Immortals Step into Heaven

In that split second, Zheng Yuan and Xu Wen reacted almost simultaneously and with remarkable agility. Zheng Yuan's eyes flashed with determination. He quickly reached into his storage bag, grasped a talisman with precise fingers, and then hurled it with all his might at Shui Changyun's talisman, which shone with a chilling cold light. The talisman Zheng Yuan had thrown shone brilliantly in mid-air, instantly transforming into a crystal-clear, shimmering Ruyi.

With a whirring sound, the Ruyi flew like a meteor, hurling itself directly towards Shui Changyun's giant sword. When the Ruyi and the giant sword collided violently, there was a deafening roar. The giant sword was suddenly stopped by the powerful impact, and the blade trembled violently. Ultimately, under the powerful force of the giant sword, the Ruyi was instantly transformed into countless shimmering fragments, dissipating into the air.

Almost immediately, Xu Wen, without hesitation, also pulled a talisman from his storage bag with fluid, unwavering movement. He tossed it forcefully towards Shui Changyun's talisman. Immediately after its release, Xu Wen's talisman transformed into a crimson sword, ablaze with flames. The air surrounding the red sword was distorted by the burning heat and unstoppable momentum as it clashed with the massive sword. For a moment, the flames and sword energy intertwined and collided, the dazzling light obscuring everything around them. The once unstoppable sword, finally brought to a halt by this dual assault, hovered in mid-air, energy ripples still lingering from its blade.

Xu Wen's eyes were fixed on the giant sword talisman. Seeing that the light on the sword had not faded at all, an extremely shocked expression suddenly appeared on his face. He shouted at the top of his voice: "Everyone be careful! This is not an ordinary talisman, it is a talisman refined by a Jindan stage cultivator!" The voice was full of anxiety and solemnity, and echoed all around.

Liu Pingping had been in a trance, her mind a blur, somewhat bewildered by the violent collision of the talismans. But at that moment, Xu Wen's warning cry was like a thunderclap, suddenly pulling her out of her trance.

When she heard it was a talisman crafted by a Jindan-stage cultivator, a flash of inspiration struck her mind. She suddenly remembered the precious talisman gifted by her ancestor, stored in her storage bag. Without a moment's hesitation, she reached into the bag as quickly as possible. Her fingers frantically yet accurately retrieved the talisman, quickly pulling it out. With an influx of spiritual power, the talisman instantly activated, transforming into a green sword emitting a cold, azure glow. Spiritual energy swirled around the blade, as if possessing intelligence. With a whistling sound, it lunged straight at the giant sword.

After a brief pause, the giant sword's light shifted eerily, and it charged towards Zheng Yuan and his companions once again, swirling with unwavering murderous intent. Zheng Yuan and his companions were already on edge, and now, seeing the giant sword approaching rapidly like a shadow of death, they were horrified, their hearts leaping into their throats. Only when they caught a glimpse of Liu Pingping successfully activating her talisman, transforming into a cyan-green sword and striking the giant sword did their nerves ease slightly, and they breathed a sigh of relief. However, their gaze remained fixed on the talisman in the air, poised for another collision, not daring to slack off or relax.

The two talismans collided, the two talismans collided. In an instant, the sky seemed to be torn apart, and a dazzling light surged and spread out in all directions like a surging tide. The moment the cold green sword and the giant sword made contact, a deafening roar erupted, and the sound waves rolled, threatening to shatter the entire world. The spiritual energy on the green sword's blade, like a nimble snake, coiled along the giant sword's blade, attempting to erode and dissipate its power. The giant sword, in turn, unleashed a powerful and domineering sword energy. The sharp edge, as if a substance, clashed with the green sword's spiritual energy, splashing countless brilliant energy sparks.

Finally, after a long standoff, the two talismans were unable to defeat each other. The light in the sky gradually dimmed, and the violent spiritual energy slowly subsided, as if a fierce storm had finally come to an end. The green sword was the first to cease its attack, tracing a graceful arc through the air before transforming into a talisman again. With a faint glow, it flew steadily back into Liu Pingping's hands. Liu Pingping quickly reached out to catch it. The moment she touched it, she could feel the talisman warm slightly and a trace of spiritual energy pulsating. She breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that her ancestor's talisman was undamaged.

Almost at the same time, the giant sword ceased its struggle with the void, slowly gathering its sword energy and transforming back into a talisman before flying back to Shui Changyun. Shui Changyun caught the talisman, his expression terribly gloomy. He had thought that with a talisman crafted by a Jindan-stage cultivator, he would have the upper hand in this fight, but he hadn't expected Liu Pingping to possess such a powerful talisman to rival his own, foiling his plan.

Zheng Yuan and others looked at the result. Although they felt relieved that they had survived the disaster, they also understood that this fight was probably far from over and Shui Changyun might not give up.

Shui Changyun's face darkened. After a moment's inward reflection, he reluctantly admitted that, given the current situation, it was indeed difficult for him to gain any advantage over the Danqing Sect members. His icy gaze swept across Xu Wen and the others, as if it were a physical object. Finally, he snorted heavily, filled with resentment and resentment. Then, with a flick of his sleeves, he turned and quickly left, accompanied by Shui Yinyin and his men. His figure looked a little disheveled in the wind, yet still exuded a stubborn air.

Xu Wen and the others watched Shui Changyun and the others disappear in the distance, their expressions solemn. No one dared to pursue them. They knew full well that while they had barely withstood the enemy's attack, they had no assurance of victory if they truly pursued them for a decisive battle. The fierce battle had just now made both sides deeply aware of the other's strength. No one dared to act rashly, and they could only let Shui Changyun and the others gradually disappear from their sight.

Only after Shui Changyun and the others had completely vanished did Liu Pingping heave a sigh of relief, then briskly ran to Zheng Yuan's side. Her nervous expression had long since vanished, replaced by a beaming smile, as if the life-or-death struggle had never happened.

She said with a smile, "Junior Brother Zheng, this time it's really thanks to you! If you hadn't appeared in time, we would have been in dire straits."