Lightning bolts, like sharp swords, shot straight towards the opponent's head.
The old woman was still in the process of merging, her head already fused with that of the shadow.
As Zhang Tian's attack arrived, a barrier suddenly appeared.
The next moment, Zhang Tian's attack hit as if striking a thick, solid wall. With a heavy thud, the lightning bolts scattered.
"What... Boss, his defense seems stronger than Fatty's."
Fatty got up, staring at the scene in shock.
Zhang Tian also took a breath. Although the power of this strike wasn't particularly strong,
it was still a lightning arc. Being so easily blocked showed how strong the opponent must be.
"Lightning, come."
Zhang Tian waved his hand again, and countless lightning arcs descended from the sky.
Zhang Tian's previous strike was a probe. Upon realizing the black shadow did not absorb his lightning, Zhang Tian's attack naturally became fiercer.
If he could interrupt it, that would be best. If not, at least it would be a nuisance.
It would also force the opponent to expend some energy.
The great formation of Kunlun Mountain had already been broken by Zhang Tian.
This meant that, barring special methods, it would be more difficult for the Queen Mother of the West to absorb and recover again.
Innumerable lightning arcs rained down like an electrical storm.
Crackling sounds erupted all around.
In the flashes of light and sparks, Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang also took a sharp breath.
Zhang Tian was not holding back his strength with the lightning.
A single bolt could make them tremble with fear,
let alone such a fierce barrage.
It was clear that the two monsters could not retaliate while merging, which allowed Zhang Tian to unleash continuous attacks.
Inside his body, the flow of true qi also accelerated.
But Zhang Tian could not afford to worry about that anymore. His only thought now was to break through the opponent's shield.
As the attacks intensified, countless lightning arcs merged into a single, massive bolt of lightning.
The lightning struck down fiercely, and the golden shield instantly developed a crack.
The two entities that were merging also paused.
Zhang Tian visibly exhaled a puff of black gas.
A considerable amount of Zhang Tian's true qi had been consumed.
To be safe, Zhang Tian swallowed several recovery pills.
"Boss, that guy seems to be spitting blood. Fatty's coming too!"
Fatty seemed to have found a way to break through. He also brandished his saber, slashing down repeatedly.
Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang exchanged a look and joined in.
Countless attacks followed one after another.
Zhang Tian's true qi was also recovering frantically.
Zhang Tian glanced towards Zhang Qilin.
If Zhang Qilin could recover, that would be the best. If not, it didn't matter; Zhang Tian would handle these things for him.
After all, he was the elder brother.
The Queen Mother of the West was the key to the curse placed on Zhang Qilin's body. If she were eliminated, Zhang Qilin would likely recover.
Of course, there was also the possibility of them dying together.
At this moment, Zhang Qilin was still in pain.
He seemed to be resisting.
The fire Qilin behind him let out continuous roars.
Zhang Qilin wanted to gain control of his body, but the curse within did not want to give it up.
Thus, the two continued to struggle.
After Zhang Tian had recovered somewhat, he looked back into the cave.
He saw that the thing had merged down to the ankle.
Zhang Tian knew that further attacks would be futile.
So, he put away his whisk and took out the Tianshi sword.
Arcs of lightning flashed from the Shangqing Sword, surrounding it with blue electricity that illuminated the surrounding cave.
Evil spirits feared not only the sun but also lightning.
The power of lightning was not inferior to an evil spirit being exposed to the sun for an hour.
And given that the Queen Mother of the West was likely dead and had become a ghost, Zhang Tian's lightning arcs would certainly be effective against her.
Zhang Tian also had a thought.
"Right, the Queen Mother of the West always pursued immortality, yet she still died and became like this. This means there is no absolute immortality in the world."
Zhang Tian felt a mix of emotions as he thought about this.
Who didn't want immortality?
To live forever with their loved ones and friends, with banquets that never ended.
But was it possible? Looking at the world, and into the distant future, who could claim to be immortal?
The Queen Mother of the West could not; could Zhang Tian?
Zhang Tian was unsure, but he knew that as long as his cultivation improved, his lifespan could be greatly extended, which in itself was a form of longevity.
"Bang bang!"
As Zhang Tian was lost in thought, a sound suddenly came from the cave.
The next moment, two golden flashes appeared.
Before Hu Bayi and Fatty could react, they were sent flying.
They spat blood on the ground before getting up again.
Zhang Tian knew that the entity had most likely finished merging.
As expected, after the light subsided, a figure slowly emerged.
The old woman had long since vanished.
In her place stood a female warrior.
The woman wore a simple gray cloth robe, her brows furrowed, her face etched with a heroic spirit.
Her imposing stature exuded a regal aura.
Even from such a distance, Zhang Tian could feel the oppressive pressure.
The Queen Mother of the West was tall. Perhaps due to the conservative attire of ancient women, nothing was revealed except her face.
Even her neck was covered.
This was entirely different from the female deities and warriors seen on modern television.
Weren't they all wearing low-cut tops or showing off their long legs?
A proper figure would not do this.
As the figure slowly emerged, Hu Bayi, Fatty, and the third person took a step back.
"How dare you disturb this immortal's cultivation?"
A powerful voice boomed out.
The voice seemed to be amplified infinitely,
much like the sound in a Buddhist hall.
The eyes on that heroic face slowly opened.
Those eyes, capable of killing a person, looked at Zhang Tian and the others.
"Hm?"
She looked at Zhang Qilin and frowned slightly.
Clearly, she had not expected her puppet to be turned by Zhang Tian.
"You seek death."
She spoke again.
The woman gave Zhang Tian no chance to speak and struck down with her palm. The golden palm was like a solid rock, directly covering the heads of Zhang Tian and the others.
A powerful pressure followed.
Zhang Tian took a breath, and lightning flickered on his peach wood sword.
Zhang Tian thrust it forward fiercely. The next moment, blue lightning arcs pierced the golden palm.
"Lightning? Shangqing Divine Lightning, interesting."
"You also have the bloodline of the Qilin within you. Perfect, it's time to replace my puppet."
She looked at Zhang Tian with amusement.
This person, who dared to disturb her meditation and even disrupt her formation, made the Queen Mother of the West very angry.
However, her anger did not manifest openly.
Instead, Zhang Tian had caught her attention.
Zhang Tian let out a cold laugh.
"Cultivation? Is this what you call cultivation? You are already dead!"
Zhang Tian snorted.
As Zhang Tian spoke, the woman's expression turned ugly.
She even muttered something.
"Impossible, I am immortal, I am blessed by the true dragon's destiny, I have been bowed to by the First Emperor."
"How dare a mere boy like you speak such blasphemy!"
She snorted, her aura surging.
"Boss, trouble. You've angered her..."
Fatty whispered, swallowing nervously.