Hardly any time transpired from the moment when Shangguan Xiongyan’s bolt of fire was stopped by the +10 additional effect of the Counter Armor. But during that time, Shangguan Xiongyan had somehow managed to close enough distance to strike at Bai Yunfei!

Bai Yunfei didn’t know how Shangguan Xiongyan was able to do that—the two had been over two kilometers apart. Not even a Saint was able to move that much distance in seemingly a single step!

To those watching, it seemed like Bai Yunfei was doomed to an early death… 

“Swish!!”

The blade in Shangguan Xiongyan’s hand radiated a beam of scorching red light as if to extend its edge. ‘Effortlessly’, the blade then traveled in and out of Bai Yunfei’s throat!

Glee flickered in Shangguan Xiongyan’s eyes at the sight of his blade cutting into the throat, but when he felt no resistance, his eyes then widened in surprise; something...