Xixi tried several times to put distance between herself and Chen Feng, but each time, he deftly kept her tangled up in close combat.
Faced with Chen Feng's endless variations, many would have found themselves scrambling, unable to guard both head and tail.
Yet Xixi stubbornly held off his attacks, though she was clearly struggling.
After finally finding an opening, she immediately unleashed "Water-Control Art: Pressure Damage."
Vast amounts of water vapor gathered into streams, instantly turning their surroundings into what felt like an immense deep-sea pressure field, bearing down with crushing weight.
Seeing this, Chen Feng decisively leaped away.
He had seen this move before, when Xixi used it to restrain Chen Mu's Azure Sea Heavenly Sword and prevent it from advancing.
Now, he chose to avoid its sharp edge, standing with his sword behind his back as he quietly waited for her technique to fade.
In truth, Chen Feng was perfectly capable of continuing his attack.
Though powerful, Crushing Pressure was not without a counter.
Nevertheless, he chose to hold back.
Perhaps it was out of respect for Xixi, or perhaps he understood this match differently.
Perhaps, in his eyes, temporarily yielding and seeking a better opening was preferable to risking an attempt to break through his opponent's ultimate technique.
Such a choice undoubtedly reflected Chen Feng's wisdom and composure as a sword cultivator.
Unfortunately, Xixi's highly pressurized current surged toward him like a mighty dragon, carrying unstoppable force.
Facing the rushing torrent, Chen Feng remained remarkably calm.
"Moon, Fifth Form: Moon Soul Calamity Vortex!"
At his shout, countless streaks of razor-sharp sword qi erupted around him, tightly encircling his body as they wheeled and coiled.
The sword qi spun faster and faster, gradually forming an enormous vortex of sword wind.
Like an impenetrable barrier, this vortex kept