Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 381 Junior Brother, you are truly a prophet!

A deafening thunderclap resounded, and a purple lightning sword, tens of meters long, slammed down.

It fell like a sword dragon, unstoppable.

"Boom!"

In an instant, thunder roared throughout the area within a hundred miles, and countless lightning sword energies rained down from the sky.

Fang Yuyun remained calm, her slender, jade-like fingers pointing in the wind.

Flames burst forth, and pillars of fire appeared out of thin air all around, like vortexes of flame.

She then activated her hand seals, causing the pillars of flame to converge and condense, instantly forming a massive armor of flame that aimed precisely at the descending thunder sword.

The raging flames were even more powerful than Zhang Yuhu's Thunder Sword Divine Power.

This is the Eight Directions Extinguishing Flame Formation that Zhou Ling chose for him to counter Zhang Yuhu's Thunder Sword Divine Power.

The powerful flames were just enough to neutralize the immense power of the Thunder Sword.

At the same time, it can counter the terrifying sonic attack contained within the Thunder Sword.

In an instant, along the point where the pillar of flame and the lightning sword intersected, the entire sky seemed to be split in two.

Half of the flames shot into the sky, and eight huge pillars of firelight rotated continuously.

A giant sword lay horizontally below, accompanied by rolling thunder.

After this stalemate continued for half a breath, it gradually broke.

After the thunderous greatsword's fierce attacks failed and it was gradually weakened, it slowly dissipated.

At this moment, the surging pillar of flames still exuded formidable power.

"This is a high-grade fourth-order formation."

The sword strike failed, causing Zhang Yuhu's eyebrows to furrow slightly.

That last sword strike took a lot of energy.

After all, the Thunder Sound Sword Technique she cultivated was all about head-on confrontation, using a single sword strike to break through all techniques.

She used about 80% of her power in that last sword strike.

But the opponent is now only defending and not attacking.

The effect was not obvious.

Moreover, it was achieved by using a portable flame array.

This fourth-tier portable sword formation can only be controlled by a fourth-tier formation master.

The most crucial element is the opponent's magic array, which mainly consumes spirit stones, with magic power and divine sense being only a small part.

If this continues, she has absolutely no chance of winning.

However, the battles at the Nascent Soul stage are extremely dangerous.

If you overexert yourself, your opponent may find a weakness and launch a counterattack at any time.

This greatly angered her.

If the opponent has plenty of spirit stones, then breaking through this formation with all my might would consume a lot of energy.

But given the current situation, there seems to be no other choice.

After all, any means are acceptable in this competition.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, this formation is quite powerful!"

"However, I'd like to see how many of my swords you can withstand."

Zhang Yuhu snorted coldly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, just bring it on!"

Fang Yuyun chuckled and continued chanting the incantation, speaking with a relaxed expression.

I was quite surprised.

She hadn't originally chosen this magic array to deal with Zhang Yuhu.

Instead, it is another Eight Extremes Thunder Formation, which is also of the thunder attribute.

After all, this Eight Extremes Thunder Formation can not only defend, but also attack.

She can launch a counterattack at any time if Zhang Yuhu becomes exhausted.

However, this Eight Extremes Thunder Formation also consumes a lot of energy.

It was Zhou Ling who told her to switch to the Eight Extremes Fire Flame Formation.

Sure enough, this worked very well.

The Eight Extremes Fire Formation is not as powerful as the Eight Extremes Thunder Formation, but it was able to effectively block the attack of the Thunder Sword.

At the same time, its own consumption is greatly reduced.

I have to admire him; despite his young age, his insight is surprisingly shrewd.

"Try taking another sword strike!"

Zhang Yuhu's expression darkened, and he changed his hand seals, once again injecting surging magical power into the Thunder Sword.

Instantly, a surge of thunderous sword energy erupted, its power significantly increased compared to before!
Upon seeing this, Fang Yuyun's expression remained unchanged, and the array plate in her hand shone with fiery light.

As she concentrated her magic, swirling vortexes of fire shot continuously into the pillar of fire.

It clung to the air and transformed into a lifelike giant fire turtle.

"A high-grade, fourth-tier fire shield!"

As the fiery tortoise shell solidified, Zhang Yuhu's previously indifferent expression subtly changed.

Now she had no choice but to unleash her full power, shouting, "Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword!"

Since the opponent chose a defensive tactic, she would unleash her full power and shatter the fire array.

To avoid getting bogged down in a protracted battle.

Instantly, thunderous sword energy soared into the sky.

Layer upon layer of lightning sword beams appeared, transforming the entire void into a lightning sword domain.

Thunder roared fiercely!

Seeing this scene, everyone was deeply moved.

Little did I know that this battle had only just begun.

It was that intense.

"Zhang Yuhu's sword strike was incredibly powerful. I wonder if Junior Sister can withstand it!"

