Chapter 1158 The Armor's Defensive Power

On the other side of the battlefield, several generals were staring intently at Xie Purou, their eyes filled with anger and humiliation.

Seeing that one of their colleagues had already been killed by Xie Purou, their anger surged like a volcano.

So many generals at the level of Hunyuan Divine Emperor were besieging a little girl, yet they not only failed to defeat her, but one of them was even killed by her. They were also unable to restrict her movements. For them, this was an utter disgrace!

"We can't let her continue to be so arrogant! Let's attack together, set up a trap, and kill her here!"

A general wielding a giant axe roared and slammed it into the ground. A golden axe beam spread along the ground towards Xie Purou, clearly intending to restrict her movement.

The other generals nodded in agreement, each unleashing their special weapons in preparation for a joint attack, determined to leave Xie Purou here forever!

Several generals spread out in a triangular formation, their fingertips brimming with immortal energy, outlining intricate array patterns in the air.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads, clearly from the effort to precisely control the trajectory of the formation.

After all, Xie Purou's speed is astonishing. In previous encounters, she was always able to evade attacks like a blur. If her movements are not restricted first, no amount of subsequent tactics can be used.

As the last general finished his hand seal, the array patterns in the air suddenly lit up!

A huge light curtain rose from the center of the formation, instantly spreading for dozens of feet and covering the entire sky.

The surface of the light screen shimmered with five halos of blue, red, yellow, white, and black, and the power of the five elements flowed within it as if they were living things.

The blue wood energy is like vines entwining, the red fire energy is like flames leaping, the yellow earth energy is like mountains piled up, the white gold energy is like a gleaming blade, and the black water energy is like surging waves.

At first glance, the five forces intertwined and entangled, seemingly without any order.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that each flow precisely corresponds to a node of the array pattern, forming a perfectly interlocking structure without a single gap.

As soon as the formation was completed, countless strands of Five Elements Divine Light descended from below the light barrier. These divine lights were as thin as hair, yet they carried a heavy pressure, like an invisible giant net that enveloped the entire area.

All living beings within the array's range, except for the generals controlling the array patterns, could clearly feel a tremendous force pressing down from above.

It felt like being suddenly thrown into the deep sea, making even breathing difficult.

“Buzz—!”

The array's pressure erupted completely, and strands of five-colored divine light fell upon everyone.

Because the generals who control the formation are connected to the formation patterns, they are not only not suppressed, but can also borrow the power of the formation, and their immortal power flows more and more smoothly.

However, the faces of the other generals who had not participated in the formation instantly turned ugly.

Their brows were furrowed, their jaws clenched, and their faces showed obvious discomfort. Their armor even creaked under the weight.

Clearly, the sudden increase in pressure was too much for them to bear.

The burly man wielding the giant axe had previously raised two massive axes, each the size of a wheel, above his head, their blades imbued with immense divine power.

The sheer force of its power, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, caused ripples to spread through the air.

But the moment the Five Elements Divine Light landed on him, it felt as if countless mountains were suddenly pressing down on his back.

The arm suddenly sank, the giant axe stopped in mid-air, and the whole body shrunk by half.

He could clearly feel that his limbs and bones were filled with lead-like weight, making it extremely difficult to even maintain the raised arm position, let alone swing the axe.

Feeling almost unable to move, the burly man's face turned deathly pale, then surged with rage. He craned his neck and roared in the direction controlling the formation: "Damn it! Didn't you have eyes before setting up this formation? You even suppressed me?!"

His roar was full of frustration, after all, he originally wanted to launch a surprise attack while Xie Purou was trapped by the formation, but now he had become the one who was restrained.

Not far away, a general dressed in a green robe, who was about to cast a spell, was also forced to kneel on one knee by the divine light.

His hand froze in mid-air, the azure immortal power gathered at his fingertips flickering like a candle in the wind, ready to dissipate at any moment.

The immortal power within his body circulated extremely sluggishly, like silt deposited at the bottom of a river, requiring several times the effort to move even an inch.

