Xu Chunniang did not miss the change in An Yue. As expected, she had concealed her cultivation; her true strength was on par with Wolf Fang, White Lotus, and the others.
An Yue's gaze was cold as she and White Lotus attacked Xu Chunniang from before and behind, striking with their most powerful killing moves from the outset.
Neither of them underestimated their opponent. Anyone their master had invested so heavily in recruiting could hardly be incompetent!
Xu Chunniang lightly tapped off the ground and flashed to the side, evading An Yue's killing strike.
Yet White Lotus seemed to have anticipated her reaction. Twelve thin lotus petals shot from her hand, sealing off Xu Chunniang's retreat.
These lotus petals were White Lotus's true body, as well as her natal demonic artifact.
They looked light and harmless, but they were incomparably sharp, killing without a trace.
With her escape route blocked, Xu Chunniang had no choice but to fight the two of them.
White Lotus and An Yue were naturally formidable, or Black Bone Skeleton would not have kept them at his side. The two worked together flawlessly, leaving Xu Chunniang hard-pressed to cope. Before long, she had fallen into a disadvantage.
Seizing an opening, An Yue struck out with her palm, aiming straight for Xu Chunniang's chest.
Xu Chunniang's expression changed slightly. It was already too late to dodge; she could only twist her body a little.
"Crack!"
The sound of breaking bones followed. Xu Chunniang was sent flying backward and crashed beside the pool, half her body falling into the water.
She hurriedly rolled to her feet, but she was still a step too late. The wounded part of her body had soaked in the pool water, worsening her injuries.
"Roar!"
The Yin Corpse's enraged howl drew ever closer,