Zhao Yi dodged Princess Xiaying’s attacks with nimble grace. He was in no rush to counterattack; he wanted to experience her true strength for himself. Although Princess Xiaying was not fighting with the same murderous intent as the day before, the speed and power of her sword strikes were enough to keep Zhao Yi from letting his guard down. Within the main hall, the sound of her blade slicing through the air whistled sharply. Zhao Yi moved like a nimble monkey, twisting, leaping, and parrying, refusing to let her gain the slightest advantage.
At the beginning, Princess Xiaying had been full of confidence. She believed that even if Zhao Yi had been hiding his true abilities, he was no match for her. That was why she had challenged him so brazenly. But from the moment the sparring started, she began to realize how formidable Zhao Yi truly was. She had exerted every ounce of her strength, yet she hadn’t even brushed the hem of his clothes. A sense of helplessness washed over her, accompanied by a growing, secret alarm. Pei Yuzong’s strength was terrifying—he was the most powerful opponent she had ever faced in her life. Yet, Zhao Yi’s skill seemed to be on par with his. To be so young and yet possess such monstrous ability was staggering.
As they sparred, Princess Xiaying searched for a weakness. She knew that in a straightforward exchange, she could never defeat him. She would have to take a gamble. As they fought, a flash of inspiration struck, and a look of grim determinati…
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