Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"you……"

Chen Xiao's eyes widened as he frantically channeled his magical power.

However, his Nascent Soul Peak stage magic power was suppressed by the raging lightning as soon as it left his body.

The true meaning of thunder at its peak is as vast and boundless as an abyss or the sea.

Chen Xiao was held in Zhang Yan's hand like an ant, someone Zhang Yan could crush at any moment.

"It's up to you."

"You want to use me as a stepping stone?"

Zhang Yan asked calmly, a deep killing intent flashing in his eyes.

With his current strength.

Below the realm of Dharma, all are but ants.

He didn't take his peers seriously at all, not even the leader of the Eight Phoenix Chicks.

The blinding lightning surrounding him had already surpassed the limits of the Nascent Soul stage.

Chen Xiao, who was at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, felt that he might be struck by lightning and reduced to ashes at any moment.

"Young Master Zhang...Sect Master!"

"I know I was wrong, please spare my life."

"After all, your senior brothers and sisters are still in the trench."

Chen Xiao stopped struggling and began to beg Zhang Yan for mercy.

"Junior Brother Chen!"

At this moment, the two Dharma Aspect Realm experts from below the trench arrived above the trench, and the three Dharma Aspect Realm experts stared at Zhang Yan at the same time.

But Chen Xiao is in Zhang Yan's hands, so they can't make a move.

"Damn it!"

Just what kind of prodigy is Zhang Yan?

"I, a dignified peak Nascent Soul cultivator, couldn't even withstand a single move!"

Chen Xiao wore a smile on his face, but in his heart he was filled with regret.

Three Dharma Aspect Realm experts from Divine Phoenix Valley.

Meanwhile, Dongfang Fu, the only Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator in the Divine Weapon Pavilion, was already at his last gasp.

If they attack together, Zhang Yan alone will be powerless to fight back.

However, when he went alone, he was captured by Zhang Yan and became a hostage.

He is the leader of the Phoenix Chicks.

In order to save his life, the three Dharma Aspect Realm experts dare not act rashly now.

"Zhang Yan".

"If you dare to touch Junior Brother Chen even a single hair..."

"All your senior brothers and sisters will stay here; you won't be able to escape either!"

The red-robed Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator threatened sharply.

Given the current situation, the goal is to save Chen Xiao.

The only option is a hostage exchange.

After all, even if all of Dongfang Fu and the others were combined, they wouldn't be as important as Chen Xiao.

"Are you threatening me?"

Zhang Yan's gaze remained calm as he countered with a question.

As he spoke, a wisp of lightning appeared in his left hand and landed on Chen Xiao's left arm.

Stab it!

Instantly, Chen Xiao's left arm muscles burst open, covered with hideous wounds left by lightning, and blood flowed incessantly.

"what!"

Chen Xiao cried out in pain, letting out a shrill scream.

In his heart, he had already cursed Zhang Yan's ancestors for eighteen generations, but he could only grit his teeth and remain silent.

Seeing the miserable Chen Xiao, the three Dharma Aspect Realm experts from Divine Phoenix Valley instantly turned grim.

"Zhang Yan".

"Are you the only one with hostages?"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm pointed out and fell into the phoenix nest below.

That power of Dharma form transformed into a sharp claw, which gripped Dongfang Fu's body.

In an instant, a bloody hole was torn in his body.

Dongfang Fu's face grew paler and paler, his features contorted, but he did not utter a word.

This is his own doing.

If he hadn't parted ways with Zhang Yan, he wouldn't have ended up in this predicament.

"I can die."

"But I hope that these junior brothers and sisters can survive."

Dongfang Fu clutched his chest and looked at his junior brothers and sisters behind him.

More than twenty people have died because of them.

The remaining fifty people must survive, no matter what.

"up to you."

Zhang Yan remained calm, unleashing another bolt of lightning.

Stab it!

This time, it was Chen Xiao's other arm that was pierced by lightning, the skin inside charred black, and the arm bone was still visible.

"what!"

"Hurry up and save me!"

"Zhang Yan, I can persuade them to release your fellow disciples!"

Chen Xiao screamed again and shouted urgently.

These words were not meant for Zhang Yan's ears.

It was addressed to the people of Divine Phoenix Valley.

If things continue like this, he doesn't know how much suffering he will have to endure.

How could those useless people from the Divine Weapon Pavilion compare to him?
The three Dharma Aspect Realm experts from Divine Phoenix Valley exchanged bewildered glances, their faces ashen, their Dharma Aspect power fluctuating erratically.

This feeling of being threatened is incredibly uncomfortable.

"Zhang Yan".

"There's no need to torture the hostages any further."

"Since you're not killing Junior Brother Chen, it proves that you still care about these fellow disciples."

"Let's make a trade. We'll release your fellow disciples, and you return Junior Brother Chen!"

The man in red robes, resembling a Dharma image, spoke in a deep voice to Zhang Yan.

Judging from Zhang Yan's performance.

They couldn't tell whether Dongfang Fu and the others were valuable enough.

This is the only way to test the waters.

"can."

"However, you must release the people first."

Zhang Yan grabbed Chen Xiao and responded.

