Two Join Forces! Break the Formation, Defeat the Enemy!

Ling Miaoyin's expression changed instantly when she saw the two attacking together. "Despicable."

Li Bufan's expression remained unchanged, though he was secretly weighing things in his heart. Though he was joining forces with Ruan Hongxiu, if what Wang Xuantong had said was false, unexpected complications might arise. Better to eliminate Ling Miaoyin first as soon as possible.

The Nine Revolutions Golden Wall Art surged into motion, and water-and-fire spirit patterns emerged across his body. Red and blue light interwove, flickering faintly through his robes.

He struck out with his palm—Surging Waves Palm! His palm force crashed forth like the tide, layer upon layer, as water-aspected true qi formed a massive blue palm and shot straight for Ling Miaoyin's face.

Ling Miaoyin raised her sword to meet it. Sword and palm collided with a dull boom. She only felt an immense force she could not resist surge toward her, sending her staggering back more than a dozen steps.

Li Bufan seized the opportunity, forming a blade with his hand—Heavenly Thunder Break!

The True Meaning of Thunder was driven to its fullest. Thunderlight blazed as true qi burst forth, slashing directly at Ling Miaoyin.

Ling Miaoyin's face changed drastically, and she hurriedly raised her sword to block. Hand and sword collided, sparks flying everywhere. That strike sent Ling Miaoyin flying backward. She spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed heavily to the ground.

From his first move to sending Ling Miaoyin flying, only two breaths had passed.

Li Bufan withdrew his palm and stood tall. Turning around, he looked at Ruan Hongxiu and said calmly, "Miss Ruan, now it's between you and me."

Ruan Hongxiu looked at Ling Miaoyin, who lay on the ground struggling but unable to rise, and a flicker of shock passed through her eyes.

"You have impressive