At that moment.
Qi Banyuan spurred her true energy, and the bone umbrella in her hand was filled with cold, emitting wisps of white mist.
As soon as the white mist appeared, it condensed into ice in the blink of an eye!
"Diancang Hanbing San!"
A delicate shout.
The bone umbrella in Qi Banyuan's hand pointed directly at Zhang Yang.
She intended to break through the defense with a single point and defeat the Xiaoyao Palm that Zhang Yang was using.
The martial skills of the two had condensed into extremely terrifying power.
This left Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong, who were watching from the side, with faces full of shock.
Is this martial skill?
As expected, it is something that ordinary people cannot comprehend.
Even though they were already masters of the True Essence Realm.
Upon seeing the martial skills, they felt inferior.
In an instant.
Under the gaze of several people, at the center of Zhang Yang and Qi Banyuan.
A strong tremor wave suddenly erupted, and even the surrounding air was directly evaporated.
In the sky, several bolts of lightning seemed to be drawn and struck down with a roar.
The terrifying aftershocks extended for hundreds of meters, shaking several people back repeatedly, making them appear somewhat disheveled.
However, their gazes remained fixed on the combatants.
At this moment.
The collision of their martial skills had ended, but the exchange between the two had not stopped.
The martial skill just now was only a powerful collision, and it was unclear who was stronger.
They could only continue to watch.
The close-quarters combat between the two continued, with every move being fatal.
It seemed that it would not be easy to determine a winner.
Several people couldn't help but sigh.
Whether it was Qingcheng Mountain.
Or the mysterious person in a cloak who claimed to be from the Xiaoyao Sect.
They truly lived up to their reputation as... powers.
At this moment.
Luo Yiren took advantage of the chaos to sneak towards He Ao and said anxiously.
"Everyone, someone went down the Dragon Pit just now, and Xi Yao might be in trouble."
What!?
Luo Yiren's words shocked everyone.
Someone actually entered the Dragon Pit?
There's such a thing!
"Girl, are you telling the truth? Who went in?" Old Master He asked.
"Someone from Qisha, Tang Ruxue, but she doesn't seem to be here for Qisha. She seems to have her own purpose," Luo Yiren said.
Afterward.
Luo Yiren told the three of them what had happened before they arrived.
"Someone actually wants to pass off a fake as genuine!"
"Which force is it?"
"Oh no, we need to go down quickly!"
Old Master He and Jiang Pan's faces changed greatly.
Just as they were about to go down to help, the abbot of Lingtai Temple made a move.
He stopped the two and said seriously.
"Wait a moment, both of you. If the three of us go down together, Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong will definitely not stand by and watch. At that time, the situation in the Dragon Pit will become even more complicated."
"And if we leave the two of them to contain Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong, the situation below will still not change."
"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch them ruin our plan and kill Zhang Yang!" Old Master He said in a deep voice.
Jiang Pan also looked anxious.
However, he did not speak. He knew that the abbot of Lingtai Temple had spoken like this.
He must have had a plan in mind.
"Amitabha."
The abbot of Lingtai Temple clasped his hands together and bowed.
He looked at He Ao and Jiang Pan seriously and said.
"Can I trust you two?"
"Monk, at this time, is it still meaningful to ask this? Speak quickly if you have something to say!" Old Master He said urgently.
His temper was naturally impatient, and hearing that Zhang Yang was in danger.
He really didn't want to waste another minute up here.
However.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple still shook his head calmly.
However, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.
"He Ao, do you remember the promise between us?"
"Of course, I remember. The Dragon Vein of Jiangnan City was given to Zhang Yang, and if the Five Dragons of China were to rise again, they would help the protector ascend to the peak," Old Master He said quickly.
He didn't know what the abbot of Lingtai Temple was up to.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple nodded slightly.
That's right.
This was the cooperation between him and He Ao.
It was also the main reason why he had given up on saving Han Xiyao from Old Master He back then.
Because!
The promise made by He Ao had moved the abbot of Lingtai Temple.
Moreover, what the other party said was correct. Not to mention the chaotic situation, even if he were to do it alone, it was still uncertain whether Han Xiyao could successfully obtain the Dragon Vein.
And even if she succeeded, it would only be the beginning.
Could Han Xiyao lead the protectors to the peak?
But!
If the Dragon Vein was given to the Five Dragons of China, the situation would be different.
A starving camel is still bigger than a horse.
As the Inspection Department and the Dragon Group said, a centipede dies but never falls.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple knew.
Besides these people present, the Five Dragons of China had experts in other places.
Moreover, the abbot of Lingtai Temple knew something.
This Dragon Vein in Jiangnan City belonged to the Azure Dragon Vein.
