Sacrificing Life for Righteousness

Seeing "Yellow Wind's" claws about to seize Zhang Xiaohua's throat, another cold flash suddenly shot straight at its body—it was the Chasing Dreams small sword Zhang Xiaohua had prepared long ago.

Chasing Dreams struck directly at "Yellow Wind's" slightly bulging belly.

At the sight, surprise seemed to flash through "Yellow Wind's" eyes. It did not dare take the risk. With a flick of its tail, it shifted aside, and Chasing Dreams immediately stabbed empty air. "Yellow Wind's" claws also paused slightly, giving Zhang Xiaohua a sliver of opportunity. He hurriedly raised the Azure Water Sword to block the claws.

A clear hint of mockery appeared in "Yellow Wind's" eyes. It did not dodge, but reached straight for the Azure Water Sword. There was another clang, but this time a tremendous force surged toward Zhang Xiaohua. Before he could exert any strength, he was forced several steps back.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Xiaohua and "Yellow Wind" had exchanged several moves. Lu Chaoxian and Senior Brother Wang's carriages had only just passed, while two more carriages were still racing by them behind. If I'm saving them, I might as well save them to the end. Zhang Xiaohua gritted his teeth, raised the Azure Water Sword, and thrust at "Yellow Wind" as sword light flickered from its tip. But "Yellow Wind" was astonishingly fast. With the slightest movement, it slipped away, then flashed again and attacked Zhang Xiaohua's throat.

"Why is it this spot again? Can't you pick somewhere else?" Zhang Xiaohua was depressed beyond measure. Yet "Yellow Wind" had grown even faster. He could only vaguely sense its approximate position through his divine sense. Not daring to be careless, he curled himself up, hiding his throat between his body, then rolled aside to evade the attack. "Yellow Wind" was