Ming Zhitian said, "Ling Shan Village is depleted of talent, and its terrain is insufficient for defense, which is why the Underworld Heaven Cult is so rampant. Three thousand miles ahead is a place called Li Yu. We will settle there."
Hua Ruxian said, "Li Yu's Eighteen Spears?"
Ming Zhitian recalled, "Their strength is all at the first level of the Divine Might Realm, isn't it?"
Hua Ruxian replied, "Yes, but the eighteen of them wield long spears masterfully. Within a hundred meters, there are no enemies who can withstand them."
Ming Zhitian asked, "That troublesome? What about beyond a hundred meters?"
Hua Ruxian countered, "Do you consider yourself a spellcaster with long-range attacks?"
Ming Zhitian shrugged, "No, but I have my ways."
Li Yu...
Ming Zhitian activated the "Book of Swords Record" and, before the Underworld Heaven Cult could arrive, fought his way through, quickly breaking through passes and reaching the center of Li Yu.
Li Yu quickly sounded the alarm, and soon a hundred people rushed out, surrounding Ming Zhitian and the other two.
The "Book of Swords Record" in front of Ming Zhitian flashed with golden light. He controlled five Dragon-grade divine swords and descended, his presence filled with majesty.
Before the "Book of Swords Record," they were instantly daunted. Though there were many, three hundred in total, not a single one dared to advance.
Ming Zhitian declared, "Call out Li Yu's Eighteen Spears."
In a moment, with a flash, eighteen individuals appeared before them. They seemed interconnected, and at a glance, each held a long spear.
Ming Zhitian exclaimed, "So Li Yu's Eighteen Spears is one person?"
The Eighteen Spears replied, "You can think of us as one person, but we have eighteen heads. You can also consider us eighteen individuals. Who are you? Why have you killed people from Li Yu?"
Ming Zhitian smiled slightly, "We three are new here. We only seek a place to stay, nothing else."
The Eighteen Spears responded, "So, you are here to seize territory?"
Ming Zhitian nodded, "You could think of it that way. To be honest, we are being pursued by the Underworld Heaven Cult, so..."
The Eighteen Spears sneered, "You are being chased by the Underworld Heaven Cult. What does that have to do with us?"
Ming Zhitian had initially held a sliver of pity, not wanting to pursue them relentlessly. Now, it seemed they were no different from the bandits of Ling Shan:
"Since that is the case, let's have a bout."
The Eighteen Spears let out a hearty laugh, "No one has ever been able to get close to us."
Ming Zhitian said, "I'd like to try. Ru Xian, Ru Hua, leave the minor thugs to you. I'll deal with the Eighteen Spears."
Hua Ruxian and Hua Ru Hua summoned the Ice Sword and the Fire Scar Blade, responding, "Alright."
Ming Zhitian urged the "Book of Swords Record" and unleashed a punch-and-sword technique, "Go!"
The five divine swords shot out like lightning, directly at the Eighteen Spears!
The long spears in the hands of the Eighteen Spears spun, slashing, striking, thrusting, and piercing. As they continuously rotated, there was no blind spot within three hundred and sixty degrees. For the moment, Ming Zhitian truly had no way to deal with them.
After more than ten rounds of engagement, it was evident that Hua Ruxian and Hua Ru Hua were beginning to struggle.
Ming Zhitian stopped holding back, intending to finish the fight quickly. He controlled the five divine swords to distract the Eighteen Spears, while he himself swiftly moved between the various points of defense formed by the eighteen long spears, attempting to get close and find an opening!
But the Eighteen Spears certainly wouldn't give him the chance, maintaining their three hundred and sixty-degree rotation, with no blind spots.
Ming Zhitian seized an opportunity, in a split-second, he discovered a loophole in their defense and unleashed a move: "Stellar Shower Art!"
Breaking through a gap, he then shouted loudly, "Command!"
The Eighteen Spears, initially shaken by the Stellar Shower Art, then had their long spears fly out of their hands and were controlled by Ming Zhitian in mid-air.