Chapter 248

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The three wristbands lit up one after another with emerald-green flowing light.

Xu Zhangqing's heart stirred; he only felt his wrist tremble slightly, and a semi-transparent green spiritual shield spread out from the right side, enveloping his whole person in an instant.

Staying inside, one could sense a cool breath, as if a barely-there wind were blowing on the body, extremely refreshing.

Xu Zhangqing carefully sensed the consumption of Wood Spirit Power in his Qi Sea, and discovered that, judging by his current realm and concentration, operating it for a whole day would be no problem if he did not receive attacks.

After all, an Endless Life spiritual rune was engraved on it, able to automatically absorb leaked-out Spiritual Power and Spiritual Energy.

Afterward, he walked step by step toward Yang Shu.

It was not to attack, but to arrive in front of the fortress.

Sensing something approaching, the other's originally dim eyes immediately lit up with green light.

In the pitch-black night, it appeared exceptionally distinct.

Seeing it was the Master, the fortress did not launch an attack, but instead asked respectfully: "Master, may I ask what orders you have?"

Xu Zhangqing said blandly: "Attack me!"

As soon as these words came out, one could clearly perceive the fortress freeze for a moment.

One of the purposes it was designed for was to protect the Master.

But the problem was, it also had to obey all of the Master's commands.

Therefore, it fell into a dilemma in an instant.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing instructed: "I am testing the shield's defensive degree; do not hold back, and do not have any reservations — attack with full force."

Speaking of it, until now he had never seen how the fortress attacks.

In his heart he was still quite expectant.

After receiving the definite command, it no longer hesitated or wavered.

It immediately raised both arms; dense roots emerged, fusing the two arms together into a weapon resembling a warhammer.

Immediately afterward, aiming at the green semi-transparent protective shield on Xu Zhangqing's body, it smashed down fiercely.

With a bang.

Xu Zhangqing could clearly feel the shield before him tremble; the powerful impact force even cracked the ground under his feet.

However, the shield was not broken; even most of the damage was absorbed.

The originally barely-there wind now became exceptionally distinct.

That cool, comfortable feeling became even richer after absorbing the damage.

After sensing it, Xu Zhangqing said: "Continue attacking; stop when I tell you to stop."

Bang!

Bang bang!

Hearing this, the fortress immediately swung its fused warhammer arms, smashing fiercely in rapid succession.

Once again, once more, one blow after another.

Not long after, the ground under Xu Zhangqing's feet was already covered in spiderweb-like cracks, looking shocking to the eye.

The shield on his body also gradually changed from clear at the start to blurry.

Especially after suffering attacks, the consumption of Wood Spirit Power in his Qi Sea was even increasing multiplicatively.

A simple test concluded.

When not encountering attacks, it could operate for a day; after all, consumption was not large.

But when encountering attacks, especially as intensity grew higher and higher, it was only between ten minutes and half an hour.

However, the test had not ended; it was only just beginning.

The Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring has two operating modes.

Placed on the hand.

And not placed on the hand.

Now, Xu Zhangqing had already finished testing the mode placed on the hand.

Therefore, with a thought, the three Wood Spirit Return Nest Rings on his wrist rapidly detached, then floated in three positions of the shield in a triangle-like formation — above, left, and right.

The originally dim shield became clear again, and even thicker and heavier.

Next, Xu Zhangqing had the fortress continue attacking.

Bang!

Another bout of storm-like attacks.

The ground had already collapsed into a pit.

Xu Zhangqing had no choice but to change position, then estimate.

If the three Wood Spirit Return Nest Rings are released, the defensive aspect at least doubles.

Only, the speed of Wood Spirit Power consumption in the Qi Sea would increase again.

Previously it was between ten minutes and half an hour.

Now it would be exhausted in no more than ten minutes.

And this is with the effect brought by five engraved spiritual runes.

If there were nothing at all, the duration would only be even shorter.

Fortunately, after the Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring endures an attack, it stores energy.

Originally, they merely emitted a jade-green radiance.

Now they were bright enough to be dazzling.

One could clearly feel that they contained astonishing energy within.

Xu Zhangqing moved his mind and launched an attack at a stone not far away.

Instantly, the three Wood Spirit Return Nest Rings stacked together, the energy stored within fused, and immediately released a palm-sized green sphere.

It flew over at a speed visible to the naked eye, then let out a "Boom."

The sound was quite loud, even waking Wangwang and the Pearl Chicken.

The insect chirps and frog croaks in the fields abruptly ceased at this moment.

Xu Zhangqing's figure flickered, arriving instantly at the spot where the stone had been, finding it had already turned to powder in the explosion, and a pit half a person deep had appeared on the spot.

"The power is decent!"

"Just the speed is a bit slow."

"But if it suddenly comes at close range, the opponent would find it hard to react, right?"

Defense and power were both tested one by one.

Actually, the recovery effect still needed testing.

But ever since Xu Zhangqing maxed out the Xuanmu Golden Body Technique, ordinary attacks could not cause him even the slightest injury, so it couldn't be tested.

Anyway, for now, this spirit tool integrated offense and defense, and the effect was not bad.

Letting Li Sancai of the Foundation Establishment Stage use it for a few years, surely there would be no problem.

When Xu Zhangqing walked back, he found Wangwang and the Pearl Chicken staring at him with resentful eyes.

It was already noisy, and the two little ones had finally fallen asleep, only to be startled awake again.

Xu Zhangqing grinned: "Sorry sorry, I'll test again during the day next time."

To make up for his mistake, he took out a pig leg bone and a handful of top-grade spirit rice as compensation.

Immediately returning to the stone house, taking advantage of the remaining time, he lay down on the bed to sleep and began recovering his spiritual power.

In the blink of an eye, daytime arrived.

After finishing his daily routine, Xu Zhangqing stepped on Big Leaf Grass and flew toward Li Sancai's spirit field.

There was no problem along the way, and he soon arrived smoothly.

At this time, Li Sancai was tending to the spirit plants in the spirit field.

Seeing the other party arrive uninvited, he was also surprised.

After landing, Xu Zhangqing greeted: "Senior Brother, good morning!"

Li Sancai asked in surprise: "Why did you come to find me so early?"

Xu Zhangqing took the Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring out of the Lightly Vitality Gourd: "Senior Brother, this is a spirit tool given to me by a friend, named Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring."

"What... do you mean?" Li Sancai was stunned.

Xu Zhangqing handed it over with both hands, explaining along the way: "I don't fight anyway, keeping it is useless, better to give it to you who are participating in the Formal Disciple Competition."

Li Sancai was very conflicted and couldn't help but say: "This is a spirit tool of considerable value, you give it to me, I'm afraid..."

Xu Zhangqing smiled: "You are my own senior brother!"

Just one sentence moved Li Sancai, who had originally refused, and while nodding, he took it: "If so, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Xu Zhangqing breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm leaving, I still need to patrol the spirit field periphery."

"Wait." Li Sancai quickly called out to stop him.

Xu Zhangqing blinked: "Senior Brother, is there something else?"

Li Sancai immediately said: "Junior Brother, do you still remember Li Chun?"

Xu Zhangqing had some impression of this name: "Seems like I've met him?"

Li Sancai said with a serious expression: "His position at the spirit field core has changed, and a position will open up behind him; I've already recommended you!"