Li Yun was truly caught off guard by Mu Lan's sudden attack, because even with his sharp perception, her timing had been flawless and her approach completely concealed until the very last moment, yet he was fortunate that he had not put his sword away when she closed the distance.
The instant she moved, Li Yun reacted without hesitation as his grip tightened and his blade rose sharply, and in that split second, forty percent Sword Intent surged violently into the sword, condensing into a sharp and defensive force as he swung upward to intercept her strike.
Clang!
The sound of metal colliding rang out clearly, followed immediately by a violent explosion as her scythe crashed into his sword, and the impact unleashed a terrifying shockwave that spread outward in all directions.
The ground beneath their feet could not withstand the force.
It shattered instantly as cracks spread outward, and the surrounding area was torn apart by the violent energy released from their collision.
