Chapter 1282
Joining Forces Against the Enemy: A Mere Formality
The person was completely shrouded in a gray robe, obscuring their face, and was holding a white jade plate in their hand.
The cultivation level revealed by his aura had already reached the late Nascent Soul stage.
"This is a late-stage Nascent Soul puppet!"
Although she had known Song Qingming for many years and knew that he was skilled at manipulating a puppet array.
Xia Mo, who was seeing "Qu Bai" for the first time, couldn't help but be a little surprised. She didn't expect that Song Qingming would have a humanoid puppet at the late Nascent Soul stage.
The newly summoned "Qu Bai" was also surprised when he saw the numerous high-level magic weapons attacking him.
He hurriedly activated the "Sacred Star Disc" in his hand to help cast a spell and release a protective shield.
"This is a magical treasure!"
"Brother Song, how did you manage to provoke such a formidable enemy again!"
"Senior Qu, I don't want to provoke him this time, but he doesn't want to let us go. I can only trouble you to come out and help us."
After offering an explanation, Song Qingming immediately turned to look at Xia Mo beside him.
“Fellow Daoist Xia, leave these white light restrictions to Qu Bai, let’s rush out together first.”
Upon hearing Song Qingming's words, Xia Mo nodded slightly, and golden light immediately emanated from her body, directly blocking the five or six magical treasures that were attacking the two of them.
Song Qingming urged his "Golden Palace Cloud Light Sword" to unleash a powerful sword light, cleaving the two closest enemy magic weapons in two.
The two instantly deciphered most of the magical artifact controlled by "Tongtian Sanren" and rushed out of the protective barrier from the left and right.
At the same time, the white jade plate in Qu Bai's hand also emitted spiritual light, covering the white light chains around it.
The white light was instantly frozen in mid-air after being enveloped by the "Sacred Star Disc".
"It can actually withstand spatial confinement; could this be a high-level special magic weapon as well?"
Previously, Xia Mo and Song Qingming were unable to unleash their full power against the enemy because they were restrained by these white light chains.
Seeing that the white jade plate in Qu Bai's hand had so easily blocked the white light chains that possessed the power to imprison space, thus helping the two to get rid of their worries.
While Xia Mo's face lit up with joy, her eyes once again revealed a hint of surprise.
Meanwhile, the "Tongtian Sanren" who was not far away also looked somewhat surprised when he saw that Song Qingming and Xia Mo suddenly had another powerful helper by their side.
But a moment later, Tongtian Sanren's gaze fell on the white jade plate in Qu Bai's hand, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.
"Sacred Star Compass, I never expected you to possess such a thing. It seems my haul today has been quite substantial."
"I think you should stop dreaming of gaining anything today and start thinking about how you're going to die!"
Seeing that "Tongtian Sanren" was staring intently at the Sacred Star Disc in Qu Bai's hand, Xia Mo, who had just broken free from the obstruction, released countless golden blades that rushed straight at her opponent.
On the other side, Song Qingming also cast a spell to create the "Myriad Spirits Puppet Array," and his aura instantly surged.
With the "Golden Palace Cloud Light Sword" in his hand, he easily destroyed the two magical treasures blocking his way, and then flashed straight to where Tongtian Sanren was.
Without the white light chains restraining them, the two were now much more at ease casting spells.
"You two are overestimating yourselves!"
Seeing that Song Qingming and Xia Mo had broken free from the white light chains and were launching a counterattack, Tongtian Sanren showed no sign of panic.
With a gentle wave of his hand, three more red orbs of light emerged from the "Mysterious Heavenly Treasure Map" in front of him.
The powerful pressure emanating from these three red orbs was distinctly different from that of the many magical treasures before them, and they also carried a rather strange and unfamiliar bloody aura.
"This is the Blood Spirit Pearl that I spent thousands of years refining. Today is the perfect time to test its power!"
"Tongtian Sanren" looked ahead and saw three red orbs of light, under his control, heading towards the approaching Song Qingming.
With a loud "bang!", the red light collided with the two golden lights.
