"The outcome of this battle was well within our expectations.
Three years ago, the leader of the Scorching Sun Gang was able to crush Zuo Qingyang. Now that three years have passed, even if Zuo Qingyang's strength has improved, Jiang Tao will too.
It's only normal that he's defeated.
It's unusual that he's won. "
"So, the Scorching Sun Gang has won the battle between the Scorching Sun Gang and the Nine Seal Sect?"
"Not necessarily. If they didn't have a certain level of confidence, the Nine Seal Sect would have moved out of Wujiang County when they were driven out. Why wait until now?
Obviously, although the leader of the Nine Seal Sect has been defeated, they still have a trump card.
This trump card should be the key to the victory of these two forces. "
…
The moment Zuo Qingyang was sent flying by the two saber strikes, the crowd was abuzz with discussion.
The Scorching Sun Gang cheered and stared at the figure in front of them with fanatical admiration.
Only Bai Ziyue's expression changed slightly at that instant.
In fact, before the battle between Jiang Tao and Zuo Qingyang, the leader of the Nine Seal Sect, Ziyue had been sensing the situation of the other two pieces of golden paper.
One of them had been motionless and had remained in a certain position.
However, the other piece of golden paper had quietly moved the moment the leader of the Nine Seal Sect, Zuo Qingyang, had been defeated.
Then, Ziyue's gaze pierced through it and landed on the mountain gate of the Nine Seal Sect. He happened to see a figure silently descending the mountain.
"It's him!"
Bai Ziyue's pupils constricted as he recognized the identity of this figure.
It was one of the Di Family practitioners he had met in the foggy valley more than half a month ago.
Moreover, he was the most powerful one among them at the time, at the ninth level of the Qi Refinement realm.
"The golden paper is in his hands?
That's going to be tricky.
Wait, what's he trying to do by descending the mountain at this time? "
As these thoughts flashed through Ziyue's mind, his heart sank.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, he would never want to face this Di Family practitioner at the ninth level of the Qi Refinement realm.
Existences at this level were too powerful and had many tricks up their sleeves. In truth, he did not have much confidence in defeating them.
However, even if he didn't say that he was determined to get the golden paper, it was more or less the case.
Moreover, if he guessed correctly, the other party's target was most likely the leader of the Scorching Sun Gang.
Immediately, his gaze turned to the high-spirited Faction Leader in the middle of the battlefield.
Would the Sect Master, a top-notch expert, be a match for this Di Family cultivator, who was at the ninth level of the Qi Refinement Realm?
…
"You win!
In terms of martial arts, I really am not your match. "
Zuo Qingyang heaved a long sigh, and there was indescribable loneliness in his voice.
After three years of bitter training, he believed that his strength had greatly improved. But in the end, he was still unable to defeat Jiang Tao. The unwillingness in his heart turned into a sigh.
"However, our Nine Seals Sect has yet to lose the battle with the Scorching Sun gang!"
As soon as he said that, Zuo Qingyang flicked his wrist. Instantly, more than a dozen pitch-black balls shot out from his palm.
For the sake of victory, he was willing to let go of the Jianghu principles.
"How dare you!"
Jiang Tao's face fell. His long saber swept out swiftly. Beams of saber light shot out from his saber like lightning.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The moment the saber light landed on some of the balls, there were thunderous booms.
The saber light shattered under the violent roar of the thunderstorm.
There were even three or four beads that rolled to Jiang Tao's side.
Alarmed, Jiang Tao hurriedly leaped up. The Scorching Sun Skill in his body turned into liquid mercury and surged through his body.
In an instant, he activated his protective technique, the Golden Bell Shield.
Buzz!
Buzz!
Buzz!
Layers upon layers of golden bells appeared, towering and imposing. There were a total of seven layers, which enveloped his entire body.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Thunderous booms rang out. The violent explosive force blasted the ground several meters deep.
The Golden Bell Shield on Jiang Tao's body also shattered under the violent thunderous attack. Six layers of the Golden Bell Shield had been blasted away.
In the end, there was only one layer of the Golden Bell Shield, which firmly protected his entire body.
"Disciples of the Nine Seal Sect, kill him!"
Just then, Zuo Qingyang charged at Jiang Tao ferociously, blood trickling down the corner of his mouth. His hair was disheveled, and he seemed to be in a sorry state. Raising one hand, he formed a giant palm print and slammed it down.
"Die!"
He wanted to kill him while he was down.
He had grasped the perfect timing.
"Humph!
I knew you wouldn't let this go so easily. "
At this moment, Jiang Tao's face had calmed down. As he spoke in a menacing tone, an extremely dazzling saber light suddenly condensed in the void.
"This saber strike?"
Zuo Qingyang was so frightened that his voice changed. There was even a trace of fear in the depths of his eyes.
He suddenly sensed something different about this saber strike.
Unexpectedly, this saber strike contained a terrifying momentum. It was as if all the people in the world would be killed by this surging saber light.
