Cleverly Countering the Enemy

The strike had nearly left Xuan Ci gravely injured, but Ling Tian felt no joy. Instead, his mood grew even heavier. He had been unable to do anything to Xuan Ci while he was off guard; now that Xuan Ci was on alert, it would be even harder to wound him.

Xuan Ci was no less troubled than Ling Tian. His expression was grave; this was the first time he had found a cultivator below the Out of Body Stage so difficult to deal with. But after realizing how unusual Ling Tian was, his anger subsided instead. Without the slightest hesitation, he began using his assassination arts, intending to kill Ling Tian with a single strike.

Watching Ling Tian look utterly flustered, Xuan Ci sneered inwardly. For some reason, however, he did not attack at once. Instead, he quietly hid in the void. As he watched Ling Tian glance around, sweat pouring down his forehead, the dejection he had felt after his two failed attacks vanished completely.

Hmph, you were so arrogant just a moment ago. Xuan Ci sneered inwardly, a cruel smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. Now I'll make you suffer the torment of fear before death, to vent the fury in my heart.

A moment later, watching Ling Tian's next move, Xuan Ci froze slightly, his mind full of questions. Huh? What is he doing? He actually used mist to cover himself. Does he think I won't be able to find him just because he released some mist? Doesn't he know my Mental Power is stronger than his, and that I can lock onto him with it?

As he spoke, a wisp of his soul power seeped out, seeking Ling Tian. But as it entered the mist, he felt an immense resistance. His soul power