and as easy as his own fingers, turning them into weapons that could both attack and defend.

In addition, a spirit sword appeared in front of Xianyu Ji.

As the "senior brother" who once instructed Feng Bailu in swordsmanship, Xianyu Ji's skill in wielding the spirit sword is undoubtedly formidable.

Using his spiritual sword to compete against Han Lu, who was also skilled in spiritual swordsmanship and rumored to be a descendant of the ancient cultivator Fang Lin, was part of Xian Yu Ji's plan.

At this moment, Han Lu had already taken out the Sword Pill Spirit Sword; he was not going to avoid battle.

As for the third magic weapon, it simply flew out of the storage bag and disappeared in an instant. Even Han Lu didn't get a clear look at what the third magic weapon looked like.

Having experienced countless battles, she couldn't help but pay close attention, wary of the magical weapon, which might possess some hidden weapon properties, launching a sneak attack from the side and inflicting a heavy blow on her.

With the spear in hand, Han Lu began to wield the "True Phoenix Manual" without hesitation.

The powerful Phoenix bloodline within her was activated, her black hair danced on her head, and the phoenix feather robe on her body revealed its true form at her vital points, maximizing her self-protection.

After entering the semi-true spirit stage, Han Lu's physical strength increased by nearly twenty times compared to her usual state.

Holding a mid-grade spiritual weapon-level spear, Han Lu felt that she could easily pierce a hole in the distant hill with a single thrust.

Without wasting any time, Han Lu adjusted herself to her full potential and simply stepped lightly with both feet, shooting towards Xianyu Ji's location like an arrow.

The sword formation still needs some time to be set up. During this gap, Han Lu will show off her skills and demonstrate her spear to everyone.

As for Li Feng's Shadow Divine Power, Han Lu decided to save it for later as a trump card.

By holding back at the very beginning, the hundred-round battle that Qingxu Daoist was looking forward to could proceed smoothly.

Facing Han Lu, who had charged forward with a gun and advanced a hundred meters in less than a hundred breaths, Xianyu Ji remained calm.

Holding the mother stone in his hand, Xianyu Ji had a thousand thoughts running through his mind as he manipulated four puppets to act as the vanguard.

The black stone golems moved at a speed completely inconsistent with their appearance. Three golems formed a triangular shape in front of Han Lu, while another golem roamed to the side, looking for a good opportunity to launch a sneak attack or coordinate an attack.

Unsure of the puppets' strength, Han Lu did not use her full power against them.

He activated the spear in his hand, and with a phoenix cry, several beams of light shot towards the direction the spear was pointing.

After using this trick to "ambush" the enemy, Han Lu's newly conjured wings fluttered slightly, causing her to make a sharp turn at low altitude and thrust her spear straight at the fourth puppet beside her.

In the blink of an eye, the three puppets in front were shattered by the beams of light emitted from the spear, temporarily reverting to their original stone forms.

The head of the fourth puppet was easily pierced by Han Lu's spear, completely losing its sentience.

Although it retained its giant form and did not collapse instantly, it could no longer move an inch.

Chapter 1090 A Give and Take

In the blink of an eye, Han Lu broke the puppet magic weapon that Xianyu Ji was using, which greatly surprised some of the elders who knew the power of this magic weapon.

"Elder Zhenfeng is truly remarkable. The spear in his hand must be extraordinary, as it pierced Elder Xianyu's puppet with such ease," an elder who was very familiar with Xianyu exclaimed.

“I don’t remember Han Lu being good at external martial arts. Could it be because of her True Spirit Bloodline?” Xiao Ran turned his head and talked to Wen Erya beside him.

Although Wen Erya knew a lot about Han Lu, and Han Lu also knew a lot about Wen Erya, the two were quite tactful when they were together and did not pry into each other's private affairs.

The newly acquired magical artifacts and the secret techniques and supernatural abilities they master fall within the scope of this private matter.

However, Wen Erya, as someone in the know, can still offer some insights into this matter.

"Junior sister possesses the bloodline of the True Spirit. There are nine phoenixes in total, each independent of the others, but one can obtain the bloodline of the other phoenixes through a secret technique."

"Junior sister is very skilled in this area and has already harmonized the bloodlines of several phoenixes."

"It seems that it was one of the phoenix bloodlines that was proficient in external martial arts that increased her strength several times over, and transformed her from being mediocre in external martial arts to being so proficient now."

Wen Erya's words made many of the elders around her nod in agreement, and they were even more excited about which of Han Lu's supernatural powers she would be able to use next.

Even the Golden Core cultivators on the viewing platform could only get a general view of the battle, let alone the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment disciples in the viewing area.

Very few people can fully capture the actions of Han Lu and Xian Yuji on the stage, let alone understand the intricacies of their movements.

Calling it watching the spectacle or the "special effects" is not an exaggeration at all.

However, there were still some knowledgeable disciples in the stands, namely Han Lu's apprentice Qiu Peng and her grand-apprentice Hong Tong.

In the stands, a master and apprentice sat together, and the audience who knew about their relationship with Han Lu subconsciously leaned towards them, hoping to hear their explanation and interpretation of the intense battle on the stage.

Qiu Peng's understanding of his mentor Han Lu was not as thorough as Wen Erya's.

Even if it's said vaguely and mysteriously, it's enough to attract the attention of everyone around and fool those friends and onlookers who don't even know the basics.

"Master's spear is called Phoenix Cry. It's a treasure Master found in the wilderness, possessing qualities comparable to a spiritual treasure..."

"The reason why our seemingly frail master was able to break Elder Xianyu's magic weapon with just a long spear is because he cultivated a Hunyuan technique..."

Although Han Lu did not formally pass on her storytelling skills to Qiu Peng, Qiu Peng, who grew up in the ancient cultivation secret realm, displayed the talent of a storyteller at this time.

The audience was engaged in heated discussions, and the battle did not stall despite Han Lu's display of combat power beyond that of a typical mid-stage Golden Core cultivator.

Xianyu Ji did not expect that Han Lu could break his magic weapon in such a way, but this did not affect his ability to adapt to the situation.

Folding the mother stone in his hand, Xianyu Ji infused it with a little spiritual power.

Half a breath later, the three completely shattered black stone golems reassembled and revived.

This time, it's a three-in-one.

A gigantic black stone golem, eight meters tall, appeared in front of Xianyu Ji.

At the same time, taking advantage of the gap in Han Lu's attack, Xianyu Ji also activated the hidden weapon he had just laid in ambush, intending to give Han Lu a surprise.

A silver light streaked across the arena and arrived beside Han Lu in an instant.

Caught off guard, Han Lu didn't have time to activate her magic weapon for defense, so she could only fully activate the Phoenix Feather Robe on her body.

The phoenix feather garment on Han Lu's right chest, which had been feeling the chill, completely transformed into the shape of phoenix feathers.

Without dodging or avoiding, relying entirely on internal strength.

Feng Lingyi did not disappoint Han Lu.

Han Lu felt a slight touch on her left chest. Looking down, she saw the magical artifact that Xianyu Ji had used as a hidden weapon to launch a sneak attack.

It was a silver needle as thick and long as Han Lu's little finger.

The silver light struck Han Lu's chest, but in an instant it completely lost its sharpness and even its spirit, becoming like an ordinary, thick needle falling to the ground with a crisp sound.

Even the sharp, thick head of the weapon couldn't press down on Han Lu's soft right breast in the slightest.

Its power was completely blocked and neutralized by the phoenix feather robe she wore.