On the night of the massacre, I dug up the ancestral tomb.

Chapter 255: Life-or-Death Crisis

There are eight openings in total.

It appears in eight directions.

Behind those openings, figures were suspended in mid-air.

These people are wearing masks.

He also affixed a "cloud and mist talisman" to make his body shrouded in mist, concealing his true appearance.

There were seventeen cultivators in total.

They rode the wind and clouds, standing in mid-air, their gazes as cold as blades, locked onto Qin Zhixue below.

One of them was wearing a mask and a cloud-patterned robe, with a formation plate in his palm. It was clear that this was the person who set up the formation.

Almost simultaneously, the other sixteen cultivators moved their hands, and a near-third-tier talisman appeared in their palms.

At the same time, he chanted incantations, activated talismans, and unleashed a series of attacks that shot out from the cracks in the array's light barrier toward Qin Zhixue, who was trapped in the central area by four water tornadoes. The water tornadoes were also constantly closing in.

This gradually reduced the area that Qin Zhixue could move around in.

She looked up and saw eight directions in the sky.

Each of them emitted a rainbow of light, like a long river, which surged towards her with overwhelming force.

The water surged and rippled, like a long spear hurtling towards us.

There were also waves, one after another, like the Milky Way pouring down, threatening to engulf mountains and rivers.

"These are the 'Ren Water Long River Talisman' and the 'Gui Water Overlapping Waves Talisman'..." Qin Zhixue's eyes flashed, and her divine sense surveyed all directions.

"The 'Bing Fire Prairie Talisman,' the 'Ding Fire Meteor Talisman,' the 'Morning Glow and Colorful Clouds Talisman,' and the 'Flowing Clouds and Mysterious Light Talisman.'"

"Xin Metal Earth-Splitting Symbol, Geng Metal Radiant Symbol".

The first wave of attacks consisted of eight quasi-third-tier talismans.

The water was surging and rolling.

And then there was the raging fire.

There was a radiant glow like a blade, and a mysterious light that cleaved the sky.

The metal element, Xin, falls like a shower of light.

There was also the dazzling light of Geng metal, which transformed into endless sharp blades that crashed down.

Whoosh!

In an instant, the valley was filled with dazzling light and howling winds, and the aura emanating from it was terrifying.

The ice crystals on the valley floor began to crack.

The Taiyin Cold Pool behind them rippled and spread out in waves.

Qin Zhixue took a deep breath.

She knew that the greatest calamity of her life was about to befall her.

Compared to the scene of being besieged by demons when entering the Taiyin Cold Pool earlier, this situation is like a small witch seeing a great witch.

Although there were many fish demons, they were ultimately only at the second tier.

Qin Zhixue was able to handle it using her own methods.

However, those who are making moves right now are all Foundation Establishment cultivators from various immortal sects.

The talisman activated in his hand was a near-third-tier talisman.

The combined power of these eight talismans was comparable to that of a True Immortal in the Void Core stage.

Moreover, eight other people have already begun activating their talismans and are poised to unleash their power.

It is evident that the major immortal sects are determined to ruthlessly eliminate Qin Zhixue, the future giant, in order to prevent her from forming her core.

Qin Zhixue had anticipated this.

Outside the sect, there are rules governing the immortal sects, so it's not appropriate for different factions to openly sever ties and launch a direct attack.

But in this 'Mysterious Realm,' which is meant for training and for vying for opportunities, there will inevitably be conflict.

When people of the same level compete, some will inevitably die or be injured.

Even if they are executed, Ice River Valley will have nothing to say.

After all, every time a secret realm opens, many cultivators inevitably perish within it.

Whether these people intended to ambush and kill was impossible to determine.

Glacier Valley has also made preparations for this.

Li Changhe sent Qin Zhixue to the Ice River Valley treasure vault to find a third-tier magic weapon.

As he went to see Qin Zhixue, he made a hand gesture, and a cold light bloomed in front of him, with seven-colored glazed light shooting into the sky.

Then, a bell-shaped magical artifact, crafted from cold jade and radiating seven-colored light, flew into the air.

