Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 277 A Powerful Enemy Attacks, Crisis Lurks Within

Before Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan could even examine the treasures in their hands, the powerful aura rapidly approached. In the blink of an eye, a group of cultivators dressed in black entered the ruins. Leading them was a tall, stern-faced man whose sharp, hawk-like eyes scanned everything in the hall before finally settling on the ancient book and jade box in Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan's hands.

"Hand over the items, and I'll spare your lives," the man said coldly, his voice carrying an undeniable arrogance. Zhang Peng carefully put away the ancient book and jade box, protecting them behind his back, his expression calm yet resolute: "If you want the items, you're not qualified."

The man snorted coldly, and the cultivators behind him instantly scattered, surrounding Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan. These cultivators were quite powerful, with many at the Golden Core stage, and even a few reaching the early Nascent Soul stage. Xia Lijuan gripped her weapon tightly, her spiritual energy circulating around her, ready for battle at any moment.

"Brother Peng, it seems a fierce battle is inevitable today," Xia Lijuan said in a low voice, without a trace of fear in her eyes. Zhang Peng nodded slightly, activating the Chaos Spirit Technique, and five-colored spiritual energy surged around his body, forming a solid shield.

"Then I'll show you what true strength is!" Zhang Peng roared, launching the first attack. He unleashed the "Chaos Sky-Shattering Fist," his fist, imbued with the power of chaos, hurtling towards the leading man. Seeing this, the man calmly raised his hand, and a black spiritual energy barrier instantly rose, blocking Zhang Peng's attack.

"You've got some skill, but it's far from enough." The man sneered, his hands rapidly forming hand seals while he chanted incantations. With his movements, the surrounding air became bitterly cold, and countless ice spikes shot towards Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan from all directions.

Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan flashed through the air, using the "Phantom Step" to nimbly weave through the ice spikes. Simultaneously, Zhang Peng gathered spiritual energy, forming a five-colored spiritual energy longsword in his hand, and unleashed the "Chaos Sky-Splitting Sword," slashing towards the surrounding cultivators. Each swing of the sword triggered a surge of spiritual energy, repelling any approaching cultivators.

Xia Lijuan was not to be outdone. She unleashed her signature magic, shooting forth streams of flame from her hands, coordinating with Zhang Peng's attacks. For a time, the enemy was overwhelmed. However, the enemy's numbers were too great, and their strength was formidable, gradually putting them in a difficult situation.

"This can't go on; we have to find a way to break through," Zhang Peng whispered to Xia Lijuan during the battle. Xia Lijuan nodded in agreement, and the two began searching for an opening in the enemy's defenses. Just then, Zhang Peng noticed that the enemy's defenses on the left flank had weakened slightly during their attack.

"Lijuan, look to the left, we'll break through from there," Zhang Peng shouted. Xia Lijuan understood immediately, and the two of them simultaneously unleashed their full power, launching a fierce attack towards the enemy's left flank. Zhang Peng unleashed "Chaotic Storm," a powerful vortex of chaotic energy forming around him, drawing in the surrounding cultivators.

Xia Lijuan then unleashed "Flaming Dragon Strike," sending a massive fiery dragon flying from her hand and charging towards the enemy. With their combined attack, a breach was finally torn in the enemy's left-side defenses.

"Go!" Zhang Peng grabbed Xia Lijuan and, taking advantage of the enemy's confusion, rushed towards the gap. However, just as they were about to break through the encirclement, the leader of the group suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their path.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy." The man said coldly, conjuring a black spiritual energy longsword in his hand and thrusting it towards Zhang Peng. Zhang Peng quickly swung his own spiritual energy longsword, blocking the man's attack. The two spiritual energy longswords collided, producing a loud bang, and the powerful impact caused the surrounding air to vibrate.