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第两千二百五十章 连环符宝

Bang!

The explosive sound was deafening. While the flying knife and light beam might not have been formidable compared to a heavenly tribulation, they were still an additional blow that made things worse for the Earth Rhino Dragon, which was already struggling. It was like adding insult to injury. The last straw was right before his eyes.

A sizzling sound entered Lin Xuan’s ears as the pitch-black light barrier finally broke. "To be more precise, it has a gap."

The gap wasn’t large, but for the Earth Rhino Dragon, it was fatal. Its defenses had been breached, and the endless lightning and fire immediately flooded in, tearing apart the entire light barrier. A deafening roar echoed through the air, filled with despair and fury.

"Bad news!"

From afar, the Demon Serpent Fairy witnessed this scene firsthand. Her expression changed dramatically as her face turned pale, revealing extreme frustration and regret.

She wasn’t upset because she had accidentally injured the Earth Rhino Dragon; rather, she finally understood Lin Xuan’s sinister intentions. This was a case of shifting the blame to others.

It was well-known that heavenly tribulations weren't easy to overcome, especially without help from others, as it could have the opposite effect. As more people joined in, the tribulation would become stronger, not just for the one undergoing it but also for anyone interfering with it.

She had been too careless and unknowingly fell into a trap set by Lin Xuan. The attack she launched was indeed the final straw that broke the Earth Rhino Dragon’s back, while she herself was now targeted by heaven.

This process happened very quickly, leaving no time to think. A buzzing sound filled her ears as the tribulation clouds formed overhead.

Damn it!

The Demon Serpent Fairy wished she could devour and torture Lin Xuan alive. This damned guy was too cunning. However, all she could do was vent her anger by casting a round-shaped treasure in front of her head, which began to spin and grow, completely blocking the light barrier above her.

The Demon Serpent Fairy wasn’t just any ordinary cultivator; she was a descendant of the Holy Snake Ancestor, known for her vast collection of treasures. Most cultivators at her level wouldn't prepare such an array of defensive items. However, facing a tribulation of the spirit realm, it was far from easy to resist. Despite the round-shaped treasure being quite good, it clearly couldn’t hold out for long. A mournful sound echoed as the treasure collapsed.

Fortunately, this result seemed expected by the woman, as she showed no signs of panic on her face. With a flick of her jade hand, a talisman flew out.

This wasn't an ordinary talisman; its intricate patterns included several items: shields, bricks, and even a bandage.

"Is this...?" Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed in surprise. "Could it be the legendary linked talismans?"

Linked talismans were also known as dual-talisman, triple-talisman, or multi-talisman depending on the number of items sealed within them.

It was well-known that a talisman was a special kind of paper with part of a treasure’s power sealed into it, allowing other cultivators to temporarily use its abilities. Only those above the Separation Realm could create such talismans due to their immense power, and they were highly sought after by cultivators as rare treasures.

Lin Xuan wasn’t unfamiliar with talismans; he had come across them before and could easily produce them now. However, linked talismans were different. As the name suggested, multiple items’ powers were sealed into a single talisman.

While it sounded simple in theory, the practical application was extremely challenging. Each item had its unique attributes, and sealing them all on one talisman required great care to avoid conflicts. The failure of such a talisman could be catastrophic; once, a powerful cultivator attempted to create linked talismans but failed spectacularly, blowing himself up.

Thus, without absolute confidence, no one would dare attempt creating linked talismans. Such treasures were so rare that they rivaledprimordial spirit treasurein scarcity, though this was slightly exaggerated. It still highlighted how precious linked talismans truly were.

Lin Xuan had killed countless cultivators and amassed great wealth, but he had only heard of linked talismans before. He never expected to see them in the Demon Realm.

The Demon Serpent Fairy raised her jade hand, and several beams of white light shot out from her fingertips. The talisman immediately ignited on its own as dark demonic energy surrounded it. Shields, bricks, and a bandage-like cloth appeared in mid-air, setting up three layers of defense.

"Sure enough, it lives up to its reputation!"

Lin Xuan’s face showed admiration. Talismans had the dual nature of both talismans and treasures, making their activation more complex than ordinary talismans. If you had three talismans while your opponent had a linked talisman containing the same three items, the latter would activate much faster—by several times.

In high-level combat, such small differences could mean life or death. This slight speed advantage was why linked talismans were so valuable and sought after.

After setting up these defenses, the woman wasn’t satisfied. She took a deep breath, and dark demonic energy suddenly surged from her body, enveloping her slender figure. The external air churned violently as sounds of cracking echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears.

"Why is she doing this?"

Lin Xuan was taken aback but didn't have time to ponder it. He raised his head, and the silver light in his eyes intensified.

The Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye became more powerful with Lin Xuan's enhanced strength, easily piercing through the demonic fog.

Soon, Lin Xuan placed a hand on his forehead as he seemed to understand something, looking confident.

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