Although Xiao Yan summoned the Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor in time, the terrifying sword strike still carved a glaring bloody gash across his chest. Had his physical strength not surpassed Saint Grade through the enhancements of the Unending Void Demon Body and Firmament Transformation, that strike would likely have gutted him even with the armor's protection.
But at the same instant the sword struck him, a golden light seal appeared in Xiao Yan's hand, and he slammed it into Liu Feng's chest. Enhanced by the Heavenly Profound Divine Seal, the Nine Springs Saint Demon Seal was no less powerful than his earlier Polar Day Heaven-Destroying Slash. Thus, even someone of Liu Feng's strength was sent flying on the spot.
After blasting Liu Feng away, several flames ignited across Xiao Yan's body. The life spirit flame, three thousand burning flame, and undying flame repaired his body simultaneously. Moreover, the Life and Death Ancestral Symbol rapidly circulated its power, making the bloody gash close at remarkable speed.
"I really let my guard down this time..." Xiao Yan looked down at his wound and gave a wry chuckle. The trick Liu Feng had just used was one he had often employed against his own enemies. He had never expected that someone would one day give him a taste of the same treatment. He had hunted wild geese all day, only to have one peck out his eye.
Meanwhile, the Mirror Clone that should have remained sealed also broke free. The speed at which it escaped truly exceeded Xiao Yan's expectations. He could sense that the sealing power he had left inside the Mirror Clone seemed to have been erased by another force. Apparently, this Sword Saint possessed a special ability to break seals.
As he watched the freed Mirror Clone, wariness rose in