Crack!
The sound of shattering bones rang out clearly, echoing through the silent valley. Black Shadow's head twisted to one side at an unnatural angle, and the light in its scarlet eyes rapidly dimmed like a candle guttering in the wind before finally going out completely.
Its body, which had been swelling slightly, abruptly deflated at that moment like a punctured balloon, quickly withering away.
Whenever Black Shadow could not win, it would explode its body—its most bizarre and vicious technique. But this time, before it could unleash that final killing move, Chen Mo struck it down with thunderous force, completely cutting off any chance of retaliation.
Ouyang Nan withdrew her stance and stood still, breathing lightly. The battle had seemed easy, but it had actually been the result of her seamless coordination with Chen Mo. The slightest mistake might have allowed Black Shadow to escape or left her seriously injured. That monster's speed and bizarre nature far surpassed those of ordinary opponents. Even a Houtian Layer Ten Martial Artist like her would have had no chance of victory if she faced it alone.
Fortunately, Chen Mo had delivered. Not only had he protected her perfectly, but he had also accurately predicted Black Shadow's escape route and used an invisible Qi to seal off every angle of retreat. Only then could Ouyang Nan focus wholeheartedly on unleashing her martial prowess, attacking Black Shadow without restraint and bringing the Ouyang Family's swordsmanship to its fullest potential.
Qian Ying watched everything from the side, his eyes glinting slightly as he quietly relaxed.
As long as Chen Mo's strength did not surpass his own, everything would be manageable. That judgment reassured him greatly, dispelling his sense of threat while preserving his superiority as a Xiantian Master.
Setting everything else aside, this youngster was