In that instant, a flicker of vengeful glee spread across Zhang Ling'er's twisted face, followed by a wild, triumphant cackle!
BOOM!
A massive bang erupted, like a sudden clap of thunder cracking right beside one's ears!
However, the expected gruesome scene of a shattered skull and splattering blood did not come to pass...
The sword struck heavily, and the moment its edge met Chu Fan's forehead, a terrifying force exploded outward, kicking up a massive cloud of smoke and dust!
Zhang Ling'Er let out a muffled groan. The immense Rebound force knocked the Frost Sword from her hand, sending it flying. With a ZING, it plunged deep into a large boulder nearby, its blade still trembling violently!
Her own body was also thrown back by this Rebound force, stumbling backward uncontrollably.
Each step she took gouged a deep pit into the scorching ground!
