Chapter 969: The Power of the Talisman
As the Gold Talisman Master spoke, the three Gold Talismans before him simultaneously ignited, then transformed into golden light and vanished.
At the same instant, Yang Haoran's body was suddenly enveloped by a golden power. The emergence of this golden power instantly robbed Yang Haoran of his ability to move, as if he had been struck by an immobilization spell.
He was well acquainted with this sensation; it was the precise reaction one experienced after being struck by an Immobilization Talisman. If it had been an Immobilization Talisman of the Black Talisman grade, he could have instantly broken free with his current strength. However, the Immobilization Talisman unleashed by the Gold Talisman Master was no Black Talisman; it was a genuine, bona fide Gold Talisman.
An Immobilization Talisman of this caliber would not be as simple to break free from as a Black Talisman.
The Immobilization Talisman was merely one of them. The Gold Talisman Master had activated a total of three Gold Talismans; besides the Immobilization Talisman, there were two more talismans.
When Yang Haoran's body was bound by the Immobilization Talisman, a massive phantom image of a talisman also appeared above Remnant Moon. After this colossal talisman phantom materialized, a colossal mountain swiftly condensed into form directly above Remnant Moon.
The entire mountain was composed of golden rock, barren and devoid of any vegetation. At a glance, it resembled a mountain of gold, radiating brilliant golden light under the sun's rays, dazzling beyond compare.
This mountain was, of course, not a true mountain of gold, but rather a construct formed from condensed power. However, it was not an illusion; it was a tangible, palpable entity. As long as the power of this Gold Talisman was not exhausted, this golden mountain would not vanish without reason.
After the golden mountain fully condensed, it did not hesitate for an instant, immediately plummeting down onto Remnant Moon below.
With a thunderous crash, Remnant Moon, which had been on the verge of tearing through the protective barrier around the Gold Talisman Master, was viciously slammed into the ground by the golden mountain.
Below, Old Master Wu and Han Fushi were locked in an inextricable struggle, each deploying their own techniques. Han Fushi continuously conjured Black Talismans to counter Old Master Wu, while Old Master Wu, in turn, manipulated his Soul Armament, the Soul Guide Bell, to launch attacks against Han Fushi.
Due to the Soul Guide Bell's eerie abilities, coupled with Han Fushi's pre-existing injuries, he not only failed to gain any advantage against Old Master Wu but was instead firmly suppressed by him, suffering even more wounds in a short span of time.
If this continued, his defeat at Old Master Wu's hands was only a matter of time. However, the golden mountain plummeting from above forced both of them to cease their struggle, scattering to evade it with the utmost speed.
When immortals clash, mortals suffer—that was precisely the meaning of this scene. Both Old Master Wu and Han Fushi were, in truth, no different from mortals in the presence of Yang Haoran and the Gold Talisman Master. The immense destructive power generated by their battle was simply beyond what Han Fushi and Old Master Wu could withstand; a slight misstep would cost them their lives.
Both naturally understood this, so upon seeing the golden mountain crash down, they both chose to evade it, retreating far away, even Old Master Wu, who had been holding the upper hand.
As for Bai Xue, her strength far surpassed theirs. As long as she wasn't directly confronting beings of Yang Haoran's or the Gold Talisman Master's realm, she wouldn't lose her life. Thus, compared to the other two, she appeared far more composed. She merely retreated a short distance with the unconscious Xiang Chuan, ensuring neither she nor Xiang Chuan would be crushed beneath the golden mountain.
Nevertheless, to absolutely guarantee Xiang Chuan's safety, she casually deployed a restrictive barrier, intended to withstand the violent impact generated by the golden mountain's descent.
With a colossal crash, the golden mountain slammed savagely into the earth. The ground shook violently, as if a catastrophic earthquake had struck. Centered on the golden mountain, the surrounding ground cracked audibly, and vast plumes of dust and smoke billowed upwards.
And Yang Haoran's Soul Armament, Remnant Moon, was suppressed deep beneath the golden mountain!
The golden mountain was merely a manifestation of the Gold Talisman Master's second Gold Talisman, its primary purpose being to deal with Yang Haoran's Soul Armament, Remnant Moon.
