Despite the unexpected trouble, Yu Lei was not worried, though he was a bit upset.
Ma Yuan was undoubtedly formidable. He was a transformed ancient zombie, who delighted in consuming human hearts. He had cultivated his way to the Golden Immortal realm, achieving invulnerability to weapons and possessing immense strength.
The divine hand behind his head was even more powerful, a remnant of his former abilities, with tremendous might.
However, Shi Ji was not to be underestimated. Under normal circumstances, Shi Ji could withstand the ferocious Ma Yuan with her own abilities alone.
And with me…
Yu Lei pondered while observing the battle, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Meanwhile, Shi Ji and Ma Yuan were locked in combat.
Shi Ji was a refined stone spirit, her skills centered on Earth element manipulation. Moreover, she had an extraordinary opportunity, possessing several powerful spirit treasures.
Seeing Ma Yuan charging directly towards Yu Lei, Shi Ji was both angry and anxious. While using the Xuan Huang Cloud Water Cloth to intercept him, she also summoned the Ta'a Sword and swung it towards Ma Yuan's head!
However, only a clanging sound echoed, failing to injure Ma Yuan in the slightest.
Shi Ji frowned, then summoned the Bagua Cloud Light Cloth and enveloped Ma Yuan in it.
A white light shot out, landing on Ma Yuan.
If it were anyone else, they would have become stiff and frozen in place by now. However, Ma Yuan was an ancient zombie, defying ordinary logic!
Facing Shi Ji's technique, only his body became stiff.
Based on their past encounters, they should have stopped now, as neither could overcome the other.
However, things were different today.
Shi Ji, focused on protecting Yu Lei behind her, unconsciously diverted seven parts of her attention to the rear, and her magical power was also partially channeled into the Xuan Huang Cloud Water Cloth.
As a result, her struggle against Ma Yuan unknowingly fell behind.
While ferocious and crazed, Ma Yuan was also incredibly cunning.
He sensed Shi Ji's distraction, but pretended not to notice, parrying Shi Ji's attacks while stealthily shifting towards Yu Lei.
In the blink of an eye, only a screen of Xuan Huang energy stood between Ma Yuan and Yu Lei.
Ma Yuan suddenly turned ruthless, the divine hand behind his head extended violently, becoming immensely large!
The hand, fleshy and gnarled, had fingers like winter melons, carrying a stench and immense force. With a single claw, it tore apart the Xuan Huang energy in front of Yu Lei!
The divine hand continued its momentum, aiming straight for Yu Lei's chest!
“Not good!”
Shi Ji was instantly consumed by anxiety, but could only watch helplessly as Ma Yuan lunged at Yu Lei.
Faced with such a terrifying claw, Yu Lei's expression remained calm.
Because he was waiting for this moment!
A crystal-clear blue treasure orb suddenly emerged, radiating a dazzling brilliance, as if carrying the power of the four seas, and met Ma Yuan's hand head-on.
Boom!
A loud bang echoed as the massive divine hand froze in place.
The Primordial Water Spirit Orb!
Yu Lei was a realm lower than Ma Yuan, and only this top-grade Primordial Spirit Treasure could help him block Ma Yuan!
At this moment, Ma Yuan and Shi Ji were both astonished.
Unlike other treasures, the Primordial Five Elements Spirit Orbs were easily recognizable by most Golden Immortals.
“Is that the Primordial Water Spirit Orb? This Xuan Immortal possesses such a treasure? Hahaha! It seems fate has favored me, Ma Yuan. This treasure shall be mine today!”
Ma Yuan was ecstatic, already treating the Primordial Water Spirit Orb as his own.
Shi Ji rushed over quickly, relieved but urgently sending a message through voice transmission: “Yu Lei Daoist, with this treasure, you are safe. Let’s work together to force Ma Yuan back!”
In Shi Ji's view, Yu Lei, with the Primordial Water Spirit Orb, was now protected.
Together, they should be able to force Ma Yuan back.
Force back?
A cold gleam flashed in Yu Lei's eyes. He didn't just summon the Primordial Water Spirit Orb to drive Ma Yuan back!
After all, he didn't want to be targeted by a ferocious Golden Immortal like him!
Yu Lei responded with action.
Boom!
Yu Lei activated the Primordial Water Spirit Orb with all his might, the power of the Water element instantly stirred the heavens and earth, as if the Celestial River's water was pouring down, turning a hundred miles around into a vast ocean in an instant!
This was truly the power of heaven and earth!
Even the domineering Ma Yuan was momentarily swept into the ocean's depths under such might.
Of course, a Golden Immortal wouldn't drown so easily. But Yu Lei only needed a short delay.
With a wave of his hand, Yu Lei unleashed various Water element spirit materials, using the Primordial Water Spirit Orb as the core, arranging them according to the Nine Palaces and Bagua, scattered throughout the surrounding area.
Then, with a thought, Yu Lei activated the Primordial Water Spirit Orb, triggering all the arrangements, instantly forming a grand formation!
The Primordial Ocean-Conquering Formation!
Shi Ji, witnessing this, was stunned.
He possessed the Primordial Water Spirit Orb, a treasure like this, and even had such a terrifying formation?
Yu Lei looked at Shi Ji and directly said, "Shi Ji Daoist, today, we will slay Ma Yuan here, what do you say?"
Shi Ji suppressed the shock in her heart and said solemnly, "Are you sure? Ma Yuan is…"
Before she could finish, a colossal roar echoed from beneath the water.
Then, Ma Yuan's figure, like an arrow released from a bow, shot out, heading straight for Yu Lei!
Shi Ji's expression became serious.
There was no point asking further now, killing Ma Yuan with all their might was the only thing to do!
Shi Ji formed hand seals, the Xuan Huang Cloud Water Cloth and Bagua Cloud Light Cloth flew out together, showering Ma Yuan with endless brilliance, suppressing him.
No longer needing to protect Yu Lei, Shi Ji unleashed her true strength.
Ma Yuan, who was previously unstoppable, suddenly faltered, as if trapped in endless mud, his movements became incredibly difficult.
Yu Lei naturally wouldn't just watch, this was the first time he had deployed the Primordial Ocean-Conquering Formation, and after becoming familiar with it, he directly unleashed its full power!
As far as the eye could see, within a hundred miles, everything was engulfed by the raging ocean.
This surging and overflowing power of the Water element, under the control of the formation, transformed into a terrifying vortex, squeezing towards the center with wild abandon!
The one trapped at the heart of the formation was, of course, Ma Yuan!
As the saying goes, the greatest virtue is like water, both rigid and flexible, when the Water element displays its ferocity, any living being can feel its terror!
The colossal vortex had already formed, enhanced by the formation's power, like an invisible hand, violently tearing at Ma Yuan at the vortex's core.
Even though Ma Yuan was a transformed ancient zombie, trapped in the heart of such a terrifying vortex, his body was torn apart, revealing cracks within a few breaths.
“This, what kind of formation is this?!”
Ma Yuan, now devoid of his arrogance, was left with only astonishment and fear.
Within moments, he felt the threat of death!
Yu Lei coldly replied: “This is the Primordial Ocean-Conquering Formation! Ma Yuan, your demise awaits you today!”
Ma Yuan's heart trembled, knowing that the Xuan Immortal was not exaggerating.
Just relying on this formation, he, Ma Yuan, would be ground to death!
“No, I, Ma Yuan, cannot die here?!”
Ma Yuan's face contorted, frantically trying to break free from the vortex, while once again activating the divine hand behind him, reaching for Yu Lei!