Roses bloomed rapidly, their vines lunging toward Qi Jingtao with increasing speed. Even as he slashed at the surrounding greenery, more vines swarmed inward, knitting together into a sphere to engulf him.
The vines multiplied relentlessly, but Qi Jingtao’s strikes were so swift that the growth struggled to keep pace. Suddenly, the furnace opened. Locke shoved the mass of vines inside, trapping Qi Jingtao within the chamber. But the moment the furnace door slammed shut, Qi Jingtao sliced through the vegetation and leaped out.
Locke’s expression shifted, and he scrambled backward, unleashing a magical assault. Rose petals flew from his periphery, transforming into blades that lashed out at Qi Jingtao. There were too many petals to dodge entirely; Qi Jingtao sustained several grazes, though none were deep. With a flash of movement, he closed the distance to Locke, and the two clashed, their weapons locking in a flurry of hundreds of exchanges.
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