Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 170: The Power of Secret Techniques (Bonus for the First Leader of This Book!)
On the other side, the Li Xuan Sword truly showcased the glory of a Superior Spiritual Artifact, completely gaining the upper hand.
The fire phoenix transformed from the Li Xuan Sword was enveloped in flames, and with one claw, it struck the landscape painting in front of the White-bearded Elder, causing its spiritual light to dim and creating a large inward dent, barely allowing it to stabilize.
However, despite having the upper hand, this landscape painting was ultimately a supreme defensive magical artifact. Its design was exquisite, making it far from ordinary, and the Li Xuan Sword would still need some time to break through.
With the most powerful Li Xuan Sword blocked, the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade and the Sharp Gold Sword were entangled, while the Radiant Gold Bow’s attacks were ineffective.
The White-bearded Elder was indeed a level higher in cultivation, and having lived for so many years, he was extremely experienced. If this continued, even if Liu Yu could defeat him, it would take some time.
If he regained his breath, he might even escape with his life, ruining Liu Yu's plans.
Controlling the magical artifact and spiritual artifact with his spiritual consciousness, Liu Yu continuously pulled the Radiant Gold Bow with his fingers, his thoughts racing to determine which trump card to use.
Suddenly, amidst his calculations, a violent wave of spiritual energy surged through his spiritual perception.
Through his observation, he noticed the White-bearded Elder swiftly forming spell gestures with both hands, his hair standing on end, his expression serious, as the surrounding spiritual energy began to gather around him, as if he was about to unleash some powerful spell or secret technique.
Liu Yu knew he couldn't let the enemy succeed in what they were trying to do. Seeing this scene, his eyes brightened, but he felt no fear, only joy.
Generally speaking, the more powerful a spell or secret technique, the longer the casting time, and the greater the backlash if it fails. Most spells and secret techniques follow this rule; it's basic knowledge in the cultivation world.
Of course, there are exceptions, just like the "Shock Spirit Stab" in the art of spirit preservation, which can be launched in barely over half a breath and attacks at extreme speed. Liu Yu had not seen any magical artifact, spiritual artifact, or spell with a faster attack speed than it.
Realizing that the White-bearded Elder was preparing something significant, if the spell failed, the backlash would undoubtedly be severe, and Liu Yu would not let this opportunity slip away.
In the midst of these thoughts, the "Shock Spirit Stab" was naturally unleashed. An invisible force of spiritual consciousness condensed into a needle as fine as a cow's hair. This needle, intangible and less than an inch long, was formed by condensing spiritual consciousness to its extreme.
It had the ability to directly attack the Primordial Spirit and spiritual consciousness, and its speed and stealth made it difficult to defend against without a specialized magical artifact.
Condensing this small needle consumed about one-eighth of Liu Yu's spiritual consciousness, and he also needed to control the magical artifacts for attack. With his current spiritual consciousness, he could only release this technique four times in one battle; beyond that, controlling multiple magical artifacts and spiritual artifacts would be exceedingly difficult.
The "Shock Spirit Stab" was already condensed from his forehead in about half a breath and disappeared in the next moment, appearing directly at the White-bearded Elder's forehead, stabbing downwards.
"Hmph!"
The White-bearded Elder let out a muffled grunt. All his magical artifacts paused for a moment before continuing their operation. The spell he was casting instantly fell into chaos, causing the gathered spiritual energy to become disordered and the magical power destined to be unleashed to flow backward, inflicting significant damage to his meridians.