He braced himself against the ground, his voice hoarse with a hint of helplessness: "Even if you're going to set up a trapping formation, couldn't you at least give me a warning first? This sudden suppression is making it almost impossible to circulate my immortal power!!!"

Even so, he was well aware of their current situation. Xie Purou was too fast. If they didn't use the formation to restrict her now, they wouldn't even be able to touch the hem of her clothes once she unleashed her movement technique again, let alone carry out any subsequent encirclement and suppression tactics.

At this moment, the general wielding a long spear spoke in a cold voice: "Enough nonsense! You all just stand aside and watch. Leave the rest to us!!!"

He stood at the core of the formation, surrounded by a faint five-colored halo.

As one of the key figures controlling the formation, he was not suppressed in the slightest; on the contrary, he was able to strengthen himself with the power of the formation.

His hand holding the spear was as steady as a rock, the spear gleaming with a chilling light, clearly indicating that he was ready to strike at any moment.

The suppressed generals exchanged glances and could only reluctantly stop their movements, staying in place to adjust their breathing.

After all, they are barely able to protect themselves right now, so they can't help at all. They can only hope that their companions who control the formation can successfully capture Xie Purou.

The five-colored divine light, like fine raindrops, fell from the light screen and naturally landed on Xie Purou.

The sudden pressure caused her originally light body to sink abruptly, her toes leaving a shallow mark in the air, and the surging immortal power within her body momentarily halted.

She frowned almost imperceptibly, clearly not expecting the array's suppression to be so strong.

Her unusual movement was instantly detected by the generals controlling the formation.

The general holding the spear had a glint in his eyes and thought to himself, "Now is the time!" Without hesitation, he thrust his spear forward!

"Phantom Stream of Light!!!"

His voice carried a sharp, piercing sound. Within the array's range, he was not suppressed in any way; on the contrary, with the array's enhancement, his speed and power both increased dramatically.

The spear in his hand transformed into a streak of light, its tip piercing the void without leaving a trace, only a faint afterimage. The next second, it appeared before Xie Purou's chest.

The speed of this shot was astonishing, like a thunderbolt, and the immortal power gathered at the tip of the spear was as vast as a surging wave. The sharp aura alone caused the surrounding air to ripple.

The general holding the spear was already convinced that this attack was unexpected and aided by the suppression of the formation. No matter how fast Xie Purou was, she would have no chance of dodging it and would definitely be severely injured by it.

But just as the spear tip was about to pierce Xie Purou's chest, a sudden change occurred!

Suddenly, fine runes lit up on the surface of Xie Purou's dark red armor.

These runes, which were originally dull and lifeless, now seemed to come alive, flowing rapidly along the patterns on the armor.

As the runes flowed, streaks of crimson lightning rose from the armor, like leaping flames, not only enveloping her but also radiating a powerful aura.

This sudden burst of power actually dispersed the five-colored divine light that was hanging down all around!

The heavy pressure that had been weighing on Xie Purou vanished instantly, and her figure became light and free again, even more agile than before.

The crimson lightning seemed to give her movement a boost, leaving faint afterimages of lightning with every step she took.

Having regained her composure, Xie Purou's eyes remained as cold as ice. Facing the spear so close at hand, she made no move to dodge.

Logically speaking, given her current speed, even if the spear came incredibly fast, she should have been able to easily dodge the fatal blow before the spear tip touched her armor.

But she didn't move. She just stood there quietly, her cold gaze fixed on the spear that was thrust at her, as if the spear, which was enough to seriously injure a cultivator of the same level, was nothing more than a trivial matter in her eyes.

The next second, a muffled "thud" was heard as the tip of the spear pierced Xie Purou's chest armor!

The immense immortal power concentrated at the tip of the spear erupted completely the moment it pierced the armor!

Suddenly, the tip of the spear shone brightly, the dazzling white light like a tiny star, so bright that it was impossible to look directly at it.

The immense immortal power flowed rapidly along the spear to Xie Purou's body, as if it were about to pierce through her body and crush all the life force within her.

