Dust still hung in the air.
Hou Ban walked forward again, slow but steady, dragging his giant sword behind him.
Xue Lin wiped more blood from her mouth but smiled. "You're strong, but strength alone isn't enough."
She uncoiled her whips again.
The air around her shimmered faintly, a soft dark mist forming at her feet.
She raised one hand slowly and activated [Demon Bloom Waltz].
Her steps became light, like a dancer. Her movement was smooth, almost beautiful.
Even the watching disciples paused.
There was something strange about how she moved.
Tianheng narrowed his eyes. "That's not just a movement skill… she's boosting her rhythm."
Xue Lin dashed forward again, zigzagging so fast her form blurred.
Hou Ban tried to strike with [Earth Shatter Swing] again, but missed.
She was already behind him.
Her whip snapped with a crack, using [Fang Lash Combo], a three-strike whip chain aimed at the neck, arm, and knee.
