Hong Xi's attack was snuffed out by a single punch from a humanoid bug, but Jun Jiuxiao and Ye Xianchen were there to take advantage of the opening.

"[Heaven-Splitting Blade]!" Wind and storm wrapped around Jun Jiuxiao, condensing on his blade. The silvery-white blade glowed resplendently. It tore apart the heavens, cutting apart even space itself and leaving a thin line of void behind. 

The mutated bug leapt into the air and kicked toward Jun Jiuxiao, who was sent flying. He smashed into the ground, his face bloody.

"[Darkbane Claws]!" Black smoke surrounded Ye Xianchen. Nightmarish claws spawned from the smoke, but generated little more than sparks against the bugs' steel-like exterior.

The mutated bug punched the ground, cratering...