"Ding—!!!"

A crisp and loud metallic clang suddenly rang out, the sound carrying a strong vibration that even caused ripples in the surrounding air.

The general holding the spear felt a tremendous force of recoil in his palm, causing the spear to tremble violently, making his hand numb and his arm sway slightly.

He could clearly feel that the spot where the spear tip struck was exceptionally hard, as if it had struck a piece of ancient black iron. Not only did it fail to pierce through, but it was also bounced back slightly.

He was taken aback. Without time to think, he gritted his teeth and unleashed all the immortal power within his body, continuously pouring it into the spear.

His arms were bulging with veins, and his face was flushed red. He was clearly using all his strength, trying to use the burst of immortal power to forcefully push the spear forward and pierce Xie Purou's armor.

No matter how hard he tried, the resistance in front of him remained completely still.

It felt like pushing against an immovable, towering mountain. The spear tip was firmly pressed against the armor, unable to move forward an inch, let alone cause a single crack in the armor.

Only then did the general holding the spear suddenly awaken, a strong sense of shock welling up in his heart!

His "Phantom Flowing Light Thrust" is considered extremely lethal even among cultivators of the same level.

In previous encounters, even cultivators clad in top-grade defensive magic treasures would have had no chance of withstanding his spear strike unscathed.

Moreover, he had the support of an array just now, and he launched a sneak attack while Xie Purou was suppressed.

He had the advantage of timing and location. According to his plan, even if Xie Purou didn't die, she would definitely be severely injured by this shot and lose her fighting ability.

But the feeling he had now was completely opposite to what he had expected.

The touch from the tip of the spear was heavy and hard, showing no sign of piercing; rather, it felt like hitting a solid wall.

"Wait a minute! What happened?!"

He subconsciously looked up, his gaze fixed on Xie Purou's chest.

Upon seeing this, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his face was filled with disbelief—he saw that the tip of his spear was firmly pressed against Xie Purou's dark red armor!

The armor's surface wasn't even scratched; its hardness far exceeded his expectations.

His spear couldn't even budge the armor, let alone pierce it. It was like an ordinary iron pestle pressing against an indestructible jade!

"It can't be that bad, can it?!"

The general holding the spear let out an incredulous gasp, his eyes fixed on the spear tip against his armor, his heart feeling as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand.

His mind was in complete chaos, the scene from just moments ago replaying in his head.

He had clearly gathered all his immortal power and launched a surprise attack with the help of the formation. The power of this shot would be enough to seriously injure even a late-stage Hunyuan Divine Emperor of the same level, or even kill him.

But now, Xie Purou was not only unharmed, but her armor was also completely unscathed. This result was far beyond his comprehension and he couldn't accept it for a while.

"how so……"

He muttered to himself, his fingertips turning white from gripping the gun so tightly, the numbness in his hand still lingering, the hard sensation from before seemingly still present in his palm.

He suddenly realized that the problem must lie in Xie Purou's dark red armor!

He examined the armor carefully.

The runes on the armor's surface still gleamed with a faint light, and crimson electricity flowed slowly between the lines, as if silently showing off the results of the defense.

Just by looking at it, he could feel the heavy pressure emanating from the armor, which was far beyond what ordinary defensive magic weapons could match.

Ordinary immortal armor, even if it could withstand his attack, would inevitably develop cracks, but this armor seemed completely unaffected, without even the slightest tremor.

"This armor... it's extraordinary!!!"

He gritted his teeth, a sense of powerlessness welling up inside him.

That last shot was his full-force attack, yet it couldn't even break through the opponent's defenses. If he were to launch another attack, it would likely be futile.

unless……

He suddenly thought of a solution, and his eyes lit up for a moment, but then dimmed again.

Unless all the generals present join forces and concentrate all their strength to attack Xie Purou!

They would even have to concentrate all their power on a single point and use extreme penetrating force to break through the armor's defenses, only then would they have a chance to severely injure her.

But as soon as the thought popped into his head, he couldn't help but smile bitterly—how difficult it would be to achieve that?