Sudden Turn of Events

Wang Ping looked at Master Kaiyun, surprised that he had actually taken the initiative to involve himself in this struggle. Then he sensed a searing energy.

It was Prefect Rongyang beside him. Half his face had burst into flames, while his hands maintained a fixed hand seal. Behind him floated four circular halos, each a different color.

The moment the four halos appeared, the spiritual energy in the area surged toward Prefect Rongyang and automatically transformed into Fire Spirit energy, which the four halos absorbed completely.

"Fellow Daoist, are you planning to unleash a massacre? You've even brought out the Four Symbols Spirit Gathering Array!"

Ao Bing said with a chuckle.

Prefect Rongyang ignored Ao Bing. He stared coldly at Xu Yang, waiting for his decision.

In the distance, Daoist Gong Wu held a hand seal with his left hand. Then, a crystal-like shield appeared at his left. Countless Sun Flower patterns were marked across the shield's densely packed crystalline facets.

Wang Ping recognized the artifact Daoist Gong Wu had summoned. It was called the Crystal Shield. Daoist Gong Wu's file contained a brief description: every crystalline facet could independently summon a Sun Flower; unleashed at full power, it could melt an entire continent!

Daoist Gong Wu remained calm, neither sorrowful nor joyful. His eyes rested casually on Xu Yang.

Xu Yang's expression was ugly. He could be certain that if he truly dared to state that he would hand over the True Fire Banner, Prefect Rongyang and Daoist Gong Wu would strike without the slightest hesitation.

Sensing Prefect Rongyang's resolve, Wang Ping swiftly formed a hand seal with his left hand. Two Seven Star Swords, their surfaces engraved with Transfer Talisman runes, appeared at his side. Using the Seven Star Swords was a declaration of his stance, but it