The first bolt of purple tribulation lightning, like a whip of heavenly punishment, lashed fiercely at Zhang Shaozhong, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground!
The sheer power of the tribulation sent shivers down the spines of the Japanese cultivators in the distance, further confirming their suspicions—the one undergoing the tribulation was a Chinese cultivator! And what's more, it had attracted such a terrifying heavenly tribulation!
"Baka! It's a Chinese monk undergoing tribulation on my holy mountain!"
We absolutely cannot let him succeed!
"Take advantage of his weakened state during his tribulation and kill him! Seize his opportunity!"
Various thoughts filled with greed and malice arose in the minds of the arriving Japanese monks.
They looked at each other, and although they might still be enemies, they instantly reached a tacit understanding on the point of "dealing with Chinese cultivators"!
"Let's do it!"
Someone shouted, and in an instant, dozens of figures swarmed out from behind the trees and rocks like locusts. Various ninjutsu, yin-yang techniques, sword energy, and talismans rained down on Zhang Shaozhong, who was struggling against the heavenly tribulation!
They dare not directly enter the area of the Heavenly Tribulation, but they can cause chaos at the edge!
"court death!"
Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier had already anticipated this, and a fierce killing intent erupted in their eyes at the same time!
Ling Qingxue, dressed in flowing white robes, resembled a fairy under the moon, yet her attacks were ruthless! She formed hand seals and uttered a clear shout: "Ice Barrier!"
Buzz!
A thick, icy blue light wall, radiating extreme cold, instantly rose around Zhang Shaozhong, blocking most of the ranged attacks!
The wall of light was filled with chilling energy, and many attacks were frozen and shattered before they even touched it!
Ye Meier was even more direct. Like a killing god in the dark, her figure transformed into a ghostly black line, directly rushing into the crowd of Japanese cultivators who were trying to approach!
"Anyone who disturbs my husband's tribulation shall die!"
The demonic energy transformed into countless black blades, sweeping out like a whirlwind!
Screams erupted instantly! Several low-ranking ninjas and Onmyoji who rushed too fast were torn to pieces by the demonic blade in an instant, their bodies left no trace!
"Demon! Cease your arrogance!"
A grand Onmyoji dressed in magnificent hunting robes roared, waving his bat fan and summoning two enormous shikigami burning with blue ghost fire, which pounced on Ye Meier!
On the other side, several powerful warriors also drew their katanas, their sharp sword energy weaving into a net as they slashed at the ice barrier set up by Ling Qingxue!
"Hmph! The light of a firefly dares to compete with the brilliance of the moon?"
Ling Qingxue's eyes were icy cold. She pointed her fingers like a sword, and a condensed icy blue sword aura seemed to pierce through space, instantly freezing a warrior who was charging at the front into an ice sculpture along with his sword. Then, with a "bang," it shattered!
Night Enchantress was even more ferocious. Facing the two shikigami, she neither dodged nor avoided them. With a flash of her celestial magic form, she directly grabbed the shikigami by the neck with her bare hands. Her demonic energy erupted, and she crushed them into a sky full of ghostly flames!
The two women stood like two guardian deities, one of ice and one of fire, one of immortality and one of demon, firmly protecting the edge of the tribulation clouds and blocking the Japanese cultivators who tried to interfere!
Every time they make a move, blood is inevitably drawn, and Japanese cultivators inevitably perish!
However, there were simply too many Japanese monks!
And they're still increasing! They're coming from all directions!
Among them are many experts at the Golden Core stage!
A demon warrior, dressed in tattered armor and resembling an ancient warrior who had crawled out of a grave, wielded a nodachi that exuded intense resentment. He unleashed a black blade aura that stretched for dozens of meters, slamming it fiercely into the icy barrier!
Crack! A crack appeared in the ice wall!
On the other side, several Jonin skilled in escape techniques slipped past Nightshade's demonic blade blockade like eels, attempting to sneak in from underground!
"This is so annoying! All of you, go to hell!"
Night Enchantress was engrossed in the killing, her demonic energy being consumed rapidly, but her eyes became even more ferocious, and her demonic blades were wielded so tightly that they were impenetrable, cutting two more Jonin in half at the waist!
Ling Qingxue's immortal power was also rapidly depleted, and her face turned slightly pale.
She not only had to maintain the Ice Barrier, but also had to keep a close eye on Zhang Shaozhong's situation and fend off the fierce attacks of those Golden Core stage experts.
Boom!
The second bolt of lightning struck, twice as thick as the first!
Zhang Shaozhong trembled violently, the gray aura around his body dimmed, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. But he still gritted his teeth and persevered, frantically circulating his chaotic energy to absorb the power of the tribulation lightning and refine the nascent golden core.
Seeing that Zhang Shaozhong seemed to be injured, the Japanese cultivators became even more excited!
"He can't hold on much longer!"
"Give it your all! Break through those two women's defenses!"
"kill!"
The attacks became even more frantic and intense!
The cracks on the ice barrier were increasing, and Ye Meier was also entangled by several Golden Core stage warriors and Yin-Yang masters. She suffered several wounds and her demonic energy was greatly depleted.
Ling Qingxue's eyes sharpened; she knew she couldn't continue playing defensively like this.
She abruptly dispelled the icy barrier, her hands forming hand seals, and an even more terrifying chill gathered around her!
"Mysterious Ice... Buries the World!"
She gave a clear shout, and endless icy blue fairy power spread outwards from her center like a tide!
Wherever it goes, space freezes and everything withers!
Those Japanese cultivators who rushed too close, whether they were Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment cultivators, were instantly frozen into ice sculptures before they even had a chance to scream. Then, they turned into ice powder and dissipated in a gust of cold wind!
Even the Golden Core cultivator's expression changed drastically, and he retreated hastily, raising his protective qi to barely withstand the terrifying area attack!
However, using this move also took a huge toll on Ling Qingxue. She swayed slightly and her face became even paler.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Meier broke through, forcing back the enemies who were entangled with her, and retreated to Ling Qingxue's side. The two of them stood back to back, breathing heavily, and warily looked at the still numerous enemies around them.
In just a short while, no fewer than thirty Japanese cultivators had died at the hands of the two women, including several Golden Core cultivators! But the remaining enemies were still watching with predatory eyes, and even more auras were approaching from afar.
"Pretentious high-mindedness... I'm almost out of mana..."
Night Enchantress gasped for breath and whispered, her demonic flames dimming considerably.
Ling Qingxue took a deep breath, suppressing her surging blood and qi, her eyes still resolute: "Hold on a little longer... Husband, we're almost at the most crucial moment..."
She looked toward the center of the tribulation clouds, where Zhang Shaozhong had just withstood the third tribulation lightning. His body was charred black and his aura was weak, but the gray light in his dantian was becoming clearer and more solid!
Just a few more lightning tribulations to go!
But can the two of them hold on until then?
As they watched the Japanese cultivators slowly approaching like jackals, a resolute glint flashed in the eyes of both Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier.
Even if it takes his last ounce of strength, he absolutely cannot let anyone disturb him!
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