"Mr. Hu truly is an extraordinary man beyond the mundane world, a master Spell Cultivator!"
"He already has the situation under control. That man's puppets are no match for him."
"Indeed. Though he can control three at once, and their movements are well coordinated, seemingly following a disciplined method, they still can't stand against lightning arts."
"Look, their movements are starting to distort. The interference is getting worse."
Several retainers had never intended to act in the first place. Seeing Hu Xing gain the upper hand, they grew even more relaxed. Some even stood to the side with wine cups in hand, passing judgment on the fight.
The three puppets Li Chen controlled were indeed showing signs of interference. As Hu Xing danced with his spear, an invisible force field seemed to sweep repeatedly over them. Powerful magnetic force interfered with and damaged their internal components.
It was much like primordial energy shaking a human body, battering the internal organs.
Li Chen remained expressionless, but inwardly, he could not help being startled. Though Hu Xing's looks left much to be desired, his strength far exceeded expectations. He truly proved the saying: a man could not be judged by his appearance.
Just then, Wu Ding, who had remained hidden among the crowd as though none of this concerned him, suddenly struck.
But rather than join the attack against Li Chen, he abruptly unleashed a flash of lightning, driving it toward Hu Xing with Palm Thunder!
Amid a great roar of wind and thunder, light almost identical to Hu Xing's took the form of a lightning weapon and crashed into him.
"Ah!"
Hu Xing screamed and immediately stumbled forward. His back was scorched black, and his limbs twitched uncontrollably, leaving him unable to defend himself for the moment.
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