359: Three moves

Zhou Xiutong retracted the two massive purple-gold treasure hammers into her body for nurturing.

She exerted all her effort to recover her Qi.

The four Mid Golden Core Stage figures that materialized this time were not weak.

Even she had to expend considerable effort.

If this pattern continued,

the next time would likely be eight Mid Golden Core Stage Cultivators.

If that were truly the case, she might not necessarily be their match.

Although the strength of the figures that first materialized was not to be feared among Mid Golden Core Stage, and they were not true Cultivators,

the subsequent two times not only saw an increase in their number but also a gradual increase in the individual strength of each.

It was not easy to defeat them.

“Om ~”

A light shone.

Zhou Xiutong’s expression became slightly solemn, and her figure disappeared from the third-level space.

The fourth level of the tall ancient pagoda.

Zhou Xiutong’s figure slowly materialized within the light.

“Eh?”

As the light faded, Zhou Xiutong surveyed her surroundings, a soft exclamation escaping her lips.

This time, it was not the same gray, desolate scene as before.

She stood on solid ground, though she could not discern its Materials.

However, the space remained vast and expansive.

“Did I guess wrong?”

Zhou Xiutong pondered.

“Om ~”

As Zhou Xiutong was contemplating,

winds and clouds stirred.

High above,

a transparent Void Realm figure descended, gradually solidifying.

It transformed into a male Cultivator in his thirties.

His face was rugged, and his eyes were calm.

Zhou Xiutong’s gaze sharpened, and she solemnly looked at the male Cultivator who had suddenly appeared in the air.

“Endure three of my moves without defeat, and you may enter the fifth level.”

A rough voice emerged from the rugged man’s mouth.

His words were calm and indifferent, as if stating the most tranquil truth.

“What a boast…”

Zhou Xiutong muttered inwardly, but she became even more cautious.

“First move.”

“Mountain Imprisonment Seal.”

In the air, the rugged man spoke again.

He extended his right hand and gently pressed downwards.

“Boom!”

An unbearable oppressive force suddenly appeared around Zhou Xiutong.

Although she was extremely vigilant, she was still caught off guard by this sudden heavy pressure.

Zhou Xiutong’s knees slightly bent, and she nearly fell to the ground.

“Thunderstorm!”

Under the heavy pressure, Zhou Xiutong suddenly let out a low roar, and the Qi in her Meridians circulated rapidly.

Purple lightning erupted from her body, scattering outwards.

Her flowing black hair broke free from its restraints, transforming into a purple-gold color and slowly rising.

As the lightning erupted, Zhou Xiutong’s aura continuously strengthened.

Boom!

Streaks of lightning appeared out of thin air, resisting the gradually increasing heavy pressure.

Zhou Xiutong slowly straightened up, her aura flamboyant and explosive.

“Flash!”

Zhou Xiutong knew that if she could not escape this area of heavy pressure, even if she relied on her enhanced strength to hold on for a while longer, it would be futile.

Crack!

Lightning rose from high in the sky, suddenly descending and striking in front of Zhou Xiutong.

Under the impact of this lightning flash, slight cracks appeared in this heavily pressured area.

As these cracks appeared,

Boom!

The thunder rumbled again.

Zhou Xiutong’s body exploded, turning into streaks of electric light.

High in the sky,

the electric light converged, forming the figure of Zhou Xiutong with her purple-gold hair dancing.

In the distance, a Middle-aged Cultivator in his thirties stood still in the Void Realm.

Upon seeing Zhou Xiutong escape,

the middle-aged rugged Cultivator raised his right hand and pressed it forward.

“Second move.”

“Mountain and Sea Sealing.”

The rough, steady voice sounded again.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of huge sounds rose from below.

Massive mountains suddenly grew upwards at an extremely fast speed.

In an instant,

the mountains had already soared into the sky, their peaks out of sight.

Boom!

The mountains rumbled, moving to seal off Zhou Xiutong’s figure, which was as tiny as a grain of rice in the air.

The massive mountains stood on all sides, like a giant cage, trapping Zhou Xiutong within.

“Thunder Prison!”

Behind Zhou Xiutong, her purple-gold hair wildly danced, and dark clouds gathered, with streaks of lightning snakes weaving through them.