The "Seven-Colored Jade Bell" spun for a moment ten feet in the air, emitting a dazzling seven-colored glow. It stirred up a gust of wind and transformed into a vortex, which blocked the surging river of water and the raging flames.

Even the long river spear evolved from the 'Ren Water Long River Talisman' that fell first was directly shaken to the point of collapse.

It turned into countless water droplets that scattered across the sky.

The overlapping waves generated by the "Gui Water Overlapping Waves Talisman" were also blocked.

Even the attacks evolved from other near-third-tier talismans were hampered.

At the same time, the precious bell expanded in the air, transforming into a giant bell that was 36 feet tall and 12 feet wide.

The giant bell flashed and fell from the sky, enveloping Qin Zhixue inside.

Seven-colored rays of light descended from the bell and disappeared into the ground, transforming into a light shield that sealed off a space three zhang underground.

This prevents people from launching surprise attacks from underground.

Even earth-based spells couldn't touch Qin Zhixue in the slightest.

Unless a Core Formation cultivator intervenes.

The moment the giant bell hit the ground, the swirling vortex of seven-colored mist in the sky had already weakened.

Six of the eight near-third-tier talismans were defeated.

Two more evolved talismans, the 'Flowing Cloud Mystic Light Talisman' and the 'Geng Metal Radiant Light Talisman', launched their attacks in quick succession.

The "Flowing Cloud Mystic Light Talisman" manifested surging clouds that swept in furiously, dispersing the colorful clouds.

A beam of mysterious light shot out from the clouds and crashed down upon the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' below.

The mysterious light was like a blade, and when it crashed down, it was as if thousands of sharp swords were whistling through the air. The sound was like the thunder of galloping horses and the sound of metal clashing, which was terrifying.

The 'Gengjin Radiant Talisman' shone with golden light, like a long golden river pouring down. Countless sword lights illuminated the mountains and rivers, making the void rustle and howl, as if thousands of swords and arrows were falling at the same time, swallowing up the 'Cold Jade Seven-Colored Bell'.

Qin Zhixue condensed a magic incantation and poured it into the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell'.

Instantly, a chilling current surged through his body, as if a vast, churning expanse had swallowed up the flowing clouds and the radiant light of the Geng metal.

Then, she conjured a spell and cast it on the bell.

Boom!

A crisp sound rang out.

Rolling sound waves emanated from the bell, rippling outwards and spreading in all directions.

The mysterious light that was swallowed by the cold current was completely shattered.

Even the four waterspouts that were constantly closing in and sweeping in were shaken apart and scattered.

The vast sound waves reverberated, causing the array light screen above the valley to ripple wildly.

These are the eight cracks along the edges.

The seventeen cultivators staggered backward, and a light burst forth in front of them, forming a protective shield to block the sound waves.

"This is the Ice River Valley's third-tier mid-grade magic weapon, the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell'..." In the air, a man dressed in a cloud robe looked solemnly at the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' below, where cold currents were constantly rolling and had turned into a sea of ​​cold.

"It's alright. Although this magic weapon is powerful, activating it not only consumes a great deal of spiritual energy, but also requires a considerable amount of magical power. Qin Zhixue is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. With her magical power, how many times can she activate the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell'?"

The man holding the array plate said, "We only need to attack from a distance. Once her magic power is exhausted, we can take her down in the blink of an eye!"

"Qin Zhixue...must die!" A man dressed in a brocade robe embroidered with gold patterns said coldly from the side.

Then, this person unleashed a second-tier high-grade talisman and attacked downwards.

The talisman's light patterns bloomed, and golden rays, sharp as blades, swept down.

"First, use a second-tier talisman to deplete her mana." Upon seeing this, the cultivators nearby all revealed a glint of wisdom in their eyes.

As long as Qin Zhixue's magic power is exhausted.

At that time, activating the quasi-third-tier talisman will surely kill it in one fell swoop.

As for the eight cultivators who had already activated their near-third-tier talismans, they unleashed their power, sending the talismans crashing down like a torrent.

