Chapter 49: Cunningly Obtaining the Treasure Mirror (Part 1)

Looking at the still slowly rotating mirror, Lin Yunfeng angrily exclaimed, "This darn mirror is so difficult to deal with, it's infuriating! Even with all six of us joining forces, we still can't subdue it. If word gets out, I'm afraid people from the Six Academies will laugh at us, calling us all incompetent, unable to handle even a small mirror."

Xu Jie shot him a glare and said in a coquettish voice, "What nonsense are you spouting? Just because we can't control this thing doesn't mean all the cultivators from the Six Academies are incompetent! If disciples from the other four academies hear you, I bet you'll be in big trouble!" Yunfeng's expression changed at her words, chuckling awkwardly and falling silent.

Aoxue and Cangyue exchanged glances, then turned their gaze to Luyun. Aoxue spoke softly, "Luyun, do you have any ideas on how to subdue this mysterious mirror? We can't sustain this situation much longer. If you have any ideas, please give them a try. We've come this far, it would be a pity to give up now."

Luyun glanced at her, his eyes soft with a hint of allure. With a slight turn of his gaze, he noticed Cangyue also looking at him, and suddenly, a sense of male competitiveness arose within him. With a gentle smile towards the two women, Luyun whispered, "Alright, I'll give it a try and see if I can subdue it. Everyone, step back a bit to give me room." With that, he moved back a few feet.

As he stepped back, a gap was left in the formation formed by the six of them, creating a slight vulnerability. In that moment, the mysterious blue mirror sensed the opening and flew towards Luyun with full force.

The other five were startled and were about to stop it, but Luyun spoke in a low voice, "Don't move, just maintain this position. I did this intentionally." As he spoke, the sword, Ruyi Heart and Soul, above Luyun's head, flew into his hand automatically.

With a slight frown, Luyun pressed down with his right hand, causing a dazzling red light to envelop the mysterious mirror. The mirror's rotation suddenly accelerated, and the strange patterns on its surface emitted a bright light, resisting Luyun's pressure. Meanwhile, the other five watched closely, wondering what method Luyun would use to subdue the mysterious mirror.

Luyun could feel the strong resistance from the mirror through his sword, realizing it wouldn't be easy to subdue. How could he subdue it without revealing his abilities to the others? This became Luyun's biggest challenge. As he transmitted waves of true energy through his sword to the mirror, he carefully searched for any weaknesses while adjusting the frequency of his true energy to try to approach it.

Soon, he analyzed the situation. There was a strange invisible barrier surrounding the mysterious mirror, with its frequency constantly changing, making it impossible to penetrate. Luyun pondered his options. After a moment, a look of hesitation crossed his face, indicating he faced a difficult choice. He glanced at the other five, who were eagerly waiting for his solution. Finally, Luyun made a decision.

His eyes turned sharp, and his body emitted a powerful red light, filling the entire area. With a firm grip on his sword, Luyun forcefully pressed down on the mysterious mirror. As he did so, he switched the sword to his left hand. This unusual move puzzled the other five.

However, just as they were puzzled, the mysterious mirror underwent a sudden change. Its blue light intensified, and a powerful force expelled all five of them backwards. Yet, while the others were pushed away, Luyun remained unaffected, holding the mirror firmly in his hand. Moreover, something unexpected was happening at the intersection between Ruyi Heart and Soul and the mirror.

In mid-air, Luyun floated above the mirror, his left hand tightly gripping the sword, pressing down on the mysterious blue mirror. The sword emitted a bright red light, and an invisible red dragon seemed to be about to soar into the sky. Within the powerful red light, a faint silver aura was barely discernible, but the other five did not notice it.

On the other side, the mysterious mirror, which was contending with Ruyi Heart and Soul, stopped rotating and emitted a brilliant blue light that filled the entire area. Patterns on its surface flashed rapidly, emitting various dazzling lights that converged into colorful patterns, creating a dazzling display.

