Accepting the Challenge, a Hard Battle

The War God Xuanjie responded and charged towards the city wall with a black iron spear in hand.

The oppressive aura of the Middle God was released without reservation, pressing down on the city walls like a mountain.

"Youngster, do you dare to fight me?" The War God Xuanjie pointed his spear directly at Li Yunjing, his voice booming like a bell.

"Sect Leader, let me go!"

Fang Tong stepped forward and volunteered to go into battle.

"No need." Li Yunjing waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over his group. "Gu Xuan, you go."

Gu Xuan stepped forward. "Disciple obeys."

She swayed and transformed into a beam of moonlight, landing on the open ground outside the city walls.

The War God Xuanjie frowned, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "It's you again, junior. You got away last time, but you won't be so lucky this time."

"We'll only know after we fight." Gu Xuan said calmly, as the power of moonlight slowly spread out.

The silvery Moonlight Domain unfolded once more, more refined and expansive than before.

"Hmm? Not bad progress." The War God Xuanjie was somewhat surprised, then sneered, "Unfortunately, the gap between Middle God and Lower God cannot be bridged by talent alone."

He brandished his spear, and black battle aura soared into the sky.

"Xuantie Battle Instruction - Mountain Breaking!"

A spear thrust out, its black shadow pressing down like a mountain, causing the space itself to distort slightly.

Gu Xuan remained calm and composed, forming a hand seal.

"Moon Shield - Fullness and Illness."

A silver, round shield materialized before him, its surface adorned with flowing patterns resembling the phases of the moon.

Clang!

The spear struck the shield, producing a piercing metallic clang.

The moon shield shook violently, denting a large section, but ultimately did not break.

Gu Xuan took three steps back to dissipate the force, her face slightly pale, but she stood firmly.

"It's blocked?!"

There was an uproar at the Primordial Beginning Dao Sect.

The War God Xuanjie is a powerful figure among the Middle God, renowned for his combat prowess.

A full-force attack, actually blocked by a junior at the Spirit Transformation Peak?

On the city wall, the members of the Luozhen Sect erupted in cheers.

"Senior Sister Gu Xuan is amazing!"

"Even Middle God is nothing special!"

"..."

The War God Xuanjie's face darkened, feeling utterly humiliated.

"You've got some skill, let's try again!"

His offensive shifted, his spear swirling relentlessly, black battle energy crisscrossing and raining down on Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan moved Movement Method, weaving through the dense attacks.

The Moonlight Domain sometimes expands and sometimes contracts, constantly dissipating the opponent's force.

The Moon Blade would occasionally launch a counterattack, forcing the War God Xuanjie to retreat and defend.

For a time, the two were evenly matched.

"Wangshu's legacy is indeed extraordinary." Heavenly Lord Haoyang narrowed his eyes, a hint of greed flashing within them.

If he could seize the Moon God's legacy and Wangshu's divine essence and integrate them into his own, his strength would surely rise to another level.

"Bi Shui, go help Xuantie. Make sure it's quick and don't waste time," Haoyang said calmly.

"Yes."

Primordial Lord Bi Shui responded to the call and her azure figure flashed as she joined the battle.

As soon as she made her move, countless water blades filled the sky, attacking Gu Xuan from the side.

"Outnumbering the enemy? Have you no shame!" Chu Han shouted from the city wall.

"On the battlefield, only victory or defeat matters, not face." Primordial Lord Bi Shui chuckled, but her offensive did not slow down in the slightest.

With two against one, Gu Xuan's pressure increased dramatically.

The Moonlight Domain shook violently, and she struggled to defend herself, gradually falling into a disadvantageous position.

"Senior sister, let me help you!"

Unable to contain himself, Chu Han leaped off the city wall, unleashing the Geng Metal Sword Qi, aiming straight for Primordial Lord Bi Shui.

"A mere junior dares to interfere?" Primordial Lord Bi Shui sneered and casually flicked out a water blade.

clang.

Chu Han swung his sword to deflect the water blade, but was forced back several steps by the impact, his Qi and Blood churning.

Even a blow from Lower God is not something he can easily withstand.

"Again!" Chu Han gritted his teeth and charged forward once more.

He knew he was no match for her, but he could at least hold her back a little and relieve some of the pressure on his senior sister.

