The woman's powerful divine soul attack passed straight through the Star River Sword Formation, turning into an enormous palm shadow that struck Qu Chao Ci hard, like a slapping hand.
In an instant, Qu Chao Ci's divine soul suffered a violent impact, and she nearly fainted on the spot.
Just as her mind was about to succumb, a broad, heavy hand suddenly pressed against the center of her back.
An incomparably gentle force enveloped her like a vast, invisible dome, leaving her completely unaffected by the assault on her divine soul.
As Qu Chao Ci wondered in shock who had protected her from behind, a familiar voice sounded in her mind:
"Miss Chao Ci, it's me, Xu Taiping."
Qu Chao Ci's mind jolted.
Before she could speak, Xu Taiping sent her another voice transmission:
"I'm merely passing through and don't wish to alert too many people. But rest assured, I'll teach you how to drive these people from Ningchan Cave away."
To Xu Taiping, it would naturally be better if he could resolve this without showing himself.
Though filled with confusion, Qu Chao Ci still gave an inconspicuous nod and said:
"All right! All right!"
At that moment, Qu Ningshuang forced herself to her feet beside her and stood in front of Qu Chao Ci with her sword in hand.
"Miss Chao Ci, this matter should never have dragged you into it! Take your friends from Taisu Valley and leave!"
Just as Qu Chao Ci was about to respond to Qu Ningshuang, Xu Taiping's voice suddenly sounded in her mind:
"Miss Chao Ci, have Miss Ning Shuang strike with all her strength."
Alarmed, Qu Chao Ci hurriedly explained to Xu Taiping through voice transmission:
"Daoist Taiping, Fairy Ning Shuang is already gravely wounded. Another strike might exhaust her oil and