The time has come.

Situ Xing’s eyes shot out starlight, and he suddenly spoke, his voice resonating like metal clashing, echoing endlessly in the martial arts arena.

"Ning Zhuo."

"Next, I will make you pay for your disdain towards me!"

He floated in mid-air, silver hair fluttering, the deep blue magic robe rustling in the wind. Around him, seven star sword phantoms formed the shape of the Big Dipper, the sword qi rising and falling like a tide.

The Beidou Seven Luminaries Sword Formation, complete.

At this moment, Situ Xing’s aura soared to its peak, silver-white starlight continuously gushing from his body, like a real star descending to the mortal world.

The Star-drawing Sword pointed.

The Beidou Seven Luminaries Sword Formation launched.

The seven star sword phantoms simultaneously erupted with dazzling brilliance—Tian Shu, Tian Xuan, Tian Ji, Tian Quan, Yu Heng, Kai Yang, Yao Guang, shooting forth.

The seven luminaries resonated, star power vibrating, wherever the seven swords reached, the heaven and earth shattered, transforming into a star domain.

Ning Zhuo continuously shook the Five Elements Life and Death Fan, summoning wave after wave of Five Elements Magic.

But facing the assault of the seven swords, earth walls were broken, golden shields were torn, vine pythons were shredded, and even the red and blue whirlpool of water and fire melding only withstood a few breaths before being overwhelmed.

This was definitely a Golden Core Level combat power!

Ning Zhuo remained calm, reaching into his arms with his left hand, taking out two magic treasures.

One was a Golden Light Necklace, round like a full moon, golden light flowing, the circle exuding a golden halo, indestructible.

The other was a Green-White Jade Ring, its texture as warm as congealed fat, clear air flowing within, generating overlapping layers of green light screens, capable of neutralizing attacks from all directions.

Both were Golden Core Level defense treasures!

Clang clang clang...

The seven swords came attacking, colliding with the golden and green-white light screens, which trembled violently but never shattered. The golden light dimmed, but did not extinguish.

Ning Zhuo took out several mysterious armor pieces from his arms. There were knives, spears, shields, gloves, and even a leg.

The young head laughed softly: "You have a sword formation, I also have a battle formation. Let’s see."

Defensive Wheel Slash Formation.

This was a battle formation created by Ning Zhuo himself—offense and defense alternated, the core remained stable, suspended weapons could change, attacking in turn.

Several mysterious armor pieces revolved around Ning Zhuo, constantly rotating, the knife just slashed past, the sword came chopping again, the spear just swept across, and then the gloves followed. Using offense as defense, offense and defense as one, seamless and unending.

Situ Xing watched this scene, frowning deeply, the anger in his eyes growing stronger.

He was well aware of Ning Zhuo’s information, knowing that these mysterious armors were all new acquisitions for Ning Zhuo. They were obtained during his participation in the Xingyun Trial.

In Ning Zhuo’s arsenal, they were just scraps, not even Ning Zhuo’s trump card.

Situ Xing felt seriously disrespected, unable to quell his anger, urging the seven swords to launch a stronger offensive.

Mysterious Armor: Old Cold Leg collided with the Tian Shu Sword, ice shards flying, being smashed away.

The gloves met the Tian Xuan Sword, the bronze shattered, rebounding backwards.

The shield blocked the Tian Ji Sword, withstanding several hits, but finally couldn’t hold, cracking open with a big gap.

The Defensive Wheel Slash Formation was on the verge of collapse under the assault of the seven swords.

Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong both fell silent, both sensing: Ning Zhuo was still holding back, not taking it seriously!

Soon, the Defensive Wheel Slash Formation was in tatters, actively retracted by Ning Zhuo.

The defense treasures, Golden Light Necklace and Green-White Jade Ring, trembled under the siege of the seven swords, and the golden light and light screens were significantly worn down.

The real crux was Ning Zhuo’s mana.

Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage mana, while supporting two Golden Core treasures, was still very strained.

