Taishu Qian was indeed unharmed, but Tiger Granny, who had taken the blow, now had eyes that were bloodshot. Her hands, clad in golden gloves and held behind her back, were trembling slightly. It was clear just how formidable the Spirit-Absorbing Forbidden Slave Art was.
Even though it had only been the peripheral force released by the Spirit-Absorbing Art, I knew I would not have been able to withstand that blow. Tiger Granny had clearly redirected most of the energy through those golden gloves. I had seen such methods before—she was the second expert bold enough to challenge Forbidden Slave head-on with nothing but her fists.
Wang Ship ei, the first person to use the technique of deflecting a force of a thousand jun with four ounces and knock away this attack with her bare fists, should have already returned to the Divine Court. Tiger Granny had recreated that attack, proving only that great experts who used gloves as Dao Artifacts were all skilled at employing subtle force in combat.
"Qian'er, have the child leave first. Join forces with me and take down this formidable enemy!" Tiger Granny brought her trembling hands from behind her back to the front. I could see that this set of Dao Artifacts had already sustained some damage. It seemed the earlier attack had caused it.
"Those lacking strength, get back. Those capable of fighting, surround her and kill her!" Taishu Qian looked at all the spectators present.
Everyone felt that merely watching was dangerous, so those aware of their own abilities retreated. They followed Taishu Yu behind the grand formation, and after seeing everyone come in, Taishu Yu took out a blueprint and quickly recited several incantations. The Ninefold Grand Formation immediately reacted, and the nebula in the battlefield ahead grew denser.
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