Though the Night Market street was brightly lit, the vendors had already fled in a panic, leaving only goods scattered across the ground and overturned tables and chairs in the resulting chaos.
"Hmph, take this punch from your old man Zhao!"
Zhao Wuji's eyes sharpened. He stomped hard, instantly cracking the bluestone tiles beneath his feet. Then, like a wild beast breaking free of its reins, he charged toward Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er.
Seeing this, Soul Power surged within Tang Chuan. He shifted his feet slightly and was just about to make a move when Xiao Rui'er beside him suddenly shouted in a low voice, "Let me handle it."
As soon as she finished speaking, she stomped hard on the ground as well, sending stone fragments flying. Her entire body shot forward like a streak of golden lightning, meeting Zhao Wuji head-on.
In the blink of an eye, the two collided in midair. Their fists met, and the air suddenly exploded!
"Bang!"
Amid a deafening blast, violent winds raged and instantly overturned the surrounding stalls. Both of them shuddered before sliding several steps backward at the same time.
Zhao Wuji slid several meters across the ground before finally steadying himself. However, his expression had turned rather ugly.
He slowly placed his right hand behind his back. His palm trembled slightly, and his brows furrowed as a storm of disbelief surged through his heart. He thought to himself:
How can this little girl have such terrifying strength? My Great Strength Vajra Bear has always been renowned for its power, yet that punch just now actually left my entire arm numb?!
Seeing the shock on Zhao Wuji's face, the corners of Xiao Rui'er's lips curled into the slightest arc. Then, she slowly raised her right hand and gently clenched her five