Meng Chen narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected Zheng Shi'an to release a pair of Gu worms. Was this how Gu masters attacked?
He had never fought anyone with that kind of identity before. Everything he knew about Gu masters came from someone else's explanations. Now that he was facing one, he wasn't sure how to defend himself.
But drawing on his wealth of combat experience, he stayed alert and made the best choice.
He first kept some distance from the Gu worms, then tried to figure out how to stop them from invading at any moment.
Zheng Shi'an's expression remained composed. He wasn't surprised by Meng Chen's caution. His hands moved again, and the pair of blue Gu worms split into several smaller worms in a matter of moments.
Meng Chen's expression darkened. His grip tightened around the Feather Spirit Fan, and he took the initiative to attack. He couldn't just watch Zheng Shi'an build up power without doing anything.
The Feather Spirit Fan swept up a fierce gust, its aura as sharp as Sword Qi, strong enough to slice through flesh as it surged toward him.
Zheng Shi'an flicked his sleeve, and a shield like a curtain of light appeared before him, dispelling much of the Feather Spirit Fan's attack.
But the strength of a Chaos Elder Peak was beyond what a late-stage Chaos Envoy like him could withstand.
The Feather Spirit Fan's assault still gained the upper hand. Under the pressure of Meng Chen's overwhelming aura, Zheng Shi'an gradually lost the ability to defend himself.
Watching Yu Bo Yi and the others gradually fall behind, their expressions grew more and more grave. Gu Jun clenched his fists almost unconsciously, eager to rush in and help.
But out of respect for the battlefield and its rules, he chose