Xia's cascading black hair began turning blood-red at the roots, the color spreading rapidly down its length.
"Urgh..." A growl rose from Xia's throat, and her body slowly began to float.
Director Wang and the others who had stayed behind had never seen anything like this. Their legs went weak with terror.
"She isn't really turning into a Vengeful Ghost, is she?" one of them asked shakily, his eyes wide.
"What else do you think?" another snapped. "Can't you see she's flying? Do you think we're filming a movie?"
"Then why aren't we running?"
"Run!" Only then did they come to their senses. They turned and bolted outside, wishing they had another pair of legs.
"She's turning into a red-haired vengeful ghost." Tang Ling'er swung the sword in her hand and said urgently, "Li Yichen, get out of the way, or it'll be too late!"
"I believe in her." Li Yichen's gaze was resolute.
Tang Ling'er bit her lip, then launched herself forward, thrusting at Xia behind Li Yichen.
Li Yichen reached out and flicked the blade with a soft clang.
Tang Ling'er felt a tremendous force surge toward her. She staggered back several steps before stopping, her arm tingling and numb.
Tang Ling'er's temper flared. Holding her sword in her right hand, she formed a sword seal with her left and chanted, "Heaven and Earth, Boundless Universe Sword Technique, slay demons and vanquish evil! Swiftly obey my command!"
The Yao Light Sword's blade lit up at once. Tang Ling'er shouted, "Go!"
The Yao Light Sword streaked toward Xia like a rainbow. Li Yichen leaped up and reached for the flying sword.
Tang Ling'er changed her hand seal, and the flying sword suddenly swerved, continuing its thrust toward Xia.
Left with no choice, Li Yichen crossed his hands before his