Rumble ~

Under the lightning and thunder,

Zhou Xiutong’s body transformed into a prison of lightning.

Lightning continuously struck the surrounding mountains that were closing in on her.

Giant rocks tumbled down, and mountain peaks shattered.

Om ~

Zhou Xiutong’s figure disappeared into the sea of lightning.

The lightning prison rapidly expanded.

It quickly moved towards the Middle-aged Cultivator.

“Boom!”

A massive purple-gold treasure hammer flew out from the sea of lightning.

It smashed into a mountain.

It pierced through the tall mountain peak.

A streak of lightning followed closely behind the treasure hammer, passing through the huge hole created by the hammer’s impact.

With the lightning concealing her tracks, increasing her speed, and enhancing her power, Zhou Xiutong continuously swung the massive purple-gold treasure hammer in her hand.

The rumbling never ceased.

Mountains broke apart, as if the sky was falling, crashing to the ground.

“Boom!”

A purple-gold figure broke through the outermost mountain, revealing Zhou Xiutong’s figure.

Looking at the rugged Middle-aged Cultivator, who was now much closer to her,

before he could make his third move,

the massive purple-gold treasure hammer in Zhou Xiutong’s right hand, imbued with immense power, was hurled towards the Middle-aged Cultivator.

Boom!

The huge purple-gold treasure hammer, carrying the might of thunder, tore through space and slammed towards the male Middle-aged Cultivator, who remained as still as an ancient well in the air.

The Middle-aged Cultivator’s right hand raised slightly again, and he slowly extended a finger.

“Boom!”

The massive purple-gold treasure hammer arrived in an instant.

A single finger gently tapped the treasure hammer, which had come with immense power.

A huge wave of Qi burst forth.

It almost sent Zhou Xiutong flying.

The purple-gold treasure hammer was blocked by that finger, unable to advance an inch further, and its power slowly dissipated.

The Middle-aged Cultivator’s left hand slightly lifted, as if he was about to make another move.

“That’s the third move!”

Seeing this, Zhou Xiutong shouted loudly at the Middle-aged Cultivator.

The Middle-aged Cultivator’s movement slowly paused.

A hint of emotion seemed to appear on his normally calm face for the first time.

He slowly shook his head, and his figure gradually disappeared.

“Hoo ~”

Seeing the Middle-aged Cultivator’s figure disappear into the air, Zhou Xiutong let out a heavy breath.

If he had made another move, she truly might not have been able to withstand it.

Moreover, she had already realized that this person was definitely not as simple as an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator.

Therefore, she had taken a risky approach, going all out.

Fortunately, she seemed to have made the right gamble.

The purple-gold treasure hammer merged back into Zhou Xiutong’s body.

High in the sky,

a circular pillar of light descended.

Zhou Xiutong took a short rest, recovering a little.

She stepped into the pillar of light.

“Om ~”

The fifth level of the tall ancient pagoda.

Zhou Xiutong remained vigilant, looking intently.

Ahead, there was a small wooden house, surrounded by abundant plants, flowers, and birds, and a stream slowly flowed.

In front of the wooden house, a figure sat quietly, with some tea sets placed before him.

Zhou Xiutong walked slowly towards the wooden house, treading on the ground.

As she got closer, Zhou Xiutong noticed that the person sitting in front of the wooden house had a face identical to the person on the fourth level.

Zhou Xiutong had a guess in her heart.

“Little friend, please sit.”

A rough yet gentle voice came from the man’s mouth.

Zhou Xiutong quickly stepped forward and sat down cross-legged.

“Thank you, Senior.”

Zhou Xiutong expressed her gratitude.

“Please.”

A cup of spiritual tea was pushed in front of Zhou Xiutong by the Middle-aged Cultivator.

Zhou Xiutong thanked him and took a small sip.

“Alas ~”

Suddenly, the Middle-aged Cultivator sighed softly.

“Senior, why do you sigh?”

Zhou Xiutong put down her teacup and asked.

“Little friend, your talent is exceptional, something I have never seen in my life.”

“It’s just a pity that I do not cultivate lightning Dao.”

The Middle-aged Cultivator shook his head and sighed.