The instant Feng Xingyao saw that the space before her was empty, she flashed into motion without the slightest hesitation, whipping her sword backward with lightning speed.
A sharp clang rang out as the Phoenix Sword met an enormous Phoenix Halberd, sending sparks flying.
Feng Xingyao immediately drew back her sword, shifted sideways, and followed through with a vicious slash at Xuan Qiwu's head.
Xuan Qiwu dared not delay. She hastily reversed her grip and raised the Phoenix Halberd upright, trying to block the lethal blow.
To her astonishment, however, even with all her strength, she could not fully withstand Feng Xingyao's terrifying force.
As the two immense forces collided, Xuan Qiwu was driven back step after step, each one painfully difficult.
At that moment, Feng Xingyao seemed possessed by a god of war, radiating unparalleled might.
With her cultivation at the fifth level of the Earth Saint Realm bolstering her, every aspect of her physical prowess had been greatly enhanced, multiplying the power of her already formidable swordsmanship.
As a result, Xuan Qiwu gradually fell onto the defensive, struggling to fend off blows from every side.
Naturally, Feng Xingyao would not let such a golden opportunity slip away. Having gained the advantage, she immediately pressed her attack, unleashing a frenzied assault on Xuan Qiwu.
For a time, blades flashed incessantly and Sword Qi swept in every direction, making the clash a heart-stopping spectacle.
Xuan Qiwu gritted her teeth and swung the Phoenix Halberd with all her might, desperately holding on. Though at a disadvantage, she resisted tenaciously and refused to concede, still managing to hold her ground without being completely overwhelmed.
Seeing Xuan Qiwu pushed onto the defensive, the spectators finally felt the stones hanging over their hearts settle. They silently marveled:
*Xuan Qiwu really is powerful. If