When speed became fast enough, the air turned to a quagmire.
Bai Yujun was close enough to her opponent, especially with the explosive burst she unleashed after gathering all her strength. Yet against an opponent of the same level, she still was not fast enough. The matter within Kunlun Ruins was more stable than that of the immortal realm outside; the air was heavy, and her thoughts moved too quickly for her muscles to keep up.
"Roar!"
Faster! Even faster!
In that instant, the explosive speed made the ripples in the air plainly visible, and the Dragon Spear tore through the gas with a piercing shriek.
Bzzz...
The sharp blade hummed, and time slowed. Mr. Xun could clearly see that pretty, scaled face, Phoenix Eyes glowing red.
He was panicking too. If he failed to react in time, he would be ambushed and grievously wounded—perhaps even meet a violent death on the spot. He roared desperately as well, raising his sword to meet that Black Spear!
His face flushed red as he shouted. In the slowed time, his voice became muffled and drawn out.
He was afraid—afraid of being struck by a divine beast.
No matter how he tempered his body, it could not compare to a divine beast's. If he struck the divine beast once, he would only injure her; but if he was struck once, he would certainly die. All he could rely on were spells and treasures. There was no fairness or unfairness to speak of; complaining was useless.
He poured all his strength into activating the ancient sword...
At the foot of the mountain.
The Ancient Remnants' tribe.
The primitive people gathered around roasting beast meat all turned their heads at once.
"Up the mountain... which fierce beast did someone provoke?"
Looking up from the primitive