"Hmph!"
The Seventh Elder grunted, flinging his Clear Sky Hammer aloft. It spun like a paddle, each rotation unleashing terrifying aura and impact, like a grinding wheel crushing down on Tang San.
Tang San's expression flickered. He quickly steadied himself, leaped up, and narrowly dodged the terrifying, grinding Clear Sky Hammer.
A smirk touched the Seventh Elder's lips. He pressed his index and middle fingers together like a sword, focused his spiritual energy, and directed the Clear Sky Hammer, now a whirlwind of fire and wind, directly towards Tang Sui at the rear!
So his target was Sui Sui!
Tang San realized this, but he made no move to rescue her. Instead, he utilized the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step, his movements like leaping arcs of lightning, charging towards the Seventh Elder and launching a fierce assault.
Just as the Seventh Elder's attack on him was a feint, with Sui Sui as the true target, the Clear Sky Hammer he brought down was also a false move!
As for Sui Sui—
Facing the terrifying aura of the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Sui showed no trace of panic. She let out a soft sigh, "I thought I could at least trick Elder Seven a little."
If he had charged towards her himself, she could have created an illusion right then and there, causing him to continue his charge with inertia, directly out of the agreed-upon combat area.
Hearing this, the Seventh Elder, while parrying Tang San's attack, had the leisure to glance back at Tang Sui with a fierce glare, "You brat, do you think I'm that easy to trick?!"
Tang Sui offered a faux smile, "I thought that, Elder Seven, having been in countless battles, would understand the principle of eliminating the support first before killing the main target."
What kind of support are you?!
The Seventh Elder almost retorted, but he couldn't. Tang San's attacks were dense and precise, his footwork bizarre. Even he had to be somewhat vigilant.
Under the gaze of many, where good intentions and malice intertwined, Tang Sui's body suddenly shifted forward. She stepped out with her right leg, touched the ground, and leaped into the air. Before the imposing Clear Sky Hammer could reach her, she ascended, to everyone's astonishment. A slight curve graced her lips, and her crisp voice, accompanied by the aura of her spirit rings spreading through the void, rang out—
"First Spirit Skill, Spirit Infusion."
Black and red light flashed on Tang San and herself.
But as Tang Sui's supporting light fell, everyone, from the Seventh Elder still battling Tang San to the spectators on the sidelines, including Sect Master Uncle Tang Xiao and Aunt Tang Yuehua, froze.
What about the first, second, and third spirit rings being thousand-year, and the fourth being ten-thousand-year? None of it shocked them as much as the final, brilliant crimson sixth spirit ring that emerged from Tang Sui!
That crimson hue...
"Ten-thousand-year spirit ring!!!"
The Second Elder's breath hitched for a moment. His voice had long since become hoarse, but his gaze towards Tang Sui burned with intensity.
A ten-thousand-year sixth spirit ring!
And from her first spirit ring, they were all thousand-year!
This wasn't merely genius; it was monstrous talent! Her innate talent far surpassed even her father, Tang Hao!
"How is this possible? How old is she?"
Another elder exclaimed, his eyes stinging from the crimson light.
Even Tang Long and his two brothers, who knew Tang Sui could fly, were stunned.
They never imagined that the one hiding the deepest would be little sister Tang Sui!
"Elder Seven, you will regret not defeating me first. My first spirit skill is a group buff that increases defense by 25%, spiritual power by 40%, speed by 8%, and critical hit chance by 15%."
Four masks, white with gold trim and of various shapes, circled her, guarding Tang Sui like knights.
She smiled charmingly at the Seventh Elder, who was so shocked he had been ambushed twice by her brother, and was more than happy to build her joy upon others' suffering.
Perhaps it was Tang Sui's "word of power" buff taking effect, but the Seventh Elder suddenly felt Tang San's attacks grow heavier. Even the blow that landed on his shoulder during the ambush a moment ago throbbed with pain.
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Mask of Reincarnation."
The dark fifth spirit ring's light flashed. Tang San and Tang Sui received another stacked amplification effect.
This time, looking down at the Seventh Elder from above, Tang Sui also kindly informed him of the skill's effects: "My fifth spirit skill is also a group buff. It can further stack an additional 25% speed, 20% critical damage, and 30% defense on top of my first spirit skill."
As for the white little masks circling her brother's feet absorbing 13% of damage?
She mischievously kept that detail to herself.
Without the limitation of spirit skill uses, Tang Sui was ecstatically enjoying her auxiliary buff spirit skills.
"Although it's still not as good as the amplification from the continent's number one support spirit weapon, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, I think it's enough."
Since embarking on the path to find Clear Sky Sect, this was the first time Tang Sui had smiled so brightly.
But the Seventh Elder, whose eyes were stung by the stacked dual-attribute amplification effects, was very unhappy.
A wave of regret washed over him, regretting not kicking Tang Sui out of the combat arena immediately. The Seventh Elder tightened his grip on the Clear Sky Hammer.
No wonder this girl would develop into a support spirit master!
Seizing the opportunity of his mid-air rotation, the Seventh Elder swept his gaze grimly at the smug girl. In a mere few seconds, he devised a new plan.
Sensing the intent directed at her, Tang Sui, suspended in mid-air, curved her lips slightly, completely unfazed.
Clangs and bangs echoed continuously, and explosions rippled through the air.
Tang Sui's gaze remained fixed on the unfolding battle.
The Seventh Elder, standing on the iron chain bridge, waved his right hand towards the void. The Clear Sky Hammer, which he was about to retract, was flung out. Under his aerial control, it smashed down fiercely towards Tang San, who was soaring upwards.
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Gravity Suppression!"
The black fifth spirit ring's light pulsed. The entire space suddenly felt stagnant and heavy, as if a pulling force was emanating from the bottomless abyss beneath the iron chain bridge. Even Tang Sui, flying in the air, felt a crushing pressure as if a mountain had been placed on her body.
Tang San, who had been rising through the air entangled by the Blue Silver Emperor vines, felt his body instantly become heavier. His momentum, which had been carrying him towards the Seventh Elder, reversed from ascent to descent. The spider web he shot out from his wrist to bind the air also slowed down, its speed greatly reduced, possibly not even reaching its target before he fell.
But none of this was as perilous as Tang San, who appeared to have no retreat and was being forced to descend into the abyss by the gravity.
Noticing that Tang San's landing point deviated significantly from his current falling trajectory, Tang Sui's eyes narrowed. With a thought, Da Fei Chu, who had flown out earlier, silently vanished from Tang Sui's side. The next second, it appeared beneath Tang San's feet.
Tang San, sensing the sudden appearance of Da Fei Chu through his spiritual sense, his eyes lit up. He quickly adjusted his center of gravity, the soles of his shoes precisely landing on Da Fei Chu's grotesque mask-face.
Da Fei Chu, with a direct hit to the face: "......"
Damn it!
Its face, distorted like a malevolent ghost, twisted even further. Substantial black energy flickered on its body, so quickly it was almost an illusion.
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Author's Notes:
Sui Sui said it deliberately, hehe.
It feels so good to get revenge! I love imagining others' shocked expressions, woohoo!