When Elder Jian struck for the first time, the entire Jade Maiden Sect was alarmed. Disciples and elders shot out from their residences, gazing up at the sky at the giant palm laced with thunderous power. Shock and fear filled every face in the sect.
"That's a Nascent Soul-level expert! The Miao Clan has sent a Nascent Soul expert!" Lana Snow cried out, her voice tinged with panic.
The seven elders, including Yara Snow, looked no better.
Although Senior Azure had said that the Guardian Mountain Formation could withstand attacks from Nascent Soul experts, it had never been truly tested. So, seeing a real Nascent Soul expert attacking the formation, they still couldn't help but worry.
After the first palm strike—
the Guardian Mountain Formation remained unharmed, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
But immediately—
Elder Jian swung his palm again. This strike was even stronger, its momentum greater, and the constant thunderous explosions made everyone's scalp tingle.
Yet to the joy of everyone in the Jade Maiden Sect, the Guardian Mountain Formation still stood unharmed under this blow.
Up in the sky, Elder Jian's face was extremely ugly and embarrassed.
Elder Jian, have your two palm strikes revealed the Guardian Mountain Formation's defenses? Elder Yao asked with a light laugh.
Elder Jian, whose face was previously sour, took the opportunity to save face and replied, "This Guardian Mountain Formation is no trivial thing. I am certain that ordinary Nascent Soul experts cannot break it!"
Why don't the two of us join forces? Elder Yao suggested.
Alright!
Elder Jian agreed without hesitation. Though he'd used his magic treasure and gone all out, he still couldn't damage the Guardian Mountain Formation. Its defenses were clearly formidable—even with his treasure, he might not break it. So when Elder Yao suggested joining forces, he had no reason to refuse; otherwise, he'd lose face again.
The next moment, Elder Jian and Elder Yao each summoned their own magic treasures.
Elder Jian's treasure was a copper tower. As soon as it appeared, a heavy, oppressive aura spread out, making everyone in the Jade Maiden Sect feel a weight in their hearts.
That's definitely a ninth-grade spirit artifact!
Abbess Yvonne stared warily at the copper tower.
In an instant, the copper tower grew larger with the wind, transforming into a giant tower over thirty feet tall. Its power spread outward, as if it could suppress everything.
Elder Yao's treasure was a fiery red jade hairpin, glittering with beautiful flowing light.
The next moment, the two glanced at each other instinctively.
Go, suppress it for me!
With a casual toss, Elder Jian sent the giant tower crashing down toward the seven-colored barrier with overwhelming force.
In an instant, the giant tower landed on the seven-colored barrier.
Boom! Boom!
It was like Mount Tai crushing down—explosions rang out one after another as the entire Guardian Mountain Formation shook.
Not good!
Seeing the formation shake, everyone in the Jade Maiden Sect turned pale.
Can it hold?
Everyone wondered silently in their hearts.
At that moment, Elder Jian finally showed a satisfied smile. He began weaving hand seals, and the giant tower's glow intensified—its suppressive power grew even stronger. The seven-colored barrier bent like an old man, seemingly on the verge of collapse.
Seeing this, Elder Jian grew even more pleased.
Just then, Elder Yao's fiery jade hairpin suddenly stabbed into the seven-colored barrier.
Puff!
With a soft sound, the fiery jade hairpin actually pierced into the seven-colored barrier.
Not good—the Guardian Mountain Formation can't hold! Hurry, go invite Senior Azure! Lana Snow cried out shrilly. Without the formation's protection, even if everyone in the Jade Maiden Sect fought together, they wouldn't be a match for two Nascent Soul experts.
Up in the sky, Elder Yao's lips curled in a smug smile. Her jade hairpin was already halfway through the barrier—just a little more force and she'd pierce the Guardian Mountain Formation completely.
But at that moment—
Vmmm! Vmmm! VMMM!!!
Suddenly, the seven-colored barrier erupted with dazzling radiance. In an instant, it forcibly ejected the jade hairpin, and at the same time, the giant copper tower was blasted away from the dome.
We did it—we held them off!
Seeing this, Lana Snow felt so overwhelmed she almost burst into tears from excitement.
Sect Master, do we still need to invite Senior Azure? Yara Snow asked.
No need, I'm here!
A voice rang out—it was Ian Song, disguised as the green-robed Senior Azure, approaching slowly, flanked by Leah Ling and the other three third-generation disciples.
Greetings, Senior Azure!
Hello, Senior Azure!
Good day, Senior Azure!
Ian raised his hand, cutting off their greetings, then looked up at the sky.
The man and woman above were both mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators—just like him in his current realm.
The next moment, Ian shot into the sky, flew out of the Guardian Mountain Formation, and hovered in midair to face Elder Jian and Elder Yao directly.
The Jade Maiden Sect is under my protection. The two of you, get lost!
Hearing Ian's words, Elder Jian and Elder Yao were both stunned, then grew angry. They were all Nascent Soul grandmasters, yet Ian spoke so bluntly and without respect—it was a real loss of face.
But in the end, Elder Jian swallowed his anger, forced a smile, and greeted, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name?"
Stop trying to cozy up to me. Are you leaving, or do you want to fight? Ian snapped impatiently.
Elder Jian's face darkened, his tone heavy: "Don't bring disaster on yourself, Daoist friend!"
Watch my fist!
Ian rolled his eyes, then swung his fist straight at Elder Jian.
Seeing the incoming fist, Elder Jian's lips curled with disdain. He noticed Ian's punch contained no true essence—did she really think mere physical strength could harm him?
So he slowly raised his own fist, channeling thirty percent of his true essence to meet Ian's punch.
Bang!
Ah!
With a miserable scream, Elder Jian's body tumbled backwards through the air, vomiting blood as he went.
Elder Jian!
Seeing this, Elder Yao was stunned. With a flick of her wrist, her fiery red jade hairpin turned into a streak of light and shot at Ian.
Heh heh!
Ian let out a strange laugh and pointed a finger forward.
Puff!
His finger force shot through the air and collided with the fiery red jade hairpin. With a series of cracking sounds, the ninth-grade artifact shattered into several pieces.
At the same time, Ian's figure blurred and suddenly appeared in front of Elder Yao, slapping out with his palm.
Another miserable scream rang out as Elder Yao was sent flying.
Wow, Senior Azure is incredible!
How can Senior Azure be this strong?
Senior Azure is mighty!
Watching Ian beat two Nascent Soul experts with just a few moves, Lana Snow, Abbess Yvonne, and the others were left gaping. They'd known Senior Azure was strong, but never imagined she was this overwhelmingly powerful.
Leah Ling stared fixedly at the green-robed figure in the sky. Remembering that she had once massaged Senior Azure's back, she felt incredibly honored, and her admiration surged in her heart like a heavenly river, endless and unstoppable.