The formidable Wu Zhao (Part two)

A pair of matching Magic Artifact bracelets could imprison a target for a full three seconds. Keep in mind that three seconds is not a short time in the heat of battle. This Wu Zhao is truly powerful. Although he is only at the Innate Realm, the feeling he gave Zhuge Xiang was no less than that of the True Person Scarlet Blood from back then.

With a cultivation level of the Innate Realm Fourth Layer, a Damaged Treasure Artifact Spear enhanced by Spear Intent, the effects of the Magic Artifact on his body, and most importantly, Wu Zhao himself, a Battle Genius with exceptional combat intuition and ability to react appropriately to ever-changing situations in battle.

Although it seems that Zhuge Xiang is not at a disadvantage at this point in the battle, Zhuge Xiang has even forced out his Vast Sword Qi, and his Qi Energy has been depleted by half, so he can be considered to be at a disadvantage.

"You've lost..." Without any intention to kill, Wu Zhao swung his Spear wildly, drawing an arc as he slammed it down on Zhuge Xiang like a club, confidently announcing the news.

A 3-second stun—this is Wu Zhao's trump card. Although his pair of bracelets are only Four-Star Magic Artifact with almost zero defense, Wu Zhao has never been willing to replace them with higher-quality bracelet-type Magic Artifact just for this effect.

"You're celebrating too soon," Zhuge Xiang, showing no sign of admitting defeat despite being imprisoned. Instead, he grinned, his words sending a chill down Wu Zhao's spine.

A faint light flashed from the necklace around Zhuge Xiang's neck, and the binding effect was immediately removed, restoring his freedom. Zhuge Xiang swung his Sword of Slaughter, filled with surging killing intent, and Void Splitting Slash.

Chain of the True King (Eight-star Magic Artifact): Requires cultivation Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, Attack 65-80, Unique Active: Can remove all abnormal statuses from the user. Durability 5055. Weight 3.

With the enhancements of Sword Intent, Eagle Eye Technique, and Bloodthirsty Technique, Zhuge Xiang unleashed a Sky- Void Splitting Slash, unleashing an incomparably powerful Sword Qi that slammed fiercely towards Wu Zhao.

However, Wu Zhao's Spear unleashed a dragon's roar, transforming into a dragon-shaped spear beam that shot out as well. As expected of a combat-type genius, his reaction was quick, and even Zhuge Xiang's unexpected Void Splitting Slash was blocked.

His Void Splitting Slash was blocked. Although Zhuge Xiang sighed, he wasn't too disappointed. Zhuge Xiang hadn't expected that this Sky -Void Splitting Slash would be enough to defeat Wu Zhao.

Zhuge Xiang unleashed his Explosive Steps. With his incredibly high Movement Speed, he moved as if in an instant, lunging towards Wu Zhao. He activated Blood Thunder Slash, unleashing a deafening roar of Wind and Thunder as he slashed fiercely at Wu Zhao.

Faced with Zhuge Xiang's fierce Blood Thunder Slash, Wu Zhao was about to raise her hand when suddenly, a chilling sensation swept over her body, making her stiffen and unable to move. She stared in horror at Zhuge Xiang, only to see a Ring on his hand emitting a faint light.

Ice Seal Ring (8-star): Requires Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, Attack 56-62, Unique Active: Can cast an Ice Seal Ring, instantly freezing all targets within a 10-meter radius. The more targets, the shorter the duration. Frozen targets cannot have a cultivation level higher than the user's by one minor realm. Durability 5080, Weight 2.

This Ice Seal Ring is an eight-star Magic Artifact. It was the spoils of war that Zhuge Xiang obtained when he killed the Qingxu Sword Sect Disciples in the Flower Full Building. Anyone whose cultivation level was not more than one minor realm higher than his own could be frozen. Zhuge Xiang was at the Fourth Layer of the Void Splitting Realm, while Wu Zhao was at the Innate Realm Fourth Layer, exactly one minor realm apart. Although the freezing time was very short, not even a second, don't forget how fast Zhuge Xiang's Explosive Steps was.

