As soon as they exchanged blows, the two seemed evenly matched, with neither able to gain victory for the moment. As they fought, however, powerful Fierce Beasts kept arriving at the commotion: Snow-Mane Lions and giant gray eagles, all swaggering with pride and radiating formidable might.
Though there were no demonic beasts, Mu Bai could hardly withstand this elderly Xiu Zun and several powerful beasts. He feared he might even leave his life here.
With powerful Fierce Beasts watching, the elderly Xiu Zun suddenly intensified his assault. His curved saber was exceedingly uncanny, like black lightning. A dark gleam would flare, and saber light would flash before Mu Bai's eyes, every stroke sharp enough to draw blood.
This was no ordinary Xiu Zun. Not only was he powerful, but his combat experience was ruthlessly honed, as though he had performed every movement millions of times and already reached a realm of perfect mastery.
Mu Bai hurriedly punched out streams of violet Lightning Flare to fend off the saber's edge, taking several slashes that tore through his flesh. He sprang backward and swept the Twin Fish Sword, and a row of green duckweed and red lotuses erupted thunderously before the elderly Xiu Zun, finally slowing his assault.
Next, Mu Bai unleashed the "Green Duckweed Sword Art" in his Golden Armor form, only just managing to hold off the elderly Xiu Zun's deadly curved saber. Their battle remained fiercely intense. Suddenly, the elderly Xiu Zun secretly transmitted his voice into Mu Bai's ear.
"Fight your way to the city gate with me. I'll cover your escape!"
Mu Bai understood at once. After unleashing the "Green Duckweed Sword Art," he had noticed something strange about the old man. The two moved toward the city gate as they fought.
Seeing the old man and