2811 Unstoppable
The continuous reverberation of impacts filled the air.
After successfully repelling the second wave of attacks, Jin Chaoyang hesitated before deploying his secondary defensive talisman matrix. Unfortunately, this secondary matrix proved far less effective than its predecessor, crumbling instantly under the relentless assault of the quilted talisman's overwhelming power.
A searing surge of talismanic energy struck his left shoulder, causing Jin Chaoyang to stagger backward.
As the third wave of attacks loomed, Jin Chaoyang's expression shifted noticeably. Desperation forced him to activate the protective ring encircling his body to fend off the impending onslaught.
At this juncture, it became glaringly apparent that he was on the verge of defeat.
In this contest of talismans, his reliance on other supportive measures had undeniably led to his downfall.
However, in that critical moment, the preservation of his own life took precedence over all else. With great effort, he managed to parry the impending assault.
The fourth and fifth waves of attacks surged with incredible force.
The entire training ground fell into an eerie silence, the tension so palpable that even a pin dropping would have resonated through the stillness.
Spectators held their breath in bewildered astonishment, almost forgetting to utter a word.
Mu Xingchen, in particular, was profoundly shaken.
As the saying goes, amateurs marvel at the spectacle, while experts discern the essence of the discipline.
To the untrained eye, the crescendo of talismanic energy appeared as an ever-intensifying storm, gusting from the periphery and crashing forcefully against Jin Chaoyang's faltering defensive barrier.
Meanwhile, Mu Xingchen and Mu Rouxuan couldn't help but notice a remarkable pattern: the young lady had unleashed five consecutive waves of attacks using her jade attack talisman.
In a genuine battle, the potential devastation caused by deploying several jade attack talismans in this manner was nothing short of hair-raising.
Mu Rouxuan's eyes widened, vividly recalling their first encounter with the young lady in the corridor. She had been holding a blue talisman storage pouch, and even Rouyan had coveted the contents of that pouch.
/Could it be that she truly was a skilled talisman practitioner?/
/But, was this even possible?/
Mu Rouxuan's expression shifted to one of mild displeasure. She found it somewhat incredulous that a girl who had grown up outside the Mu Clan could surpass her in the art of talismans. After all, their brief encounter in the corridor hadn't resulted in a genuine competition, and the outcome had been nothing short of absurd.
Following that incident, Mu Rouxuan had inadvertently pushed it to the back of her mind, content with her own achievements, such as crafting a yellow talisman for storage in the corridor. This accomplishment had earned her commendation from Grandpa, much to the envy and admiration of her quilted family.
Perhaps, she reasoned, Qiao Mu hadn't joined the talisman hall earlier precisely because she feared being overshadowed by the self-proclaimed talisman prodigy, the authoritative and assertive young woman that Mu Rouxuan was known to be.
Mu Rouxuan had always been supremely confident in her talismanic skills, and the succession of blows she was currently enduring was wholly unexpected. Moreover, witnessing Qiao Mu's victory over Jin Chaoyang seemed even more galling than her own previous defeat to him.
After all, losing to Jin Chaoyang had seemed somewhat forgivable, given the significant age gap between them.
/She's so much younger than Jin Chaoyang. Isn't it natural for her to lose?/
And if Qiao Mu could effortlessly defeat Jin Chaoyang…
/What would others think of me/
Surely, they would conclude that she, the self-proclaimed prodigy from the esteemed talisman patrician lineage, fell short in comparison to a young lady who had spent most of her life outside the Mu Clan.
Mu Rouxuan's fingers clenched into tight fists, her emotions undergoing yet another subtle shift.
She had always believed that at her age, there was scarcely anyone whose talismanic abilities could rival hers!
/Yet today, reality has dealt me a humiliating blow/
Someone had not only outperformed her but was also a year younger.