Below, Qin Zhixue activated the "Seven-Colored Jade Bell," and a cold current surged forth from the bell like waves.

It swallowed and crushed the attacks of the talismans one after another.

The bell was three zhang in diameter, with a cold current swirling around it like a vortex, making it impossible for any talisman attacks to get close.

However, as mentioned above.

For Qin Zhixue, activating a third-tier magic weapon in this way was indeed extremely taxing.

"This can't go on forever!" Qin Zhixue stood inside the bell, a cold current flowing beneath her feet, and steam rising from the ground.

She was ethereal and graceful.

Despite being in dire straits, he remained calm and composed.

"It seems this is the only way!" Her mind raced as she began to devise a strategy to defend against the enemy.

Soon, Qin Zhixue had a plan in mind.

……

Nanling Mountains.

Lingxi Peak.

Yang Jiuli gazed northwards.

"Zhi Xue was able to survive Su Beichuan's attack, so she must have some extraordinary trump cards. I also gifted her the 'Soul Burning Secret Technique,' so she should be able to handle the attacks from various factions!" Yang Jiuli whispered. "With her intelligence, she should be able to turn the danger into safety."

……

The following day, in the Mysterious Netherworld, at Taiyin Valley.

The "Gui Water Overturning Heaven Formation" is in the sky.

The shimmering sky still enveloped the entire valley.

There are eight light ports connecting to the outside, so that the cultivators outside can take action.

At this moment, the man holding the array plate made a hand gesture, causing ripples to appear on the azure light screen on the array plate.

Then, ripples appeared simultaneously in the watery sky above Taiyin Valley.

The water rippled and transformed into a sharp cone-shaped water wave, which pierced down towards the 'Seven Clouds Bell of Cold Jade' below.

The water churned in the air, its power overwhelming mountains and rivers.

A torrent of water cascaded down from the sky, pressing down on the Yin Cold Pool and creating towering waves.

Below, the seven-colored vortex emanating from the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' trembled and was shattered.

Around the bell, the constantly swirling, cold current vortex, like a vast ocean, trembled.

Ripples spread out to the side.

The cold wind howled, as if blades were cutting through the sky and earth.

The water roared like a torrent, making a series of surging sounds.

Then, the swirling spear pierced solidly into the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' below.

The immense pressure of water spirits poured down, completely disintegrating the water vortex surrounding the 'Seven Clouds Bell of Cold Jade'.

The swirling water, like spears and cones, pierced the cold, luminous shield on the bell.

Click!

Cracks appeared in the Cold Yuan Light Shield.

Upon seeing this, the sixteen cultivators in the air held their breath and stared intently at what was below.

The cultivator holding the array plate made a hand gesture, injecting a spell into the array plate.

Instantly, above the valley, the water in the water curtain surged, as if an endless river was pouring into the water spear. Waves of Gui water power surged in, causing its momentum to suddenly soar, and the cold Yuan light shield on the 'Cold Jade Seven Clouds Bell' shattered.

Then, the water spear pierced solidly into the 'Seven Clouds Jade Bell'.

Boom!

A crisp sound rang out.

The enormous bell, along with Qin Zhixue inside, was thrown into the air.

"Qin Zhixue's magical power is insufficient... Fellow Daoists, let's join forces and capture her!"

Upon seeing this, the cultivator holding the array plate focused his gaze and shouted.

"Hehe, of course!"

Instantly, the Foundation Establishment cultivators nearby all focused their gazes, and with a flick of their hands, quasi-third-tier talismans appeared before them.

Sixteen Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They successively activated quasi-third-tier talismans, attacking the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell' that was flying backward.

In an instant, attacks rained down from the sky, and the terrifying magical power that erupted pressed down on the 'Seven-Colored Jade Bell'.

Inside the "Seven Clouds Bell of Cold Jade".

Qin Zhixue's gaze sharpened as she looked up at the sky and whispered, "It's time to go all out!"

As she spoke, she made a hand gesture, and a talisman radiating a cold light flew out of her storage pouch.