"Earth rank?"
Fang Yue sensed that imposing aura, and her expression shifted slightly. Her initial indifference gave way to genuine wariness.
Although Fang Yue had been angry at first, she had never taken the attack against her seriously. She had enough confidence to believe that ordinary human-rank Spirit Tamers posed no threat to her whatsoever.
This time, she had brought both the Flowing Light Flying Sword and the Blackwood Beehive, true magic treasures she had always tried to rely on as little as possible while cultivating her swordsmanship. Those two treasures alone were comparable to two earth-rank combatants.
Fang Yue herself also possessed considerable cultivation, allowing her to make full use of them without disgracing the treasures.
Yet facing an earth-rank opponent head-on still lay far beyond her expectations.
In the past, the Warrior Administration had always sent experts to protect her in secret, virtually eliminating any chance for ordinary earth-rank enemies to encounter her. She had never truly fought such an opponent with no holds barred.
The Earth Rank Elders of the Heavenly Observation Court often sparred with her, but their purpose was to broaden her horizons and deepen her understanding. They could hardly strike with real force or unleash their full strength against her.
Thus, even she did not know how she would actually fare against an earth-rank enemy.
But as the saying went, a newborn calf did not fear the tiger. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from her opponent, Fang Yue showed no sign of backing down. Instead, a hint of eagerness appeared on her face.
"Who exactly are you? Forget it. You won't answer even if I ask. I'll deal with you first, then question you afterward!"
As she spoke, she formed a sword seal with her fingers. The flying sword instantly moved before her opponent,