True Qing's Retreat (II)

In truth, Liu Zhengqing had resorted to this only because he had no choice. His strength came from the empowerment of the national fortune, which he could not manipulate as smoothly as True Lord Yueyi could. On top of that, True Lord Yueyi was inherently stronger than he was.

If he did not fight with all his might, he would have no chance of victory.

But things did not develop as Liu Zhengqing had expected. Facing his ferocious assault, True Lord Yueyi used moonlight illusions and evasive movements while launching wave after wave of counterattacks against him.

She maintained an extremely steady control over the rhythm of the battle, never giving Liu Zhengqing the slightest chance to close in.

As time passed, Liu Zhengqing's disadvantage began to show, and it rapidly widened.

Suddenly, True Lord Yueyi seized an opening Liu Zhengqing had exposed. She condensed a crescent-shaped blade of light that cleaved through the layer of golden radiance before him and slammed into his body, sending him flying backward.

Fortunately, Liu Zhengqing's constitution was far stronger than that of ordinary cultivators at the same level. Combined with the protection of the national fortune, this allowed him to avoid sustaining a fatal injury from the moon blade.

"Zheng Qing, are you all right?"

"True Lord Zhengyang!"

When Little Black and the others from Great Xia saw this, they hurriedly asked Liu Zhengqing with concern.

After steadying himself again, Liu Zhengqing merely shook his head at Little Black and the others before turning toward True Lord Yueyi with an even graver expression.

If anyone looked closely, they would notice that the aura around Liu Zhengqing was somewhat weaker than before.

That was because much of the national fortune empowering him had been consumed while protecting him just now.

"As expected of a