Boom—!
The sword shadow collided with the short blade, erupting with an earth-shaking roar. A massive shockwave of energy spread in all directions, violently shaking the mountain ravine. Loose stones tumbled down, and even the stream rippled with huge waves from the impact.
Ouyang Fu was blasted back again and again by the immense force. Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and his face turned pale. He had clearly suffered no minor injury.
Gongsun Ziqing did not fare much better. Her body swayed slightly, and her breath was somewhat disordered, yet her gaze remained resolute and cold.
Seizing the opportunity, she swung her sword again. Azure Sword Qi poured toward Ouyang Fu like a torrential downpour as she shouted, "Sisters, end this quickly!"
At her words, the female disciples of Heartless Valley were greatly invigorated. Their sword techniques became ever sharper as streaks of azure Sword Qi crisscrossed through the air, fiercely assaulting the disciples of Lion Camel Mountain Villa.
The disciples of Lion Camel Mountain Villa had already been left shaken by the previous shockwave. Now, faced with the fierce assault of Heartless Valley's female disciples, they were immediately unable to hold their ground. Cries of agony rang out one after another, and several disciples had already fallen into pools of blood.
Watching his subordinates suffer continuous casualties, Ouyang Fu's expression grew increasingly grim. He knew that if the battle continued, not only would he fail to obtain the Ascetic Heart-Cleansing Orchids and Gongsun Ziqing, but his own side would also suffer devastating losses.
But he was competitive by nature, and he could not bear to give up the treasure and beauty before his eyes. For a time, he was caught between a rock and a hard place.
Naturally, Gongsun Ziqing would not give him the chance