Chapter 1107
His expression changed drastically.
Just as they were engrossed in studying the runes, they suddenly sensed a strong killing intent approaching. The two immediately became alert, quickly rising to their feet and warily scanning their surroundings.
"It seems the enemy has returned," Linglong said in a low voice, a cold glint in her eyes.
“This time, we will not let them escape so easily,” Shi Ji said firmly.
They quickly rallied their companions and prepared for battle. Sure enough, not long after, a large group of enemies stealthily approached, including the leader who had fled earlier. This time they brought even more reinforcements, and aggressively surrounded Shiji and Linglong's camp.
"Hand over the Tai Xu Mirror, or none of you will leave here alive today!" the enemy leader coldly threatened.
“Want the Mirror of Emptiness? Then give it a try!” Shi Ji retorted without backing down.
The battle erupted again, even more intense than before. Shiji and Linglong, aided by the power of the Taixu Mirror, engaged in a desperate struggle against the enemy. Their companions joined the fight, and together they worked to repel the enemy's onslaught.
"Linglong, use the formation we just studied!" Shiji shouted during the fierce battle.
Linglong immediately understood his meaning and swiftly channeled her inner energy, guiding the power of the Taixu Mirror into the newly discovered rune array. Instantly, a powerful energy wave erupted from the Taixu Mirror, sweeping across the entire battlefield.
The enemy was struck by the powerful energy wave, throwing them into disarray. Taking advantage of the chaos, Shi Ji and Linglong launched a fierce attack, repelling the enemy one by one. With the support of their superior strength, their companions quickly gained the upper hand.
Seeing the situation was dire, the enemy leader's face changed drastically. He knew that continuing the fight would only lead to their deaths. He gritted his teeth and glared at Shi Ji and Linglong, saying hatefully, "You're lucky today, but we won't give up!"
After saying this, he led his remaining men in a hasty retreat. Shi Ji and Linglong did not pursue them; they knew that this victory was only temporary, and more challenges awaited them in the future.
After the battle, Shiji, Linglong, and their companions gathered together, treated their wounds, and discussed their next move.
“The enemy has come with great force this time, clearly determined to seize the Tai Xu Mirror. We can’t stay here any longer; we must find a safer place,” Linglong suggested.
Shi Ji nodded in agreement, “Yes, we need a more secluded and easily defensible place, and we also need enough time to fully master the power of the Tai Xu Mirror.”
After discussion, they decided to head to an ancient mountain range far from human habitation. It was said that there was an abandoned cultivation site there, once the hermitage of a senior master, rich in spiritual energy and with complex terrain, making it very suitable for them to settle down temporarily.
Early the next morning, Shiji and Linglong led the team on their journey. After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the ancient mountain range. The temple was indeed as rumored; although it had fallen into disrepair over the years, it was still full of spiritual energy and the environment was serene.
"This is our new base," Shi Ji said with satisfaction as she looked around.
Everyone sprang into action, clearing the training grounds, setting up defensive formations, and preparing a safe place for the Taixu Mirror. Meanwhile, Shiji and Linglong continued their intensive study of the new rune, hoping to master all the secrets of the formation as soon as possible.
A few days later, on a sunny morning, Shiji and Linglong were cultivating in the temple when they suddenly sensed a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy. They quickly got up and discovered that the Taixu Mirror had changed again, with more runes appearing on its surface, forming a complete array with the previous runes.
"It seems we have unlocked all the mysteries of the Mirror of Emptiness," Linglong said excitedly.
Shi Ji nodded, "Yes, this formation seems to not only enhance our strength, but also form a powerful protective barrier to resist attacks from external enemies."
They immediately began testing the new formation, and as expected, the Taixu Mirror released powerful spiritual energy fluctuations under their control, forming an indestructible spiritual energy barrier.
"With this formation, our defensive capabilities will be greatly enhanced," Linglong said with satisfaction.
However, just as they were celebrating their success, a sudden sound of hurried footsteps approached. One of their companions ran over in a panic, his face pale.
"Oh no, Shiji, Linglong, the enemy is here again! This time they are even more numerous, and there are several powerful cultivators leading them!"
Shi Ji and Linglong exchanged a glance and quickly made a decision.
