Hundred Damage Daoist and the Sect Master of Vajra Gate had always been known for their ruthlessness. The words "cherish women" had never existed in their dictionaries. Seeing Cheng Yaojia standing in their way, neither hesitated in the slightest as they struck directly at her. At the same time, they planned to use an Internal Energy Strike, transmitting their inner power through her body into that unfathomable Flower-Stealing Bandit.
Before their attacks even reached her, Cheng Yaojia had already been crushed by the fierce force of their palms, unable to breathe or move. Her mind went completely blank.
Song Qingshu also noticed the disturbance behind him and was frantic. Xiaolongnü had been struck by the Five Elders of Quanzhen's Seven Stars Gathering; if her mastery of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra had not reached such a profound level, she would have perished on the spot. Now, Hundred Damage Daoist and the Sect Master of Vajra Gate were attacking with all their strength, and the power of their strike was likely even greater than the Five Elders of Quanzhen's Seven Stars Gathering. Cheng Yaojia's inner strength was far inferior to Xiaolongnü's. If she took the blow head-on, she would probably die instantly. Even though he possessed One Yang Finger and the dual cultivation method of Blissful Zen, he would not be able to save her in time.
Song Qingshu had already felt quite fond of this shy, bashful young wife. Now that she had thrown herself into danger to block a palm strike for him, how could he simply watch tragedy unfold before his eyes?
Gritting his teeth, Song Qingshu forcibly withdrew his palms despite risking internal injury. Then he wrapped an arm around Cheng Yaojia's slender waist and, at the critical moment, used Within Reach, Yet Worlds Apart. Everyone in