A bright moon condensed into being.
The next instant, the bright moon blazed with light, transforming into a streak of sword light that slashed toward Ji Qingyun's left arm.
"Clang..."
Amid the clear ring, the sword light suddenly dimmed, revealing the Bright Moon Divine Sword.
The golden light of the pearl abruptly swelled outward, forming a Golden Light Barrier that enveloped Ji Qingyun.
The Bright Moon Divine Sword struck the Golden Light Barrier.
Qi Qingmei lightly furrowed her delicate brows. The Bright Moon Divine Sword lit up again, its Sword Light slowly expanding as it sought to penetrate the Golden Light Barrier.
Yet it was firmly blocked outside the barrier, unable to enter.
Qi Qingmei's bright eyes blazed as she coldly glared at Ji Qingyun.
Blood stained the corner of Ji Qingyun's mouth, and his eyes were bloodshot. His face darkened as he said, "Qi Qingmei, come down with me!"
"Heh, with such a beauty as you accompanying me on the road, I won't be lonely!"
The golden radiance from the pearl in his hand grew ever brighter, and the Golden Light Barrier became increasingly solid.
Qi Qingmei stared expressionlessly at Ji Qingyun.
Ji Qingyun glared at her with blazing eyes. "Qi Qingmei, perhaps we can even become husband and wife in the underworld. Hahaha!"
Qi Qingmei coldly spat out four words: "Everyone, retreat!"
Graceful as a startled swan, she abruptly retreated, snatching up Lu Xiao Lu and two Guanghan Palace experts along the way.
Though her voice was soft, it exploded beside the experts' ears like thunder.
Qi Qingmei's prestige was high enough that they retreated without the slightest hesitation.
Boom!
While they were still in midair, the pearl in Ji Qingyun's hand suddenly transformed into a streak of golden light that spread in every direction.
The experts hanging