Chapter 290: Chapter 236: Spatial Spiritual Treasure
"What’s going on!"
She stared at the Tai Chi Five Elements Diagram appearing on Shen Wang, its power actually forcing her back. Clearly, it had reached the Nascent Soul Cultivator Level, which was quite impressive.
How could such power appear on a cultivator not even at the Mid-stage Golden Core?
You Huang was astonished, landing several yards away, staring at the power on Shen Wang: "No, this isn’t your power!"
Shen Wang replied, "Is it important? You’ve forced me to reveal my trump card now."
The Tai Chi Five Elements Diagram on Shen Wang’s body floated from top to bottom, transforming into a Tai Chi Five Elements Ball, protecting him.
He had activated the power of the Yin Yang Mirror, deserving of such a Spiritual Artifact Level magical treasure, instantly elevating his power a major tier, enough to go head-to-head with You Huang.
The price was his mana rapidly depleting. If not for his deep reserves, he couldn’t sustain this for long.
Even so, he couldn’t hold out much longer. Fortunately, the test was about to conclude soon, saving him from fully summoning the Yin Yang Mirror.
"What on earth are you? Just a servant of the Sixth Prince, how could you have such capability!"
You Huang crouched, assuming a pouncing posture. As she spoke, her giant cat paw swiftly struck Shen Wang again, a booming sound echoing, still blocked by the power of the Yin Yang Mirror.
Under the immense force, the Tai Chi Five Elements Ball that Shen Wang was in retreated slightly. His defense remained unbroken, and he calmly said, "You still haven’t told me what happens if I fail the test."
He hadn’t failed before, so he didn’t know what failure in the test would entail. Would he be thrown out directly, or were there other consequences?
"This Emperor will not fail."
The giant Netherworld Spirit Cat buzzed in response, its sharp claws gleaming cold, continuing its attack, now appearing rather agitated.
"Looks like the consequences aren’t good."
Seeing You Huang’s reaction, Shen Wang became wary again.
The end of the time was approaching quickly. If You Huang was anxious, she might resort to desperate measures, risking his life at the last moment.
His strength was not on par with You Huang, making his chances of winning slim if they clashed head-on.
Thinking of this, he formed a seal with his fingers and made a gesture.
On the platform, a brilliance emerged, and the remaining talismans flew over, along with remnants of the broken array flags and other items.
These things converged like a hundred streams into a tributary, forming a light band behind Shen Wang. He multitasked, activating talismans one by one, pointing them at the attacking You Huang.
"Go!"
The numerous talismans transformed into fireballs, fire snakes, and fire pythons, bombarding You Huang, exploding on its body. Although they couldn’t take its life, they forced You Huang to divert attention, unable to fully attack Shen Wang.
He seized the chance to reactivate the array flags and quickly assembled a new array.
The temporary array was not perfect. Shen Wang confined its power within a yard around him, placing each array flag carefully. Once activated, they glowed, reforming a circle of arrays.
The remaining attack runes were few. Against You Huang’s formidable demonic power, they only singed some of its fur, making it look disheveled, unable to turn the tide.
Moreover, at this moment, You Huang became more agitated, meowing and roaring continuously, its claws instinctively scratching the ground, its aura unstable.
Now, less than a minute remained until the end of the test. Time was running out, with a sparkle in her eyes, the gray-black demonic power on her body suddenly ignited.
Her claws turned gray-black, temporarily losing tangibility, becoming sharper.
Not only the claws, but her entire body also became indistinct, as if transforming into a netherworld creature, with its threat level rising sharply.
With a low growl, the forcibly enhanced netherworld creature’s attack fell before Shen Wang.
"Is this guy really going to push his potential just to take me down?"
Shen Wang’s eyelids twitched at the sight, promptly activating the hastily formed array to erect a barrier in front of him.
That wasn’t enough. He activated various defensive runes, conjuring protective barriers that layered nine times inside and out.
As he responded, You Huang swung its tail, opening its mouth to generate a dark light ball, which transformed into a pillar of light, crashing onto the Tai Chi Yin Yang Diagram with a rumbling sound.
This attack was unique. Shen Wang felt a special power, extremely yin and evil, causing the Tai Chi Yin Yang Diagram to violently fluctuate.
"Even the Nether Pillar of this Emperor can be blocked? Your thing must be a spiritual artifact!"
Seeing Shen Wang’s power still holding, You Huang’s eyes narrowed as she speculated on the source of Shen Wang’s power.
Shen Wang remained silent, his expression grave.
He sensed a tremendous pressure from the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror, causing his mana to deplete rapidly.
Already consumed a considerable amount of cultivation, it frantically drained away, drawn by the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror to resist the attack.
If You Huang now overexerted, the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror would have to equally unleash power. Furthermore, because his cultivation was inadequate, requiring augmentation from the mirror, the actual cultivation consumed was even greater than You Huang’s.
Even with the Seven-Colored Supreme Golden Core, a deep foundation, and denser mana than others of the same realm, Shen Wang couldn’t withstand such consumption, soon finding his mana exhausted.
Without sufficient power to maintain, the Tai Chi Yin Yang Diagram immediately faltered, severely shaking as it was swiftly penetrated.
Shen Wang took out a spiritual peach and ate it, quickly replenishing spiritual power, allowing a portion of power to let some netherworld power pass through, impacting the array.
The array was penetrated as well, followed by layers of talisman shields applied by Shen Wang being swiftly broken. However, each shield layer functioned, delaying the time of being broken through.