Yin Qi surged like a sea.
Yue Wen frowned and held his sword ready, summoning a mighty sword radiance as he prepared to strike first.
Careful observation was the right choice most of the time, but not with this Nightmare Wraith Creature. Being overly cautious only allowed its resentment to build. This was another thing that made Nightmare Wraith Creatures troublesome: each Nightmare Wraith followed different rules, and no one could see through them all at a glance.
Whoosh-
Before his Sword Qi could sweep over it, the yellow-robed Nightmare Wraith Creature abruptly flashed away, leaving only an afterimage where it had stood. Its real body had already appeared behind Yue Wen.
Although Yue Wen did not immediately detect where it was, the thing had suddenly vanished from its original spot. Even with Xing'er's brains, he would have known it was about to attack him.
Without the slightest hesitation, he instantly summoned an Astral Qi Shield.
The spherical Astral Qi Shield enveloped his entire body, immediately taking a heavy blow from behind. The yellow-robed Nightmare Wraith Creature's attacks seemed to carry Spiritual Power that could pass through barriers. Its claw struck Yue Wen's shield, and after the Astral Qi rippled for a second, it suddenly penetrated inside.
But in a clash between powerful opponents, that was already enough time for Yue Wen to respond.
Already well practiced in Perfect Evasion, he first unleashed the Light-Splitting Shadow-Sweeping Sword Art at close range. Countless sword shadows shot toward the yellow-robed Nightmare Wraith Creature's chest. Then, as the Ghost Hand reached his face, he ducked beneath the attack.
Boom-
Facing the barrage of sword light, countless Ghost Hands actually sprang from the yellow-robed Nightmare Wraith Creature's chest, blocking every sword shadow!
Having just dodged, Yue Wen did not waste a moment either. He