Just then, an unexpected change erupted!
Without warning, Xuan Qiwu released her left hand from the Phoenix Halberd. The muscles beneath her left sleeve tensed, and her fist slammed into Zhang Jie's abdomen like an iron hammer!
That punch struck with the might of ten thousand thunderbolts, utterly unstoppable!
Then a blur of fists followed, so tightly packed that they left no gaps, dazzling the eyes!
How could Zhang Jie withstand such a relentless barrage?
In an instant, she sprayed a mouthful of blood and flew backward like a kite with its string cut!
Seeing the situation turn dire, she endured the searing pain and swung her twin swords sharply downward as she flew back, hoping to inflict some damage on her opponent.
Indeed, the strike landed with remarkable precision, carving two deep, bloody gashes into Xuan Qiwu's thick arm. Strangely, however, Xuan Qiwu seemed to feel no pain at all and continued pursuing her with long strides.
In the blink of an eye, Xuan Qiwu caught up. She raised the Phoenix Halberd high and chopped straight down at Zhang Jie's left hand!
With a deafening clang, the Glazed Sword flew from Zhang Jie's hand and fell helplessly to the ground like a bird with broken wings...
With no regard whatsoever for her own safety, Zhang Jie thrust the Starfire Sword in her right hand viciously at Xuan Qiwu, swift, precise, and ruthless.
Her movement was fierce and resolute, as though she meant to fight until the fish died and the net broke, taking her opponent down with her.
A muffled sound rang out.
"Squelch!"
The Phoenix Halberd had pierced Zhang Jie's abdomen first, then lifted her high into the air.
Zhang Jie now hung like a doll held aloft, utterly powerless to resist.
The Starfire Sword clenched in