Compared to Han Xiyao, Zhang Yang, as a descendant of the Azure Dragon lineage among the Five Dragons of China,
He clearly had a greater advantage if he absorbed the Dragon Vein.
Moreover...
The relationship between Zhang Yang and Han Xiyao.
It was also one of the reasons why the abbot of Lingtai Temple was willing to take a gamble.
"Since you both remember, you must fulfill the promise you made to this monk."
The abbot of Lingtai Temple said something that confused the two of them.
Whether the Dragon Vein could be protected was still in question.
Was it too early to make demands now?
"Monk, are you going down the Dragon Pit or not? If not, I'm going down!" He Ao's patience had run out.
At this time.
The other party was still dragging his feet.
If he wanted benefits, he could discuss them after the Dragon Vein was protected!
Jiang Pan also looked displeased.
He thought the abbot of Lingtai Temple had some brilliant idea, but he didn't expect it to be this.
"Old friend, let's go."
Jiang Pan said, and then walked towards the Dragon Pit with Old Master He.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple did not get angry and stood still.
However.
The actions of He Ao and Jiang Pan heading towards the Dragon Pit were seen by Tuoba Hong and Zhang Xiao.
"The Five Dragons of China are truly in decline. Why are they all resorting to petty tricks!"
"Let's go, they're going down, we'll follow them."
Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong exchanged a look and followed behind the two, preparing to enter the Dragon Pit.
The battle between Qi Banyuan and the old man in the cloak.
They could not intervene and were somewhat wary of intervening.
Therefore.
They planned to enter the Dragon Pit and entangle He Ao and the others.
As long as Qi Banyuan could successfully take down this mysterious person from the Xiaoyao Sect.
Then the division of the Dragon Crystal could be discussed.
After all, the three of them knew each other.
Although their respective forces were of varying strengths, they were roughly similar.
They would definitely not do anything to tear their faces apart and take it all for themselves.
However...
Just as Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong were about to enter the Dragon Pit.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple, who was standing in place, suddenly chanted a Buddhist name.
"Amitabha, this path is blocked, please return."
"You damned monk, are you looking for death?" Zhang Xiao said angrily.
He, the young master of the Zhang family and the young sect leader of Qisha.
How could everyone in the small city of Jiangnan dare to block his way!
"Bald donkey, you have some strength, but you think you can stop us by fighting two at once. Do you think it's possible?" Tuoba Hong was also displeased.
However.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple remained unmoved.
He glanced back at He Ao and Jiang Pan.
Then he looked at Zhang Yang, who was wearing a cloak.
Finally, he sighed.
"My Buddha is merciful, all of this is destiny!"
With that.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple, who had restrained his aura, burst forth with a brilliant green light!
He directly induced a resonance with the Dragon Vein deep within the nearby Dragon Pit!
Instantly.
A green light appeared and poured directly into the abbot of Lingtai Temple's body.
Boom!
The abbot of Lingtai Temple's kasaya was instantly torn to shreds.
The nine-ringed Zen staff in his hand also turned green at this moment!
"Both of you, turn back and come to your senses."
"Go back to your mother!"
"Stop putting on a show, let's go together and kill him!"
Tuoba Hong and Zhang Xiao shouted in unison.
Then.
The true energy within their bodies erupted, and they attacked the abbot of Lingtai Temple with a punch and a palm.
Crisis struck.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple remained as steady as Mount Tai.
He did not intend to use any means, and even completely restrained his aura.
He simply chanted a Buddhist name softly.
"Amitabha, if I do not go to hell, who will go to hell."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong also arrived in front of him.
The abbot of Lingtai Temple, who had given up all means, took a direct hit.
The terrifying true energy invaded his body, and his body was instantly riddled with holes.
However, his body did not move at all.
But at this moment, a mutation occurred.
A burst of green light continuously surged out from his broken body.
Instantly.
A chilling aura appeared.
The first to bear the brunt were naturally Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong.
The two were directly enveloped by the green light.
With a bang, the explosion resounded in everyone's hearts.
Even Zhang Yang and Qi Banyuan, who were locked in a fierce battle, temporarily stopped and turned their attention here.
"That is..."
"That's self-destruction! This monk forcibly absorbed the power of the Dragon Vein and used his body as a guide to self-destruct and defeat the enemy!"
Qi Banyuan's arrogant face finally showed a hint of a different expression.
Zhang Yang's eyes, hidden by the cloak, also showed a hint of emotion.
Was it really worth it for him to do this?
He Ao and Jiang Pan, who were about to jump into the depths of the Dragon Pit.
At this moment, they were both shaken to their core.
They finally understood why the abbot of Lingtai Temple had stopped them just now.
And asked them if they remembered the promise between the two sides.
It turned out...
