Called out by Zhong Ziqing before such a crowd, Nalan Xue immediately lost face. After a moment's hesitation, she pointed at Lü Wenqiu and said, "It has been several hundred years since I last sparred with Fellow Daoist Lü. Today, I shall seek a little instruction from him!"
Zhong Ziqing was at late Spirit Transformation, nearly at its peak. Nalan Xue knew she was absolutely no match for him, so she chose Lü Wenqiu instead, hoping to recover a little face!
Lü Wenqiu gave a cold laugh. "Nalan, I know those petty schemes of yours perfectly well! I accommodated your Jade Sound Pavilion, yet you took an inch and demanded a mile. It seems I was still too merciful!"
"Enough nonsense. We'll see who the hero is after we fight!"
"Very well! Let's go Beyond the Nine Heavens, lest we hurt innocent people here!" Lü Wenqiu said.
Nalan Xue was also worried that fighting here might interfere with Dongfang Hui's breakthrough. If that happened, the loss would outweigh the gain! She nodded and took the lead, flying into the sky and vanishing in the blink of an eye.
Zhong Ziqing gave Lü Wenqiu a concerned look. "Junior Sister, be careful!"
"Rest assured. Nalan Xue can't do anything to me!"
With that, Lü Wenqiu's figure flickered and disappeared before the crowd.
Above the Nine Heavens, Nalan Xue stood with her head held high against the roaring gang wind. A moment later, Lü Wenqiu appeared not far from her.
"Lü Wenqiu, it seems we have yet to exchange blows since reaching Spirit Transformation. Today, I shall see whether my Heart-Severing Treasure Canon or your Water and Fire in Harmony is stronger!"
"Nalan, I may not match you when it comes to having a thick skin, but in a fight, you certainly won't