Everyone's Hope

Boom!

Another earth-shaking blast rang out as the blade clashed head-on with Imu's power once more. This time, Jin An's edge finally tore open a crack and drove straight toward Imu.

Yet there was still not the slightest hint of panic on Imu's face. She merely raised her hand slightly and tapped with a finger. A dazzling bolt of lightning shot from her fingertip and struck Jin An's blade directly.

Clang—!

A crisp collision rang out. Jin An's sword was knocked off course by the lightning, and the powerful backlash forced him several steps back.

His heels carved a long fissure across the ground before he finally steadied himself.

"As expected..."

Jin An drew a breath, a complicated emotion flashing through his eyes.

"She is even stronger than we imagined."

Although their exchange had lasted only a few short seconds, Jin An had already realized that Imu was no ordinary enemy.

Her power was unfathomably deep. Whether it was speed, strength, or sheer presence, she completely surpassed them.

But his gaze did not waver because of it.

He raised his head and stared coldly at Imu. The blade in his hand began to hum again, as if declaring—this battle was not over yet!

Imu lightly brushed her fingertips together, as though their clash just now had been nothing more than a dull little interruption.

Her gaze fell upon Jin An again, carrying a trace more interest.

"Not bad. Someone who could make it here was slightly stronger than those pieces of trash.

"But that alone was still not enough."

With that, she raised her hand slightly. The entire sky immediately grew more oppressive as countless bolts of lightning gathered under her control, forming a colossal vortex. It was as if heaven and earth themselves trembled before her power.

"Then let