"A Quasi-Magical Treasure!"
The Hairpin pulsed with Spiritual Light, moving at an unimaginable speed.
This was a feat far beyond what any ordinary Supreme-grade Magical Artifact could achieve.
Although the power of a Quasi-Magical Treasure was immense, its Demon Power consumption was equally terrifying.
That was why ordinary Foundation Establishment Great Demons rarely used a major treasure like a Quasi-Magical Treasure, even if they owned one.
A single use could drain more than half of their Demon Power.
Normally, only Top-tier Great Demons could even attempt to wield a Quasi-Magical Treasure in combat.
Top-tier Great Demons possessed profound Cultivation and abundant Demon Power, enough to support the energy consumption of a Quasi-Magical Treasure.
But even so, they wouldn’t use a Quasi-Magical Treasure as a standard combat method.
Wielding a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact was already considered a respectable combat tactic for a Foundation Establishment Great Demon.
The longsword the Peacock Princess had just used was a fine example of a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact.
The Hairpin shot out, whistling through the air with a golden glint.
Hiding nearby, Xu Chang’an’s eyes lit up.
’A perfect opportunity!’
The consumption of a Quasi-Magical Treasure was extraordinary. For the Peacock Princess to wield the Hairpin in pursuit of the Cyan Eagle, she would have to devote a huge portion of her concentration to it.
Furthermore, by sending out this Quasi-Magical Treasure, she had one less trump card at her disposal.
Xu Chang’an was confident, but the Peacock Princess’s reputation was widespread, and he didn’t dare underestimate her.
Even he couldn’t guarantee he could suppress her in a direct confrontation.
But now, the time, the place, and the circumstances were all in his favor.
’If not now, when!?’
With a thought, a jet-black talisman paper of unknown material appeared before Xu Chang’an.
A lifelike ring was inscribed upon the talisman paper.
In a life-or-death battle, especially an ambush, once you strike, you must strike with all your might!
Xu Chang’an’s Demon Power erupted, and the Talisman Treasure before him was instantly activated.
The talisman paper emitted a dazzling radiance.
A brilliant golden ring materialized in an instant!
"Go!"
The burst of Demon Power had already revealed his presence.
No longer holding back, Xu Chang’an let out a great shout.
WHOOSH!
The ring spun, shimmering with brilliant gold, as it shot toward the Peacock Princess.
The Peacock Princess was focused on controlling her Hairpin to chase down the Great Demon Cyan Eagle, with most of her concentration on the task.
As a Quasi-Magical Treasure, the Hairpin was far faster than the Cyan Eagle.
At this moment, the Hairpin was already closing in on the Cyan Eagle, its sharp light poised to strike at any second.
But just then, the Peacock Princess felt a powerful surge of Demon Power erupt beside her.
Then, a golden ring descended upon her with overwhelming force.
"Who is it!"
The Peacock Princess’s delicate brows knitted, and her phoenix-like eyes widened in fury.
At such a critical moment, some Demon dared to ambush her!
She sensed the immense power of the Demon Power that had just erupted, but the attacker’s Cultivation Realm was only at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment.
Facing this perilous situation, the Peacock Princess reacted instantly.
She kept most of her concentration fixed on the Hairpin, still intending to kill the Cyan Eagle on the spot.
To deal with the incoming ring, she directed the Supreme-grade Magical Artifact, her longsword, to meet it, transforming it into a streak of cold light.
Ever arrogant, she actually planned to fight on two fronts simultaneously.
Even while being ambushed, she was determined to kill the Cyan Eagle right then and there.
’Fight on two fronts, win on two fronts!’
’What audacity!’
Xu Chang’an silently praised the Peacock Princess’s reaction.
But it played right into his hands.
’Rumor has it the Peacock Princess is proud and confident. Seeing her today, it’s certainly true!’
’With this, my plan can proceed, and I will achieve total victory in this battle!’
Exploiting an opponent’s psychological weaknesses and expectations was also a key aspect of Magical Combat.
Having weathered centuries of trials, Xu Chang’an was naturally well-versed in this art.
He had intentionally revealed his Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation for this very reason.
Given the Peacock Princess’s pride, she would never abandon a target that was almost in her grasp just because of a sneak attack from a "mere" Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
There was a high probability she would choose to divide her attention and fight on two fronts!
This way, he could weaken his opponent to the greatest extent while maximizing his own advantage.
In the heat of battle, the slightest edge could decide the outcome.
After releasing the Talisman Treasure, Xu Chang’an didn’t pause for a moment.
