"What kind of magical artifact is this? How could this be?"

The sect leader of Xingyao Sect stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly with shock and heartache.

He felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and the pain was excruciating.

His gaze was fixed on the broken, tarnished bell-shaped ritual implement.

That was a celestial artifact! Having endured countless years, it carried the supreme glory and foundation of the Star Glory Sect. In the past, their Star Glory Sect had relied on it to acquire countless powerful magical artifacts. But now, such a treasure had been reduced to a pile of scrap metal in just a short moment—how could he possibly accept this?

Could it be that Bai Ying's magical artifact is actually of a higher level than his immortal artifact?

Looking at the scene again, those sect leaders and elders who usually maintained a dignified and respectable demeanor were now completely devoid of their usual composure. Their eyes gleamed with greed as they stared intently at the magical artifact in Bai Ying's hand, which emitted a mysterious aura.

They knew all too well the power of the bell belonging to the Star Glory Sect Master. If it could destroy such a powerful immortal artifact, the power of the magic weapon in Bai Ying's hands was simply unimaginable.

Such a treasure, if it could be acquired by their own sect, would surely greatly increase the sect's strength. How could they not be tempted by such an offer?

The atmosphere at the scene instantly became tense. Several people, unable to contain themselves any longer, slowly stepped forward and approached Bai Ying step by step.

However, no one expected that the Lingyin Sect elder, who had just been watching Bai Ying's perilous situation with indifference and remained uninvolved, would suddenly move and step forward like a black lightning bolt.

"Anyone who dares to lay a hand on my sect's disciples is an enemy of my sect!"

His voice resounded like a booming bell. Before he finished speaking, he quickly formed hand seals, and a dazzling and incredibly powerful magical artifact shot into the sky.

This magical artifact is the most prized possession of the Lingyin Sect, and it is usually kept deep within the sect and rarely shown to outsiders.

Before his departure, Elder Qi Haoyuan specifically instructed him to take this item with him during his seclusion, in case of unforeseen circumstances.

At the time, he was thinking that it was just an ordinary test, so why would such a precious item be used? He never expected that it would actually come in so handy now.

The moment this treasure of the sect appeared, it shone brightly, and powerful spiritual energy spread outwards like surging waves.

The crowd, who had just been eager and aggressive, were stunned by the powerful spiritual energy, their faces turning deathly pale. They stared in horror at the magical artifact, their greed instantly replaced by fear, and hastily retreated.

"Elder Wang, you misunderstand. We were just curious about Young Friend Bai's magic artifact. We just wanted to take a look." From the crowd, an elder with a slightly hunched back forced an awkward smile and stammered an explanation.

“Yes, yes, we just want to see.” The others chimed in, their faces plastered with fake smiles, but their eyes still betrayed a hint of resentment.

Elder Wang's face was cold, as if covered in frost. His gaze was sharp as he swept over the crowd and said loudly, "Isn't that big enough for you to see? Then look at it as it is."

However, just when everyone thought the Lingyin Sect was about to make a move, Elder Wang continued to ignore the Xingyao Sect, seemingly intending for Bai Ying to deal with the Xingyao Sect members herself.

The other members of the Star Glory Sect exchanged glances and rushed towards Bai Ying.

How could they not know what the Lingyin Sect members were thinking at this moment?

The Lingyin Sect's decision to remain inactive was entirely due to their complete confidence in Bai Ying's strength, as they were certain that Bai Ying could single-handedly defeat all of their Xingyao Sect members.

They wanted to use this conflict to establish Bai Ying's unparalleled fame and make her shine in the cultivation world.

Such contempt was like a resounding slap in the face to everyone in the Star Glory Sect, how could it not enrage them?

"Outrageous! I'll capture this arrogant Bai Ying right now and let the Lingyin Sect know that our Xingyao Sect is not to be trifled with!"

A loud shout rang out from the crowd. It came from an elder of the Star Glory Sect, whose face was contorted with rage.

Before the words were finished, the three Nascent Soul stage experts, including the former sect leader of the Star Glory Sect, suddenly moved, rushing towards Bai Ying like three black lightning bolts.

In an instant, the surrounding air seemed to be cut by a sharp blade, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and the sand and gravel on the ground were also swept up by this powerful force, flying all over the sky.

As soon as the three got close, they each unleashed their own magical artifacts.

The sect leader's immortal sword gleamed with a cold light, runes flowing across its blade, radiating a chilling killing intent; one elder wielded a long black whip; another elder manipulated an ancient bronze mirror, from which beams of eerie light shot out, seemingly capable of seeing into people's hearts and capturing their souls.

The three magical artifacts, carrying earth-shattering power, hurtled towards Bai Ying from different directions. Instantly, the air thick with tension, and everyone held their breath, worried for Bai Ying's safety.

However, what happened next left everyone speechless.

Faced with the combined attack of three Nascent Soul stage experts, Bai Ying remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the ancient and rustic Kongtong Seal instantly floated in front of her.

In an instant, a powerful force surged forth from the Kongtong Seal, forming an indestructible light barrier that steadily blocked the three's attacks.

Not only that, while blocking the attack, the Kongtong Seal, like an enraged ancient beast, suddenly retaliated against the three magical artifacts. Its speed was like a shooting star chasing the moon, leaving a dazzling trail of light and shadow.

"Boom!" A deafening roar resounded, as if the heavens and earth trembled.

The Kongtong Seal collided violently with the three magical artifacts, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy spread outwards like a raging tsunami. Wherever it went, the ground was instantly torn open with huge ravines, and the surrounding trees were uprooted and turned to dust in the air.

The cultivators present were completely stunned by the shocking scene before them. Their mouths were agape, their eyes filled with disbelief and awe.

They knew Bai Ying was exceptionally strong, as evidenced by the astonishing performance of the testing stone earlier. However, no one expected that Bai Ying, with only the strength of the Nascent Soul stage, could single-handedly contend with three super experts at the Divine Transformation stage and even gain the upper hand.

Such incredible strength is simply unheard of and unseen.