He was prepared to sacrifice himself to exchange for a greater chance of victory for them.
In an instant.
He Ao and Jiang Pan's hearts were filled with mixed emotions.
The self-destruction of the abbot of Lingtai Temple caused immense damage.
Although Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong had protective trump cards and were not annihilated.
However, the two of them were completely incapacitated at this moment.
Instantly.
He Ao's hoarse throat moved.
For the first time, he used a respectful title for the abbot of Lingtai Temple.
"Old monk... Master, please rest assured, the day the Five Dragons of China rise again will be the day the protectors reign supreme!"
"I, Jiang Pan, swear again, I will protect the protectors!" Jiang Pan also looked at the place where the abbot of Lingtai Temple had self-destructed and vowed silently!
At the same time.
Heavy rain began to fall again from the sky.
This rain was heavy.
It was as if it was mourning the sacrifice of the abbot of Lingtai Temple.
The raindrops hit everyone's faces.
They also washed away the backs of He Ao and Jiang Pan.
Without hesitation, the two of them jumped into the Dragon Pit on the spot.
The battle for the Dragon Vein was not yet over.
It was not a time for grief.
Zhang Yang below the Dragon Pit still needed their help.
As for Qi Banyuan.
Upon seeing the two enter the Dragon Pit, she felt a sense of urgency.
She knew that Tang Ruxue had already entered the Dragon Pit.
However, at this moment, if He Ao and Jiang Pan went down.
Then Tang Ruxue would probably not be able to resist the two of them.
"Again!"
Qi Banyuan actively shouted and attacked Zhang Yang.
The true energy in her body was spurred on as if she had no regard for her life.
The rain cover on the bone umbrella was directly burned, leaving only the frame.
"Diancang Hanbing San!"
Qi Banyuan once again unleashed her martial skill.
This time, the power was even greater than before!
Zhang Yang's eyes narrowed. He knew that Qi Banyuan was preparing to fight to the death.
He had to take this seriously.
Moreover, Zhang Xiao and Tuoba Hong were now incapacitated.
The turmoil in Jiangnan City was coming to an end.
Then he had no need to hold back.
"Xiaoyao Palm."
Zhang Yang stepped forward, his true energy hub continuously circulating, and two huge true energy palm prints flew out.
However...
If someone looked closely, they would notice a subtle difference.
At this moment.
There were three black dots, about the size of a thumb, on Zhang Yang's true energy palm prints.
Instantly.
The palm prints collided with the bone umbrella, and another huge fluctuation erupted.
Clearly.
The outcome was the same as before, with neither side gaining an advantage.
They were evenly matched.
But the matter was not over yet.
The three black dots on the true energy palm prints released by Zhang Yang earlier were extremely fast.
In the blink of an eye, they reached Qi Banyuan.
"Poison Bee! What is this?" Qi Banyuan reacted quickly enough.
She swung her bone umbrella and dealt with two of the poison bees.
However, the stinger at the tail of the third poison bee had already stung Qi Banyuan's neck.
Ugh!
Qi Banyuan felt a sting of pain and let out a muffled groan.
Just as she was about to use her true energy to force out the stinger, she found that she couldn't use her true energy for a moment!
"Heh heh, the unorthodox methods of the Poison Medicine Sect can have a miraculous effect at critical moments."
Zhang Yang sneered and charged towards Qi Banyuan.
That's right.
The three black dots in Zhang Yang's palm prints were nothing else.
They were the Yuan-Devouring Bees raised by the Poison Medicine Sect.
Once a person in the True Essence Realm was stung by a Yuan-Devouring Bee.
Their true energy would be in chaos for a short period, and they would be unable to unleash their true energy.
They would be like ordinary people.
These three poison bees.
They were subdued by Zhang Yang the last time the black-clothed elder of the Poison Medicine Sect tried to deal with him!
"You despicable Xiaoyao Sect! You are卑鄙无耻! You actually resorted to dirty tricks!" Qi Banyuan was furious and shouted.
"The winner is king, the loser is a bandit. As long as you can defeat your opponent, the means are not important," Zhang Yang sneered.
He had already arrived in front of Qi Banyuan.
A true energy palm print struck Qi Banyuan's chest.
Pfft~
Instantly.
Qi Banyuan spat out a mouthful of blood.
Her true energy was in chaos, and Zhang Yang's true energy invaded, directly damaging her meridians and shattering her hub.
The whole person.
She fell to the ground weakly, gasping for breath.
"This woman cannot be spared!"
Zhang Yang pondered for a moment and decided to cut the grass and remove the roots.
However.
Just as Zhang Yang was about to deliver the killing blow.
A figure rushed out desperately and blocked in front of Qi Banyuan.
"Senior, I beg you, don't kill her."