He already found it hard to understand why a weak human would choose to fight him in close combat. Although humans' unique cultivation methods allowed them to directly draw earth energy into their bodies for their own use, their bodies were still too weak. They could only rely on various exquisite combat skills to contend with the strong bodies of the orcs.

Therefore, in close combat, orcs always held a significant advantage over human cultivators of equal strength. But this woman completely overturned his understanding; her strength was in no way weaker than his own, and he had to exert all his strength to deal with each blow from her heavy sword.

He had tried to use the power of his ancestors to control the earth and suppress his opponent, but this woman always managed to break through his attacks with her heavy sword.

Her combat techniques are simple and practical, relying on brute force to overcome skill. Moreover, the "vital energy" she cultivates is extremely explosive. After fighting her for so long, not only has she suppressed him in close combat, but even his earth-based power seems to be dissipating.

Now, with the sudden surge of power from his phoenix eyes, the terrifying greatsword emanated an overwhelming aura, making it even harder for him to withstand. "This two-handed greatsword is at least an epic-level weapon. It seems that not only will I not be able to kill her today, but I might even be killed myself." Bernoulli finally made up his mind; he prepared to find an opportunity... to escape.

The opportunity was right before their eyes... That weak member of the Great Xia royal family lay on the ground. Bernoulli had never relaxed his control over that member of the Great Xia royal family, even when he was being held under Danfengyan's arm. From beginning to end, a wisp of earthly power suppressed that unfortunate royal family member, preventing him from making any rash moves.

Bernoulli's mace flew from his left hand, carrying immense force as it hurtled towards Danfengyan. Taking advantage of Danfengyan's momentary distraction as he deflected the mace, he turned and leaped to Qin Mo's side, scooping him up with one hand.

“Foolish woman, stop now, or I’ll strangle this member of the Great Xia royal family.” Bernoulli’s face changed, and his ferocious expression, combined with his long fangs, made him look even more vicious.

Qin Mo had been waiting for an opportunity. He could feel the earth elemental energy that had been pressing down on him weakening as Danfengyan's attacks grew more intense. He could use Nirvana Flame to resist this earth elemental energy and make his move at any time if he wanted.

But Bernoullius never came close to him. Qin Mo watched the two fight fiercely, the earth trembling with their struggle, causing him, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead, to tremble as well.

The opportunity finally arrived... Bernoulli rushed towards him, so close that he grabbed him right in front of his nose... He became Bernoulli's hostage to blackmail Dan Yan.

Qin Mo, with her back to Bernoulli, was held in his hand. Facing his phoenix-eyed man, she smiled bitterly. What was she to do? Would she care about her own life?

"Hey! I don't even know your name yet. You can go now. King Bernoulli will give me the appropriate treatment... But remember... you owe me two jars of good wine," Qin Mo said with a wry smile to Danfengyan.

In this situation, this might be the best course of action. If Danfengyan were to be blackmailed by Bernoulli, both of them would be held hostage by the orcs, and would certainly meet a bad end. If Danfengyan disregarded his own life, Bernoulli would definitely tear him apart in his anger. Therefore, letting Danfengyan leave as soon as possible is the best course of action.

Danfeng eyes looked at Qin Mo strangely, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he was thinking carefully.

"What are you waiting for? This member of the Great Xia royal family has a very special cultivation level. I've never seen such pure 'primordial energy' before. He must be an important figure in your Great Xia royal family, right?... Hahaha..."

The tightly furrowed brows in his phoenix eyes relaxed, and the heavy sword in his hand shone brightly once more, brighter and more dazzling than ever before.

A dazzling sword light, several meters long, slashed towards Qin Mo. Judging from its sheer power, this sword could not only shatter Qin Mo but also split Bernoulli behind him in two.