Xu Qingtong and the Third Elder cupped their hands toward the Sect Master, then walked to the center of the Martial Arts Arena.
"Third Elder, please give me your guidance!" Xu Qingtong said, cupping his fist.
The Third Elder returned the salute and said with a smile, "Which of us will be guiding the other remains to be seen!"
Xu Qingtong formed a mudra and cast the Black Tortoise Shield, first laying a protective barrier around himself. Then he watched the Third Elder, waiting for him to strike.
Seeing this, the Third Elder channeled his magic power, conjured a silver longsword, and slashed at Xu Qingtong.
This was Xu Qingtong's first time seeing the Third Elder fight, and he dared not be careless. His eyes remained fixed on the Third Elder as he spread his divine sense, watching his every move.
With a bang, the longsword struck the Black Tortoise Shield. The shield shuddered several times but did not break.
The longsword held out for ten breaths before finally dissipating into nothing!
Seeing this, the Third Elder waved his hand, condensing his magic power into three golden spikes, which shot toward Xu Qingtong once more.
Xu Qingtong stirred his divine sense. Sensing the might of the three golden spikes, he hurriedly channeled his magic power into the Black Tortoise Shield.
After three muffled bangs, Xu Qingtong's Black Tortoise Shield began to falter. He hurriedly formed a mudra and laid down another Black Tortoise Shield.
With a crack, the outer Black Tortoise Shield shattered. The three golden spikes lost a little momentum and struck the second Black Tortoise Shield, but ultimately failed to break through and were blocked outside.
After receiving two attacks from the Third Elder, Xu Qingtong had gained a rough understanding of his strength.
Taking advantage of the