Pang Ji's eyes narrowed. He, too, had sensed the explosive increase in the power of Leng Guhan's Swordsmanship. It was almost inconceivable.
By rights, Leng Guhan's strength was still far below theirs, but judging by that last strike, the gap was no longer so pronounced.
Could this be what Kui Yong had meant when he said Leng Guhan bore some trace of the Immortal Alchemist's aura, and was that why his Swordsmanship possessed such power?
With Leng Guhan unleashing astonishing strength and Xuanyuan Xing attacking like a madman, the two temporarily stabilized the situation.
Although they remained at a disadvantage, they could still hold out for a while.
It was not only Leng Guhan's strength that proved unexpected. Just as Mo Pozheng was about to kill Zuo Qiu Shu, he suddenly sensed fierce Sword Qi coming from behind.
The power of this Sword Qi filled him with unease.
He dared not take it head-on to kill Zuo Qiu Shu.
He could only dart swiftly to one side to evade it.
Li Bai had bought Zuo Qiu Shu some time, and that instant was enough.
Zuo Qiu Shu immediately reacted, retreating three quick steps before steadying herself.
Li Bai landed beside Zuo Qiu Shu and asked, "Senior, are you all right?"
Blood trickled from the corner of Zuo Qiu Shu's mouth. She glanced at Mo Pozheng and said, "I owe you this time. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have died at Mo Pozheng's hands. Since I'm not dead, of course I can still fight."
Li Bai nodded.
A trace of puzzlement flashed through Mo Pozheng's eyes.
He could just about understand Leng Guhan's tremendous increase in strength. After all, Leng Guhan was only somewhat younger than they were.
But what was going on with Li Bai?
There was an enormous gap