A One-and-Done Solution

In the woods blanketed in winter snow, Jing Yuan moved like a flying shadow, skimming across the snow.

He suddenly turned to look at a distant thicket and pointed.

The long sword behind him shimmered with Primal Energy before shooting away like a streak of rosy cloud on the horizon.

In the blink of an eye, it had plunged into the thicket.

The century-old tree was pierced through by his long sword, and countless branches and leaves were sliced off by the treasured blade.

But no matter how sharp the sword was, if it could not strike anyone or draw blood, it was useless.

"Return."

Jing Yuan looked like an immortal swordsman from legend. He drew two fingers back, and the long sword shot back like lightning, landing in the scabbard behind him.

Snow and mud flew everywhere behind them as Du You came up beside him and asked, "Well? Did you catch him?"

Jing Yuan shook his head. "It won't be that easy."

"He's testing our strength."

Du You immediately raised his voice. "Testing what? What's there to test?"

"If you're a man, come out and exchange a few moves with us!"

His voice echoed through the woods, but there was no response.

Just then, Jing Yuan's ears twitched. "Over here! Chase him!"

The two of them pursued him toward the western side of the woods.

In that direction, Luo Yan repeatedly used the technique 'Dragonfly Touching Water', shifting between the trees.

That way, as long as he did not touch the ground, he would leave no footprints in the snow.

Jing Yuan's guess had been correct. Luo Yan was indeed testing their strength.

He would approach the two men from time to time, releasing killing Qi with interest to provoke them, then use their reactions to confirm certain