"Saber momentum?"
At this moment, he suddenly came to a realization.
This was saber momentum!
It was a saber momentum that contained a martial artist's spiritual will.
He had never expected Jiang Tao to be able to use saber momentum.
Although it was still somewhat imperfect, it had already surpassed Jiang Tao's level by too much.
He couldn't block it!
He knew that he wouldn't be able to block this saber strike. Once it hit him, he would die without a doubt.
"Senior, help!"
Zuo Qingyang cried out frantically without hesitation.
He knew that the senior of the Di Family must be on the battlefield.
In the face of death, he couldn't care less. He cried for help in front of countless martial artists.
"Trash!"
At the same time, a green sword of light shot out without a sound.
In the blink of an eye, it was close to Jiang Tao's back.
At this moment, if Jiang Tao killed Zuo Qingyang with this saber strike, this small sword would definitely pierce through Jiang Tao in an instant.
That would be the case even if he still had the Golden Bell Shield protecting him.
However, at this critical moment, the strike that the Di Family cultivator had been so sure of failed.
A pitch-black ball shot out at almost the same speed as the green lightsaber.
The moment it touched the green lightsaber …
Boom!
There was a clap of thunder, accompanied by a scorching aura of fire.
Following this thunderous explosion, the green lightsaber paused for a moment, then changed direction and shot past Jiang Tao two meters away.
At this critical moment, it was Ziyue who made his move.
From beginning to end, he had only been paying attention to the Di Family cultivator.
Therefore, before the others had charged at Zuo Qingyang's summons, Di Jiu had already rushed out and quickly approached the leader of the Scorching Sun Gang.
That was why he was able to make his move in time.
"Huh?
Fire Thunder Bead? "
The Di Family cultivator's expression changed. Of course, he recognized the name of this black bead.
"It's you?
Does this mean that Di Ao was killed by you? "
Almost at the same time, the Di Family cultivator recognized Ziyue's identity.
Even though they had only met face to face back then, cultivators of the Immortal Dao all had strong mental strength and a deep memory. Naturally, they would not be mistaken.
"If you say so, then so be it."
As soon as Ziyue finished speaking —
"Ah!"
An extremely terrified scream was heard.
Zuo Qingyang, the sect master of the Nine Seals Sect and a top-notch expert, was almost cut in half.
His aura weakened and finally, he fell into a dead silence.
He was dead!
Without the help of the Di Family's cultivators, he had no way of resisting Jiang Tao's powerful saber aura and had been killed immediately.
"You're from the Di Family?
At this time, Jiang Tao turned around and looked at this person with a grave expression.
Then, he looked at Ziyue and said with a wry smile, "When Li Jubo and Lord Pei of the Immortal Ascension Pavilion spoke up for you, I already had my suspicions.
Sure enough, I was right. You're also a cultivator of the Immortal Dao. "
"But at the same time, I'm also a member of the Scorching Sun Gang."
Ziyue said calmly.
In fact, he had already expected his identity to be exposed.
When the Sect Master had summoned him and deliberately pointed that out, he knew that the Sect Master must have figured out his identity.
At this moment, this was merely proof of this point.
"You're indeed a good-for-nothing."
The Di Family cultivator cursed at Zuo Qingyang. Then, he looked coldly at Jiang Tao and said coldly, "You were just lucky the first time. You won't be so lucky next time."
As for Bai Ziyue, he was completely ignored by him.
Even though Ziyue was also a cultivator of the Immortal Dao like him, Ziyue was too weak.
However, in his opinion, his strength was too weak and could not attract any attention at all.
"Die!"
As the Di Family cultivator spoke, the green flying sword soared into the sky again. It turned into a bolt of lightning and shot toward Jiang Tao.
The sword was as swift as lightning. In the blink of an eye, it was in front of Jiang Tao.
"Seven Styles of the Sky Saber!"
Jiang Tao's heart pounded wildly. With a roar, the long saber swept out like a raging river and slashed down rapidly.
Clang!
There was an earth-shattering sound.
"He blocked it?"
Jiang Tao's figure abruptly took a step back. The green flying sword also paused for a moment before shooting out once again.
His expression changed drastically. Layers of the golden bell appeared in a flash.
Boom!
Five layers of the golden bell were shattered in an instant.
However, at this moment, the green flying sword also lost its power and was sent flying back.
At the same time, Ziyue made his move.
He reached into his inner pocket and a stack of talismans appeared in his hand.
Without any hesitation, he activated the talismans at once.
In the blink of an eye, dark clouds filled the sky and the world darkened.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Bolts of lightning swept down from the sky and shot toward the Di Family cultivators.
Countless bolts of lightning struck down, as if they were truly earth-shattering.
The huge commotion caused almost everyone at the scene to be moved.
They stared in shock and fear at the dense layers of dark clouds and the flashing lightning in the dark clouds.