Incredible Sect Simulator

The Cyan Bamboo Sword was unsheathed, and the sword's brilliance surged.

In an instant, the cyan light roared, transforming into something akin to a startling rainbow, dazzling beyond measure.

This time, witnessing Lu Xuelian flaunt a new magical artifact, which was not of a low tier, Chen Yuerong's pupils contracted slightly in surprise.

"A Tier One High-Grade Flying Sword!"

The aura waves of such a tier of magical artifact were distinct and easily recognizable.

She never expected that this little girl, obviously possessing a better-tier artifact, would not wield it but instead carry that Compass Spiritual Artifact to mislead.

Is she deliberately showing a weak side?

What exactly is the opponent hiding, perhaps an even more powerful magical artifact?

Chen Yuerong couldn't help but furrow her brows, harboring an even stronger intent to kill.

The seemingly delicate young girl before her actually carried a Tier One High-Grade Spiritual Artifact; she had underestimated her.

She must end this quickly now, or else who knows what trump card the opponent might be brewing.

Delays may lead to unforeseen changes.

Just as swift as said.

As a fire attribute cultivator, Chen Yuerong's reaction was not slow at all.

At the instant the Cyan Bamboo Sword slashed towards her, she immediately utilized the technique, the Shield of Li Fire, condensing a thick Magical Shield around her to resist the attack of the Cyan Bamboo Sword.

This Shield of Li Fire was part of the Five Elements Inheritance Technique of the Hengyue Sect, with the potential to be cultivated to the Golden Core Stage. It was a legacy technique passed down by the founding ancestor, Elder Golden, of the Hengyue Sect.

Chen Yuerong, as an Inner Sect Disciple and a fire attribute cultivator, was quite adept at this technique, capable of deploying the Shield of Li Fire to fend off attacks from late-stage Qi Cultivators.

Defending against the Cyan Bamboo Sword was naturally not a problem.

The clash between the Cyan Bamboo Sword and the Shield of Li Fire caused the shield to tremble violently, seemingly on the verge of bursting.

In reality, this was merely an illusion; the Li Fire Shield itself was quite volatile, with flames surging wildly.

The temperature of the Power of Li Fire was extremely scorching, deterring cultivators from approaching, yet causing no discomfort to Chen Yuerong herself, only a feeling of warmth.

With the Cyan Bamboo Sword blocked, Lu Xuelian's face changed, inwardly thinking this was troublesome.

The Cyan Bamboo Sword was the highest-tier magical artifact she carried with her.

If she had a Tier Two Spiritual Artifact, such as a flying sword, it could breach Chen Yuerong's Shield of Li Fire, putting her in a difficult spot.

But ultimately, Lu Xuelian was disadvantaged by inferior magical artifacts.

Having spent long periods within the Cyan Mountain Sect, tending to Cyan-tailed Spirit Fish and the like, she seldom focused on improving her magical equipment. Her daily cultivation was not as diligent as that of Lu Yuanshan and others.

If not for Lu Ping witnessing Lu Xuelian's inadequate artifacts during the sect's grand competition and seeing that she only possessed a Tier One Middle Grade Brocade Compass, he instructed Zhiwei afterward to refine a Cyan Bamboo Sword for her as a gift.

Otherwise, in her current situation, Lu Xuelian might have no combat capability against Chen Yuerong and would surely have turned to flee.

Speaking of fleeing, Lu Xuelian did entertain thoughts of running at this moment, but she needed an opportunity.

Having just completed her attack, the Cyan Bamboo Sword was blocked and deflected.

Chen Yuerong was quick on the uptake as well, urging the Li Fire Sword to change direction, launching Li Fire Sword Qi, slashing towards Lu Xuelian.

Facing Chen Yuerong's Li Fire Sword, Lu Xuelian wasn't at a loss; she calmly controlled the Cyan Bamboo Sword to block, intending to hold off the assault for now.

Their assaults were fierce. In the ensuing battle, they exchanged several dozen rounds without either gaining the upper hand.

