Although the Golden Core evil cultivator had put away his careless attitude, he was still somewhat wary of a cultivator with a Lightning Spiritual Root. Intent on ending this quickly, he enlarged his curved blade in an instant and easily received the second staff strike.
Yunxi's Deadly Staff, wrapped in Thunder Spiritual Power, collided with the curved blade again. Due to the vast disparity in their strength, the impact of the two forces sent her flying once more. This time, she slammed directly into the cave wall.
With a crash, the Defense Bracelet she had always worn on her wrist shattered. Uncle Feng had given it to her before she entered the sect. This defensive artifact could only withstand Foundation Establishment Realm attacks and could not bear the power of the Golden Core stage. Having fulfilled its duty, it finally met the end of its life.
Yunxi swiftly rolled to her feet after landing. Wiping the blood seeping from the corner of her lips, she activated the White Jade Orchid Hairpin in her hair. This was a treasure capable of blocking attacks from the Nascent Soul Realm.
In the next instant, the evil cultivator's curved blade attack arrived in the blink of an eye, this time aimed directly at Yunxi's head. Yet the attack was blocked by a layer of defensive light.
The Golden Core evil cultivator narrowed his eyes, becoming even more certain that Yunxi was a big fish. Any random artifact on her person could withstand attacks from the late stage Golden Core.
A flash of greed crossed his eyes. Since she was a big fish, she surely had plenty of good things on her. Cultivators always carried their entire fortunes with them. It seemed his attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm had hope this