Chen Xiao's life or death meant nothing to him.

His sole purpose was to ensure the survival of more of his fellow disciples.

"We can release them first."

"But how can we guarantee that?"

"Will Junior Brother Chen survive?"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm continued negotiations.

Zhang Yan only has one hostage. If he releases the hostage and Chen Xiao dies, Shenhuang Valley will suffer a huge loss.

"If you don't believe it."

"You can leave Dongfang Fu to the end."

"Release the other disciples one by one."

"Once Dongfang Fu emerges, we will exchange hostages at the same time."

Zhang Yan shared his thoughts.

"Dongfang Fu was left to the end?"

The three Dharma Aspect Realm experts from Divine Phoenix Valley exchanged glances, their eyes darting around.

Among these people from the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Dongfang Fu is the only one at the Dharma Aspect Realm, and he is also the most valuable hostage.

What Zhang Yan said makes sense.

As long as there are still people in the Phoenix Nest, Zhang Yan dares not kill Chen Xiao; this is the only way that they can accept.

"can!"

"Then start now!"

"Zhang Yan, you should not act rashly."

"We will detonate the Phoenix Nest instantly and completely annihilate Dongfang Fu!"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm cultivator gave a final warning before releasing the people.

The first to leave Phoenix Nest.

It was that female disciple who was in the late Nascent Soul stage before.

"Young Pavilion Master!"

"I know I was wrong. I will definitely reflect on my mistakes when I get back."

The female disciple was filled with shame and immediately admitted her mistake after coming up from the trench.

"Senior sister, let's go quickly."

Zhang Yan spoke calmly, his face expressionless.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

The female disciple's face flushed, and she went to Zhang Yanhao's clinic.

"Young Master..."

And so, one by one, the disciples left Phoenix Nest.

Seeing Zhang Yan holding Chen Xiao hostage, they wished they could dig a hole and crawl into it.

Before leaving the basin.

They were adamant that they would leave, even at the risk of punishment.

But now, it was Zhang Yan who came to the trench and saved their lives.

They would never have the face to face Zhang Yan again.

The disciples left one by one.

As agreed, Zhang Yan stood above the trench and did not make any further moves against Chen Xiao.

Soon, only Dongfang Fu remained in the Phoenix Nest.

The other disciples left the trench and watched Zhang Yan's retreating figure from afar.

"Zhang Yan".

"As you requested."

"The other disciples have all been released."

"Now, only Dongfang Fu remains."

"We'll release Dongfang Fu, and you release Junior Brother Chen."

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm cultivator, in the same manner, grabbed Dongfang Fu and held him in his hand, saying, "Zhang Yan!"

"This is my own doing."

"Chen Xiao is an eighth-level Nascent Soul cultivator, more important than me."

"If you release him, Divine Phoenix Valley will not release us either!"

"Now, take Chen Xiao and leave. Don't trust them!..."

At that moment, Dongfang Fu, clutching his chest wound, shouted loudly.

"Shut up!"

The three Dharma Aspect Realm experts from Divine Phoenix Valley changed their expressions and quickly sealed Dongfang Fu's mouth.

Dongfang Fu was right.

As long as Zhang Yan doesn't release them, they can't do anything to him.

However, Dongfang Fu himself was certain to die.

"Zhang Yan".

"Release Chen Xiao."

"So we released Dongfang Fu."

"After that, we kept to ourselves and went our separate ways."

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm quickly made a guarantee.

No matter what.

Let's rescue Chen Xiao first.

"Young Master Zhang."

"I can promise."

"If you release me, my Divine Phoenix Valley will absolutely not make a move again!"

The pitiful Chen Xiao gritted his teeth and made the promise.

I won't let him go.

He's going to lose both of his arms.

"I'll trust you this once."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Zhang Yan suddenly smiled and released Chen Xiao.

"Woo!"

Dongfang Fu couldn't speak, he could only stare wide-eyed.

Can we really trust what Shenhuang Valley says?
He was prepared to perish, yet Zhang Yan still fell for it!

"it is good!"

"We'll release them all at the same time!"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm member smiled broadly as he released Dongfang Fu.

The hostages from both sides leave simultaneously, getting closer and closer to each other.

This is not the end yet; we must wait until the hostages are in each other's hands.

On the trench.

The atmosphere had become as heavy as ice.

Dongfang Fu was pushed along, passing over the trench, and even came face to face with Chen Xiao.

"Divine Phoenix Valley."

"How could we possibly let them go?"

Dongfang Fu closed his eyes in pain.

boom!
As Dongfang Fu was pondering this, Shenhuang Valley indeed made a move.

Behind the red-robed Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator, another Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator suddenly unleashed his Dharma Aspect, an eighteen-zhang-long Dharma Aspect, extending his right hand to protect Chen Xiao.

"Brother!"

"Kill Zhang Yan quickly!"

Once Chen Xiao was rescued, he immediately turned hostile and shouted.

That expert at the Dharma Aspect Realm had anticipated this.

After protecting Chen Xiao with his right hand, he immediately reached out with his left hand to grab Zhang Yan!

The power of the Dharma form was earth-shattering.

