The moon shone clear and bright, reflected in the Deep Pool.
The fish, which had gone a long time without food, were finally being fed. They surged about excitedly, vying for the fish food Bai Xuanling scattered every so often.
Bai Xuanling paused briefly, then tossed down all the fish food in her hand and slowly rose. With a slight beckon, the Spirit Sword on the table flew into her hand.
"Since you're here, there's no need to hide." Bai Xuanling's voice was calm. "That day, you severed an arm to escape with your life. That was my failing. But if you manage to leave today, that will be my incompetence."
Bai Xuanling stood alone, moonlight shining on her.
The next moment.
Four streaks of black-and-red spiritual light blazed from all directions, their terrifying might crashing straight into the formations.
The several layers of circulating formations were shattered in mere moments, dissolving into streams of light. The shock waves spread, destroying most of the surrounding buildings.
Bai Xuanling shifted slightly. With only a sidelong glance and a light sweep of her sword, she cleared away the remaining shock waves as easily as if strolling through a quiet courtyard.
Chu Xingchen still lay in the recliner with his eyes closed, moonlight falling on his faintly furrowed brows.
Baibo's figure sped after her. Without a word, he charged straight at Bai Xuanling.
At the same time, a hundred zhang behind Baibo, Xu Linglong drew her bow and descended. Countless black shadows suddenly blotted out the sky and sun, covering the entire Sect.
A savage grin appeared on Bai Xuanling's face. She raised her hand slightly, bringing her sword down at Baibo.
"Back to humiliate yourself again, defeated dog?"
Baibo dared not be careless. He abruptly shifted position, his muscular frame driving a