Mortal: Starting with the Golden Jade Book

"Is this the legendary top-tier magic weapon that combines offense and defense? It's truly a complete set of functions, capable of attacking, defending, binding, and trapping enemies. Combined with Han Li's cunning and Luo Yan Step, it's no wonder he was able to fight his way into the top ten of the Ascension Tournament."

"But this attack... isn't it a bit weak?"

As the saying goes, "A jack of all trades, master of none," a magical artifact that is strong in all aspects means that it is difficult for it to reach the top level in any aspect. Perhaps this is not apparent when facing a lower-grade magical artifact, but now, when facing the Azure Dragon Flag, which is also a top-grade magical artifact, it is clearly somewhat lacking in strength.

Lin Zui, observing from the shadows, had a clearer perspective, but the two people in charge weren't fools either, and naturally they wouldn't be unaware of it.

Seeing that he couldn't break through the Azure Dragon Banner's defense, Han Li was about to try another attack method when Senior Brother Lu roared and the top-grade magic weapon Azure Dragon Banner in his hand transformed into an azure dragon that soared into the sky, directly breaking through the dragon-shaped chains and attacking Han Li.

Han Li sighed inwardly. He had already taken out several low-level and high-level attack talismans, preparing to attack together with the Panlong Shield, but he did not expect that the opponent would break through the blockade so quickly and break out.

Moreover, judging from the imposing presence of that azure wind dragon, it was clearly extraordinary. Han Li dared not engage in a direct confrontation and could only rely on the Panlong Shield and the Luoyan Step technique to fight and retreat, appearing quite disheveled.

"Hahaha, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Bring them on!"

Senior Brother Lu laughed triumphantly, manipulating the azure dragon to relentlessly pursue the enemy. After a series of rampages, the surrounding area was thrown into chaos.

Seeing how Senior Brother Lu turned the tide in an instant, forcing Han Li to retreat and barely manage to defend himself, Lin Zui, who was watching from the shadows, was truly astonished.

Is this guy surnamed Lu really that strong?

In Lin Zui's memory, Senior Brother Lu was only barely considered an elite disciple among the Qi Refining disciples in Huangfeng Valley. He could only barely compare to an elite disciple at the peak of the thirteenth level of Qi Refining with the help of the Azure Dragon Flag magic weapon. However, he was still far behind the madman Feng Yue, the barefoot giant from the Giant Sword Sect, and the abnormal guys in the Qi Refining stage like Chen Qiaotian from the Chen family.

If I were to face him, I might not be able to win, but with all the talismans I have, I should be able to put up a fight.

But after actually witnessing their battle, Lin Zui realized that he had been too simplistic in his thinking.

Although he had previously killed a Ghost Spirit Sect envoy at the tenth level of Qi Refining, that victory was mainly due to the opponent's carelessness. Otherwise, if the opponent had taken precautions, he would not have been able to succeed so easily.

After all, even the most powerful talismans depend on who uses them. Even Yan Feng, who was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, managed to hold out for a while with a shield made of a high-grade magic weapon, let alone the Blood Soul Banner, whose power was no less than that of a top-grade magic weapon.

As for later subduing Senior Brother Wang and the others, it was all due to taking advantage of someone's cunning and cunning. Since transmigrating, I have never actually fought anyone head-on.

As Lin Zui secretly put himself in the midst of the battle between the two men, he sadly realized that, apart from shielding himself and retreating to his turtling position as before, and then using talismans to attack the enemy, he didn't seem to have any truly effective combat methods.

Unless you use a control talisman to restrain the opponent first, your talisman will be unable to hit the opponent's agile movement advantage, and you will most likely have to flee in the end.

"If Senior Brother Lu is this strong, then how strong must Madman Feng Yue and the others be?"

Lin Zui was secretly on guard. Fortunately, he had witnessed their battle today. Otherwise, if he had continued to be so arrogant as before, he would have suffered a great loss when he encountered a strong enemy later.

Moreover, this is only a Qi Refining cultivator. It's unimaginable how strong a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be. If I want to scheme against Yan Ruyan, it seems I need to be more cautious and make more preparations.

Just as I was thinking this, the situation on the field changed again.

Under Lu Shixiong's fierce attack, Han Li knew that he would lose if he held out for too long. In addition, Luo Yan Bu was extremely energy-consuming. Once his energy was exhausted and he could no longer dodge, he would likely be completely trapped and killed by the opponent's wind magic. At that time, he would not even have a chance to escape.

"Let's give it our all!"

