Ruthless Flower Crushing

Within the City Lord's Mansion, there were many arenas available for sparring and martial arts competitions. One of these arenas was exclusively for Luo Hongyan, belonging solely to her, which was a testament to the City Lord's doting affection for his daughter.

Since they were going to spar, the location was naturally arranged at her own arena.

Luo Hongyan leisurely walked onto the arena, taking her position on the south side. Her arrival seemed to transform the entire arena, creating a beautiful scene centered around her, as if everything else existed to complement her.

Fan Lang leaped into the air and landed directly on the north side, facing Luo Hongyan from a distance of about fifty meters.

"How do we fight?" Fan Lang asked.

"The rules are the same as the Wind Cloud Genius Battle. Whether it's cards or weapons, you can use a maximum of three items combined. The other rules are the same as well. As I said before, let's keep it to a friendly match," Luo Hongyan said calmly.

"Alright, let's do it that way."

"Please make your move. Hongyan will be ready to receive it."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Fan Lang's nonchalant expression vanished, replaced by a serious one. His eyes transformed into the Eye of the Dragon, the vertical pupils emitting a fierce pressure.

Luo Hongyan hadn't expected Fan Lang to have this move. The moment their eyes met, she was immediately affected, a unique Dragon Race intimidation striking directly at her heart. Her originally flawless jade face lost some color, becoming even paler.

"A pupil technique? Father said he just entered the Mystic Spirit realm not long ago, how could he have learned a pupil technique so quickly?"

Luo Hongyan's heart tightened.

Despite being a woman, Luo Hongyan didn't back down after being hit by the Eye of the Dragon's intimidation effect, proving to be much stronger than Xiang Chong from before.

Fan Lang's Eye of the Dragon was just an initial display of power; he wasn't counting on winning with just his eyes. He flicked his right hand, and the Li Kan Sword appeared in his grasp, the blade gleaming in the sunlight. Then, he charged forward with the sword, directly at Luo Hongyan, rapidly closing the distance between them.

Luo Hongyan struck first, her long sleeves dancing gracefully. Two cold glints flew from her sleeves. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be two thin needles threaded with transparent silk.

These needles and threads were her weapons!

Compared to common weapons like swords and sabers, the attack methods of these unconventional weapons were often more unpredictable and difficult to defend against.

The needles and threads flew like arrows, instantly reaching Fan Lang. One aimed straight for his ear, and the other for his thigh, with enough force to pierce flesh and bone.

Fan Lang knew Luo Hongyan's abilities, so he wasn't surprised at all. He calmly dodged, and didn't use his sword to strike the needles and threads, because it would be ineffective.

The needles and threads used by Luo Hongyan were a set of weapons called Mother-Child Interlocking Needles, consisting of seven needles in total, threaded with ice silk, which was extremely tough and couldn't be cut even with a sword. Instead, it could entangle the sword.

Fan Lang dodged the needles and threads and continued his charge, about to reach Luo Hongyan.

Those needles and threads were suitable for long-range use; once they were in close quarters, their effectiveness would be reduced.

Missing the first strike, Luo Hongyan launched a pursuit. This time, the needles and threads didn't fly out from her sleeves, but from under her skirt, a total of three needles.

Fan Lang dodged two needles and threads, and blocked one with the back of his sword. The needle collided with the sword, producing a light, crisp sound. It seemed like a casual block, but it unleashed a force like a charging bull, numbing Fan Lang's wrist.

This little girl isn't so easy to deal with.

Fan Lang rotated his sword, shaking off the troublesome needles and threads, and with another flash, he finally reached Luo Hongyan.

When experts exchanged blows, the closer the distance, the more dangerous it became.

Luo Hongyan was skilled in using needles and threads for long-range combat, but that didn't mean her close combat was weak. On the contrary, her close-quarters combat ability even surpassed her long-range attacks!

In a flash of lightning, Luo Hongyan tore off the outermost layer of her wide dress and threw it at Fan Lang. The clothes instantly burst into flames, transforming into a burning bird, forcing Fan Lang back.

Fan Lang used the Water Cloud Palm, striking out with a palm of condensed water energy, shattering the incoming firebird. Before the flames could dissipate, a small foot clad in embroidered black boots lashed out, aiming straight for his face, forcing him to parry.

His opponent kicked three times in succession, and Fan Lang countered with three sword strikes, each move parrying the other. Finally, Fan Lang chose to leap backward, simultaneously slashing his sword across the ground, the fiery sword energy forming a crescent shape, preventing his opponent from pursuing.

Looking at Luo Hongyan again, after losing her outer garment, she revealed a capable outfit underneath. From top to bottom, she was still dressed in red, but without the cumbersome wide sleeves and skirt, replaced by practical clothes and pants.

This outfit clearly outlined her slender figure, her waist and legs being the most captivating.

"The outcome is not yet decided. Let's continue."

Luo Hongyan's tone was resolute. With a flash, she transformed into a red shadow, rushing in front of Fan Lang. Her hands tightly gripped needles and thread, her feet moved like the wind, launching a continuous, all-encompassing attack, giving Fan Lang no chance to breathe.

Fan Lang blocked two of Luo Hongyan's kicks with his hands and dodged several needle and thread attacks. However, he carelessly revealed an opening, which Luo Hongyan seized upon, piercing his clothes with the needles and thread. The thread wrapped around him several times, restricting his movements.

Luo Hongyan's beautiful eyes shone, seeing an opportunity to win. Her delicate fist clenched three needles, and she punched towards Fan Lang's face.

Unfortunately, this opportunity was just a fleeting illusion.

From the beginning, Fan Lang had not used his full strength, holding back more than a little, merely playing with Luo Hongyan.

Now that Luo Hongyan was getting serious, this game could no longer be played.

Combat Skills·Shockwave!

Fan Lang's body suddenly shook, releasing the full power of his five times Mystic Spirit, the fierce power like a detonated bomb, the visible shockwaves spreading in all directions.

The power of this attack was too great, exceeding the Arena's capacity. With a crisp cracking sound, the ground shattered and broke apart. The shockwaves swept around, fading from strong to weak, completely disappearing only at the edge of the Arena.

Luo Hongyan bore the brunt of the impact, instantly blasted away by the shockwave. The needles and thread in her hand slipped loose, and her clothes tore with a ripping sound. The shockwave passed from outside her body to the inside, impacting her internal organs, completely disrupting the Mystic Force that had been flowing orderly through her meridians. She was like a kite with a broken string, flying out of the Arena, soaring horizontally for dozens of meters, until she crashed into a wall, stopping her momentum.

If Luo Jiuxiao were to see this scene, wouldn't he be heartbroken?

This was simply a brutal assault on a beauty!

"Puh!"

Luo Hongyan spat out a mouthful of blood, finally falling towards the ground. At the moment she landed, an arm caught her, pulling her into an embrace.

The person who caught her was, of course, Fan Lang.

Luo Hongyan's pain had not yet subsided, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and blood stained the corner of her lips, making her look all the more pitiful. She looked at Fan Lang, who was close at hand, with resentful eyes, and questioned, "Didn't you say we would stop before things got too serious?"

"Believe me, this is already stopping before things got too serious, otherwise you would have lost your life." Fan Lang spoke the truth.