The surrounding seabed was shaking, and the seawater seemed to be boiling.

"Boy!"

"Without the hostages, your death is imminent!"

The statue stood tall in the sea, its deep voice like muffled thunder.

"Young Master."

"Come on!"

At this moment, Dongfang Fu recovered some of his magical power, broke the seal, and shouted at Zhang Yan.

The people of Shenhuang Valley don't know.

He knows it very well.

Zhang Yan's strength is almost the same as his.

Although Divine Phoenix Valley has three Dharma Aspect Realm experts, their side also has two Dharma Aspect Realm experts.

If they want to escape, even the Divine Phoenix Valley can't stop them.

"Want to leave now?"

"late!"

The other two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators from Divine Phoenix Valley had already made preparations and released their Dharma Aspects almost simultaneously.

However, their target is Dongfang Fu!

"Young Pavilion Master!"

"Senior Brother Dongfang!"

The disciples of the Divine Weapon Pavilion exclaimed in surprise from behind.

The aura of the Dharma Aspect Realm surged and pressed down on these Nascent Soul cultivators, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

But Zhang Yan was caught in the middle of it.

Faced with that enormous hand at the Dharma Aspect Realm, he stood still, without any reaction.

"In the end, he was only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"Before the Dharma Aspect Realm, they are nothing but ants!"

The Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator sneered; this strike was enough to crush a hundred mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

But at the last minute.

Zhang Yan made a move.

hum!
Zhang Yan clenched his right hand, and thirty-six dazzling rays of light, as brilliant as stars, burst forth from his storage bag, encircling his body and shining like a constellation of stars.

"The True Technique of Heavenly Gang Sword Control!"

The power of the tenth-stage Nascent Soul surged forth and merged into the thirty-six flying swords.

All the flying swords, head to tail, burst forth with boundless starlight!
The sharpness emanating from the Star Tempering Sword was chilling, piercing the entire sky, and aimed directly at that mage's large hand.

Wherever you go.

Even the omnipresent seawater was pierced, creating a void that transformed into white sword marks that stretched across the dark seabed.

call out!
The flying sword was incredibly fast, piercing through the Dharma image in an instant!
"how is this possible?"

In an instant, everyone around gasped in surprise.

The so-called Dharma form is even more powerful than the physical body of a cultivator.

It's even comparable to magic weapons of the same rank!

Even in battles between equals, most of the time, they are defeated when their Dharma power is exhausted.

Unless there is a huge difference in strength, it is possible for the Dharma Form to be broken.

but now.

With his mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, Zhang Yan wielded his flying sword and broke through an eighteen-zhang-tall Dharma form!
It shattered everyone's perception!
"wrong!"

"I can feel it."

"A trace of the essence of the Sword Control Sect's True Sword Control Technique?"

"Even within the Imperial Sword Sect, only core disciples are allowed to practice this sword technique."

"Isn't Zhang Yan the young master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion? How could he have comprehended it?"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm cultivator stared intently at Zhang Yan, his face filled with horror.

But it was just a fleeting glimpse.

He wasn't sure.

Is Zhang Yan's swordsmanship the true secret of sword control?

But at this moment, the flying swords forged from Star-Refined White Copper formed a sword array, shattering the interior of the Dharma Aspect and pointing directly at the Dharma Aspect Realm's true body!

"No!"

"Just a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator..."

The Dharma Image's arm exploded, and the original body screamed in surprise.

Stab it!

However, due to his carelessness, he tried to crush Zhang Yan with ease, but Zhang Yan launched a powerful counterattack, and the body hidden within his Dharma form was shattered by the flying sword.

The eighteen-zhang-tall Dharma image suddenly froze.

It then went out of control and exploded piece by piece in the seawater!

Finally, a mangled corpse was left behind and fell into the trench.

A Dharma Image Realm expert has fallen!

silence.

Silence as death.

No one expected that a Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator would not only fail to ambush a mid-Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, but would also be killed instead!

"Brother!"

"Hurry up and save me!"

It was Chen Xiao's cry for help that broke the silence.

He was captured by the Dharma Image, and when the Dharma Image disappeared, he was exposed.

Zhang Yan's flying sword was right in front of him.

A terrifying sense of impending death washed over him, leaving him pale with fright.

"Insanity!"

The red-robed Dharma Image Realm reacted quickly and rescued Chen Xiao.

Zhang Yan's flying sword, having exhausted its power, had to return.

Chen Xiao survived.

But above the trench, a major battle is about to break out.

"Zhang Yan."

"This is outrageous!"

"Mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm, early-stage Reversal of the Dharma Aspect Realm!"

"We must not let this opportunity pass, or the consequences will be dire!"

The red-robed dharma image locked onto Zhang Yan with its spiritual sense and said through gritted teeth.

Dongfang Fu was seriously injured, and his magical power was less than one-tenth of its peak.

Now is the best chance to keep Zhang Yan here!
Although one Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator had already fallen, they did not believe that Zhang Yan could deal with two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators at the same time!

"Die to me!"

A shimmering phoenix feather appeared in the red-robed Dharma image's hand, shooting towards Zhang Yan with dazzling light! (End of Chapter)