A look of horror flashed in Jin Yun's eyes.

Zhang Yuhu's sword strike was even more powerful than they had anticipated.

It should be noted that Zhang Yuhu's cultivation level was originally much higher than Fang Yuyun's.

Moreover, the fourth realm of swordsmanship possesses immense power, making Zhang Yuhu's advantage even more pronounced.

She has the ability to fight even against cultivators in the late Nascent Soul stage.

"The power of this Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword is indeed not low, but Second Senior Sister is not without her own methods!"

Zhou Ling, however, spoke with an air of nonchalance.

Fang Yuyun isn't only skilled in the Eight Extremes Fire Formation.

He had already analyzed Zhang Yuhu's Heaven and Earth Sword several times with his second senior sister and had a complete countermeasure.

Fang Yuyun originally intended to use the Eight Extremes Heavenly Thunder Formation to confront Zhang Yuhu's Thunder Sword Domain head-on.

However, it seems that this is only a last resort.

The fighting strength that Zhang Yuhu has demonstrated so far.

It's unrealistic for the second senior sister to defeat her.

The original tactical mission arrangements should be prioritized.

A draw is a victory.

But the others didn't think the same way as Zhou Ling.

"I never expected that a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage could force Junior Sister Zhang to use her strongest Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword!"

Liu Polei said with a look of surprise.

"This woman is skilled in formations. If she is only focused on defense, without the powerful strength of the Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword, it would be difficult for her to break the formation!"

Wu Shihong, standing to the side, also expressed his surprise.

Although they harbored no ill will towards Zhou Ling and his group.

However, in his opinion, the Zixiao Sect cultivators were still far stronger than Zhou Ling and the others.

It's simply impossible for the opponent to win.

"Hmph, those who only know how to be opportunistic will never amount to anything!"

"Thinking that you can block this Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword with just a magic array is wishful thinking!"

Liu Zhengjia said with a rather disdainful tone.

Clearly, they were very confident in Zhang Yuhu's sword strike.

The other disciples of the Zixiao Sect also nodded.

The power of Zhang Yuhu's sword strike was such that even among the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators present, few were confident they could withstand it.

"Boom!"

Thunderous light shone brightly.

It broke through the fiery tortoise shell with unstoppable force.

Then, a thunderous bombardment descended.

Fang Yuyun remained calm and continued to perform hand seals.

A series of fiery vortexes bombarded the Thunder Sword Domain.

But as soon as they touch the lightning domain, they are all instantly destroyed.

The Thunder Sword Domain emitted bursts of thunder as it relentlessly slashed down.

Fang Yuyun's beautiful eyes narrowed, and with a flick of her hand, a ball of light surging with purple energy appeared.

It was a purple lightning array plate, which was the Eight Extremes Heavenly Thunder Array.

As she quickly cast the spell, the Eight Extremes Heavenly Thunder Formation was instantly activated.

Streaks of purple lightning surged forth from above.

The space vibrated and trembled.

With a deafening roar, an astonishing burst of lightning shot into the sky.

Immediately, the lightning churned and spun, instantly forming a massive ball of lightning that blasted towards the descending lightning sword domain. At the same time, Fang Yuyun's body retreated rapidly, instantly flying several miles away, breaking free from the lightning sword domain's lock.

"Boom!"

Several enormous lightning orbs instantly and violently bombarded the lightning domain, unleashing an astonishing burst of lightning light.

One after another, bolts of lightning exploded.

It vanished in the form of lightning.

At this moment, the power of the Thunder Sword Domain was also continuously weakened, and it was less than half of its original strength.

But it still slashed down on Fang Yuyun with unstoppable force.

But at that moment, Fang Yuyun began casting spells continuously.

A golden light shone brightly in front of him.

As everyone looked, a giant golden tower materialized in front of her.

"Boom!"

With the appearance of the golden tower, the Thunder Sword Domain was completely blocked.

It eventually dissipated into a burst of lightning.

The golden tower had also dimmed considerably.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang's Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword is nothing special!"

Having blocked the opponent's Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword, Fang Yuyun laughed and said.

Although she looked a little disheveled, she was in pretty good shape at the moment.

The consumption is also within acceptable limits.

They are fully capable of blocking Zhang Yuhu's sword again.

"you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuhu's expression turned ashen; that sword strike had already depleted a significant amount of her power of rules.

To unleash such a Heaven and Earth Sword Domain attack again would consume too much energy.

It may even damage one's own nascent soul.

But her opponent was a formation master, and since the opponent had been solely focused on defense, it seemed that their energy expenditure was far less than hers.

Moreover, that golden pagoda seemed capable of withstanding another sword strike from him.

She really wasn't confident that things would continue like this.

If another sword strike is blocked, the excessive energy expenditure will undoubtedly give the opponent an opportunity to strike.

Seeing this, all the disciples of the Zixiao Sect were utterly shocked.