"You're courting death." The Primordial Lord Bi Shui's face turned cold, and she increased the force of her attack.

Chu Han was in grave danger, and soon he had several wounds on his body.

"Let's attack together!"

Other direct disciples of the Luozhen Sect also rushed into battle.

In an instant, the seven direct disciples joined forces with Gu Xuan to fight against the two gods.

Sword light, Law Technique, moonlight, and battle aura intertwined, creating a chaotic and terrifying battle.

But the power of the Middle God was ultimately too great.

Despite fighting three opponents alone, the War God Xuanjie still maintained the upper hand.

The Primordial Lord Bi Shui moved with ease, unleashing a continuous barrage of water blades, leaving her close disciples in a sorry state.

"This can't go on," Mo Xuan said, frowning, from the city wall.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

He had intended to give his disciples some experience, but the strength of Middle God was indeed beyond their capabilities.

"Chief Zhi Qianshu."

"Here!" Zhi Qianshu stepped forward, his tiger-like eyes wide open.

"Use the Totem Battle Markings and lead the warriors forward."

"Yes, sir!"

Zhi Qianshu turned around and roared at the warriors Biyuan, "Brothers, empowered by the totem, follow me and kill!"

"Kill!"

Three hundred elite warriors from Biyuan roared in unison, their bodies simultaneously glowing with golden Totem Battle Markings.

The battle runes shone brightly, and everyone's aura surged by 50%.

Zhi Qianshu took the lead, his giant axe carrying the power to split mountains, heading straight for Primordial Lord Bi Shui.

"Hmm?" Primordial Lord Bi Shui frowned, feeling a Savage Wilderness aura wash over her.

clang.

The giant axe collided with the water blade, and the Primordial Lord Bi Shui was even shaken slightly by the impact.

"What kind of power is this?" she asked in surprise.

"The power of the primordial totem!" Zhi Qianshu roared, swinging his axe again.

Three hundred warriors formed a battle formation, their Totem Battle Markings intertwined, converging into a massive golden axe shadow that cleaved towards the Primordial Lord Bi Shui.

Primordial Lord Bi Shui's expression changed slightly, and she quickly summoned a light blue shield.

Boom!

The axe struck the shield, splashing water everywhere.

Primordial Lord Bi Shui took two steps back, a solemn expression appearing on her face for the first time.

How could this group of ordinary warriors possess such power when combined?

"Totem Warrior!" Heavenly Lord Haoyang narrowed his eyes, recognizing the source of this power.

I never imagined that the Luozhen Sect possessed such a thing, capable of gathering the power of mortals to contend with the gods.

In High Antiquity times, there were deities who accepted offerings from mortals.

The gods bestow power upon mortals and protect them, while mortals in turn worship the gods and offer their faith.

Once a mortal's faith reaches a certain level, they can contend with the gods.

There have been instances of mortals killing gods High Antiquity times.

However, Haoyang was not angry at all; instead, he smiled and said, "That's interesting, but that's all."

"Golden Light, Black Stone, you two go too. Make this quick and decisive."

"Yes!"

Two figures rushed out at the same time; they were the Emissary Golden Light and the Emissary Black Stone, who had been injured by Gu Xuan last time.

Although their injuries had not fully healed, they were still far superior to those of ordinary cultivators.

Their arrival on the battlefield immediately increased the pressure on the Luozhen Sect.

The four deities, along with the elders of the Primordial Beginning Dao Sect, pressed forward relentlessly.

Gu Xuan, Zhi Qianshu, and their disciples were retreating steadily and were on the verge of collapse.

On the city wall, Ding Qifeng cried out urgently, "Sect Leader, think of a solution quickly!"

Li Yunjing remained calm and slowly raised his right hand.

"That's about it."

With a flash of inspiration, a small cauldron floated out of the water.

It is indeed the Immortal Artifact, the Five Aggregates Cauldron.

"Go."

Li Yunjing tossed it gently.

The Five Aggregates Cauldron swelled in the wind, growing to a size of about ten feet, and hovered above the battlefield.

Five-colored spiritual light flowed around the cauldron, and a terrifying pressure that suppressed all things slowly descended.

"Immortal Artifact! It's the Five Aggregates Cauldron!"

The members of the Primordial Beginning Dao Sect cried out in alarm, their faces showing fear.