As Zuo Rulong charged at him, Lin Ming used the Star Dragon Saber to block his attacks. After more than a dozen exchanges, Lin Ming was forced back several steps by Zuo Rulong's strikes.
Zuo Rulong seized the opportunity and attacked Lin Ming once more.
After another exchange, Lin Ming was struck by Zuo Rulong's fist and sent flying backward.
Fortunately, the Dou Qi Gauze Robe blocked the blow and distributed the damage across his body, so Lin Ming merely spat out a mouthful of blood instead of losing his ability to fight outright.
Seeing that Lin Ming could still get back on his feet, Zuo Rulong felt that he could not delay any longer. He directly unleashed a Black Tier Low-grade Palm Dou Technique and attacked Lin Ming, intending to end the match immediately.
As Zuo Rulong attacked with a Dou Technique, Lin Ming glanced at the Star Dragon Saber in the distance. Zuo Rulong's previous strike had knocked it from his hand, and he had no way to take it back now to block Zuo Rulong's attack.
Seeing Zuo Rulong's attack about to arrive, Lin Ming no longer hesitated. He directly circulated his Fire-Wood Dual Attribute Dou Qi, coating the surface of his arm with Wood Attribute Dou Qi. Then, accompanied by a hum, he threw a punch at the charging Zuo Rulong.
The sudden hum startled Zuo Rulong for half a breath, so much so that the power of the Black Tier Low-grade Palm Technique he used was reduced by twenty percent when it came into contact with Lin Ming.
"Smack!"
The force released when fist and palm collided sent both men staggering back. Lin Ming was pushed back six steps, and his arm went faintly numb.
Although Zuo Rulong's cultivation was higher, having reached the Da