Hu Xiaotian could become one with his sword, and Ren Tianqing could likewise merge with the Lone Moon Slash. The ring of blade-light formed by the spinning Lone Moon Slash kept expanding as it whirled around Hu Xiaotian. Hu Xiaotian struck it twice in succession with his Lightsaber. Each collision sharply depleted the Lightsaber's energy. As one waned, the other waxed: the Lone Moon Slash's blade-light surged after every contact.
Hu Xiaotian had already realized that Ren Tianqing was the most formidable of the opponents before him. Had he been alone, he should have been able to escape, but with Xi Yan along, his chances of breaking through their layers of encirclement were slim indeed.
A muffled grunt came from behind him. The giant lizard's tail swept across Granny Shadow's shoulder, sending her flying aside like a kite with its string snapped. Madam Meizhuang seized this rare opportunity and flicked out a pellet. It burst in front of Granny Shadow, turning into a golden mist of rain that enveloped her entire body.
Granny Shadow let out a piercing scream and plunged straight into the bat cave they had just left.
Hu Xiaotian had almost exactly the same thought. Since he could not break through their pursuit and blockade, retreating into the bat cave would be safer than staying here. He made a feint with his sword and followed Granny Shadow inside.
How could Ren Tianqing stand by and watch him escape? He pursued at full speed. Hu Xiaotian pulled something from his waist and tossed it toward Madam Meizhuang, shouting, "The Heavenly Myriad Forms Diagram!"
The mention of the Heavenly Myriad Forms Diagram gave Ren Tianqing pause. Although he suspected Hu Xiaotian was bluffing, his concentration was still disturbed, and his steps naturally faltered. For Hu Xiaotian, that moment's hesitation