Chapter 29
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Chapter 29: The Control of the Battlefield, as Rumored
Zhang Tianhua could never have imagined that this outer disciple of the Jade Symbol Sect, whose name he couldn’t even be bothered to remember, would possess such bizarre abilities.
The nine heads burned with demon flames, which scorched the ground beneath them and turned it into blood-colored demonic soil.
Standing on this contaminated ground made the air feel thick and sticky, giving a sense that he couldn’t take flight, and his spiritual energy began to sluggishly flow.
In a daze, it felt as if the nine heads were expanding, and standing before them made him feel incredibly small. Illusions filled his mind, conjuring images of countless evil ghosts rushing toward him, causing Zhang Tianhua to wave his sleeves in panic.
Li Hui felt delighted. These nine heads were both weapons and the flags of the Four Yin Four Yang Flying Head Burial Array. Even though they couldn’t compare to the original formation, their fierce power remained intense.
Zhang Tianhua discarded his initial underestimation, igniting more light feathers around him. He executed different hand gestures and retreated gracefully while launching spirit talismans.
These spirit talismans burned rapidly, transforming into talisman light as soon as they were released.
When two streams of talisman light explosively burst apart, the left morphed into raging flames while the right turned into a horrific hurricane. Wind fanned the flames, and the flames fed on the wind, creating a swirling fiery tornado that rampaged through the demonic soil.
Li Hui’s expression changed; he realized that wisdom came with age. No matter how many cards he held, he was still just a fledgling in the cultivation world, lacking many attributes compared to this seasoned bird.
In battles between cultivators, there were no fixed rules, only the art of adaptation.
Zhang Tianhua moved swiftly and strategized well. Although the talismans he used were low-tier, with at most one or two patterns, they exploded in a concentrated burst, interacting to create the effect of a five-pattern Wind and Fire Tornado talisman.
His mastery of dual hand gestures, quick activation, and precise coordination was truly remarkable, making Li Hui’s eyes light up with admiration.
“Ha ha ha, you little brat, today I will teach you a lesson,” Zhang Tianhua laughed with abandon as he raised his hands again, sending out another two streams of talismans.
In an instant, another fiery tornado erupted into existence.
The speed of activation of these talismans was astonishing; they must have been tampered with, otherwise low-tier spirit talismans usually lingered in the air for a moment. Such a technique required perfect timing and control.
“Is this battlefield control with talismans?” Li Hui murmured to himself. He had heard inner sect disciples mention it multiple times during morning class, stating that as a disciple of the Jade Symbol Sect, one must establish control of the battlefield when using talismans, especially when plenty were available, or they wouldn’t truly be recognized as disciples of the sect.
Control of the battlefield means maximizing pressure on the enemy.
According to rumors, there was a domination state above battlefield control, which truly crushed opponents. Those who followed me prosper, and those who opposed me perish…
Zhang Tianhua conjured five fiery tornadoes in one breath, and astonishingly, these five tornadoes mutually restrained each other, managing to create a state where they coexisted peacefully.
“How is it, Junior Brother? Isn’t it spectacular? After joining the Jade Symbol Sect, I learned three talismans: the Fire Talisman, the Gentle Breeze Talisman, and the most basic Wind and Fire Talisman. Ha ha ha! Those fools in the sect only seek too much variety and breadth, not realizing that only specialization will allow one to stand in an undefeated position on the battlefield.” Zhang Tianhua spoke proudly, slowly raising his right hand. “Watch closely; what follows will be even more thrilling.”
“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!” The copper bell rang five times, lighting up brightly each time.
Next, to Li Hui and Cheng Yuyan’s shocked gazes, the five fiery tornadoes merged together, with Zhang Tianhua standing in the eye of this massive fiery tornado, suspended three feet off the ground.
It was important to know that tornadoes have a characteristic: the eye of the storm is much calmer, even becoming a windless zone.
“Ah ha ha, come forth! Let me see the wonders of these nine heads,” Zhang Tianhua shouted, controlling the enormous fiery tornado to shift toward Li Hui, transforming the demonic soil into scorched earth.
Cheng Yuyan felt a jolt of shock inside, thinking, “Is every disciple of the Jade Symbol Sect a monster? First, there was the one riding a mechanical tiger that could destroy my artifact, and now there’s one creating fiery tornadoes. I had long heard that talismans could control the battlefield in combat; Jade Symbol Sect disciples are especially good at it, but I never expected to witness such skill today.”
The wind howled fiercely, and sparks flew.
Li Hui witnessed the true power of talismans for the first time, summed up in two words: combination.
These two words were not simple; they represented endless variations and infinite possibilities, as if opening a door for him, the novice, to expand his horizons.
At this moment, the five tornadoes combined, unleashing power that could not be compared to a five-pattern Wind and Fire Tornado; it reached at least the level of a seven-pattern Hurricane Firestorm attack.
The clash began, shaking the ground.
“Eh?” Zhang Tianhua felt apprehensive; he believed this tremendous force would be enough to suppress his opponent. However, the nine heads began to spin around, unexpectedly reversing the storm and flames, countering the fiery tornado with its own winds and flames. He was astonished, thinking, “What’s going on with these nine heads?”
Cheng Yuyan began to piece it together and exclaimed, “These nine heads form an inverted Yin-Yang array that can switch the heavens and earth, reversing attacks.”
It’s important to note that these nine heads had integrated the Nine-Written Demon Blood Command talismans. While they were just auxiliary talismans, they inherently possessed nine patterns. Compared to top-tier spirit talismans, they might not be considered as high, but nine patterns indicated a worthwhile grade.
The Yin-Yang heads arising from the Nine-Written Demon Blood Command talismans were no ordinary creation. Otherwise, why would Zheng Tianxiang’s family exert so much effort on them?
The winds reversed; the flames too reversed…
The nine heads sheltered Li Hui, visibly crying and laughing, their eyes glimmering with astonishing light, constantly eliminating threats and protecting their master.
“What a magnificent formation!” Li Hui felt grateful. After this battle, these nine heads had rendered him a favor. In the future, should he reach a sufficient level and find other means of survival, he could choose a suitable place to bury them.
Zhang Tianhua roared, “I refuse to believe these nine heads can completely dissolve the Hurricane Firestorm!”
In the blink of an eye, the tornado storm swept through, and Zhang Tianhua was a stubborn man; the more he was challenged, the more exhilarating he found it.
“Boom!”
The collision between the Hurricane Firestorm and the Four Yin Four Yang Flying Head Burial Array concluded with a long resounding boom. Li Hui felt the force of the impact, and his feet carved deep grooves into the ground as he struggled to steady himself. The nine heads tumbled to the ground, seemingly cooked, emitting steam.
Looking at Zhang Tianhua, he floated backward, his complexion pale, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, indicating he had been injured by the impact. Just then, the sound of arrows whistled, and two small sword shadows rushed toward him.
