Immortal Creation.

Chapter 700 The Second Natal Magic Artifact

Su Lingkou hesitated, then looked at Lin Jinglong in front of her.

Lin Jinglong and Shen Xi were similar types of people, both established young talents. Su Lingkou knew who this person was, but at this moment, her serious gaze was focused more on Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan was standing next to Lin Jinglong; he was Lin Jinglong's subordinate.

This person is unusual, somewhat inhuman, and exudes fiery energy. If you linger for even a short while, the temperature of the air around you will rise.

His skin was like bronze, covered with cracks resembling lava. His right arm was wrapped in dragon-scale fire-resistant cloth, while the sinews and bones of his left arm were exposed, displaying a dark gold hue. His ankles were bound by icy marrow shackles.

What Su Lingkou really valued was the intelligence related to Gongsun Yan.

"This person before me possesses the inferior talent of melting the heart. Alas... if only my cousin had such talent."

Lin Jinglong, tall and thin, was still wearing a blue robe with gold trim. He smiled slightly at Shen Xi and said, "Brother Shen, why hasn't Ning Zhuo, whom you recruited, arrived yet? How should we settle our duel?"

It turned out that after Shen Xi had a drink with Yu Heye and Ning Zhuo at the Rock Cave, he returned to inform Situ Xing that Ning Zhuo had been confirmed as qualified to join.

To increase his persuasiveness, Shen Xi even took out the Ghost Dao Golden Pill that Ning Zhuo had given him.

Situ Xing frowned slightly: "Even if Ning Zhuo gave you the Ghost Dao Golden Core, it doesn't necessarily mean that he himself is powerful."

Situ Xing continued to speculate: "Ning Zhuo's every move is about forming alliances and maneuvering, which is indeed the style of a scion of our great clan. But he has never taken action himself, so it is likely that his elders have suppressed Yu Heye."

"Or, more likely, they used some treasures or precious materials to successfully bribe Yu Heye."

At this point, Situ Xing looked at the Ghost Dao Golden Pill in Shen Xi's hand without any attempt to hide his suspicion—"Shen Xi, were you also bribed, so you came to say nice things about Ning Zhuo to help him join us?"

Situ Xing was proud of himself and knew that his alliance with Lin Jinglong and Shen Xi would surely shine at the Flying Cloud Conference.

In recent days, many cultivators have proactively approached him, all eager to join him. Quite a few have also tried to bribe Situ Xing.

After all, joining a powerful group will allow you to handle the Flying Cloud Conference with greater ease.

Su Ling's eyebrows shot up, and she immediately retorted, "This Ghost Dao Golden Pill is not cheap. It was only because my cousin gave up his magic treasure to travel through the gaps in the array that we settled this favor!"

"Situ Xing, don't make wild guesses."

Situ Xing snorted coldly, unwilling to argue with a young woman.

He did not refute Su Lingkou, but he did not let go of the difficulty either.

Situ Xing, being from a prominent family, quickly devised a way to make things difficult for Situ Xing.

He stared at Shen Xi and brought up the past, saying that he had previously defeated Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong to take first place. But in their subsequent duel, no one could be determined who was better.

"Right now, as we establish a hilltop, we naturally need a fair and prominent seating arrangement."

“But it would be unseemly for you and Brother Lin to face off again. How about this, since you are so keen to recommend Ning Zhuo, let Ning Zhuo join the battle.”

"As for Brother Lin, he brought the most subordinates among us this time, so he will definitely be able to select a capable assistant."

Shen Xi thought for a moment, smiled, and nodded in agreement.

He had great confidence in Ning Zhuo.

That's why we're witnessing this scene in the martial arts hall.

Shen Xi was unable to contact Ning Zhuo, and it seemed that the battle had been lost without a fight.

Lin Jinglong clasped his hands in a fist and said, "In that case, I'll accept your offer, Brother Shen."

Shen Xi was naturally unwilling.

He had deliberately given up the top position to scheme against Situ Xing, allowing him to take the lead. But he had always wanted the second position.

If I really become the third son, how can I protect my own interests?

The second-place position is just right, with little risk and high potential returns. In Shen Xi's mind, this is an ideal position.

Unfortunately, Lin Jinglong shared the same idea.

Elite scions of powerful families are never simple.

“Brother Ning’s late arrival must have a reason,” Shen Xi argued, “but to assume victory simply because the opponent is absent—does Brother Lin really want to take advantage of that?”

Lin Jinglong's smile immediately faded.

Taking the opportunity, Shen Xi said, "How about best two out of three? You can consider this round a win."

Lin Jinglong pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Shen Xi was well-versed in the art of compromise and negotiation. He acknowledged Lin Jinglong's gains but also reserved the possibility for himself to continue to fight for them.

Lin Jinglong agreed, "Then let's do it this way."

Su Lingkou retorted indignantly, "How can it be so easy! Ning Zhuo didn't come, but I'm still here, aren't I?"

She then looked at Shen Xi: "Cousin, I'll fight next and win your first victory!"

Shen Xi hesitated: "This..."

