Whoosh!
Chen Fan's figure flashed past Du Yuan. Amid the shocked and furious expressions of Liu Ziming and the others, Du Yuan's eyes widened as he slowly collapsed, unable to react at all. The Foundation Cultivation Pill that could have saved his life had been crushed by his own hand.
"Upper and Lower Exchange, Nine Stars Counter-Chant."
Chen Fan did not stop. He turned his sword and slashed toward Yang Yunpo.
A strange energy enveloped Chen Fan, making his speed surge. His whole body blurred into a straight line, so fast that even Liu Ziming couldn't track him.
"Clang!"
Yang Yunpo raised his sword to block Chen Fan's first strike, but the powerful Sword Qi left his thumb and forefinger numb. And that strike was only the beginning.
"Rest Gate!" Chen Fan's figure swayed. His toe traced a circle of ripples, and the spiritual energy in the air shuddered violently.
"Life Gate!" Before Yang Yunpo could even make out Chen Fan, he saw him flash past once more.
"Damn it!" Liu Ziming's expression changed at the sight. He shouted, "Junior Brother Yang, get out of there!"
That strange spiritual energy filled him with apprehension, and for a moment he hesitated to go help.
"Burning Wood Sword Art!" Yang Yunpo also realized the danger. With a shout, he swept a sea of flames from his sword and retreated rapidly.
But Chen Fan was clearly faster. In a mere instant, he took three steps and sealed off Yang Yunpo's escape route.
Injury Gate! Obstruction Gate! View Gate!
Death Gate! Fear Gate! Open Gate!
"Ha!" All eight gates appeared. In an instant, Chen Fan circled Yang Yunpo, and the spiritual energy around them abruptly gathered. A white-flashing Eight Trigrams Formation appeared and slammed down over Yang Yunpo, locking him in place.
"Upper and