"Everyone, prepare for battle! We must protect the Taixu Mirror and not let it fall into enemy hands!" Shi Ji calmly commanded.
The enemy quickly surrounded the training ground. This time, their force was much larger than before, and the leading cultivators exuded an imposing aura, clearly possessing extraordinary strength.
"Hand over the Tai Xu Mirror, or none of you will leave here alive today!" the enemy leader coldly threatened.
"Come and take it if you dare!" Shi Ji retorted without backing down.
The battle erupted again, more intense than ever before. This time, the enemy was not only numerous but also powerful, clearly well-prepared. Shi Ji and Linglong, relying on the new formation of the Tai Xu Mirror, engaged in a desperate struggle with the enemy.
The protective barrier of the Tai Xu Mirror played a crucial role in the battle, repeatedly blocking enemy attacks. Shi Ji and Linglong seized this opportunity to launch counterattacks, preventing the enemy from breaching their defenses for the time being. However, the leading cultivators were clearly unwilling to give up; they began to launch a more powerful, coordinated attack, attempting to destroy the barrier.
"Linglong, we must hold them off so our comrades can retreat!" Shiji shouted, her eyes gleaming with determination.
Linglong nodded, understanding Shiji's meaning. She channeled all her power, unleashing the full potential of the Taixu Mirror, causing the barrier's light to shine even brighter, almost enveloping the entire training ground. At the same time, under the cover of Shiji and Linglong, their companions quickly began to evacuate.
Seeing this, the enemy attacked even more frantically, but Shi Ji and Linglong's defenses remained impenetrable. Just as the enemy's offensive was at its most intense, Shi Ji suddenly used the core secret technique of the Tai Xu Mirror to release a powerful spiritual energy wave, which repelled the enemy's leader.
"Linglong, now!" Shiji shouted.
Linglong immediately understood his intention and swiftly concentrated the power of the Taixu Mirror, launching a fatal attack on the enemy's camp. The powerful spiritual energy wave swept across the battlefield, throwing the enemies into chaos. Unable to withstand this force, they were all repelled.
"Retreat!" the enemy's leader shouted, clearly unwilling to continue fighting.
Shiji and Linglong watched the enemy retreat in disarray, but did not pursue them. They knew that this victory was only temporary, and many more challenges awaited them in the future.
After the battle, Shiji and Linglong quickly gathered their companions and began discussing their next plan.
“We must find a safer place and intensify our research into the other secret techniques of the Void Mirror,” Linglong suggested.
“Yes, the enemy has come with great force this time and clearly won’t give up easily,” Shi Ji agreed. “We need to be even more careful.” After discussion, they decided to continue to more secluded places to find ways to further enhance their strength. Shi Ji and Linglong led the team on a new journey once again.
A few days later, they arrived at a place rumored to have exceptionally rich spiritual energy, a sacred site where immortals were said to have cultivated. Indeed, the place was filled with abundant spiritual energy and had a serene environment, making it ideal for their continued cultivation and research into the secret techniques of the Tai Xu Mirror.
"This is our new base," Shi Ji said with satisfaction as she looked around.
Everyone sprang into action, clearing the environment, setting up defensive formations, and preparing a safe place for the Taixu Mirror. Meanwhile, Shiji and Linglong continued their intensive study of the Taixu Mirror's secret techniques, hoping to master its full power as soon as possible.
One night, after deep contemplation, Shi Ji suddenly had a flash of inspiration and seemed to have grasped some new secrets of the Tai Xu Mirror. He immediately woke Linglong, and the two began to experiment together.
“If we arrange these runes into a new formation, we might be able to further enhance their power,” Shi Ji said, her eyes gleaming with wisdom.
Linglong nodded, staring intently at the runes. "Let's give it a try."
They rearranged the runes in a new way, and sure enough, the Taixu Mirror began to emit a more dazzling light, and new runes appeared on the mirror surface, forming a more complex and powerful array.
"We did it!" Linglong exclaimed excitedly.
“Yes, with this new formation, our power will reach a new level,” Shi Ji said confidently. “Next, we must continue to cultivate and enhance our strength.”
They named the new formation "Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique" because it not only enhanced their own power but also created illusions in battle to confuse enemies. The two decided to continue their dedicated training and master this powerful secret art as soon as possible.
