Pan Boyuan, Xu Daoyuan, Xu Qianyang, and Lin Qianshu didn't dare to slack off either, promptly summoning their flying swords and magical artifacts to attack the Sky Python Demon King.
As the group closed in, the Sky Python Demon King's eyes turned cold. It wielded the Ink Snow Celestial Sword and slashed forward.
"Clang—"
A crisp sound rang out as several third-rank artifacts were shattered on the spot.
"My Azure Sky Sword!"
Xu Daoyuan's heart ached as he watched his mid-tier third-rank flying sword get destroyed, letting out an anguished cry.
Only then did everyone realize that artifacts below upper third-rank could not withstand a single strike from the Ink Snow Celestial Sword.
Elian, noticing a nick in the Grand Plough Celestial Sword, grimaced and issued a warning.
"Don't use artifacts below the upper third rank. Use divine abilities to counter it instead."
Heeding his advice, everyone switched to divine abilities, effectively dimming the radiance of the Ink Snow Celestial Sword after repeated strikes.
Although the Sky Python Demon King was difficult to deal with collectively, individually, their combined power was enough to suppress the sword.
Realizing the Ink Snow Celestial Sword's initial strike failed to produce results, the Sky Python Demon King's pupils contracted. Pouring all its spiritual energy into the blade, it unleashed its full potential, directing the sword toward Elian in a devastating attack.
The Sky Python Demon King harbored deep hatred for Elian, and despite the heavy spiritual energy consumption, it was determined to kill him at any cost.
Seeing the sword heading straight for Elian, the group did not hesitate. Lin Qianshu unleashed the Nine-Condensed Ice Spike, Xu Qianyang activated the Flaming Goldfire Dragon Shears, and Elian swung the Grand Plough Celestial Sword. Others also used divine abilities to weaken the sword's power. Within moments, they managed to sap seventy percent of its strength.
Seizing the opportunity, Elian summoned the Magnet Treasure Mirror. The mirror emitted a dual-colored gold-and-blue light, freezing the Ink Snow Celestial Sword mid-air.
Seeing its treasured sword immobilized, the Sky Python Demon King tried to wrest it free by channeling its energy, but Jiang Linglong would not allow it.
Jiang Linglong activated her natal treasure, the Six-Harmonies Eight-Directions Cauldron, and combined its power with the Tianxu Immortal Slaying Sword to suppress the Transforming Dragon Blade.
She then unleashed the Wood Essence Divine Light, which, alongside other divine abilities, significantly dimmed the radiance of the Earth Marsh Five-Smoke Net.
Realizing it might be unable to achieve its objectives, the Sky Python Demon King turned its attention to Jiang Linglong, engaging her with a flurry of divine abilities and magical treasures.
Meanwhile, Elian and the others struggled to fully suppress the Ink Snow Celestial Sword. The fourth-rank sword's power was immense, and even while restrained, it continued to resist fiercely, threatening to break free.
Feeling the pressure of the mirror's diminishing hold, Elian urgently called out, "We can't let it escape!"
"Understood!"
The group responded swiftly, launching a series of divine abilities and magical artifacts to suppress the sword further. Gradually, its overwhelming aura subsided.
Sensing the moment had arrived, Lin Qianshu chanted and activated the Frozen Jade Condensed Light Curse. A radiant white light enveloped the Ink Snow Celestial Sword, freezing it in place. She then threw a golden bangle forward.
The golden bangle was a specialized artifact effective against demon cores and magical treasures. It transformed into golden chains that firmly locked the sword in place.
With the combined power of the Frozen Jade Condensed Light Curse, the Golden Bangle, and the Magnet Treasure Mirror, the Ink Snow Celestial Sword was finally subdued.
Freed from this distraction, the group turned their attention to the Sky Python Demon King.
As the group's coordinated attacks intensified, the Sky Python Demon King's expression grew graver, and it showed signs of being overwhelmed.
Although its prized Transforming Dragon Blade was powerful, Jiang Linglong's combined suppression rendered it ineffective. Its strongest innate ability, the Sky Python Devouring Heaven Technique, was countered by the Earth Elemental Axis Plate.
Unable to rely on its strongest techniques, the Sky Python Demon King desperately activated its innate ability, the Scarlet Eye Demon Gaze.
"Whoosh—"
Compared to the Purple-Blood Python's version, the Sky Python Demon King's Scarlet Eye Demon Gaze was terrifyingly destructive.
A crimson beam of light shot from its eyes, slicing through the air and targeting the group's artifacts.
Given the Sky Python Demon King's immense spiritual energy, this technique's power was overwhelming, capable of severely damaging even upper third-rank clan treasures.
But Jiang Linglong was prepared. She channeled her energy, summoning a radiant sword aura.
"It's the Seven-Star Demon-Slaying Sword Aura!"
Seeing the familiar technique, the group breathed a collective sigh of relief. The dazzling sword aura streaked through the sky, neutralizing the majority of the crimson beam.
The remaining energy was easily dispersed by the group's combined efforts, leaving them in awe of Jiang Linglong's immense spiritual reserves.
"Boom—"
The sound of thunder echoed as Jiang Linglong unleashed three consecutive divine lightning strikes—Golden Metal, Fiery Fire, and Green Wood lightning bolts.
The three elemental lightning strikes radiated overwhelming power, surging toward the Sky Python Demon King and rapidly dimming the Earth Marsh Five-Smoke Net.
"Attack with full force!"
Seizing the rare opportunity, Elian channeled the power of the Pure Water Green Lotus Platform to enhance his spiritual energy and unleashed a barrage of attacks.
The Metal Elemental and Wood Elemental Divine Lightning strikes led the charge, followed by the Heavenly Flame Sword Art and the Grand Plough Celestial Sword. Their combined power caused the Earth Marsh Five-Smoke Net to flicker weakly.
The group followed up with an onslaught of divine abilities and magical treasures. The sheer volume of attacks overwhelmed the Sky Python Demon King's defenses, finally breakingthrough the Earth Marsh Five-Smoke Net.
With its primary defense shattered, the Sky Python Demon King revealed another layer of protection. It exhaled a jet of black mist, forming a barrier around itself.
"It's the Mystic Profound Celestial Shield," Jiang Linglong identified. This innate defensive technique was rarely seen due to the Sky Python Demon King's reliance on the Earth Marsh Five-Smoke Net.
For now, the Mystic Profound Celestial Shield held firm, blocking the group's relentless attacks. However, the Sky Python Demon King's spiritual energy reserves were visibly dwindling.
Realizing its precarious position, the Sky Python Demon King turned its gaze toward the Transforming Dragon Blade. It knew that its only chance of survival was to merge with the blade, using its fourth-rank mid-tier speed to escape Jiang Linglong's pursuit.
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