The radiance condensed into a needle and shot straight toward the back of Su Shi'er's head.
Only when it came within three feet did Su Shi'er stiffen, suddenly sensing danger.
But all his attention was fixed on controlling the Array Flags.
It was already too late to dodge.
Clang!
At the critical moment, the Wangshu Sword before Shen Miaoyin turned into a streak of light and tore through the air.
Its edge swept past, slicing the black-gold needle of light in two.
The light in Shen Miaoyin's eyes was still shifting violently, but a trace of clarity had appeared deep within them.
"Three breaths... I'll buy you that much time!"
Her cool voice rang out as Shen Miaoyin forced her power to surge.
The Wangshu Sword danced through the air. Sword Light spilled across the sky like moonlight, blocking every black-gold ray that struck toward Su Shi'er.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Shen!"
Su Shi'er's spirits lifted. He changed his hand seals again, and the instant the Array Flags settled into place, a small Stellar Restriction enveloped the nine black-gold chains.
Starlight flowed, and all nine chains sank at once.
Before the chains could break free, Su Shi'er clenched his fist.
"Break!"
At his shout, the Array Flags exploded together.
Under the impact of that violent force, the nine chains shook fiercely.
Eight shattered with a crash. Only the last remained, its black-gold glow flickering across its surface, yet it refused to break.
At that moment, the Sword Light filling the sky collapsed.
Dozens of black-gold rays tore through the air and slammed into Shen Miaoyin.
Shen Miaoyin gave a muffled groan and flew backward.
A thread of crimson blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
The last black-gold chain seized its chance and plunged into Shen Miaoyin's brow.
Silver-white