With the increasing intensity of the light, the colorful lights converged into a dazzling beam of light, confronting Ruyi Heart and Soul. The two forces pushed against each other, neither yielding. The clash alternated between the dominance of the red light and the colorful beam, neither side gaining a clear advantage.

Watching Luyun and the mysterious mirror in mid-air, Aoxue and the others were shocked. They hadn't expected the mirror to possess such power, pushing all five of them away. However, compared to Luyun's calmness, Aoxue and Cangyue's eyes showed a hint of understanding, while the other three were filled with surprise and confusion.

In the midst of the confrontation, another burst of dazzling light erupted, forcing the five to close their eyes. Seizing the opportunity, Luyun exerted his left hand with all his strength, and a brilliant silver light burst forth. With the assistance of the silver light, the red beam managed to suppress the colorful light emanating from the mirror. At the same time, two clear silver characters flashed and disappeared from the surface of the mirror.

When Aoxue, Cangyue, and the others opened their eyes, they saw the mysterious mirror in mid-air, devoid of its previous brilliance, now held lightly by Luyun.

At that moment, Luyun was examining the mirror. It was palm-sized, with a round shape and a moderate-sized handle, exquisitely crafted. Its surface was covered in mysterious patterns, completely obscuring the mirror's reflective properties. On the back was a simple picture depicting a Taoist holding a five-colored strange mirror, laughing heartily with arms outstretched. In the sky above, a dazzling thunderbolt struck fiercely, colliding with a five-colored beam of light emitted from the strange mirror.

Looking at the peculiar little mirror, Luyun understood that while it seemed ordinary now, once its mysteries were unlocked, it would become an incredibly powerful treasure. As for its specific functions, Luyun didn't know yet. All he knew was that unless he unlocked the seal on it, no one else would be able to utilize it.

On the ground, Lin Yunfeng watched Luyun in the sky with a strange expression, remarking to those beside him, "Luyun is really mysterious. He can almost accomplish what we can't. It's unbelievable. I wonder what he learned during his two years at Easy Garden to become so powerful." With a glance at everyone, he continued.

Seeing everyone lost in thought, Lin Yunfeng shouted to Luyun, "Hey, Luyun, come down and let us have a look too. Do you expect us all to

 come up? You can't just think about yourself; you have to consider us too. I've been waiting anxiously."

Luyun's eyes shifted, and he smiled softly, "Alright, I'll come down." With that, he descended and handed the mirror to Yunfeng with a smile.

Lin Yunfeng was excited as he took the mirror and began to examine it closely. Beside him, Li Hongfei looked at Luyun with a hint of astonishment but didn't ask anything. Aoxue and Cangyue, on the other hand, each stared at him with contemplation and curiosity.

Xu Jie glanced at Yunfeng, then turned her gaze to Luyun, asking, "How did you subdue this mysterious mirror? Can you tell us, so we can learn from it?" 

Luyun glanced at the mirror in Yunfeng's hand and replied softly, "Actually, I'm not sure myself. The only possibility is that this sword in my hand can suppress the mirror. It's quite extraordinary and has its own consciousness. Apart from me, no one else can use it for the time being. As for its specific abilities, I don't know yet. Perhaps we'll find out in the future." With a mysterious smile, he left them with a sense of depth and unpredictability.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie and the other three looked at the long sword in his hand, their eyes filled with contemplation, wondering about the sword's mystery. After a while, Xu Jie couldn't discern anything and shifted her focus back to the mirror. With a quick movement, she appeared beside Yunfeng, her eyes filled with curiosity as she inspected the mirror.

Lin Yunfeng carefully examined it but couldn't make sense of it. When Xu Jie approached, he couldn't help but lean closer, secretly enjoying her intoxicating scent. However, when Xu Jie noticed and dodged away, he felt a mix of embarrassment and frustration, shooting her a glare before turning his attention back to the mirror.