Because they had to search for Lu Ye's trail, this Tier Eight cultivator did not fly very high, only around forty zhang above the ground.
It was a very clever height. It ensured he could see what was happening on the ground, while also giving him enough time to react and maneuver if he encountered an attack.
From this alone, it was clear this man was experienced.
As he swept past a certain place, a faint fluctuation of Spiritual Power suddenly came from below. If he had not been extremely focused, he would likely have missed that tiny abnormality.
He immediately looked that way and saw a figure like a bird startled by the twang of a bowstring, swiftly weaving through the forest. Though it was night, the other party's form still imprinted itself clearly in his eyes.
"Lu Yiye!" The cultivator was overjoyed. He had not expected that he would truly be able to find Lu Ye's trail, and he sighed inwardly that luck was on his side. He hurriedly chased forward, and in the blink of an eye, he had flown ahead of Lu Ye. Immediately afterward, he descended from the sky. While still in midair, he gripped a Chopping Knife in his hand and urged his Spiritual Power, swooping down like a hawk pouncing on prey as he slashed straight at Lu Ye.
With a clang, Lu Ye, who had been fleeing, was pressed low by a tremendous force. Spiritual Power collided and surged upon their Spiritual Artifacts, then exploded with a boom.
As the shockwave swept out, the two abruptly separated.
Lu Ye's feet stood on the ground, his body sliding backward for more than ten zhang. Two deep furrows were plowed into the earth. Looking at the other man, his figure flipped lightly before he