Chapter 342

Chapter 342: Battle 2

After the three elders summoned their treasures, they no longer hesitated and unleashed fierce attacks on Ji Yang.

Elder Guan held the bronze bell, which grew larger in the wind. As it spun, it flew directly above Ji Yang, radiating light as an invisible aura enveloped the space beneath the bell.

This was not a form of protection but rather the bell’s ability to trap enemies!

Those caught beneath the bell would also experience various restrictions, such as slowed absorption of spiritual energy and being bound by primordial spirit energy, among other effects!

Meanwhile, Elder Du waved his whisk; the few-foot-long strands transformed into ones several zhang in length.

These white strands shimmered like sharp blades, emerging from Elder Du toward Ji Yang from all directions. The sound of them slicing through the air was relentless, leaving no doubt about their power.

As for Elder Yu, two golden talismans in his hand shone brilliantly.

One golden talisman released a Great Sword-like artifact, appearing incorporeal and seemingly harmless; however, as it emerged, Ji Yang felt a tremor within his primordial spirit.

This was a technique specifically aimed at severing primordial spirits!

The other golden talisman did not remain idle either, as a blue ferocious beast burst forth from it. Its body resembled a bull, while its shape mirrored that of a tiger—it was an ancient fierce beast known as Qiongqi. Although it wasn’t a true ferocious beast, its every move exuded an intimidating aura.

Now under Elder Yu’s control, the phantom of the ferocious beast charged toward Ji Yang.

The three elders attacked simultaneously, and the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth surged wildly around them.

High-level cultivators could easily invoke strange phenomena with a casual move. The gathering of spiritual energy here created a colossal disturbance that could be sensed miles away.

When other cultivators realized there was a battle between high-level cultivators, they quickly distanced themselves, not daring to approach!

A careless move could bring disaster upon them; even the boldest cultivators refrained from trying to take advantage at this moment.

The actions of the three elders also brought a hint of seriousness to Ji Yang’s expression.

The spinning bronze bell above him, the strands of the whisk rushing in from all directions, the Great Sword flying toward him, and the ferocious beast ready to pounce—each elder employed different tactics, effectively sealing off all of Ji Yang’s escape routes!

Let alone a cultivator of a lower realm, even those of the same level would struggle to resist such an onslaught!

As the crisis approached, Ji Yang instead displayed a calm demeanor.

With a jolt, his body vibrated, and the spinning bronze bell slowed slightly, while the pressure weighing upon him began to dissipate.

With Ji Yang’s physical strength, he felt that no artifact could currently suppress him!

Then he fully activated the Ascension Technique within him, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy, creating a force that matched that of the three elders. In fact, compared to just one elder, Ji Yang surpassed them, showcasing the allure of True Immortal-Level Techniques!

But this was still far from enough. In the next moment, a brilliant glow radiated from the iron pick in Ji Yang’s hand, forming a giant phantom of the pick above him.

However, this artifact, personally refined by Elder Chai, now seemed somewhat inadequate, as his opponents were all high-level cultivators at the late Void Refinement stage.

At this moment, the strands from Elder Du’s whisk were the first to rush toward Ji Yang.

Faced with this assault, Ji Yang continuously swung the iron pick, sending forth numerous Thousands of Sword Energies! The pick’s phantom danced about, leaving several afterimages in the air.

As the incoming strands made contact with Ji Yang’s Thousands of Sword Energies, they were all cut apart.

Yet, as he easily sliced through the whisk strands, Ji Yang’s face showed no signs of joy.

This is because Elder Du’s treasure could not possibly be so weak.

As Ji Yang expected, when the extending strands of the whisk were cut by his sword energy, they transformed from one into two, then two into four, multiplying rapidly.

With each sword energy Ji Yang unleashed, more of these strands appeared.

After Ji Yang launched a flurry of sword energy, the number of whisk strands had far surpassed their previous count.

These white strands enveloped the surroundings, wrapping Ji Yang completely and causing the sky around him to become a sea of white. This even prevented Elder Yu, who was attacking alongside, from joining in at that moment!

However, Elder Yu was not anxious at all. Seeing Ji Yang trapped by Elder Du’s treasure, he focused on manipulating a golden talisman, sending the Great Sword aimed at Ji Yang beneath the bronze bell, ignoring the endless strands of the whisk.

This sword was a manifestation of a technique that specifically targeted primordial spirits, and thus it would not be hindered by the attacks of the other two elders.

As for the ferocious beast’s phantom, it could only hover in the air, waiting for the finale!

Watching Ji Yang getting engulfed by the group attacks, even his sword energy seeming to weaken, Elder Du and Elder Yu exchanged relieved glances.

Under their combined full-strength assault, there was no way this boy could withstand it!

Even a cultivator of the same level would not survive such a complete onslaught unscathed!

Yet Elder Guan was not at ease; his brow furrowed further. He cautioned the other two elders, saying,

“This boy is full of tricks. Do not be careless!”

He warned because he clearly understood how terrifying Ji Yang was! He had previously escaped from Elder Guan’s hands even in the Middle Stage of Yuan Ying, and he feared the same might happen now.

Seeing Ji Yang trapped in a dire situation, Elder Guan was even worried that Ji Yang might break through to the Void Refinement stage at this moment.

“Elder Guan is overthinking it!” Elder Du, who continued manipulating the whisk, replied with a smile.

At this time, the three elders sensed Ji Yang’s sword energy weakening. The endless white strands were about to entangle him completely, and with the power of this artifact, Ji Yang would not leave behind a complete corpse.

But Elder Du still intended to handle Ji Yang with care, planning to bring him back afterward to report.

Elder Guan looked up at the sky. Noting that it was calm and without cloud cover, he finally relaxed, feeling assured that Ji Yang would indeed not break through to the Void Refinement stage.

Just as the three elders were feeling pleased with themselves, an unexpected sense of crisis suddenly surged from their primordial spirits.

This sensation prompted the three of them to exchange glances, although their expressions quickly returned to normal.

After all, Ji Yang was still Ye Wuchen’s disciple and might carry some of his remnants; however, as long as Ye Wuchen was not personally present, they had nothing to fear.

Just some remnants should not send the three of them fleeing in panic, particularly since they were not unprepared this time!

But before they could savor the moment, they all suddenly noticed something unusual—a flash of unique lightning flickered at the center of the attack.

Wherever the lightning passed, the whisk strands instantly halted. At that moment, Elder Du sensed it too and muttered in confusion,

“What is this? The power of lightning calamity?”