Cang Zhou was still trapped by Mr. Liu Ye's willow leaves and Eldest Sister Fei Hua's blossoms, unable to move. Before them, Eldest Sister Fei Hua wore a grave expression. A shadow suddenly attacked, catching them off guard. More shocking was its strength. The shadow used no battle technique, and its displayed power was inferior to Mr. Liu Ye's, yet it was beating him soundly.
Mr. Liu Ye spread his hands, and dozens of willow leaves blotted out the void. The shadow raised a hand and pointed with its index finger. Each time, it struck exactly where a willow leaf was about to fly, scattering leaves that should have covered the void. Mr. Liu Ye's pupils contracted. Impossible.
The shadow leaped into the Star Source Universe. Mr. Liu Ye entered it at the same time, but he couldn't see the shadow. It was faster than him—or rather, it had pinpointed the areas he could detect and slipped completely into his blind spots.
This was a terrifying level of combat instinct. Mr. Liu Ye believed that even in the Tree Starry Sky, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage against anyone at his level. But facing this shadow, he was as helpless as a child who had just learned to fight. He used battle techniques and his innate gifts, yet none of it helped.
The shadow appeared behind Mr. Liu Ye and struck with a palm. It still wasn't a battle technique, but a way of manipulating star energy that made Mr. Liu Ye's back prickle. He spun around, willow leaves fluttering in his palm.
With a loud bang, they both left the Star Source Universe. Using Mr. Liu Ye's palm strike as an opening, the shadow rushed toward Cang Zhou and Eldest Sister Fei Hua.
Eldest Sister Fei Hua gritted her