Han Li gritted his teeth, and the Panlong Shield transformed once more. Its dragon body twisted and turned into a giant sphere, completely surrounding Han Li.

The azure wind dragon followed closely behind, crashing directly into the sphere almost instantly. The sphere trembled, but being a top-tier magic artifact, it managed to withstand the impact.

Seeing this, Han Li took out a high-level primary defensive talisman and enhanced himself. At the same time, a black iron shield flew out of his storage bag and floated in front of Han Li, forming another layer of defense.

After doing all this, Han Li sat down cross-legged, took out a light golden talisman, and while silently chanting an incantation, the spiritual power in his body was absorbed by the talisman like a surging tide.

Upon seeing this familiar scene, Lin Zui immediately understood that Han Li was preparing his trump card. Although it didn't contain a small sword or talisman, it was definitely something extraordinary.

Senior Brother Lu was clearly aware of this as well. He activated his magic technique, and the wind dragon's power increased even more. Its size even increased slightly. With continuous collisions, the outermost sphere formed by the coiled dragon shield was twisted and deformed, on the verge of collapse.

"Break it!"

With a roar from Senior Brother Lu, the entire sphere could no longer withstand the impact of the wind dragon and exploded with a bang, returning to its shield shape and falling to the side.

Seeing the first layer of defense broken so quickly, Han Li secretly groaned. The difficulty of activating the intermediate-level talisman far exceeded his imagination, making it impossible for him to concentrate on controlling the defensive magic weapon. Otherwise, the Panlong Shield was a top-level magic weapon, how could it be so vulnerable?

But he was now in a bind and had no choice but to take a gamble. If there wasn't enough time, he would have to throw out the Heavenly Thunderbolt and risk mutual destruction.

Time passed second by second. The Xuan Tie Flying Sky Shield was a purely defensive magic weapon, and its defensive effect was indeed much better than that of the Panlong Shield. However, without its master's control, it was quickly overwhelmed by the Wind Dragon and was on the verge of collapse.

"Hahahaha, you can just die!"

Amidst Senior Brother Lu's maniacal laughter, the Xuan Tie Flying Sky Shield was finally broken open. Han Li gritted his teeth, about to interrupt the talisman that was about to be activated, and take out the Heavenly Thunder Seed to fight desperately, when a sudden change occurred.

Without warning, countless thick vines suddenly sprouted from the ground at Senior Brother Lu's feet, wrapping around him as if they had eyes.

Senior Brother Lu was startled, but his reaction was also very quick. In the blink of an eye, he took several steps back, dodging the vines. He quickly made a hand seal and threw out more than a dozen wind blades, cutting the vines in several sections. However, countless vines continued to wrap around him.

"Vine Binding Technique? No, it's a talisman!"

Senior Brother Lu was quite knowledgeable and quickly realized that someone was secretly plotting against him with talismans, and he was immediately furious.

"Who goes there! Get your ass out here!"

No one responded. Instead, several streams of water appeared out of thin air behind Senior Brother Lu, joining the vines to grab him.

"Water Prison Talisman!"

Upon recognizing the origin of these water streams, Senior Brother Lu's expression changed drastically. Two high-level beginner talismans in a row were not something just anyone could produce. Yet this person had been hiding in the shadows, making it impossible for him to defend by attacking, or to force the enemy to defend.

After barely managing to dodge a few times, his ankle was still entangled by an inconspicuous vine. Senior Brother Lu froze for a moment, and in the next instant, more vines and water flowed over him.

"not good!"

Senior Brother Lu was extremely anxious and could no longer afford to be distracted by manipulating the wind dragon to attack Han Li. With a thought, the wind dragon immediately changed direction and rushed directly into the countless vines and water.

Under the onslaught of the wind dragon, the vines were shattered in no time, and the water was smashed into a misty spray.

With the two high-level talismans broken, Lin Zui, who was hiding in the distance, was inevitably affected to some extent, and his aura was slightly revealed. Just as he was about to hide again, he was detected by Senior Brother Lu, who was already prepared.

"Found you! You wretch, die!"

With a roar, Senior Brother Lu waved his hand, and the Wind Dragon was about to be blasted to death by the rat hiding in the shadows under his control.

However, at this moment, the talisman in Han Li's hand, who was sitting cross-legged, was finally activated. A dazzling golden light shone, illuminating half of the night sky. Then, to Senior Brother Lu's astonishment, it transformed into a sky full of sword light and slashed towards Senior Brother Lu.

Intermediate-level lower-tier talisman—Thousand Blade Talisman!