Zhang Xiujian also felt the killing intent emanating from Ling Tian, and he was somewhat enraged that Ling Tian dared to threaten him in such a manner.
"Ling, don't be so arrogant. Today is your death anniversary, and next year will be the anniversary of your passing!"
"Heh heh, Senior Brother Zhang, many people want me dead. Who do you think you are! With your shoddy martial arts and a few useless talismans, you think you can kill me? I can only say you're dreaming too big!"
"Useless talismans? Then I'll let you experience the power of my talismans!"
As Zhang Xiujian spoke, he raised his hand, and a talisman flew directly towards Ling Tian. Unlike ordinary talismans, this one was not drawn on yellow paper but on a black sheet with white pigment. The talisman instantly reached Ling Tian and exploded, then four ropes made of energy bound Ling Tian. Ling Tian struggled, finding the ropes incredibly strong and seemingly emitting high-voltage electricity.
"Haha, how is it? This is the Immortal Binding Rope! Once hit by this talisman, even an immortal cannot easily break free!"
Ling Tian frowned. Previously, as a return gift, Zhang Daoyun, the sect leader of Longhu Mountain, had given him a book on talismans, which recorded all the related talismans passed down in Longhu Mountain since ancient times. Ling Tian had read the book several times and memorized its main contents, but in his knowledge, Longhu Mountain did not possess talismans with such strange colors and immense power!
Soon, Ling Tian recalled what his first master, Immortal Master Daoyuan, had told him about talismans in the martial world, along with information he had gathered from the Gu King and the demoness Yuliya. Besides Longhu Mountain and other Daoist sects, there was another sect in the martial world that was highly skilled in creating and using talismans: the Yin Fu Sect! This sect was said to have been founded by traitors from several Daoist sects a thousand years ago. After learning talismans from Daoism, these individuals used them for wicked deeds. To obtain more powerful talismans, they resorted to various methods, even forbidden ones, binding many sinister arts to their talismans. Over time, the Yin Fu Sect was born. Their actions were despised by the righteous factions of the martial world, and thus, the people of the Yin Fu Sect were rightfully classified as heretics and severely suppressed. However, the Yin Fu Sect members did not learn their lesson; their crimes escalated. They even developed many sinister and powerful talismans and sold them to other wicked practitioners. Furthermore, the Yin Fu Sect members generally behaved like normal people, allowing them to hide well. They were minimally affected by the repeated crackdowns on heretical factions. In the martial world of China, the faction most abhorred by the Yin Fu Sect was Longhu Mountain, which was also adept at talismans. Longhu Mountain was always the most active in every operation against the Yin Fu Sect. However, the fact that Zhang Xiujian, a core disciple of Longhu Mountain, now possessed talismans from the Yin Fu Sect was itself bizarre. Ling Tian even sensed a hint of conspiracy.
"As a disciple of Longhu Mountain, you use talismans from the Yin Fu Sect. Aren't you afraid of being purged by your sect?"
Zhang Xiujian trembled upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Ling Tian to see through his identity so easily.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What Yin Fu Sect? Don't spout rubbish. I'll take your life now!"
Ling Tian noticed the anomaly in his expression and the tremor in his voice, which made him even more certain that this guy had something to hide! At this moment, Zhang Xiujian took out another talisman. As he injected his true essence into it, purple lightning began to flicker on the black talisman.
"Yin Lightning Talisman!"
Ling Tian immediately recognized the talisman the opponent was using, as he had used it before. In terms of pure energy intensity, the Yin Lightning Talisman was not much different from the commonly used lightning talismans in Daoism. However, all the electrical energy contained within the Yin Lightning Talisman consisted of negative electrons. Once such a talisman struck a person, the damage caused would be much greater than that from ordinary lightning talismans. This talisman's damage could even harm one's soul! However, seeing this talisman further confirmed Ling Tian's suspicion that the opponent had an inextricable connection with the Yin Fu Sect, as the Yin Lightning Talisman was one of the representative talismans used by the Yin Fu Sect!
"You actually have the Yin Lightning Talisman. No wonder you dare to provoke me!"
"Heh heh, I'll make you taste the sensation of Yin Lightning burning your body. In your next life, remember to stay away from women who don't belong to you, because you're not worthy!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhang Xiujian pointed at Ling Tian and shouted, "Hurry!" The talisman flew directly towards Ling Tian. Bound by the Immortal Binding Rope, Ling Tian was unable to move. Zhang Xiujian watched as the talisman struck Ling Tian.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom!"
Suddenly, four explosions erupted from Ling Tian's body, followed by four bursts of intense white light. In that instant, Zhang Xiujian felt his eyes were almost blinded. Simultaneously, a massive shockwave emanated from Ling Tian's location, instantly kicking up dust and stones in the courtyard. Zhang Xiujian was nearly thrown to the ground by the explosive force. More than ten seconds later, as the smoke cleared, Zhang Xiujian opened his eyes. To his astonishment, Ling Tian, whom he believed was surely dead, was now standing there, smiling at him.
"You... you're not dead!"
"Of course, I'm not dead. You think your petty tricks can kill me? Who do you think you're looking down on!"
It turned out that the moment the Yin Lightning Talisman hit Ling Tian, the Vajra Talisman on Ling Tian's body was detonated. The power generated by the Vajra Talisman's explosion neutralized the energy of the Yin Lightning Talisman. Not only that, but Ling Tian also detonated an additional Vajra Talisman, blowing away the Immortal Binding Rope that had restrained him! At this point, Zhang Xiujian felt disaster looming. He knew the power of the talisman that contained the Immortal Binding Rope technique and the Yin Lightning Talisman. Since both of these powerful talismans' attacks had been neutralized by Ling Tian, it was a pipe dream for him to eliminate Ling Tian. The urgent priority now was to escape. The intense light emitted by the Vajra Talismans Ling Tian had detonated was like several flashbangs exploding in the night. Even with the silent barrier, someone on Longhu Mountain would surely have noticed the anomaly here!