This was even with Ning Zhuo using the Five Elements Life and Death Fan, continuously expanding mana with the Five Elements Mutual Generation Method as a premise.

"Petty tricks, petty tricks." Situ Xing, clearly holding the upper hand, growled in anger, "Ning Zhuo, show your real skills!"

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: "Since that’s the case, then see this."

Ning Zhuo tossed out a Mechanical Token.

The token disassembled, transforming into a set of mechanical armor, precisely the Iron Han Armor.

"Golden Swallow Cloud Cutting, Han Armor covering the body." Ning Zhuo murmured.

In the next moment, the Iron Han Armor disassembled in response.

The Five Elements Golden Core Wheel and spinal bone spun out in succession, attaching closely to Ning Zhuo’s chest and back.

Twelve Divine Splitting Mirrors circled around Ning Zhuo, simultaneously shooting out silver light, guiding each mechanical component onto Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo extended both arms straight, chest out, head up, the sound of clanging constantly ringing in his ears.

Soon, the chest armor, leg armor, arm armor, and even the golden wings on his back, were assembled. Finally, the belt at the abdomen wound like a green snake around twice, securing, and swiftly developing a light film, covering the whole body.

Azure-Iron Han Armor: Golden Swallow Type!

Ning Zhuo’s aura suddenly changed, no longer Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, but Golden Core!

The Five Elements Golden Core Wheel contained three Golden Cores.

"Oh oh oh!" Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong shouted excitedly upon seeing this, their eyes glowing, their gaze suddenly becoming very fervent.

Ning Zhuo’s voice was calm: "Situ, here I come."

In the next moment, he suddenly launched an offensive, his whole body transforming into a golden bolt, constantly reflecting among the seven swords.

The Five Elements Golden Core Wheel extracted the power of the Golden Core, the golden wings extending from his back, the Fire Tongue Formation pushed to the limit, spewing out orange-red flames.

The buffering air film formed by the Dual Yin Return Flow Array was pressed as thin as a sheet of paper.

But this time Ning Zhuo felt... alright.

Acceptable!

Many months have passed since the battle at White Paper Immortal City. During this time, his physical body has been steadily improving. Thus, when wearing the Azure-Iron Han Armor: Golden Swallow Type and pushing to maximum speed, he is now better able to withstand immense pressure.

Yet the biggest change is not this, but Ning Zhuo’s performance in control.

Previously, his manipulation of the Azure-Iron Han Armor involved straightforward charges and aggressive assaults while flying with double wings. But now, he is agile and versatile, the wings spread out gracefully, and the transitions are extremely smooth, exuding a natural sense of beauty.

This is not the result of Ning Zhuo’s hard training but is attributed to the Boat Burning Soul Crossing Technique, coupled with his innate talents, allowing Ning Zhuo to absorb a wealth of memories and experience from birds.

Ning Zhuo’s control of the wings seems instinctive, an accumulation of countless birds over their lifetime!

Ning Zhuo actively confronted the Seven Swords.

He wore Mysterious Armor Gloves on both hands, reaching out directly to seize the blades of the flying swords. The flying swords struggled and twisted in his grip but couldn’t break free.

Ning Zhuo suddenly exerted force with both hands.

Boom.

He actually crushed the flying swords directly.

The essence of the Beidou Seven Swords is mana, condensed in the form of a sword array, not tangible objects.

However, previously, the Golden Swallow Armor definitely couldn’t achieve this because Ning Zhuo had improved and optimized the Golden Swallow Armor by enhancing his skills in artifact refining and array, making its quality fully meet the Golden Core level.

Ning Zhuo crushed one sword and then targeted the remaining flying swords.

Situ Xing concentrated on controlling the six swords and countering his advances.

Boom, boom, Ning Zhuo crushed two more flying swords.

Situ Xing’s pupils constricted, losing the previous majesty and anger: "Clearly, Ning Zhuo’s speed is still not up to the flying swords, yet he can precisely handle them. What is going on?"

