Ye Xun's expression changed sharply. He had not expected Ye Qingci to be so fast. Though Xuanhuang Transformation had greatly increased his strength, the aura pouring from her now rivaled that of a seventh-stage Saint. He dared not let down his guard and swung his saber again to block her sword.
Clang!
Dazzling Divine Light erupted once more. The invisible shock wave warped the surrounding space, sending both Ye Qingci and Ye Xun flying back.
Rumble!
The terrifying surge of energy shook even the space around the Rainbow Bridge.
"What happened?"
"It looks like someone's fighting!"
"Who's bold enough to do that? Yaochi Holy Land is holding the Peach Banquet today, and someone dares to fight here?"
The people who had just stepped onto the Rainbow Bridge quickly spotted the fight ahead.
"That looks like Ye Xun of the Ye Family—the Great Saber Saint!"
"And he's fighting a woman I've never seen before!"
The late arrivals were stunned. They quickened their steps toward the place where Ye Xun and Ye Qingci were fighting.
Even those farther along the Rainbow Bridge turned back. Everyone loved a spectacle. Most of the people there were already Saints, but that did not make them any less eager to watch.
"Third Wave!"
Ye Qingci spun again in midair. The instant she completed her turn, she appeared before Ye Xun, the Sword Momentum surging from her dark-blue sword growing stronger still.
The sword's momentum locked Ye Xun in place. He could not dodge: Ye Qingci's attack was too fast and too powerful.
From the moment Ye Qingci had struck, she had kept Ye Xun on the defensive. All he could do now was block her attacks.
Clang!
Their third clash unleashed even greater force. Both were thrown back again, farther than before.
Ye Xun's arm went