After receiving the blessing of the "Myriad Spirits Puppet Array", Song Qingming's magical power had already exceeded that of an ordinary half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, equivalent to about 30% to 40% of a true Nascent Soul cultivator.
The "Golden Palace Cloud Light Sword" in his hand is the most powerful offensive treasure among the many imitation spiritual treasures.
Meanwhile, Xia Mo, after using her secret technique, possessed an aura that was in no way weaker than Song Qingming's, and even surpassed it.
However, even with their combined efforts, the two were unable to shake the red ball of light in front of them. Their fierce attack stopped in mid-air, which was quite unexpected.
Seeing that they could not get rid of the red light, Xia Mo and Song Qingming were about to retreat when they found that they had already broken free from the other party and were firmly attached to the spot by the "Blood Spirit Orb".
Seeing this, Song Qingming's expression changed slightly. He used his magic to activate the Heaven-Devouring Thunder Control Technique within his body, releasing bursts of lightning in an attempt to get rid of the Blood Spirit Pearl.
Unexpectedly, the "Blood Spirit Pearl" remained completely unmoved in the face of the incoming lightning, showing no fear of its opponent.
Just as Song Qingming and Xia Mo were being restrained by the "Blood Spirit Pearl", the "Tongtian Sanren" once again manipulated numerous magical treasures, directly targeting "Qu Bai" who was not far away.
Qu Bai's supernatural powers were far inferior to those of Song Qingming and the other two. Faced with the combined attack of numerous magical treasures, he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position and was directly knocked aside by the magical treasures.
Without the "Sacred Star Disc" to restrain him, the white light chains in the distance quickly returned, suppressing Qu Bai to the spot.
Seeing that he had completely subdued the three of them, "Tongtian Sanren" finally relaxed a little and a smile reappeared on his face.
"Heh! You guys are quite something, managing to push this old man to this point."
"This Sacred Star Disc is a rare treasure that can deal with spatial storms. It can help me return to the Upper Realm. I will accept it for now."
"Tongtian Sanren" flashed into the air and was about to reach out and pick up the Holy Star Disc floating in front of him.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, a golden light suddenly emanated from the magic weapon that was so close at hand, instantly enveloping his entire body.
"Huh! What's this...?"
Looking up into the distance, Xia Mo, who had been absorbed by the "Blood Spirit Pearl," suddenly disappeared.
Countless golden petals appeared in front of "Tongtian Sanren", and Xia Mo, who had just disappeared, suddenly walked out from among the golden petals.
At this moment, Xia Mo's eyes had already turned golden, and her aura had once again reached its peak.
Seeing this, "Tongtian Sanren" changed his expression slightly and immediately cast a spell to release a protective shield of spiritual light in front of him.
The next moment, countless golden light blades landed directly on the protective shield.
Golden blades of light stretched endlessly, and countless sparks instantly erupted in the middle of the battlefield, completely engulfing "Tongtian Sanren" in the spiritual light.
"boom!"
A moment later, another loud bang rang out in the middle of the battlefield, shattering countless golden lights in the surrounding area.
A beam of light flew out from inside and landed not far away.
Although he used a secret technique to interrupt Xia Mo's attack and escaped, the clothes of "Tongtian Sanren" were torn in many places, and there were two faint bloodstains on his face.
On Xia Mo's side, seeing that her opponent had not been killed in one blow, a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes again.
Although this "Tongtian Sanren" seems to have not yet reached the Nascent Soul stage, his many powerful magical treasures and supernatural abilities have already surpassed the scope of what a Nascent Soul cultivator should possess.
In terms of strength, this guy in front of me is probably not much weaker than a true Nascent Soul cultivator.
In addition, it seems that the enemy has already set up a restriction on this place.
Even though Xia Mo and Song Qingming joined forces against the enemy, they were still at a disadvantage and were somewhat helpless.
Just now, Xia Mo spared no effort to consume her own vital essence and blood to activate a powerful divine ability, trying to severely injure "Tongtian Sanren", but unexpectedly, he still managed to escape.
Currently, he has been using all his supernatural powers to fight the enemy, and the effect of the secret technique on his body has reached its limit, and the mana in his body has begun to drain away rapidly.
