Everything happened in a flash. Although many people had a clear view, fewer than ten—aside from the academy instructors—could truly discern the intricate exchanges between the two fighters. And Qin Xiaowan was one of them.
The crowd only saw them sent flying by the force of the recoil after their attacks collided. They were completely unaware that the two fighters' Sword Qi had canceled each other out, or that Ye Tian had been forced to wrench his body aside to dodge the strike. Of course, Sima Tianquan had also been scrambling to evade the Sword Qi Ye Tian had sent his way.
However, he had precious little time to dodge, only managing to shift enough to protect his heart, leaving the rest of his body vulnerable. At that moment, the two shot backward like kites with their strings cut.
