Even though she was well aware that Ning Wuque was formidable, and that even a powerhouse at the Half-Step Five Elements Realm would be no match for him, the sight of such a hulking, terrifying brute moving to strike him made her act on pure instinct. She threw herself in front of him, arms spread wide, her delicate face set with indomitable determination. "Don't you dare hurt Brother Wuque!"
"Get out of the way, you little wench!" the giant roared.
The strike was faster than lightning. With a crisp, sharp crack, the blow sent Mu Yunshang crashing to the ground. The strength of the towering man was monstrous; a single slap caused half of her face to swell up instantly, blood trickling from her tender lips. Despite having broken through to the Mystery-Accessing Realm, she remained as fragile as an ant before a peak Yinyang Realm expert.
Chapter 229