Li Xingluo stepped forward because he feared that a prolonged battle would trigger the Woeful Poison Body within Xiao Yi Xian again.
After resting briefly, Su Yue'er pointed at Li Xingluo and mocked, "Kid, if you've got any skill, stop hiding behind a woman. If you've got the guts, fight this sect master."
Li Xingluo patted Xiao Yi Xian's hand and smiled faintly, signaling for her not to worry.
Xiao Yi Xian stepped aside. Li Xingluo slowly turned around. Compared to his earlier gentleness, the ever-smiling Li Xingluo now gave off an icy feeling.
It was a coldness that came from the depths of his heart. Especially those cold eyes—one glance was enough to send a chill through anyone.
Su Yue'er could not help swallowing. She saw terror in Li Xingluo's eyes. His cultivation was clearly below hers, so why did she feel afraid?
Su Yue'er was unwilling to accept it. The surrounding onlookers were watching her—how could she back down now?
She swung the whip in her hand and charged at Li Xingluo. He sidestepped the attack, a longsword somehow already in his hand.
Li Xingluo and Su Yue'er faced one another, powerful Dou Qi permeating the air around them.
Li Xingluo flashed forward, his sword carving out a sharp streak of sword Qi that shot straight at Su Yue'er.
Su Yue'er twisted aside, her long whip lashing out and releasing a blazing mass of Dou Qi.
The mass of Dou Qi collided in midair with the sword Qi shaped from Dou Qi, erupting with a thunderous boom.
Li Xingluo seized the chance to close in, his sword moving like a gale as he thrust repeatedly.
Su Yue'er kept retreating. Her glowing whip formed a shield that blocked Li Xingluo's attacks.
The two exchanged blow after blow without yielding.