Su Lingkou, now devoid of her usual demure demeanor, her eyes flashing with fighting spirit, exclaimed, "Cousin!"

Shen Xi gave a wry smile and reached out to touch Su Lingkou's forehead: "Alright, be careful. If the battle turns bad, just admit defeat. Losing to Fellow Daoist Gongsun Yan is the same as losing to Brother Lin, there's no shame in it."

He was from a prominent family, spoke eloquently, and was always amiable.

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Jinglong's eyes, and he quickly said a few words of humility, expressing his expectations for Su Lingkou.

Then, he turned to Gongsun Yan and said, "Brother Gongsun, I'm counting on you this time."

Gongsun Yan replied in a low voice, "After the matter is accomplished, you can't skimp on the firewood you promised me."

Lin Jinglong smiled: "Of course. Brother Gongsun, you can rest assured."

Gongsun Yan possesses exceptional talent and holds a very special position among Lin Jinglong's subordinates; he certainly deserves such special treatment.

The two left the training ground together.

The vast plaza, paved with gray-white stone bricks, was as smooth as a mirror, with runes flowing along its edges. A magic array formed a pale golden protective barrier, isolating the area from the outside world.

Gongsun Yan and Su Ling stood facing each other, and the atmosphere in the arena quickly became tense.

Seeing Su Ling's petite figure and her short, pleated skirt with a slanted front, like a girl next door, Gongsun Yan said in a deep voice, "Miss Su, you're unlucky to have run into me. I'll give you a chance; I'll let you make the first move."

Lin Jinglong's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly for a moment, then smoothed out again.

Su Ling narrowed her eyes, feeling slighted, and said coldly, "You'll regret this."

She shook her wrist, and the Xuan Shui Kan Luo Rope and the Zi Huo Li Luo Rope shot out from her wrist like lightning.

Two ropes shot through the air, each carrying away tiny ice crystals and sparks!
Gongsun Yan took a deep breath, mustered his strength, and cast a defensive spell, causing a semi-transparent fireball to envelop him.

Unexpectedly, two thin ropes shot towards them like lightning, then immediately bypassed the fireball cover.

Su Ling made a hand seal and silently chanted, "Yin Yang Knot!"

Two thin ropes intertwined in mid-air, instantly forming a tai chi fish-shaped light knot with its ends connected and constantly flowing!
The yin fish held the yang eye in its mouth, and the yang fish swallowed the yin eye. The moment the light hit the ground, a buzzing sound resounded throughout the training ground.

A layer of black ice instantly covered the gray-white floor tiles, and the cold air surged up, quickly spreading over Gongsun Yan's instep, forming a thin layer of ice.

Gongsun Yan, however, sensed an inner heat within the cold air.

He dared not be careless, so he took out a small hammer magic weapon and held it in his hand.

The next moment, the muscles in his left arm bulged, and he slammed the ice surface with a small hammer!
Thump! The hammer fell like a drum! The ice surface shattered beneath the hammer, spewing out streams of crimson fire.

While Gongsun Yan and Liu Huo were entangled, Su Lingkou's gaze was calm. She slightly lifted the hem of her skirt, and the seventy-two pearls adorning it shot out silently, like stars scattered around Gongsun Yan.

With a thought, Su Ling took out the plain silver array plate and held it in her left hand.

Thin needles were inserted into the array plate, and the needles were connected by thin strings. "Activate the array!" she shouted, and the array plate immediately emitted a brilliant light.

Gongsun Yan swept away the flowing fire with his hammer, then strode towards Su Lingkou.

As a result, the pearls around him shone, forming phantom images of ropes that blocked his way layer by layer.

Gongsun Yan activated his magic, imbuing the small hammer with power, and swept it once more.

Although the rope phantom broke, it burst forth with hundreds of needle-like rays of light, piercing through Gongsun Yan's protective fire shield.

The dazzling light struck Gongsun Yan's bronze skin, producing a metallic clanging sound, which was like a torrential downpour, continuous and unending.

Gongsun Yan endured the attack, spitting out two streams of golden-white fire from his nostrils.

The fire flowed like a dragon, coiling around his neck, arms, and even the hammer handle.

The little hammer seemed to come alive, its power surging!
Gongsun Yan swung his hammer wildly again, destroying the surrounding rope phantoms one after another.

When Su Lingkou reacted, the thin ropes on her array plate snapped one by one, and even the needles inserted in them flew out, one of which grazed Su Lingkou's cheek, leaving a bloody mark.

Su Lingkou's expression was solemn. Without hesitation, she opened her mouth slightly, bit her tongue, and spat out a mouthful of blood essence onto the array plate.

The array disc hummed!

Eight illusory ropes suddenly expanded, binding Gongsun Yan's body and limbs. As for the small hammer in his hand, it was completely wrapped in layers of ropes.

Chaos and entanglement... *crack*

The array plate creaked under the strain, and Su Ling tried her best to make a knot.

Once this knot is formed, the formation will be complete, and it will be able to seal Gongsun Yan on the spot.

