But how could Qi Zhenzi let Xie Fengchen have his way? Seeing the two paper giants swing their resentment blades and lunge through the air to slash at him, light flickered in Qi Zhenzi's hands as well. Two formation patterns were affixed to his palms, allowing his sweeping hands to meet the slashing blades head-on.
Just as Qi Zhenzi had hoped, Mu Bai continued striding forward. The heaven-and-earth Dao god in his Inner World was growing rapidly, and his comprehension of the Dao of heaven and earth accelerated further. It seemed that every step he took forward might carry him straight into perfection.
Meanwhile, at the Mysterious Female Gate, the four had long since stopped fighting. After conversing in secret for a while, each harbored different thoughts, and none spoke again.
Huihai Mysterious Mother recovered from her shock and swung her hand, striking Ling Jinyu across the face with a smack. The slap knocked Ling Jinyu to the ground. She clutched her burning cheek, and tears came rolling out.
"Mysterious Mother..."
"Shut up! If you still consider yourself the Sacred Gate's Holy Maiden, you shouldn't be falling in love with some stray fellow!"
"I..."
Ling Jinyu covered her face, unable to bear the humiliation. She could neither voice the grievances in her heart nor dare to speak of them. She could only grit her teeth and endure.
"Mysterious Mother, is he some stray fellow?"
Li Muxue helped Ling Jinyu up and softly asked on her behalf.
"I mean that fellow from the Primordial Soul! Loving this one today and that one tomorrow-utterly shameless. Despicable!"
"Please calm your anger, Mysterious Mother."
"Mysterious Mother, your words..."
"What, do you find my words harsh? I think your Dao heart is simply unsteady. Lock her up! Without my orders, no one is to let