"Could it be..."

A terrible speculation emerged in his mind.

After consecutively crushing three flying swords, Ning Zhuo felt a sudden decrease in resistance, leaving an open path.

He clearly stated, "Friend Situ, please receive the move."

Ning Zhuo ignored the remaining four swords and charged directly at Situ Xing.

Situ Xing retreated rapidly!

At the same time, he made finger techniques, calling the remaining four flying swords back to his side.

The four swords circled around, consuming mana continuously to condense a new flying sword. After circling three times, they replenished the number of flying swords back to seven.

Beidou Seven Luminaries Sword Formation!

Boom, boom, boom...

Yet Ning Zhuo continuously succeeded in smashing the flying swords.

Situ Xing’s heart sank to the bottom; this scene completely verified his earlier speculation—Ning Zhuo had seen through his Beidou Seven Luminaries Sword Formation.

Thus, Ning Zhuo’s speed was not up to the flying swords, yet he still managed to catch them. He didn’t catch up to them but accurately calculated the next move of the flying swords, setting up a preemptive strike for a successful encirclement and blockade!

Ning Zhuo’s array realm had reached master level, a rare achievement.

Additionally, Situ Xing had used the Beidou Seven Luminaries Sword Formation when fighting Zhu Fenxiang, so Ning Zhuo had done a portion of his homework in advance.

Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.

Ning Zhuo similarly valued this fight; his disdain for Situ Xing was merely a part of his plan.

The faces of Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong both bore a hint of shock.

This was the first time they saw Ning Zhuo use the Azure-Iron Han Armor: Golden Swallow Type, and they all thought this was Ning Zhuo’s trump card.

When Ning Zhuo revealed a trump card, the battlefield situation was directly overturned.

Situ Xing retreated step by step, and Ning Zhuo gained the upper hand.

The Seven Swords were continuously shattered, but fortunately, the Star-drawing Sword body remained, able to aid Situ Xing.

Ning Zhuo wielded fists and kicks, aiming to engage Situ Xing in close combat melee.

Under Ning Zhuo’s fierce attack, even though Situ Xing appeared to be in a sorry state, his formation was actually stable.

The set on him, including the Seven Star Crown, Starlight Robe, Star Dust Skin, Xingxuan Bracelet, Star Track Boots, and so on, echoed each other, providing substantial defensive power.

Ning Zhuo’s offensive, obstructed by the Seven Swords, rarely landed on Situ Xing. Yet almost every hit could send Situ Xing flying.

Blood trickled from Situ Xing’s mouth as the pain caused him to grimace, shuddering inwardly: "Ning Zhuo has such great strength!"

He is a Sword Cultivator but not adept at close combat.

There are differences between Sword Cultivators, Martial Cultivators, and Body Cultivators. Of course, there are also Sword Cultivators who are adept at close combat. But Situ Xing certainly is not one.

This can be seen from his Starlight Robe.

Star Escape Talisman.

Seeing himself repeatedly beaten and unable to shake off Ning Zhuo, Situ Xing decisively activated a talisman.

The talisman quickly took effect, allowing Situ Xing to speed along the star track, widening the gap with Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo pursued relentlessly.

Star Lock Talisman!

Situ Xing ignited a new talisman, stirring the densely packed starlight particles on the battlefield, boosting his power to delay Ning Zhuo’s actions.

Situ Xing finally steadied his formation.

As he tried his best to maintain distance from Ning Zhuo, he continuously took out elixirs and consumed them on the spot.

The elixirs for healing rapidly restored his injuries.

Ingesting the Gathering Star Pill, he rapidly restored his mana.

Clang, clang, clang...

Simultaneously, Situ Xing maneuvered the Star-drawing Sword to slash at the Azure-Iron Han Armor, sparking a large number of sparks, striving to delay Ning Zhuo’s approach.

Ning Zhuo spoke lightly, "Friend Situ, if I continue to attack, do you still have the strength to deploy other sword formations?"