"When did the people of the Clear Sky Sect become so brazen? Aren't you afraid Spirit Hall will come knocking again?" Ye Guyi sneered, her voice dripping with mockery.
The black-robed man's expression changed abruptly. Her words had struck his deepest nerve. Back then, Spirit Hall had forced the Clear Sky Sect to seal its gates and cling to life, and more recently, Fate Defying Valley had dealt it another devastating blow. Now that he was secretly protecting Tang San, what he feared most was attracting Spirit Hall's attention again.
But he gave no answer. Reversing the enormous hammer in his hand, he became a streak of pitch-black light and hurtled straight at Ye Guyi's face with thunderous might.
Faced with this sudden, explosive attack, Ye Guyi raised the Holy Sword across her body, forming a Holy Light Barrier before her. But how tyrannical was the Clear Sky Hammer's power? The barrier held for only a moment before shattering with a crash. She was sent flying hundreds of meters before she managed to steady herself.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Phoenix Roaring Sky Strike!"
Just as Tang Xiao moved to pursue her, Ma Xiaotao's fourth spirit ring lit up. An enormous pillar of fire erupted skyward from beneath his feet. Scorching black flame exploded outward, instantly reducing his black robe to ashes and revealing the sleek dark tunic beneath.
Having landed her blow, Ma Xiaotao did not linger. She immediately retreated high into the sky, using her first soul skill, Phoenix Fire Line, to harass him from afar. Meanwhile, Ye Guyi activated her Angel Domain. Golden holy light enveloped a hundred-meter radius, weakening Tang Xiao's speed and strength as she swung the Holy Sword, sending Holy Light Slashes screaming down from above.
Tang Xiao's brow furrowed slightly at their coordinated assault. These