Clang, clang, clang... Amid the continuous ringing of impacts, the Emperor Phoenix Pearl was forced back again and again beneath the blade shadows.
Five Phoenix Immortal Lord's face was tinged blue—not from anger, but because Yan Ji had driven him back repeatedly, leaving him unable to find his footing for a time.
The astonishment on Five Phoenix Immortal Lord's face could not be concealed. He had also cultivated the source of laws, though his foundation was inferior to his opponent's. He had thought his strength was indeed a notch below Yan Ji's, but only after truly exchanging blows did he realize that the gap was far greater than expected.
"Yan Ji's strength is far too astonishing. Under these circumstances, let's not bother with any fair contest. Let's attack together!"
Withered God Immortal Lord called out to those behind him. Given Yan Ji's impressive record, the others who moved in one after another did not find anything amiss.
"Withered God Flying Smoke Palm!" Withered God Immortal Lord struck out with several palms in succession. In an instant, surging blue-gray smoke rose all around, adding several shades of mystery to the battlefield.
Withered God Immortal Lord had performed mediocrely in the earlier war to attack the Dragon Domain, and his subordinates had suffered heavy losses. In recent years, however, he had become extremely active. The palm technique before them actually carried a faintly decayed aura, like the calamities of heaven and earth.
Unexpectedly, Yan Ji had no intention of dodging at all. She simply slashed over. Bat shadows took flight, and wherever the blade passed, the withered-wood-like palms and the blue-gray smoke floating all around were split apart in an instant. The blade did not pause in the slightest as it slashed directly toward Withered God Immortal Lord's brow.
Withered God Immortal