Liu Ning harrumphed. Suddenly, several streaks of white silk appeared from behind her. Half of them rushed at Yun Jianyue, while the other half swept toward the Crescent Ring behind her.0

The Crescent Ring was incredibly sharp and almost instantly sliced the silk to pieces. However, a remaining strand slipped through the opening and struck the weapon right at its center, knocking it flying.0

The strands of silk moved just like Liu Ning’s own fingers, containing a strange, gentle force. When she saw that, Yun Jianyue couldn't help but say with a sigh of praise, “Your eyes are quite good. You were able to instantly find the Crescent Ring’s weakness.”0

Even though that was what she said, with a wave of her hand, the Crescent Ring instantly returned to her side. It continued to vibrate in place, seemingly ready to deliver a lethal blow at any time.0

Liu Ning’s expression also grew grave. She was no longer as confident as earlier. She had already concentrated her full attention on facing this opponent, and yet Yun Jianyue was still able to chat so casually. It didn’t even seem as if she'd used all of her strength.0

It seems her cultivation is even a bit higher than mine.0

Fortunately, she had been able to receive the help of Ah Zu’s nourishment to bring her to a higher level. Otherwise, with her previous cultivation, she would likely have already been completely defeated. Now, she at least had a bit of a chance.3

But what is going on with this Devil Sect Master? Her cultivation clearly wasn't this high the last time she attacked the Imperial Palace!1

I had the help of Ah Zu’s nourishment, but what did she rely on to grow so quickly?8

After all, the higher one’s cultivation reached, the slower one's growth would become. Frequently,...1