Facing Chen Fan's overwhelming methods, Liu Xun suddenly turned his blade. The sword in his hand bent into a bizarre arc as it began gathering a vast surge of True Essence Power. Then he slashed forward again. This time, a powerful underlying intent emanated from his sword.
Rather than withdrawing his attack, Chen Fan accelerated. His Nine Palaces Footwork abruptly surged, and he shot forward like an arrow loosed from the bowstring, smashing that blazing "sun" down upon his opponent.
Clang!
The tremendous crash was like divine thunder exploding, like a heavenly bell being struck. It shook the earth and mountains throughout the surrounding area, while everyone's ears rang as though thunder had burst beside them.
Their frontal clash produced a strike that shook heaven and earth.
A vast ripple of spiritual energy exploded between them, directly flinging the weaker cultivators out of the battle's range. The other cultivators hurriedly retreated as well, leaving the two ample room—though in truth, they were even more afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Mu Yunshui stood where she was, her white robes spotless, divine radiance flowing through her eyes as she watched the two fighting. Her brows gleamed brilliantly.
Xiao Munan's brows furrowed slightly. He had fought Liu Xun many times and knew his strength well. Chen Fan's strike instantly caught his attention.
The others stood dumbfounded, their faces full of shock. As they watched Chen Fan raise his sword and meet the blow head-on once more, they were all shaken. "Is he really only at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer? What kind of monstrous freak is this, to be able to stand against Liu Xun head-on?"
Shen Wushuang was the most stunned of all. At some point, her small mouth had fallen slightly open, covered by her slender jade-like hands, and