Amid the deafening roar of violently colliding spiritual energy, Xuanyuan Chen and Murong Guanshan locked into a tense deadlock. Every clash of their spiritual power sent shockwaves rippling through the surrounding air. Though Xuanyuan Chen's cultivation realm was a full major stage lower than Murong Guanshan's, his bizarre movement technique and formidable physical strength allowed him to trade blows with Murong Guanshan for several rounds.
Xuanyuan Chen's gaze remained locked onto Murong Guanshan. Amidst the flashing lights of flying spiritual energy, he keenly caught a subtle flaw in the circulation of Murong Guanshan's protective spiritual qi as he deflected a wave of sword qi.
At that critical moment, Xuanyuan Chen suddenly shifted his body sideways, tapping his toes lightly against the ground, and shot forward like a streak of black lightning. Pushing his Draconic Steps to the absolute limit, his figure was light and agile, instantly putting a distance of several zhang between himself and Murong Guanshan. That ethereal movement technique made him look like an immortal walking upon the air, utterly devoid of worldly mortal aura.
Chapter 171