Chapter 42: Blazing Inferno

  Today is the third watch...

  At first glance, the six golden armored guards controlled by Zhang Chong were divided into three groups to launch a joint attack on Zu Wanshan. This is also the most common method used when controlling puppets. Because every time you control one more puppet, you need to consume some mental energy, and if you let the six golden armored guards attack along their respective trajectories, the consumption of mental energy would be enormous. Moreover, not only that, but also with one person controlling six people, there will be some irreparable loopholes, and if these are discovered by the opponent, they will have the opposite effect.

  The main method of controlling multiple puppets is to make them perform the same action, which increases attack power while putting less pressure on the mind.

  At first glance, Zhang Chong's method of control seems to be the same as the mainstream method. However, upon closer inspection, two small differences can be found. Firstly, after each attack is completed and the next wave of attacks is taken over by the three armored soldiers behind, the original three golden armored guards will each take a very special route, walking to a new position. Secondly, every time Zu Wanshan wants to counterattack, one of the golden armored guards will come out to block his knife handle, this block, although not powerful, will directly hinder Zu Wanshan's attack rhythm, just this brief pause allows the next wave of attacks to arrive on schedule.

  It can be said that if Yu Guo Zhen Wanshan cannot change this situation, he will fall into endless attacks.

  These two moves are different, seemingly unintentional and simple, yet Master Shen and others understand that these changes also increase the consumption of mental energy exponentially.

  "It seems that this Zhang Chong is not only excellent in his physical skills, but also has a strong spirit and willpower compared to ordinary people." Sheng Chang said slowly.

  "Indeed, however for a Xuan Di Mo Ti, once they reach the level of Luo Ye or higher, their mental state and physical form are no longer the deciding factors. The most important thing is to see how their magical powers have developed, and what their current abilities are. I believe that as long as their magical powers have made progress, they will be able to achieve something remarkable. But if their magical powers are lacking, then even if they are a top-notch expert, it's not worth mentioning." The old man's words caused the others to nod in agreement.

  Only then did he realize that even if Lu Zhang knew that Zhang Chong had not mastered a single magical skill, his expression would be...

  Old Ma did not join their conversation, he intently watched the six golden armored guards controlled by Zhang Chong, as well as those strange routes. Suddenly, he exclaimed,

  "This isn't an array, it's more like the refining process of a Qi-repelling talisman."

  Among the few, only he had an in-depth understanding of the refinement of Fu Fa, so he had a natural sense of familiarity with these routes. The process of refining Fu Fa would not be used on arrays, so it also made him initially not think in that direction. As he looked at it, he saw some clues come out.

  After he said this, several others also began to study seriously.

  The route that Zhang Chong controlled the Golden Armor Guards to take was indeed the refining process of the Fu symbol, only he had used the Golden Armor Guards to draw the outline of the Fu symbol on the ground instead of on paper. His idea was simple: controlling these Golden Armor Guards required a lot of mental energy, so he used their bodies to sketch out the outline of the Fu symbol, which seemed to generate an extremely large Fu symbol. This Fu symbol was born and dissipated in an instant, with a faint color lingering around the Golden Armor Guards. The light was not as strong as that of the Golden Armor Guards themselves, and it was difficult to see if one didn't pay attention.

  He didn't understand the formation, and the purpose of doing so was simply to think that the constantly changing route could make it more difficult for Zu Wanshan to defend himself. Moreover, although the effect of this generated Qi-consuming symbol was not strong, it could well compensate for his mental exhaustion, allowing him to support a longer period of time.

  These were just his casual thoughts and actions.

  "This kid is really full of tricks, and it seems he has a good grasp of various ways. This method, however, is something even I didn't think of." Elder Ma burst out laughing after seeing through the trick, admiring Zhang Chong's cleverness.

  At this time, Lu Zhanglao had a worried expression. Although Zhang Chong was still in the Long Life Gate, his innate talent was closely related to the Demon King Sect. What he was worried about was not the competition itself, but another point.

  Cultivating a single path, the higher you go, the more difficult it becomes. Therefore, strong practitioners are resolute and unwavering on their own most suitable path. However, Zhang Chong's innate talent is exceptional, but observing what he has learned, it is extremely miscellaneous. At this stage, although it can have an unexpected effect, later on, wanting to further refine it will be much more difficult than for ordinary people.

  But he also kept this worry in his heart and didn't say it out loud.

  Zu Wanshan was already furious, like a stormy sea crashing against the shore, under Zhang Chongru's relentless and continuous attacks. These few minutes were probably the most difficult time in his life, especially when he thought that the one attacking him was only at the Refining Body level, and there were nearly ten thousand people watching from below, his heart could no longer bear it.

  "Ah~~~!" He let out a furious roar, and with this roar, his body suddenly grew one foot taller. A fiery red glow erupted from the top of his head, shooting straight up into the clouds. Along with this glow, his large knife spun rapidly around Zhou's body, making a complete rotation before also flying up into the air.

  This is his trump card

  Fierce Flame

  On the dueling stage, above Zuwanshan and Zhangzhong's heads, a tiny light suddenly formed. This light grew larger and larger, and soon it was like a small sun, emitting scorching rays of light. The large knife that had been thrown out rotated rapidly in this light, producing dazzling silver flashes that made it impossible to look directly at it, completely obscuring the trajectory of the knife's movement.

  Zhang Chong continued to move around the periphery, shifting between several positions. However, the intense heat emanating from his skin made it impossible for him to see or sense the direction of the large knife. A strong sense of danger enveloped him, and his fingers moved even more swiftly at this moment.

  Six Golden Guardsmen, at this moment two of them leaped into mid-air.

  "Bang bang ~~" The bodies of the two golden armored guards blocked the momentum of the big knife flying over. However, Zu Wanchang took advantage of this gap and flashed his body, regardless of the numerous knives he had suffered, with blood stains and anger, he punched Zhang Chong.

  This punch is like thunder and lightning, coming with great momentum!

  The flames in mid-air also rushed down almost at the same time, charging towards Zhang Chong's front, and were about to engulf him in a sea of fire.

  The momentum is so powerful, it's incredibly overwhelming!

  Zhang Chong understood in his heart that he couldn't escape the attack of these flames, because the route of their attack was not fixed. They seemed to have a peculiar connection with Zu Wanshan, and could sense the direction he wanted to attack, then pounce over fiercely.

  And this flame that was given to him also felt extremely familiar.

  Fireball Symbol

  His heart suddenly became clear, and every time he failed to refine it, the explosive flames were not more powerful than this one? And these flames, why they have not yet reached a state of great power, is because there is still the presence of the heavenly and earthly forces in them.

  Zu Wanshan relied on these heavenly powers to control the direction of the flames.

  If he can control it, then I should be able to as well.

  Zhang Chong thought of this, and his heart was like opening a window, suddenly having a brand new feeling about these flames.

  He stood there, his eyes closed tightly, his hands moving lightly, stretching forward, towards the flames that filled the sky, waving gently in the distance.