The Qingchi Sword and the long spear collided, bursting into a flurry of sparks. The long spear trembled violently, and the hand of the young man in blue robes holding it shook just as violently. The sheer, overwhelming force of the impact almost made him lose his grip and drop the weapon. The young man's expression changed drastically. Just from this initial exchange, he realized the massive gap between himself and Xu Chen. The chasm between them was simply too vast.
Panic rose in his heart, and just as he was about to retreat hastily, Xu Chen struck with his sword.
The young man's expression shifted once more. Panicking, he raised his spear to block.
Chapter 59