If the fight continues, I'm afraid I'll find it much harder to pose any threat to my opponent.
Having cultivated for so many years, this was the first time Xia Mo had encountered such a despairing opponent, and a sense of panic arose in her heart.
"What should I do? Am I really going to perish here?!"
Just as Xia Mo was quickly thinking of a solution, another loud bang suddenly came from afar, followed by a powerful pressure that fell on the battlefield.
Just as he was about to cast a spell to deal with Xia Mo, the "Tongtian Sanren" looked up and saw Song Qingming being sucked in by the Blood Spirit Orb in the distance.
Suddenly, a black jade ring appeared above their heads, imprisoning all three "Blood Spirit Pearls" inside.
"A magical treasure!"
"How is this possible? How did you get this?"
Upon seeing that the black jade ring controlled by Song Qingming was actually a genuine spiritual treasure, the expression on "Tongtian Sanren's" face changed again, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Both Song Qingming and Xia Mo were only at the half-step Nascent Soul stage.
It would be quite surprising if he could produce one or two counterfeit magical treasures on his person.
Seeing that Song Qingming possessed an even more powerful spiritual treasure, even the "Tongtian Sanren" could not believe it.
Just how many tricks does this unassuming man have up his sleeve?
The "black jade ring" imprisoned all three Blood Spirit Pearls within it, and Song Qingming finally managed to break free from the opponent's control, flashing to Xia Mo's side.
Are you alright?
"This guy also has a powerful defensive magic item on him. We must find a way to destroy it, otherwise it will be difficult for us to hurt him."
Faced with Song Qingming's concern, Xia Mo nodded with a hint of relief, and the two of them once again focused their attention on the "Tongtian Sanren" not far away.
At this moment, although the "Tongtian Sanren" was casting a spell to control the Xuantian Wanbao Map and pointing it at the two of them, he did not rush to make a move.
"I never expected that you, young friend Song, would have such abilities. I really underestimated you before."
"I've always admired the strong. Since you have this ability, young friend, I'll make an exception and give you a chance to leave. But she must stay!"
After saying that, "Tongtian Sanren" raised his hand and waved it, and a white light teleportation array appeared out of thin air next to Song Qingming.
When his opponent offered to let him leave, Song Qingming showed no sign of being tempted. He merely glanced at the teleportation array before looking away.
"After cultivating for so many years, I don't have many people in this cultivation world who can be called friends. Unfortunately, Fellow Daoist Xia is one of them."
"You think I'd betray you with just a few words? You're underestimating me." Although she knew it was an obvious provocation, Xia Mo still felt a warmth in her heart when she heard Song Qingming's firm refusal.
"You actually want to divide us openly? Are you afraid?"
"Hahaha, you think I'm afraid of you? That's laughable!"
Seeing that Song Qingming was not moved by his words, "Tongtian Sanren" immediately gave up his idea of sowing discord between the two and once again activated the seven or eight magic treasures in front of him to attack them.
However, the attacks of these magical treasures were all blocked by the black jade ring as soon as they reached Song Qingming.
The next moment, another white jade ring appeared in front of Song Qingming, returning all the attacks he had just absorbed.
Half of the seven or eight magical treasures controlled by "Tongtian Sanren" were instantly struck and fell from mid-air.
Meanwhile, Xia Mo took advantage of Song Qingming's distraction of many magical artifacts to cast a spell that transformed into countless flower petals that flew towards her opponent.
Just as Xia Mo, transformed into a golden petal, arrived in front of "Tongtian Sanren," her attack was blocked by a transparent barrier.
Only then did the two realize that in addition to the Myriad Treasures Map of the Mysterious Heaven, the "Tongtian Sanren" also had a cyan jade slip in front of him, which was also a special magic treasure with extremely powerful defensive abilities.
When facing Xia Mo's sudden attack at close range, "Tongtian Sanren" relied on this treasure to block her full-force blow and escape unscathed.
Xia Mo's cultivation technique, which is based on the metal element, is one of the most powerful offensive techniques in the cultivation world.
It can block her attack head-on, so its defensive power is probably even greater than that of ordinary imitation spiritual treasures.