Gongsun Yan also knew that the critical moment had arrived.

Without hesitation, his heart pounded like a drum, drawing out his talent and igniting a raging fire within him.

His heart burned with a fiery passion, turning him into a human torch, yet he remained unharmed.

The fire of the heart fell upon the illusory image of the rope, instantly turning it red-hot, softening it, and then melting it off one by one!
Su Lingkou also went all out, adding as much rope as possible as it melted.

The two sides are deadlocked!

Click.

A fine crack appeared at the edge of the array plate.

Gongsun Yan bled from all seven orifices, feeling as if he were being crushed by a giant python, as if he were about to be shattered from the inside out.

Off the field, Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong exchanged a glance, and then shouted in unison.

"Stop, Fellow Daoist Gongsun!"

"Cousin, ceasefire! Ceasefire!"

Gongsun Yan and Su Lingkou naturally had no deep-seated hatred for each other, and upon hearing this, they gradually withdrew their strength and eventually let each other go.

This was meant to be a friendly exchange, not a life-or-death struggle, and certainly not a matter of personal grudges.

Whether it's Gongsun Yan or Su Lingkou, although they can't compare to Lin Jinglong and Shen Xi, they are both capable assistants to the latter two. If they were to exchange blows and suffer serious injuries, it would be a huge loss for them.

If it also affects the subsequent Feiyun Conference, then it will be even worse.

“Cousin, I didn’t win…” Su Ling returned to Shen Xi’s side, her face full of guilt.

Shen Xi waved his hand, stopping her from apologizing to him, and comforted her, "Fellow Daoist Gongsun Yan is exceptionally strong, there's no need for us to both suffer heavy losses. I don't want you to risk your life for me like this."

Su Lingkou blushed slightly.

Lin Jinglong interjected, "Brother Shen, why don't we just call it a draw this time?"

Shen Xi nodded.

Lin Jinglong: "Best of three. Let's set the next match for three days from now. Brother Shen, that should be enough time for you to call the others, right?"

Shen Xi smiled wryly: "I'll do my best and leave the rest to fate. I can only say that I've done my best."

Watching Lin Jinglong and Gongsun Yan leave, Su Lingkou immediately frowned and asked, "Cousin, is Ning Zhuo really okay?"

"His mastery of the Five Elements is indeed very high, but that doesn't mean he's very strong in combat."

Shen Xi: "I believe in Fellow Daoist Ning Zhuo."

"However, I have never actually seen him make a move or engage in combat with anyone."

"so……"

“I will send him another message via Fetion immediately, but at the same time, we also need to look for other candidates.”

Ning Zhuo still hadn't found Feixin.

He is currently fully engaged in something else.

That is the creation of one's natal magic weapon!
Previously, he had successfully cultivated the Mirror Platform Spirit Communication Technique, planting a talisman through unusual phenomena, and thus obtained his innate spirit communication ability. From this, he created the Spirit Communication Treasure Mirror.

Now that he has successfully created the second extraordinary talisman, he has obtained the Five Elements Life and Death Technique at the natal level, and can naturally forge a second natal magic weapon.

This is the benefit of cultivating the three dantians simultaneously.

Most cultivators only possess one natal magic weapon. However, Ning Zhuo, in theory, could possess three.

The three mechanical platforms once again provided Ning Zhuo with tremendous help.

A new mechanical fan has just been produced!

The fan has twelve ribs, each made from one of the five elements, which are the twelve spiritual pivots of this mechanical creation.

The fan surface is made of cloud-patterned silk and is completely blank.

The fan nail is shaped like a five-pointed star, and it was here that Ning Zhuo inscribed the talisman mark of his innate magic.

Ning Zhuo held the warm, smooth fan handle, pushed it lightly with his thumb, and flicked it with a flick of his wrist.

After a soft thud, the twelve fan ribs, like startled peacocks, exploded into a shower of five-colored fragments of light.

When the fan is fully unfurled, five-colored clouds swirl and shift endlessly, sometimes bursting forth, sometimes vanishing.

With a gentle wave of his hand, Ning Zhuo unleashed a torrent of five elements.

He was on a door, and the torrent of five elements quickly disintegrated, completely annihilating in mid-air within a few breaths.

The five elements and five energies were firmly controlled under the fan, flowing only according to Ning Zhuo's will.

Ning Zhuo closed his five fingers and smoothly shut the mechanical fan.

"With the help of this fan, my strength has increased significantly."

"Could we use this to resolve Meng Yehu's troubles?"

Thinking of this, Ning Zhuo immediately took out the mechanical Night Tiger. Its spirit was clouded, and it remained motionless. No matter how Ning Zhuo called out to it, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, offering no response whatsoever.

Ning Zhuo unfolded the mechanical fan and waved it a few times at Meng Yehu.

Meng Yehu remained as silent as a stone.

Ning Zhuo sighed, then took out the frozen Yuan Dasheng and tried it with the mechanical fan.

failure.

"Hmm?" Ning Zhu put away the two mechanisms and, while composing himself, discovered two letters from Shen Xi.

(End of this chapter)