He first unleashed a Tier Two Low-Grade Attacking Demon Talisman, then followed it up with a blast of Magic.
At the same time, he directed his Golden Radiance Needle straight for the Peacock Princess.
He didn’t know the full extent of the Peacock Princess’s power.
But without a doubt, in terms of accumulated resources and foundation, he was no match for her.
That being the case, he had to use his strengths to attack her weaknesses.
His Demon Body was tough, an advantage he intended to leverage to its fullest!
The Long Sword Magical Artifact wielded by the Peacock Princess was not just a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact, but a fine one at that.
Combined with the Peacock Princess’s Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm and superior level of Demon Power, it didn’t fall into a disadvantage when clashing with Xu Chang’an’s Talisman Treasure.
And this was while she was distracted. If she were fully focused, Xu Chang’an would likely be at a disadvantage.
The attacks from the Demon Talisman and the Magic were neutralized one by one by the Peacock Princess.
Then she unleashed a Tier Two High-Grade Attacking Demon Talisman, which transformed into a sky full of Feathered Thorns that rushed toward Xu Chang’an.
The power of a Tier Two High-Grade Demon Talisman was comparable to a single strike from a Top-tier Great Demon!
And these Feathered Thorns blotted out the sky, making them impossible to dodge!
Incredibly powerful and wide-reaching!
Xu Chang’an had no way to evade!
’Dodge!?’
’Who said I was going to dodge!?’
"Break!"
With a calm expression, Xu Chang’an slammed a Warhammer Magical Artifact forward.
He had obtained this Magical Artifact from the Elephant Demon.
It was a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact!
As Demon Power surged into it, bolts of lightning crackled forth.
RUMBLE~ RUMBLE~
Streaks of lightning shot toward the sky full of Feathered Thorns.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
As the two attacks collided, many of the Feathered Thorns were annihilated, turning into invisible dust.
SHIING! SHIING! SHIING!
The Feathered Thorns were relentless, sweeping forward with overwhelming force.
Although the Warhammer Magical Artifact produced many lightning bolts, they were still outnumbered by the Feathered Thorns.
Many of the Feathered Thorns bypassed the Warhammer Magical Artifact and stabbed toward Xu Chang’an’s Demon Body.
Xu Chang’an’s expression was composed, his mind as calm as still water.
His Demon Power erupted, shrouding his entire body.
He also summoned a Top-grade Defensive Magical Artifact to block in front of him.
The umbrella-shaped Magical Artifact flared with brilliant light as it opened before Xu Chang’an.
He had obtained this Magical Artifact from the young lioness of Lion’s Mane Cave.
Seeing that its quality was decent, he had kept it instead of selling it off in Peacock Demon City.
In a split second, Xu Chang’an had made all these preparations.
His reaction speed, and the agile, precise control of his Demon Power—even a Top-tier Great Demon could hardly have done better.
With a stance that showed no intention of dodging, he met the sky full of Feathered Thorns head-on.
SHIING! SHIING! SHIING!
The Feathered Thorns fell like hail, thudding into the surface of the umbrella.
Although this Top-grade Defensive Magical Artifact was powerful, it was still no match for the Feathered Thorns created by a Tier Two High-Grade Demon Talisman.
As the Feathered Thorns rained down, cracks finally appeared on the umbrella’s surface, and it began to shatter.
The Magical Artifact’s Spiritual Light flickered continuously as it struggled to resist.
POP! POP!
It finally reached its limit, and several large holes appeared in the umbrella’s canopy.
The Feathered Thorns passed through the large holes and struck Xu Chang’an.
The protective layer of Demon Power had an almost negligible effect as the Feathered Thorns plunged one after another into Xu Chang’an’s body.
"You’re courting death!"
The Peacock Princess’s gaze was icy. She looked at Xu Chang’an as if he were already a dead Demon.
The moment he chose to face a Tier Two High-Grade Attacking Demon Talisman head-on with his Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation, his fate was sealed.
A strike from a Top-tier Great Demon was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Great Demon could possibly withstand!
Not to mention, part of his attention was still focused on the Talisman Treasure, which was locked in combat with her Long Sword Magical Artifact.
"Die!"
At that same moment, the Quasi-Magical Treasure she controlled, the Hairpin, had finally reached the Cyan Eagle.
It was about to unleash a brilliant beam of light to execute the Great Demon Cyan Eagle, a beast that had roamed the outskirts of Peacock Demon City for many years!
’Fight on two fronts, win on two fronts!’
’This battle is decided!’