Ning Zhen's gaze was sharp as she locked onto Mu Tang. The Jade Flute in her hand thrust straight toward Mu Tang's glabella. Mu Tang stood unmoving, eyes intensely focused and brimming with coiled energy. In the blink of an eye, Ning Zhen's Jade Flute was right before her. Mu Tang quickly sidestepped to dodge, her Short Sword swiftly deflecting the flute as she slashed toward Ning Zhen's right shoulder. Ning Zhen stepped back, causing Mu Tang's strike to miss, while her own Jade Flute descended toward Mu Tang's wrist. Mu Tang retreated a step, and Ning Zhen's flute met only empty air.
Ning Zhen looked at Mu Tang and smiled, nodding. Mu Tang looked at Ning Zhen and smiled, nodding in return. Both understood each other completely without a word—using only thirty percent of their true strength.
Mo Xian stood off to the side, feeling completely dazzled. The entire exchange had begun and halted in the mere blink of an eye. Frowning, Mo Xian looked at the smiling Ning Zhen and Mu Tang. Could they slow down a bit? She couldn't see a thing!
Chapter 78