After blocking Xia Mo in front of him, "Tongtian Sanren" didn't pay much attention to her, focusing instead on Song Qingming in the distance.
He once again manipulated the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Map" to spit out five or six magical treasures, casting spells to transform the treasure map in his hand into numerous spiritual lights, attempting to suppress his opponent.
Like the "Black and White Jade Ring" in Song Qingming's hands, the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Map" is also a powerful level-five spiritual treasure.
The two fought fiercely, and for a time they were evenly matched, with the sounds of intense collisions echoing all around the battlefield.
In the middle of the battlefield, "Tongtian Sanren" and Song Qingming were fighting desperately, while Xia Mo was being held back by the opponent's magic weapon and was unable to break through the protective barrier in front of her.
Meanwhile, Qu Bai, who was in the distance, was also restrained by the white light chains and was unable to come to the rescue for the time being.
The two sides remained deadlocked on the battlefield for a long time.
"Fellow Daoist Song, if you are willing to leave now, it is still not too late; otherwise, the Tower of Babel will soon disappear into the void beyond the boundary."
Even if I were willing to let you go then, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to return to Huayang Realm.
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Even when facing Song Qingming, who was evenly matched with him, "Tongtian Sanren" still did not give up trying to bewitch him with words.
But Song Qingming completely ignored what he said.
Seeing that the other party was not swayed in the slightest, "Tongtian Sanren" couldn't help but show an ugly expression.
"Hmph! Even if your supernatural powers are not weak, in this Tower of Babel, my magical power is inexhaustible."
Even if you manage to cling to life, you have no chance of winning!
After fighting for most of the day, Song Qingming's spellcasting movements were noticeably less fluid than before, and Xia Mo's mana was also running low.
Not far away, the situation of "Tongtian Sanren" was not much better.
Most of the magical treasures hidden in the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Map" have been destroyed by the spiritual treasures in Song Qingming's hands.
Although he could still rely on his magic weapons to defend himself, "Tongtian Sanren" began to feel somewhat powerless and could only switch from offense to defense.
"Huh! What's this?"
Just as "Tongtian Sanren" was focused on using his magic weapon to resist the two, dozens of colorful flying saucers suddenly appeared from within the protective barrier and began to launch an attack on him with their spiritual light.
Although the attacks launched by these colorful flying saucers were not very powerful, they caused very limited damage to "Tongtian Sanren".
But at this moment, all his energy and magic power were focused on dealing with the people outside, and he couldn't spare any energy to deal with the flying insects in front of him. His face couldn't help but show some anxiety.
Just then, a burst of light suddenly appeared above the flying insects, transforming into countless golden petals.
"not good!"
Faced with this all-too-familiar scene, "Tongtian Sanren" immediately cried out in his heart and hurriedly cast a spell to remove the protective barrier in front of him, trying to get away from these petals.
But just as he put away the protective shield, countless light blades from the outside had already entered it.
It was only at this moment that "Tongtian Sanren" suddenly realized that those flower petals were not actually transformed from Xia Mo's body, and his expression changed drastically.
However, he had already taken the initiative to retract his protective shield, but he was caught off guard and was instantly engulfed by countless light blades.
"boom!"
After a burst of golden light fell, the "Tongtian Sanren," who had taken a solid hit, was immediately sent flying backward.
After breaking through the opponent's last line of defense, Xia Mo would not let go of this great opportunity. She cast a spell again and followed up, engulfing "Tongtian Sanren" in the golden light blade.
"what."
This time, Xia Mo gave her opponent no chance to escape. Ignoring the depletion of her internal energy, she once again used a secret technique to unleash her full power in a single strike.
Countless golden blades of light descended with overwhelming force, slicing the figure of "Tongtian Sanren" to pieces in mid-air.
Only a dark shadow remained, which forced its way out from inside, propelled by a beam of transparent light.
This dark figure was none other than the natal nascent soul of "Tongtian Sanren". After manipulating the magic weapon to avoid Xia Mo's attack, it rushed directly towards the Xuantian Wanbao Map in mid-air not far away.
