As a Soul Cultivator, Xing Yun's cultivation was no lower than Horse-Face's, and she was extremely nimble. With a sharp cry, she raised the Crystal Soul Bow and kept moving as she fired Soul Arrows, forcing Horse-Face onto the defensive for the moment.
Ox-Head ignored the struggle between Horse-Face and Xing Yun. Chuckling, he lunged at Wu Meng. "Don't be impatient, little sister. I'm coming to keep you company!"
Seeing Xing Yun come to her aid and at least hold off one of the villains, Wu Meng immediately felt the relief of having survived a calamity.
Facing Ox-Head alone, Wu Meng felt the pressure abruptly ease. Though he was still somewhat troublesome, she moved nimbly, attacking and defending in good order, and faintly held the upper hand. With the Spirit-Gathering Pearl's assistance, her Mental Power already rivaled that of an ordinary Xiu Zun and was exceedingly forceful. Though Wu Meng was an Alchemist and not skilled at fighting, Ox-Head was an Array Offering master, and there was little difference in their combat experience.
Xing Yun did not seek to kill the man in the horse mask, instead using dazzling moves that caused a tremendous commotion. Unable to overcome Xing Yun after a prolonged fight, Horse-Face began to grow anxious.
The formation concealing their tracks had already been broken, and this place was not far from the Lingze Dike Wall. The troops stationed there could easily notice the commotion. If the Discipline Enforcement Army caught them, both men would surely be beheaded.
Ox-Head was also quite anxious, but his strength fell short. Merely keeping himself safe under Wu Meng's attacks was already no easy feat.
Ox-Head and Horse-Face retreated as they fought, drawing together. They exchanged a glance, both intending to withdraw.
Wu Meng saw what they were thinking. Though she