A few days later, Shiji and Linglong had gained a basic understanding of the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique. They decided to conduct a practical exercise to test the effectiveness of the formation.
“Linglong, let’s test the actual effect of this formation,” Shiji suggested.
Linglong nodded, and the two arrived at a spacious training ground, beginning to use the Netherworld Shadow Technique. Their figures rapidly blurred, then split into multiple phantoms, roaming the ground. Each phantom was as real as a physical object, making it impossible for the enemy to distinguish which was the true form.
"This is amazing!" Linglong exclaimed. "This formation not only enhances our strength, but also confuses the enemy, making it impossible for them to determine our true location."
Shi Ji was also very satisfied. "Yes, with this formation, we will be much more at ease in battle. It will be much more difficult for the enemy to break through our defenses."
Just as they were rejoicing over their new discovery, a partner rushed over, looking nervous.
"Shiji, Linglong, something bad has happened! The enemy has attacked again! This time they have brought even more people, and there are several very powerful cultivators among them!" her companion said anxiously.
Shi Ji and Linglong exchanged a glance and immediately realized that this was going to be an even more difficult battle.
"Everyone prepare for battle! We must protect the Taixu Mirror and not let it fall into the enemy's hands!" Shi Ji decisively issued the order.
Soon, the enemy surrounded the training ground. This time, their force was much larger, and the leading cultivators exuded an imposing aura, clearly possessing extraordinary strength.
"Hand over the Tai Xu Mirror, or none of you will leave here alive!" the enemy leader coldly threatened.
"Come and take it if you dare!" Shi Ji retorted without backing down.
The battle erupted again, with Shiji and Linglong using the Netherworld Shadow Technique to engage in fierce combat with the enemy. Their figures constantly shifted, making it impossible for the enemy to pinpoint their true location, and their attacks frequently missed.
"What the hell is this thing!" the enemy leader cursed loudly, clearly exasperated by Shi Ji and Linglong's formation.
"Linglong, now's the time!" Shiji shouted.
Linglong swiftly activated the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique, creating more illusions to surround the enemy. The illusions attacked relentlessly, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against them. At the same time, Shiji used the power of the Void Mirror to unleash a powerful wave of spiritual energy, repelling the enemy's leader.
Seeing this, the enemy began to waver; they clearly hadn't expected Shiji and Linglong's formation to be so powerful.
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" the enemy leader shouted, his voice tinged with fear.
As the enemy retreated, Shiji, Linglong, and their companions cheered. They knew that this victory was thanks to their newly mastered Netherworld Shadow Technique.
"Shiji, Linglong, how did you learn such a powerful formation?" one of the companions asked curiously.
Shi Ji and Linglong smiled at each other, and then Shi Ji began to recount how they obtained the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique.
“Actually, we obtained this Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique by accident.” Shi Ji began to recall, “Just a few days ago, we found a yellowed ancient book in an old cave, which contained this Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique.”
"That book seems to have been left by a senior master. He described in detail the cultivation method and usage techniques of the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique," Linglong added. "We tried to cultivate it, and unexpectedly, we actually succeeded."
"It's like heaven is helping us!" another companion exclaimed. "With this Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique, our strength has greatly increased, and we no longer need to fear those enemies."
Shi Ji nodded, "Yes, we were able to repel the enemy this time thanks to the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique. We must cultivate it diligently and live up to the expectations of our senior masters."
"By the way, is that ancient book still around?" someone asked.
Linglong shook her head. "After we learned the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Technique, that ancient book spontaneously combusted and was destroyed, as if its mission had been completed."
“That’s right,” Shi Ji nodded. “The existence of ancient books is like destiny. It is also the arrangement of fate that we were able to obtain them.”
“Although the ancient book has been lost, its legacy remains in our hands.” Linglong’s gaze was firm. “We must protect the Taixu Mirror and not let anyone touch its power.”
After listening, everyone expressed their willingness to support. At this moment, the sky gradually darkened, but the dojo was brightly lit, as everyone prepared for the battle that might erupt ahead. Although they had just repelled the enemy, everyone understood that this was only a temporary victory; the real challenge was yet to come. (End of Chapter)