A strand of Hu Liena's hair drifted onto the blade of Ling Chen's Green Steel Sword, split cleanly in two, and fell to the ground.
Hu Liena's pupils widened severalfold. Uneasy and uncertain, she turned back to glance at Bibi Dong, seeking her advice.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly. She, too, wanted to see what Ling Chen was capable of. Only then did Hu Liena reveal her martial soul. For some reason, she did not feel very confident that she could gain any advantage against Ling Chen.
They had known each other for a long time, but they had never exchanged blows. Besides, Ling Chen's physique had changed now. In close combat, Hu Liena would certainly be at a disadvantage. Before the Green Steel Sword, even weapon martial souls had to step aside, much less her beast martial soul.
"Lady Saintess, don't tell me you're afraid of a little Soul Master like me?"
Ling Chen grinned. Becoming his master was not something that could be settled with mere words. Only genuine strength could prove that she was powerful enough to take on a disciple.
Hu Liena blinked seductively, displaying the fox-like allure within her to the fullest.
"Come on! Severed Limb Demon Child! Let me see whether you're qualified to be my master!"
"First Soul Skill—Fox Charm!"
It was the exact same move as before, but Ling Chen had already prepared himself.
"Eight-Winged Phantom Eagle skull skill—Inversion of Heaven and Earth!"
The collision of the two spiritual powers sent ripples through space. With a soft groan, Hu Liena's Fox Charm was scattered, and a powerful surge of spiritual power rushed into her mind.
For that brief instant, Hu Liena felt the world spin around her. Her hands could hear, her ears could breathe, and her eyes could speak...
Hu Liena drew