Before she finished speaking, Lin Qian's figure flashed like a ghost, instantly transforming into a blurry shadow as she hurtled towards Ye Lingxi at an astonishing speed. The sharp sword in her hand drew a cold arc through the air, its gleaming light like a death knell, pointing directly at Ye Lingxi's heart.
Lin Qian's speed was extreme; her figure was like lightning in the night, instantly tearing through the air. Her eyes were filled with icy killing intent, born from deep hatred for Ye Lingxi. Every movement she made was full of power and determination, as if she wanted to completely destroy Ye Lingxi.
Ye Lingxi's pupils contracted slightly, a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes. She clearly hadn't expected Lin Qian's speed to be so fast, so fast that she barely had time to react. But she was, after all, a seasoned cultivator with rich combat experience. After a brief moment of surprise, she reacted swiftly. With a flick of her wrist, her longsword instantly drew from its sheath, its blade shimmering with a pale blue spiritual energy, meeting Lin Qian's thrusting sword head-on.
"clang!"
The clanging of metal, like a resounding bell, suddenly echoed through the silent forest, causing the surrounding leaves to rustle and fall. Sparks flew, like dazzling fireworks bursting in the night sky, instantly illuminating the faces of the two men. Their figures instantly intertwined, their swords flashing and their movements creating a dazzling display of light and shadow.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
The sounds of clashing weapons echoed through the forest, each collision unleashing a powerful surge of energy that seemed to distort the surrounding air. Each strike sent up dazzling sparks, illuminating the murderous expressions on the two men's faces with exceptional clarity.
Ye Lingxi was secretly astonished. She hadn't expected Lin Qian's attacks to be not only lightning-fast, but also possess power and skill beyond her imagination. Lin Qian's sword was like a nimble, venomous snake, its moves cunning and ruthless, its angles extremely unpredictable, constantly attacking Ye Lingxi's vital points. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, a mixture of extreme hunger for victory and deep hatred for Ye Lingxi. The cruel smile playing on her lips was chilling, as if she were reveling in this brutal battle.
"Ye Lingxi, weren't you supposed to be very powerful? Why are you running around like a stray dog now?" Lin Qian launched a frenzied attack while mercilessly mocking Ye Lingxi. Her tone was full of resentment and pleasure, and every word was like a sharp blade, piercing Ye Lingxi's heart.
Ye Lingxi was forced to retreat repeatedly by Lin Qian, her steps faltering. Her heart was filled with anger and surprise. She had originally thought she could easily handle Lin Qian's attacks, but she hadn't expected her opponent to be so powerful. She had hoped to use this opportunity in the secret realm to get rid of Lin Qian, but she hadn't anticipated that Lin Qian would be so tenacious and even actively provoke this life-or-death battle!
"Lin Qian, don't be so smug!" Ye Lingxi said through gritted teeth, her eyes burning with fury. "You think you can kill me?"
"Whether you can kill her or not, we'll find out soon enough," Lin Qian sneered, thrusting her sword forward again, a sharp, cold light flashing like lightning as it aimed straight for Ye Lingxi's throat. This attack was incredibly fast and angled sharply, making it difficult to dodge.
Ye Lingxi was startled; she sensed the deadly threat of the attack. She quickly dodged to the side, her body as nimble as a willow leaf in the wind, lightly avoiding the fatal blow. However, the sharp sword still left a shallow bloodstain on her fair neck.
"Hiss..." Ye Lingxi gasped, a chill creeping into her heart. She clearly realized that Lin Qian was serious this time; she truly wanted to take her life. If she didn't deal with it seriously, she might really lose her life.
Thinking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in Ye Lingxi's eyes. She would no longer hold back and decided to go all out. She took a deep breath, and the spiritual power within her surged wildly like a flood, instantly spreading throughout her body. The longsword in her hand emitted a dazzling light, containing powerful energy that transformed into streaks of silver lightning, sweeping towards Lin Qian in an overwhelming manner.
"Lin Qian, today is your death day!" Ye Lingxi roared, her voice filled with anger and determination. At this moment, she unleashed all her strength, attempting to turn the tide of the battle.
Lin Qian remained fearless, her eyes filled with confidence and determination. She moved like a butterfly, nimbly weaving through Ye Lingxi's attacks. Her body seemed to blend seamlessly with her surroundings, each movement perfectly avoiding Ye Lingxi's attacks. Her sword relentlessly searched for Ye Lingxi's weaknesses, waiting for the opportune moment to deliver a fatal blow.
The battle between the two intensified, and the surrounding trees snapped under the powerful fluctuations of their spiritual energy, emitting dull thuds. Leaves danced in the air, fluttering down like green snowflakes. Deep furrows appeared in the ground, as if the forest itself trembled in the face of this life-or-death duel.
Lin Qian's swordsmanship grew increasingly fierce, each move imbued with immense power and exquisite skill. Although Ye Lingxi fought back with all her might, she gradually found herself at a disadvantage. Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her breathing became rapid.
"Ye Lingxi, prepare to die!" Lin Qian shouted, a sharp glint in her eyes. She had spotted a tiny opening in Ye Lingxi's defenses, a brief but crucial one for Lin Qian. Without hesitation, she charged forward with all her might, her sword flashing like a black lightning bolt, aiming for Ye Lingxi's heart.
Ye Lingxi's heart tightened; she realized Lin Qian had discovered her weakness. She wanted to defend herself, but it was too late.
"puff!"
Lin Qian's sword pierced Ye Lingxi's heart with unerring accuracy. Ye Lingxi's eyes were filled with resentment and despair as her body slowly collapsed, the long sword in her hand falling to the ground with a crisp sound.
"Lin Qian, you..." Ye Lingxi's voice gradually weakened and eventually disappeared into the air.
Ye Lingxi's body slowly fell, the long sword in her hand clattering to the ground, marking the end of this life-or-death duel. Lin Qian stood there, her chest heaving violently, blood dripping from the sword's blade, blooming into bewitching blood flowers on the fallen leaves.
"Cough cough..." Lin Qian clutched her chest, feeling a metallic taste in her throat, and spit out a mouthful of blood. Ye Lingxi's last stand before her death also made her feel terrible.
Lin Qian wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, coldly staring at Ye Lingxi's corpse, her eyes devoid of any joy of victory.
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