However, just as the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul arrived in front of the treasure map, he discovered that the surrounding space was suddenly frozen by a strange force.
His body remained frozen in place, unable to move an inch.
Looking at the treasure map so close at hand, a look of disbelief flashed across the face of "Tongtian Sanren's" natal nascent soul, and he looked at the figure that appeared in front of him with some fear.
Song Qingming approached him with a slight smile, holding a black iron plaque in his hand.
"Spatial confinement, I never imagined you would possess such a treasure."
I thought that the people I had carefully selected over such a long period of time would be able to help me return to the Upper Realm, but I never expected that you would be so difficult to deal with. Today, I have been defeated by the two of you.
"If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have been greedy and allowed Xuan Tian to let both of you in."
Faced with the spatial blockade of the "Purple Sun Decree," the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul seemed to know that his defeat was inevitable, and he gave up struggling.
Xia Mo then arrived in front of the other party and said with a disdainful look, "Do you think that by doing this you can easily make us believe that we have fallen into your carefully laid trap?"
The reason we trust Senior Xuantian is because we see no greed in him, while you, no matter how well you pretend, are just putting on an act.
Otherwise, your sweet talk won't be able to fool us so easily.
Ultimately, you are not a cultivator of this realm, and therefore could not possibly receive the favor of Heaven, which is why you are facing this calamity.
"Hahaha, a defeat is a defeat. I don't believe in any divine favor."
Hiding in this Tower of Babel all these years, I had long anticipated this day, but I never expected to be defeated by you two juniors.
But don't think that killing me will allow you to leave this place safely.
To tell you the truth, the Tower of Babel is now in the outer void. Without my spell to control the external restrictions, no one can return to the Huayang Realm.
If you two want to return safely, why don't you put me down first and discuss this further?"
Even though he was imprisoned in mid-air by Song Qingming, the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul showed no fear whatsoever. On the contrary, he displayed a fearless and confident demeanor towards the two of them.
Upon hearing this, Song Qingming and Xia Mo exchanged a glance, their expressions somewhat puzzled.
After a moment of contemplation, Song Qingming calmly asked, "I wonder what you would like to discuss before you send us back?"
Seeing that Song Qingming seemed to understand his situation, a smile immediately appeared on the face of the "Tongtian Sanren" Nascent Soul.
"My two young friends, if you agree to let me go and return the Xuan Tian Wan Bao Tu to me, that will be enough."
I can activate the restrictions within the tower to allow the Tower of Babel to send you back to the Huayang Realm, and I will no longer make things difficult for you two.
From now on, we'll keep to ourselves and pretend we've never met. What do you think?
“Let us release you now, return the Myriad Treasures Map of the Myriad Heavens to you, and then pretend that today’s events never happened.”
"You've got a pretty good plan, but saying it out loud makes you seem a bit foolish."
"Fellow Daoist Song is right. You almost possessed us. You don't really think we're so easy to talk to that you would believe such stupid things as yours, do you?"
Faced with the conditions proposed by the Nascent Soul of "Tongtian Sanren", Song Qingming and Xia Mo shook their heads and refused without even thinking.
Having said that, Xia Mo raised her hand and cast a spell, releasing several beams of golden light to lock onto the opponent.
In Song Qingming's hand, a giant white hand immediately appeared and enveloped the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul.
"My two young friends, fellow Daoists, let's talk things out."
If that really doesn't work, I can change my terms, and we can discuss it further.
"Ah, ah."
Before the "Tongtian Sanren" could finish speaking, two white lightning bolts and golden flames appeared on his natal nascent soul.
The next moment, the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul showed a painful expression and let out a series of chilling screams.
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Having cultivated for so many years, Song Qingming already knew how to deal with this kind of person and would never easily give in to him.
After Xia Mo and Song Qingming kindly "enlightened" him, the "Tongtian Sanren" natal nascent soul didn't last long and soon begged for mercy.
"Please spare my life, young friends! You can do whatever you want, just please spare my life!"
"Tell me quickly, how do we return to Huayang Realm?"
"Don't worry, you two, I have a way to get back!" (End of Chapter)