This defensive method was probably not simple defense, but an effect achieved by warping spacetime and causality through the Time Dao, much like the Past Body.
Fang Qianyuan happened to cultivate a similar method, so a single glance gave him a rough understanding of its principles and workings. He found nothing strange about it.
But he was equally unconcerned about the outcome. He had already successfully trapped his opponents; their surrender was only a matter of time. To him, their struggle as cornered beasts was merely futile resistance.
"The grand formation at our sect's Headquarters has already sealed this place off, turning it into a deathtrap you can enter but never leave. Since you insist on fighting like cornered beasts, I'll take my time dealing with you!"
Seeing Little White's strike miss, Fang Qianyuan paid it no mind and merely spoke coldly.
Zuo Da and Zuo Er's hearts sank. "You..."
They were somewhat taken aback. Fang Qianyuan actually knew there were two of them!
Both Zuo Clan brothers possessed an aptitude for the Space Dao, and their Spirit Creatures and Magic Treasures were related to it as well. They always acted together. In battle, one would attack to draw the enemy's attention while the other launched a sneak attack from the side.
Exposing the second man's presence so readily proved that Fang Qianyuan knew who they were!
Fang Qianyuan watched the light distort over the empty grass before returning to normal, and knew they had slipped away again. But through the traces of their lingering aura, he could still sense a faint, unnatural distortion resembling ripples on water.
"Wind Claw!"
Shhk!
Like a sharp blade leaving its sheath, razor-edged force sliced through the air, passed straight through once more, and plunged into the mountain wall over a hundred feet beyond.