You can't describe how terrifying the strength of a Rank 1 fighter is. Pshh! First, the sound of bone cracking, then in an instant, Jiu Ling's body was sent flying away like a ripped sack by Sky Shadow's Black Tiger Heart Digging, smashing through two willows mid-flight. He spewed a mouthful of blood on the spot and lost consciousness instantly.

Just one strike had knocked Jiu Ling out cold. Though there was an element of surprise, this undoubtedly proved that Sky Shadow was the strongest among all the Union fighters.

"Bastard!" As Xia Mu saw it, he instantly aimed a flying kick at the nearest, Mu Tou.

This unexpected attack was equally sudden. Always a slow mover, Mu Tou was sent spinning clear across the space by Xia Mu, but his thick skin saved him from a fatal injury like Jiu Ling's.

The Haier Brothers immediately returned fire, but they were too close and their speed couldn't match Xia Mu's advance. Seeing the situation, the two brothers quickly spread out. Xia Mu could now only attack one person. At the same time, Ophelia launched an attack on Xia Mu. Even though she wasn't a Rank 1, she far exceeded Haier. With the assistance of the Haier brothers, Xia Mu was helpless.

Meanwhile, Sky Shadow was also tied down by Heifeng and Silver Mary. Black Heifeng and Silver Mary's battle experience far exceeded that of the Haier brothers. As soon as Jiu Ling was attacked, they locked onto Sky Shadow, temporarily restricting him.

In spite of the delicate balance achieved by both sides, Feng Yi was in dire straits. Just five seconds exertion had his body at breaking point. He found it increasingly difficult to breathe and unable to continue.

Keep in mind, this wasn't Feng Yi's top speed. Being able to move out of normal vision in five seconds didn't mean he could escape the pursuit behind him, especially not from the much faster Mengdie.

In a flash, the three elders of the Jade Clear Sect once again surrounded Feng Yi in the middle, but strangely enough, they didn't choose to attack. It seemed like they wouldn't make a move without a direct order from Mingfei.

Sounds of swaying tree branches reached his ears and upon turning towards the noise, Feng Yi saw Mengdie lightly touching the treetops, revealing her cold face beneath her veil.

Oddly enough, the two locked eyes... But what Feng Yi found peculiar was not the eye contact, but the wordless depth in her gaze. Butterfly always bore such a melancholy and sorrowful look, no matter where, when, or what she looked at.

Alright, that wasn't his concern. What he cared about was their intention. Now kneeling on the ground, Feng Yi was waiting for their questions while secretly trying to recover. Not long after, a charming woman in purple appeared. She seemed to be the leader of these people. Feng Yi asked straightforwardly, "Did you come looking for me?"

Mingfei elegantly covered her mouth and chuckled, "It seems there's no one else around but you."

"There's some truth in that," Feng Yi laughed and went along with Mingfei, "I'm still not aware of why such a beauty is looking for me. To chat, make friends, or..." Feng Yi's topic slowly leaned toward the dirty.

Hearing this, Mingfei didn't shy away. She clapped her hands together and natural admiration showed on her face, "Of course, it's to see the idol, Revenge Shadow Rider, isn't it, General Feng?"

Feng Yi's eyes flashed a fierce light upon hearing this, which did not escape the sharp observation of Mingfei and Mengdie. But soon his gaze softened. Looking around, he found there were more women than men. It was really the world of yin prevailing over yang, "Haha, I knew you'd all be my little fangirls."

"Of course, that includes me," Mingfei readily answered.

"Well, what an honor. Then I'm free to go, right?" Feng Yi was getting up to leave, but was suddenly blocked by Mingfei.

"Heehee, wait a minute. We didn't come here today just for this. Our mistress has invited you to visit the sect," Mingfei hinted.

"Regarding what? I think for some things, there's no need to meet face to face, such as autographs," Feng Yi shrugged, miming as if he was ready to give autographs at any moment.

Mingfei chuckled, "Of course I want an autograph, but that's not what our mistress meant. Are you able to leave now?"

"Allow me a moment." Feng Yi made a stop gesture with one hand but was actually thinking of a way to escape. He had to restore his energy for the next attack. It'd be difficult trying to shake everyone off without reaching Maximal Outbreak.

Somehow, he had picked up a gambling habit. He ventured: "How about we make a bet?"

"Not betting."

"What if I say I don't want to go?"

"Hmm, then we simply cannot accommodate you."

"We'll see about that." The saying 'capture the leader to stop the bandits' came to mind. Despite Feng Yi's inability to shake off Mengdie, he didn't think he could not handle the charming woman in front of him. With that thought, Feng Yi took bold action against Mingfei, deciding to use her as a hostage for negotiation.

Whack! He succeeded. Feng Yi's movements were fast: turning around, accelerating, raising his hand and going for her throat occurred in an instant. "Even though I don't want to harm a woman, especially a beautiful one, perhaps now we can discuss our terms."

As he spoke, he was deeply shocked. He didn't see any surprise or fear on Mingfei's face. It seemed not that she couldn't dodge his throat-lock but that she didn't need or bother to dodge it. For elite warriors like Feng Yi, an all-out attack was fatal. Regardless of who the opponent was, he could even leave a hole in a titan, let alone a mere human body.

However, the reality was that Mingfei was not only calm but sighed softly, "It's a pity that with your current state, you're not in any position to negotiate."

"Exactly, you understand that my physical condition is extremely poor, which is why you dared to come to Mardis." Feng Yi took a pause and said with a forced calm, "However, you're not aware that I can still exert a full strike at least once. Your physique won't be able to withstand my full blow."

Mingfei could only shake her head and smile at Feng Yi's insistence. "Alright, since that's the case, I'll agree to a bet." As she spoke, she escaped from Feng Yi's throat lock without him noticing. It seemed just like an accidental slip. She took a step back and offered, "If you can knock me down with a full-fledged strike, you can leave freely. Otherwise, you'll go with us. How's that?"

Feng Yi's mind buzzed as if he had been struck by lightning! How was this possible? Who in the world could escape from his throat lock? Could there really be such a person? Or was it due to changes in his own body? "Are you sure?"

"Sure."

Upon hearing her answer, Feng Yi became extremely focused. He took a deep breath, preparing for a full power attack. At this moment, his combat power was rising drastically. Five seconds later, he moved along with a roaring storm. Just when he was about to strike, he disappeared.

Instead of attacking Mingfei, he chose to briefly boost his status and escape. With a swishing sound, Feng Yi, red-eyed and faster than ever, dashed through the landscape like a black shadow, in and out of the trees. He gritted his teeth against the chest pain, spun into the Blank Paper Realm and vanished...

And suddenly reappeared from high in the sky and fell...Yes, although a brief outbreak could enhance his overall condition, Feng Yi could only maintain the state for a few seconds. He risked everything for this and almost fainted by holding back his strength. But he was confident that he could shake off Mingfei and her group with such speed.

As for Mengdie...With a soft sound, she landed on a tree branch even before Feng Yi's free fall.

"Are you also my little fan?" Feng Yi tumbled to the ground and managed to squeeze out a smile as if everything was under his control. He said, "Hello."

Mengdie responded with silence, as if to say, 'I'm just watching what you're going to attempt.'

"Goodbye."

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