Laozi sat steadily on the back of the green ox, with the Xuanhuang Pagoda above his head. Ten thousand streams of Xuanhuang energy shot out from the top of the pagoda, gushing out like golden torrents that instantly enveloped the entire area, as if the whole world was suppressed by this powerful aura.
He held the Tai Chi diagram in his left hand, and with a gentle lift and shake of his right hand, the scroll immediately unfurled, shimmering with multicolored light that illuminated all directions.
At the same time, from his elevated position, the flat cane in his hand moved like a nimble dragon, soaring up and down.
Every move and every stance contained endless mysteries and variations, attacking the face of the Sage Zhunti with unparalleled precision.
Faced with Laozi's swift and fierce attack, the Sage Zhunti dared not be negligent in the slightest. He hurriedly wielded the Seven Treasures Tree in an attempt to block the barrage of attacks from the flat staff.
He retreated step by step, constantly changing his moves, trying his best to block the opponent's attacks.
In the blink of an eye, the two sides had already exchanged several blows.
Just then, Laozi suddenly grabbed the Taiji Diagram and shook it violently. The scroll swelled in the wind and instantly became enormous, like a giant net that blotted out the sky, and swept over the Sage Zhunti.
Upon seeing this, the Sage Zhunti was startled. He quickly pointed his finger, and the Azure Lotus Banner rose up in response, soaring through the air and radiating auspicious light, resembling a blooming azure lotus, swirling and dancing above his head.
However, this treasure could never compare to the Tai Chi diagram.
As the Taiji diagram descended from the sky, most of the auspicious light surrounding the Azure Lotus Banner dissipated, and the flagpole swayed violently, nearly falling from the head of the Sage Zhunti.
At this moment, the atmosphere on the field was extremely tense. Everyone held their breath and stared intently at this thrilling battle between saints.
Just then, Laozi suddenly raised his hand and unleashed a bolt of divine lightning.
It exploded with a deafening roar.
Thunderbolts lashed the Azure Lotus Banner like a violent storm, causing it to tremble violently. Unable to withstand the immense force, the banner finally fell from the head of the Sage Zhunti.
At the same time, the Taiji diagram descended, like a giant sack, directly enveloping the Sage Zhunti.
Saint Zhunti dared not relax in the slightest. He quickly used his supernatural powers, first activating the Seven Treasures Tree to deflect the flat crutch that was striking him horizontally to the side.
Immediately afterwards, he reached out and grabbed the fallen Azure Lotus Banner, shook it forcefully, unfolded it, and tightly wrapped it around his body.
Then, the Sage Zhunti leaped back a large step, skillfully avoiding the Taiji diagram that descended from the sky.
Upon seeing this, Laozi immediately tightened the reins, and the blue ox beneath him nimbly leaped forward, chasing after the sage Zhunti.
Laozi lightly raised his flat staff and, with the force of a thunderbolt, smashed it down hard on the head of the Sage Zhunti.
Zhunti spun rapidly like a top, dodging the fierce attack from the flat cane with astonishing speed.
Immediately afterwards, the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand flashed with dazzling light, instantly unleashing a magnificent and colorful ray of light, like a surging tide, sweeping over Laozi and his green ox.
"This is but a trivial skill..."
Laozi remained expressionless, his eyes cold, as if all of this was within his expectations.
The Xuanhuang Pagoda floating above his head began to slowly rotate, while simultaneously releasing a powerful stream of Xuanhuang energy.
This current of air, like a giant dragon soaring into the sky, rushed straight toward the rosy light.
The instant the two collided, a deafening roar was heard, and the originally imposing seven-colored light instantly crumbled and vanished without a trace...
On the other side, the Primordial Celestial Venerable unleashed dozens of chaotic sword energies in succession, which surged and swept towards the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus of Merit like a torrent.
These sword energies were incredibly powerful; each one was enough to shake the heavens and earth and change the color of the wind and clouds.
Although the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit was extraordinary, it was clearly unable to withstand such a fierce attack.
It was pounded by the sword energy and was on the verge of collapse. The lotus flowers that were originally in full bloom began to wither, and the auspicious light they emitted became dim and lifeless, as if they might collapse at any moment.
Upon seeing this, the Sage of Guidance was greatly alarmed and immediately displayed his supernatural powers.
A cloud of auspicious light appeared above his head.
Three golden relics floated in the auspicious clouds, rising and falling under the Buddha's light, spinning around like lively elves.
In the blink of an eye, with a thought from the Sage of Guidance, three relics suddenly rose into the air and shot toward the Primordial Celestial Venerable at an astonishing speed.
These three relics contain boundless Buddhist power; once they strike their target, they will cause devastating damage.
However, Yuanshi Tianzun remained calm and unhurried.
He gripped the apricot-yellow flag tightly in his hand, and with a forceful wave, the flag unfurled.
In an instant, boundless celestial light surged from the flag, condensing into countless blue lotuses, forming an indestructible barrier.
When the three relics struck these blue lotuses, the lotuses died and were reborn, dying and being reborn again, just like a never-ending river.
The relics were naturally impenetrable, and the Sage of Reception raised his hand and took them back.
The corners of Yuanshi Tianzun's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.
In terms of defensive power, his Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner is the foremost of the five innate banners, and the mere three relics are nothing to fear.
Yuanshi Tianzun moved and appeared before the Receiving Saint as if by teleportation.
The Pangu Banner in his hand shimmered with dazzling light. With a sudden swing, a chaotic sword aura roared out, rushing straight towards the Sage of Guidance like a vast galaxy.
The Sage's expression changed slightly, but he reacted quickly, shifting his body to the side and avoiding the sharp sword energy in time.
Yuanshi Tianzun did not give up. He waved the Pangu Banner again, and an even more powerful chaotic sword energy surged out.
This time, the sword energy was faster and more powerful, as if it would tear the entire space apart.
However, the Sage of Reception remained calm and composed. With a light leap, like a feather, he once again dodged the attack of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
Seeing that his sword energy had missed twice in a row, Yuanshi Tianzun couldn't help but feel annoyed.
With a wave of his arm, he retrieved the Three Treasures Ruyi, then took a step forward, raising the Ruyi high in his hand and smashing it towards the face of the Receiving Saint with unparalleled power.
This blow was like Mount Tai crushing an egg, its momentum overwhelming and leaving one breathless.
Just then, the Sage who guided the way coughed and spat out a golden lotus flower.
The golden lotus rapidly grew larger, spinning and blocking the Three Treasures Ruyi of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
The two collided with a dull thud, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding void.
Yuanshi Tianzun frowned and increased his power, attempting to break through the golden lotus's defense.
But Jinlian remained as steady as a rock, completely unaffected...
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