For the moment, neither could best the other.

Due to damage to her Divine Soul, Chen Yuerong's combat power was slightly diminished, failing to fully unleash the strength of the Fifth Layer of Qi Cultivation.

The strength she could display was akin to the Peak of Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, just marginally superior to Lu Xuelian.

Meanwhile, their fierce battle continued.

Back at the Cyan Lotus Mountain, within a cave mansion at the rear mountains, in front of Lu Ping, a system dialogue box suddenly appeared.

[Lu Xuelian, a disciple returning to Cyan Lotus Mountain, is being ambushed by a Hengyue Sect disciple at Shuangjiao Mountain, facing a risk of falling, you might try to provide aid]

Hmm?

Seeing the system's prompt, Lu Ping's eyes sharpened.

In the cultivation realm, murder, and theft, deception and trickery are ubiquitous, and no place is immune.

When did Lu Xuelian leave Cyan Lotus Mountain?

Lu Xuelian's trip to Qinghe Market was entirely arranged by Lu Yuanshan, without informing Lu Ping, so Lu Ping was naturally unaware.

At this moment, seeing Lu Xuelian in trouble, how could Lu Ping stand by idly?

She was the only Beast Tamer in the Cyan Mountain Sect; once lost, it would be a severe blow to the sect.

No delay could be afforded.

"Yuanshan, quickly head to Shuangjiao Mountain!"

Not knowing the enemy's condition or Lu Xuelian's circumstances, Lu Ping wasted no time and immediately communicated with Lu Yuanshan, dispatching the sect's strongest combat power to Shuangjiao Mountain.

Relying on Lu Yuanshan's cultivation and the Wind Thunder Wings, reaching Shuangjiao Mountain would merely take a brief moment.

After transmitting the message, Lu Ping also did not remain idle, immediately spending 5 Reputation Points to exchange for an [Instant Transmission], targeting Lu Xuelian.

Upon triggering the transmission effect, the scenery before Lu Ping changed.

When he reappeared, he saw a Li Fire Flying Sword slash across the sky, skimming past his side.

Then came a bang as it struck the Brocade Compass.

At this moment, Chen Yuerong's voice rang out.

"Do you think that wielding just a Tier One High-Grade Flying Sword can pose a threat to me?"

After exchanging several dozen moves, Chen Yuerong cautiously remained behind the Shield of Li Fire, sneering coldly.

"Fool's talk!"

As the words fell, Chen Yuerong slapped her Storage Bag with her right hand, releasing a black banner artifact which, upon unfolding, created howling winds and fierce flapping sounds.

This was a Tier One High-Grade Artifact, the Dark Demon Banner, obtained when she and her fellow disciples in Yunbei County jointly slew an evil cultivator.

This Dark Demon Banner was authentically a demonic artifact; if used by a righteous cultivator, it would inevitably affect one's mind, subtly making one bloodthirsty and brutal.

According to principle, such demonic artifacts should be destroyed and not retained.

But Chen Yuerong, blinded by greed, lacked the resolve to destroy a Tier One High-Grade Artifact.

Demonic or not, who cares about such matters? As long as it's not used indiscriminately in times of emergency, it's fine.

It was precisely such an emergency now.

The defense of the Shield of Li Fire, though robust and able to withstand the Cyan Bamboo Sword's attacks, was extraordinarily draining on Magical Power, making extended maintenance challenging.

Moreover, Chen Yuerong was not certain if Lu Xuelian held even more potent magical powers.

Rather than risking continued fierce battle, it was better to strike first and wipe out the opponent with the strongest move.

With the release of the Dark Demon Banner, demonic Qi spread out, dropping the surrounding temperature significantly, creating a chilling atmosphere.

Such obvious indications of a demonic artifact were impossible to conceal from Lu Xuelian.

If she couldn't recognize a demonic artifact, she had been cultivating in vain!

Concurrently, Lu Ping's gaze turned sharp as he looked at Chen Yuerong wielding the demonic artifact, a murderous intent immediately surfacing in his eyes.