MingYue stood at the edge of the underground lake and looked at the calm surface. She smiled.
A cold aura spread from her body. Frost formed around her feet.
She stepped onto the water. Before her foot touched the surface, the water under it froze into solid ice.
She walked forward over the lake until she reached the middle.
Then MingYue closed her eyes.
One second passed. Then two.
Then three. She suddenly jumped straight up.
At that exact moment, a giant maw burst out of the water where she had been standing. Water splashed high into the air.
MingYue looked down and smirked.
A giant snake covered in silver scales rose from the lake.
When its ambush failed, the snake did not retreat. It used its long body to lunge at MingYue again.
Two swords appeared in MingYue's hands. Her body moved with smooth, light steps, as if she was dancing in the air.
She slashed again and again. Each sword stroke pierced the snake's body.
