He stepped back a few paces. As her elbow struck empty air, he reached for her neck, fingers brushing toward its pale skin. His other hand formed a fist seal that erupted with golden light and struck at her back.
The woman sensed the danger without turning. Her supple body twisted, and a shapely leg kicked backward, whipping up at astonishing speed.
Boom!
Shi Yongheng's fist seal collided with her foot. Runes flared and shattered, and both of them sprang into the air before shooting apart.
With a swish, the woman landed, her movements both agile and graceful. Her golden dress fluttered, lending her a captivating air.
"So you really are a fierce one. No wonder you're so arrogant!" The woman licked her scarlet lips, excitement glinting in her bright eyes as though she had found the perfect prey.
"Miss, come with me. Can't you tell I've been holding back?"
"Have you now? Why don't you come with this immortal instead?
"Watch me punish you right here and now!" Her sweet voice rang out as she charged.
She was extraordinarily fast. Forming seals, she swept both hands through the air, leaving sheets of afterimages. They hummed like a divine bird beating its wings and stirred a fearsome gale.
In that instant alone, they clashed hundreds of times. This was no mere contest of flesh; intricate symbols poured out like a river of stars, dazzling to behold.
Bang!
Their fists met, and the woman flew backward. Unwilling to accept it, she shouted that she wanted another round.
Shi Yongheng ignored her completely. "Next!" he declared arrogantly.
"Hmph. I'll do it!" A man wreathed in flickering lightning strode toward him.
"He's too strong. Let's join forces!"
Another man, with wings growing from his back, stepped forward as well.
After all, the two