Frozen in ice, Wu Zhao didn't have Zhuge Xiang's methods to remove his abnormal status.

However, as a master of the Innate Realm, his Innate Protective Qi was blazing, and his Magic Artifact was also radiating a hazy glow, clearly indicating that he was preparing to use his defense to withstand Zhuge Xiang's attack.

Although the Blood Thunder Slash was powerful, it was still somewhat inferior to the Vast Sword Qi. Passing through the Vast Sword Qi only resulted in minor injuries. Could the Blood Thunder Slash truly break through Wu Zhao's defenses?

Amidst the roar of Wind and Thunder, Zhuge Xiang's Sword of Slaughter slashed fiercely at Wu Zhao's Protective Qi Barrier, causing Spider -like cracks to appear.

Immediately, the Innate Protective Qi shattered with a bang, but its momentum did not diminish. Zhuge Xiang's Wu Zhao struck Wu Zhao hard, sending her Knockback. A Wu Zhao appeared on her chest armor, and Wu Zhao, who flew backward, coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"This is impossible!" Upon seeing the power of Zhuge Xiang's sword, the Carefree Old Couple's expressions changed, and even Dongfang Yan and Su Huayu beside them were puzzled.

The Vast Sword Qi, that enormous pillar of Sword Qi energy, was incredibly powerful. It was Zhuge Xiang's strongest attack. Although most of the damage was negated by the nine Wind Splitting Blades, its attack power was still slightly stronger than the Blood Thunder Slash. With his defense, Wu Zhao only suffered minor injuries as a result, managing to pass through the pillar of Sword Qi. But the Blood Thunder Slash actually sent Wu Zhao flying, inflicting injuries far more severe than those from the Sword Qi pillar.

Thorn Armor (Ten-Star Magic Artifact): Requires Third Layer of Void Splitting Realm, Defense 320-380, Passive: Reduces defense by 20% within a 10-meter radius, Active: Reflects single-target attacks from Qi Refining Stage, Limited to once per day, Durability 8282, Weight 17.

The Vast Sword Qi is a ranged attack Skill, so the passive effect of the Thorn Armor has no effect. However, the Blood Thunder Slash is a melee attack Skill. When Zhuge Xiang slashed down, Wu Zhao's defense was strong, but it was weakened by 20% by the passive effect of the Thorn Armor.

Therefore, although Zhuge Xiang's Blood Thunder Slash was not as powerful as the Vast Sword Qi, it caused greater damage to Wu Zhao.

Strike while the iron is hot. Once Zhuge Xiang starts a fight, it is always with the force of Thunderclap. Watching Wu Zhao being sent flying by his Wu Zhao, Zhuge Xiang planted his Sword of Slaughter in the ground. With a flash of his Storage Ring, a huge bow appeared in Zhuge Xiang's hand. He lowered his waist, exhaled, and a Wolf Fang Arrow was nocked on the bowstring.

Wild Bow (Ten-Star Magic Artifact): Requires cultivation Third Layer of Void Splitting Realm, attack power 520-610, active Skill: comes with the skill Frenzied Strike Frenzied Strike, which increases the attack power of this equipment by two times, consumes 1 point of durability, durability 3030, weight 9.

With the Frenzied Strike activated, and the weapon changed, the Sword Intent transformed into Arrow Intent. The Piercing Arrow Skill was activated, and with this arrow, Zhuge Xiang locked onto Wu Zhao. The Arrow Intent, with its all-piercing momentum, was terrifying.

With the added Arrow Intent, the Wild Bow's attack strength surpasses that of the Sword of Slaughter. The Frenzied Strike doubles, the Piercing Arrow ignores 40% of the opponent's defense, and there's also the Bloodthirsty Technique. The power of Zhuge Xiang's arrow even made the Carefree Old Couple beside him feel their hearts pound.

