Ji Zhongkui was just about to bypass Liao Xia and charge at Chen Fei when he saw the scene ahead. His figure halted involuntarily, his eyes filled with shock.
Liao Xia's Nine Heavens Swords—Ji Zhongkui had not only seen them many times, he had even sparred with Liao Xia himself, so he understood very clearly what kind of power those nine Sky Opening Profound Swords possessed.
Yet in this utterly straightforward clash, it was Liao Xia's Nine Heavens Swords that had been forcibly sent flying. At this moment, they were even frozen in midair.
One could see that the nine Sky Opening Profound Swords were struggling violently, but for the moment, they could not break free of that piercingly cold ice.
Ji Zhongkui was shocked, and as the one directly involved, Liao Xia's pupils also contracted slightly.
In that sword move just now, although Liao Xia had not gone all out and had focused more on preventing Chen Fei from escaping, anyone below the Late-Stage Sky Opening Realm absolutely should not have been able to withstand that strike.
This confidence had been forged through countless life-and-death battles.
Yet now, not only was Chen Fei completely unharmed, his sword move had instead been forcibly broken, and the Nine Heavens Swords were locked in place ahead.
"There's something wrong with this brat. Use your full strength!"
Liao Xia shouted coldly. His figure flickered, crossing a hundred li to arrive before the Nine Heavens Swords. He struck out with a palm, and the condensed frost shattered instantly. Liao Xia grabbed the Nine Heavens Swords in one hand.
Ji Zhongkui's gaze shifted, and he followed Liao Xia's steps.
In the clash just now, Chen Fei had revealed the aura of the Mid-Stage Sky Opening Realm. Compared to the combat power Chen Fei had displayed,