Zhang Yuhu's powerful sword strike was actually blocked just like that?
Everyone found it somewhat unbelievable.

The Lingxiao Sect's strength doesn't seem to be as weak as imagined.

"Fellow Daoist Ziling, how about we end this round as a draw?"

Wu Shihong said with a smile.

He could also see that if Fang Yuyun used the magic array for defense, it wouldn't be so easy for Zhang Yuhu to defeat her.

If another sword strike is unleashed, it's hard to say who will win or lose.

"it is good!"

Fairy Ziling nodded directly.

She was also aware of her disciple's situation.

Fang Yuyun can manage a good defense, but if she tries to launch a counterattack, her chances of winning are slim.

The first draw was also within an acceptable range.

"In that case, this match is a draw!"

"Elder Liu, you don't have any objections, do you?"

Wu Shihong then asked Liu Zhengjia.

"what ever!"

Liu Zhengjia's eyes flickered.

He never expected the battle to turn out this way.

However, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he could also see that it wouldn't be easy for Zhang Yuhu to defeat his opponent.

If Fang Yuyun continues to use the magic array for defense.

Even if Liu Polei were to face him, the situation would likely be similar.

Fortunately, there are two more matches to come.

They also have a significant advantage in both of these matches.

"The score is tied in this round!"

Wu Shihong then spoke.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuhu and Fang Yuyun bowed to each other and then left the competition arena.

Although Zhang Yuhu was unwilling, there was nothing he could do.

If we fight to the death, the result will be mutual destruction.

It's still too early to say who will win or lose.

"Second Uncle, Elder Wu, I will fight in the second match!"

Just as Zhang Yuhu sat down, Liu Polei stood up and spoke to Liu Zhengjia and the others.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengjia waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "No rush. Let them send their people first, and then we'll see who makes the move!"

Liu Polei could only nod.

He was determined to win the next round, so he would play regardless of who his opponent was.

at the same time.

"Junior brother, you are truly a prophet! If Master hadn't promised a draw, I would have wanted to fight her to the death!"

Back in the Lingxiao Sect's territory, Fang Yuyun spoke to Zhou Ling with a look of praise.

Although this battle was quite risky, it seemed to be proceeding exactly as Zhou Ling had predicted.

It was a near miss.

She even felt that she had a chance to defeat her opponent.

"Senior sister, it's not that easy. You blocked two of her swords in a row, she definitely won't attack rashly again!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

Each of Zhang Yuhu's sword strikes consumed a great deal of energy, even blocking the Heaven and Earth Sword Domain.

It is no longer possible to launch a rash attack.

"Junior brother, you're right. From now on, your senior sister will listen to you!"

Fang Yuyun said with a smile.

I thought it was a life-or-death battle, but now I don't feel anything at all.

I can only admire my junior brother's uncanny foresight.

"Senior sister, I'll fight in the second match!"

Zhou Ling then spoke to Jin Yun.

The first match ended in a draw, so the opponent will definitely field Liu Polei in the second match.

Therefore, it is just right for me to play.

"Junior brother, be careful!"

Jin Yun nodded and said.

"Ling'er, if there is danger in facing Liu Polei, just admit defeat."

"Your senior sister is still quite confident about the next match!"

At this moment, Fairy Ziling spoke up.

Although Zhou Ling's strength has improved a lot during this period, Liu Polei's strength is not bad.

It's not necessarily guaranteed that we can defeat him.

"Master, don't worry!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

Wang Qingshang also looked concerned, but given the current situation, she didn't want Zhou Ling to be distracted.

So he didn't say anything.

Zhou Ling, on the other hand, leaped onto the competition platform with a relaxed expression.

He then cupped his hands in greeting to the cultivator from the Zixiao Sect and said with a smile, "Zhou Ling from the Lingxiao Sect, may I ask which fellow Daoist from your sect would like to offer guidance?"

"Then let me experience Sect Leader Zhou's supernatural abilities!"

Accompanied by a hoarse voice, a burly figure flew onto the competition platform; it was Liu Polei.

The two then bowed to each other.

"As Fellow Daoist Zhou is the Sect Master of the Lingxiao Sect, I, Liu, will not stand on ceremony. Take this!"

Liu Polei shouted loudly, and then slammed one arm down towards Zhou Ling.

A bolt of purple lightning suddenly struck out, incredibly violent.

He learned from the lesson of Zhang Yuhu.

If Zhou Ling also had a personal magic array, such a rapid attack would leave him no time to condense one.

"Boom!"

A ferocious purple lightning dragon suddenly slammed towards Zhou Ling.

"Perfect timing!"

As the lightning bolts struck, Zhou Ling roared.

He also unleashed a punch.

"Yan!"

With a dragon's roar, a fiery dragon fist suddenly slammed out.

It charged straight at the lightning bolt.

(End of this chapter)