In addition to the golden mountain, the Gold Talisman Master had also simultaneously activated another talisman. However, this talisman did not affect Remnant Moon; instead, just like the Immobilization Talisman, it acted upon Yang Haoran himself.
The instant Yang Haoran's body was immobilized by the Immobilization Talisman, a colossal phantom talisman appeared directly above his head. Unable to move his body, he couldn't discern what type of talisman this was, but he could sense its presence, for it unleashed a surge of wild, violent power fluctuations. As long as he retained consciousness, it was impossible for him not to perceive the talisman's existence.
The phantom of this talisman appeared as swiftly as it vanished. Existing for only the briefest moment, the talisman phantom disappeared from above Yang Haoran's head. Immediately afterwards, tempestuous winds gathered above Yang Haoran, and a massive golden cloud condensed into form.
Rumble!
The moment the golden cloud materialized, a muffled thunderclap resounded within its depths, swiftly followed by an explosive roar. A golden bolt of lightning then plummeted towards Yang Haoran below.
Sensing the imminent threat, Yang Haoran immediately marshaled vast quantities of Spirit Power to protect his body. Although his body remained immobile, his consciousness was intact, and his power had not been sealed. Thus, he could still command the Spirit Power within him.
Swirling black smoke billowed around him, rapidly coalescing above his head into a hideous, grimacing ghost-head shield.
This shield was merely an ordinary one, formed from condensed Spirit Power, naturally incomparable to a shield conjured through Ghost Art. However, with his body unable to move, he had no means of forming hand seals to cast a Ghost Art, and could only condense a shield in this manner to protect himself.
Though such an ordinary shield could not rival one formed by Ghost Art, his formidable strength was undeniably present, and this shield consumed a significant portion of his Spirit Power. Therefore, its defensive capabilities were by no means to be underestimated.
BOOM! ! !
The golden lightning bolt slammed mercilessly onto the ghost-head shield. The shield did not shatter immediately, but it became enveloped in a torrent of golden electrical arcs. These golden arcs also possessed formidable destructive power, and amidst a crackling barrage, the dense Yin Qi radiating from the shield was swiftly dispersed.
Before the golden electrical arcs could even fade, another golden lightning bolt descended from the golden cloud above, the interval between it and the first strike less than a single breath.
As this lightning bolt struck, a faint crack appeared on the ghost-head shield, and most of the dense Yin Qi it emitted was dispersed.
"Yang Haoran, I never imagined that dealing with you would cost me five Gold Talismans! This business deal today has resulted in a massive loss for me. If I don't pulverize you to dust and ashes, my burning hatred will never be appeased!"
The Gold Talisman Master's furious voice suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth. His face was pale, twisted with rage.
Activating three Gold Talismans simultaneously, and striving to unleash their full power, was a considerable drain on him. This was why his complexion had become utterly devoid of color.
His intense fury stemmed, naturally, from the monumental loss he was incurring on this deal today. He had originally intended to extract information about the Lock Yin Talisman from the Black-Robed Person and then, as an aside, kill Yang Haoran to vent his anger.
But the Black-Robed Person was dead, his very soul dispersed, so any hope of acquiring information about the Lock Yin Talisman had naturally gone up in smoke. He had planned to kill Yang Haoran to unleash his wrath, but unexpectedly, Yang Haoran had already opened his Heaven and Earth Souls, even releasing power fluctuations more potent than his own. Far from venting his anger, he had instead used up five of his precious Gold Talismans one after another.
At present, he felt he had successfully gained the upper hand and would soon be able to slay Yang Haoran. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to be happy, for even if he ultimately killed Yang Haoran, he would gain nothing from it. Thus, in his eyes, this entire transaction was a bloody loss, so how could he not be furious?
Because he believed he had seized the advantage and that slaying Yang Haoran was merely a matter of time, any trace of fear had long vanished from his heart. All that remained was a seething rage, a fury that demanded Yang Haoran be reduced to dust and ashes.
Under his control, the golden cloud churned violently, then with a thunderous roar, another golden lightning bolt plummeted towards the ghost-head shield below.
CRASH! ! !
The ghost-head shield, already marred with cracks, was utterly incapable of withstanding another golden lightning bolt. The instant the golden lightning struck it, the shield exploded with a mighty roar, and the residual power of the golden lightning directly impacted Yang Haoran, who was beneath the shattered shield!
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