Chapter 1601: The Legendary Heavenly Talisman Appears

The first thing that caught the eye was Luo Ruoxi and Wu Chen, both looking solemn. Opposite them were four people, each exuding murderous intent. Though they had not yet made a move, their aura had already filled the entire room.

These were the four alien tribesmen who had entered earlier.

Up close, their features were clearly visible: black robes, tall hats, and beards.

“They’re the ones who captured Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan…”

Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes, his fingers resting on his belt, ready to strike at any moment.

“Alright, the last one has passed…”

Just then, a faint voice sounded. The stone statue boy appeared from somewhere, looking at everyone. “Having passed the passage, you may now receive the items left here by Ancient Sage Ran Qiu!”

Whoosh!

With his words, the hall shimmered with light. A stone platform slowly rose from the ground, and in its center floated a palm-sized talisman.

The talisman was engraved with ancient characters, seemingly devoid of power, but when one’s spirit touched it, an intense burning sensation immediately arose.

“The Legendary Heavenly Talisman?”

Frowning, Zhang Xuan quickly moved to Luo Ruoxi’s side.

This was what he had come for. Now that it had appeared, a fierce struggle was inevitable. Not only did he need to obtain it, but he also had to capture these people and force them to reveal Zhao Ya’s whereabouts.

“Finally appeared…”

Seeing the talisman, the four youths were also filled with excitement, their eyes gleaming with fervor.

“Are you alright?”

Ignoring them, Zhang Xuan kept his fingers on the water droplet and quietly glanced at the girl beside him.

He had encountered many troubles crossing the passage; she must not have had it easy either.

“I’m fine!” Luo Ruoxi shook her head, then turned to look at him, her eyes brightening. “It seems you’ve gained quite a bit!”

“Not bad…” Not expecting to be discovered so quickly, Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

Indeed, nothing could be hidden from her.

“The Dragon Bone Divine Spear has immense power. With your current strength, you can’t unleash even one percent of its might, but even so, it’s enough!” The girl smiled lightly.

“Mm!” Zhang Xuan nodded and was about to speak when the stone statue boy’s voice continued.

“This Legendary Heavenly Talisman—I see both sides want it. In that case, let strength decide! Each of you will rely on your own means. Whoever can take it, it’s theirs!”

With a light laugh, the stone statue boy looked at everyone.

“Since the elder says so, we won’t stand on ceremony!”

Among the four, the fair-skinned youth moved, leaping through the air to grab the talisman not far away.

Hum!

Light radiated around the talisman, forming a barrier.

It was a sealing barrier.

“Want to take it? Did you ask me?”

Seeing him make a move, Wu Chen raised his brows and charged forward.

In midair, the power in his palm rumbled like thunder, crashing down toward the other’s back.

“How dare you!”

Seeing him act, a slender youth leaped out with a sharp shout. A guqin appeared at his fingertips, and with a gentle strum, a “ding-dong” sound sent a wave of sound straight at him.

“Indeed, it’s a treasure of Ancient Sage Yan Yan!”

Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.

This guqin, though not the one used by Ancient Sage Yan Yan at his peak, had certainly been refined by his hands. When plucked, it released a浩然之气 (vast, righteous energy) like a thousand troops, unstoppable.

Even the simplest of ancient sage treasures preserved to this day should not be underestimated.

“Hey!”

Under attack, Wu Chen withdrew the force aimed at the fair-skinned youth, turned his palm, and clashed with the sound wave, sending ripples through the air.

From the exchange, Zhang Xuan could tell.

Both the fair-skinned youth and the slender youth possessed combat strength comparable to Yang shi, their cultivation at the peak of Great Sage—the Immortal Realm!

No wonder they could easily abduct Zhao Ya and the others. With such strength, coupled with ancient sage treasures, they were indeed unstoppable.

“Ruoxi, you stop that one from grabbing the Legendary Heavenly Talisman and try to take it. Leave these people to me and Wu Chen…” Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan touched the droplet in his palm, feeling power surge through his body, and turned to instruct.

He needed to ask about Wei Ruyan’s whereabouts.

Since the culprits were here, he would not be polite.

“Mm!”

Knowing that his strength had greatly increased, Luo Ruoxi nodded, her delicate figure flickering as she flew straight toward the Legendary Heavenly Talisman.

“Want to go? Not so easy…”

With a loud shout, another dark-skinned youth rushed forward to block the girl. But as soon as he rose, he felt a tremendous pressure bearing down on him, forcing him to stop. Then he saw Zhang Xuan, who had somehow appeared before him, smiling lightly. “Your opponent is me!”

Seeing that he had appeared silently, the dark-skinned youth knew he was not easy to deal with and couldn’t help turning his head. “Why aren’t you stopping her…”

The last one finally reacted and nodded hastily. “Alright!”

With that, his arm extended, reaching for Luo Ruoxi.

This one was the tallest of the four, somewhat bulky and seemingly not very agile, but once he made a move, he displayed extraordinary combat power, no weaker than the previous three.

Power rolled through the air like thunderclouds exploding.

“Haha, no need to act. Both of you are mine!”

Before the power spread far, laughter rang out. A surge of force swept in, crushing the thunderclouds in an instant. Then everyone saw the youth who had been floating in the air holding a pitch-black long spear, exuding a cold aura.

“Attack together!”

Seeing that a single spear strike had broken their power, and knowing that Zhang Xuan was stronger than them, the dark-skinned youth could no longer hold back and shouted.

Whoosh!

The dark-skinned youth and the tall youth struck simultaneously. Two sword beams sliced through the air, causing space to emit a “sobbing” sound, as if about to engulf Zhang Xuan.

“You captured Zhao Ya and the others quickly. Today, let me see what you’re really made of!”

With a long roar, Zhang Xuan shook his hand, and the long spear in his palm immediately emitted a dragon’s roar, thrusting straight forward.

Crack! Crack!

Black holes appeared in space, and the entire hall shook violently under the thrust.

This was a folded space, though stable, far inferior to the outside world, unable to withstand such violent power.

Bang! Bang!

The spear light and sword beams clashed. The dark-skinned youth and the tall youth both changed color, as if struck by a giant hammer, flying backward and crashing heavily into the wall, leaving a huge crater, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

A single spear strike broke their combined attack.

Zhang Xuan, with the blood of Confucius and the Dragon Bone Spear, displayed his strongest combat power for the first time before the world.