Free and Unfettered Duchess couldn't help but want to help, but Free and Unfettered Duke grabbed her arm. His meaning was clear: Wu Zhao had experienced far more dangerous situations than this, and he wanted to trust her.

Grasping the Free and Unfettered Duchess's hand and staring at Zhuge Xiang, the Free and Unfettered Duke's eyes were filled with shock. Sword Intent was one thing, but this guy had actually comprehended Arrow Intent? He was actually a master archer!? How did he cultivate at such a young age?

Call out!!!

With a single arrow, there was no surge of Wind and Thunder, no Sun and Moon Lose Their Luster; only an arrow, an arrow of extreme speed. Zhuge Xiang's arrow transformed into a beam of light, like a shooting star in the night, instantly arriving before Wu Zhao.

Piercing Arrow (Proficient Level): Attack 40 + 20%, ignores defense effect + 40%, consumes 30 MP, cooldown 8 seconds.

Perhaps the attack power of Piercing Arrow is not high, only increasing by 20%, but the 40% defense penetration is the reason why Zhuge Xiang has always kept this Skill. With the added Frenzied Strike, Zhuge Xiang's arrow poses an even greater threat to Wu Zhao than Blood Thunder Slash.

The effect of the Ice Seal Ring had already dissipated when Wu Zhao Knockback. The Battle Genius was locked onto by Zhuge Xiang's Piercing Arrow, and Wu Zhao felt a chill run down his spine.

Seeing the piercing sword so close at hand, Wu Zhao knew that even with his defenses, this arrow might still pierce a bloody hole in him.

"Secret Technique - Nine Consecutive Dances!" In mid-air, with nowhere to gain leverage, Wu Zhao's slender waist twisted suddenly, causing her to spin like a top. Using the power of her twisting waist, she slammed her Spear into the Piercing Arrow.

One shot, two shots, three shots...

With a twist of her waist and a spin in mid-air, Wu Zhao unleashed nine consecutive thrusts, each striking the same spot in Nine Consecutive Dances. Using the power of her waist, she wielded the nine thrusts, each one stronger and more powerful than the last. Until the ninth thrust, the power of which was earth-shattering; Zhuge Xiang's Piercing Arrow was actually shattered by her.

With the ninth thrust, Wu Zhao's Spear flew from his hand, hurtling straight toward Zhuge Xiang. Its power was even more terrifying than Zhuge Xiang's Piercing Arrow.

Wu Zhao fell to the ground, his surging fighting spirit receding like the tide. However, he stubbornly raised his head, staring at the Spear he had shot out. All of Wu Zhao's hope for victory rested on this one spear. Throwing his Spear to attack was a do-or-die move, and what he wanted was this unwavering momentum, which perfectly matched the Spear Intent.

"Zhao'er has been forced into a corner. She's even used the Nine Consecutive Dances. Once this move is made, it's either success or death. She's bound to win," said Free and Unfettered Duchess, watching Wu Zhao's Wu Zhao thrust.

Free and Unfettered Duke's expression was solemn, and he secretly raised his Qi Energy. He didn't speak. Su Huayu, Mizheng, Dongfang Yan, and the two old servants of the Dongfang Family all stared intently at the shot.

Although neither Zhuge Xiang nor Wu Zhao had reached the Return to Simplicity Realm, judging from their combat power, they were clearly capable of threatening Return to Simplicity Realm Cultivator. The power of this spear made several Return to Simplicity Realm Cultivator ask themselves if they would fare well if they rushed up against it.

Previously, the nine Wind Splitting Blades were suppressed by Zhuge Xiang's Vast Sword Qi with even greater power. However, this time, Zhuge Xiang's Piercing Arrow was suppressed by Wu Zhao's Nine Consecutive Dances. Truly, the tables have turned.

This earth-shattering spear strike, seemingly capable of piercing even mountains, arrived before Zhuge Xiang in an instant. Wu Zhao's ultimate move, with its do-or-die, desperate momentum—could Zhuge Xiang withstand it? (To be continued...)