Xuan Yan and Qian Renxue stared at each other from across the training ground, as the aftershocks of their previous clash lingered in the air, yet neither seemed willing to relent.
Both of them gripped their swords tightly.
*fwoosh* They moved simultaneously, a blur of golden radiance and reddish energy meeting in the center with a deafening clang!
Their swords locked for a moment, sparks flying as their strength collided head-on.
With a twist of her wrist, Qian Renxue pushed Xuan Yan's blade and pivoted gracefully, aiming a precise thrust at his side.
*sleesh* Xuan Yan sidestepped the attack and retaliated with a horizontal slash aimed at her midsection.
She leaped backward, her movements fluid and precise, the tip of his sword narrowly missing her.
Before he could press his advantage, Qian Renxue dashed forward, her sword striking like a blur of golden arcs.
Xuan Yan parried each strike, the ring of clashing metal filling the air.
*clang* *clang* *clang*
Her speed and precision were extraordinary, but Xuan Yan's sharp instincts and quick reflexes, derived from his Transcendent physique, kept him one step ahead.
"You are going this strong on a 6 year old?" Xuan Yan uttered, deflecting another strike aimed at his shoulder.
He spun to her side, aiming a counterattack at her exposed flank.
Qian Renxue twisted her body, using her momentum to deflect his blade with the flat of her sword.
*fleesh* She retaliated with an upward slash, forcing Xuan Yan to duck.
The moment his head lowered, she stepped in, her knee aiming for his abdomen "6 year olds are not this strong, Xuan Yan..."
*thud* Xuan Yan barely managed to block the strike with his forearm, grunting from the impact.
Using the force of her attack, he pivoted on his heel and swung his sword in a wide arc.
Qian Renxue bent backward, her flexibility allowing her to avoid the strike by mere inches.
As she straightened, her eyes gleamed with amusement "You're more agile than I thought."
Xuan Yan smirked. "And you're not as delicate as you look."
Qian Renxue lunged again, her sword glowing with golden light as she channeled her spirit energy.
Xuan Yan met her attack head-on, his blade shrouded in the red aura.
*clang* *clang* *clang* Their exchanged slashes as each of them parried the other's slashes.
Xuan Yan sidestepped a diagonal slash and aimed a quick jab at her shoulder.
Qian Renxue deflected the strike with a flick of her wrist and retaliated with a spinning slash that forced Xuan Yan to raise his sword in defense.
*clang* The force of her strike sent vibrations down his arm, but he held firm, using the moment to push her back.
She stumbled slightly, but recovered instantly and her wings flared behind her as she flew upward.
From above, she dove at him with incredible speed, her sword aimed like a lance.
*woosh* Xuan Yan sidestepped at the last second, her blade carving into the ground where he had stood.
He countered immediately, his sword slicing upward in a powerful arc.
Qian Renxue twisted midair, her wings giving her just enough lift to avoid the attack.
She landed lightly behind him, spinning on her heel to deliver a swift slash to his back.
Xuan Yan turned, his blade meeting hers in an explosive clash.
*thoom* The sheer force of their strikes created a shockwave that rippled outward, scattering dust and debris.
They stepped apart briefly, both breathing heavily but unwilling to back down.
Qian Renxue took a soft breath "What the hell? Why are you so strong? Haa... you are shorter than me so I have the height advantage.. but still your physical prowess is so good you are keeping up with me."
Xuan Yan let out a sigh and nodded his head "Thank you..."
Qian Renxue caressed the sweat from her forehead and both of them looked at each other.
*clang* Their blades met again, but this time, Qian Renxue leaped high, spinning in mid-air to unleash a powerful slash infused with her golden aura.
*swoosh* Xuan Yan ducked, countering with a quick upward strike that sent a shockwave rippling through the air.
Both of them were pushed back momentarily before dashing toward each other again, their swords clanging furiously.
*clang* *clang* As they exchanged blows, Qian Renxue's third spirit ring began to glow intensely.
Her gaze narrowed as she raised her blade high. "Third Spirit Skill: Divine Judgment."
From her sword, a brilliant beam of golden energy shot forth, and the beam tore through the air, aiming directly at Xuan Yan, who had no room to dodge.
'Shit...' Xuan Yan's crimson energy flared as his second spirit ring activated, and he raised his sword, crimson flames erupting along its edge. 'Second Spirit Skill: Infernal Vortex.'
Xuan Yan swung his sword downward, releasing a spiraling torrent of crimson energy that swirled like a blazing cyclone.
*WOOOOSHHH* The vortex of red collided with Qian Renxue's golden beam, the two attacks locking in an intense struggle for dominance.
The ground beneath them trembled as the opposing forces clashed, golden and crimson energies intertwining in a chaotic power, painting the surrounding area in hues of red and gold.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, pouring more energy into her Divine Judgment.
The angelic figure above her seemed to intensify, its golden light becoming almost blinding. "Try to stop this..."
Xuan Yan's grip on his sword tightened, his crimson energy growing denser. 'Damn it, She is powerful after all...'
His vortex condensed further, its rotation accelerating until it formed a massive crimson spear of energy within the cyclone.
With a swing, Xuan Yan redirected the concentrated vortex, merging it into a single crimson beam that shot forward to meet Qian Renxue's Divine Judgment head-on.
*THOOOOMMM* The collision created an earth-shattering explosion as a wave of energy blasted outward and forced both of them to brace themselves.
As the dust settled, both stood their ground, taking deep breaths.
Qian Renxue's wings fluttered slightly, while Xuan Yan's crimson energy flickered like embers around him.
"You countered my Divine Judgment," Qian Renxue muttered in surprise as she looked at him.
Xuan Yan took a deep breath and smiled "Haa.. you made me work up so much."
Qian Renxue's grip on her sword tightened "Let's call it a draw... what do you say?"
With a chuckle, Xuan Yan nodded his head "Alright..."
Her martial spirit disappeared and Xuan Yan also retracted his martial spirit.
Qian Renxue walked towards Xuan Yan and extended her hand "That was a good fight..."
Looking at her, Xuan Yan reached out to shake her hand "Indeed..."
With a nod, Qian Renxue gently pulled back her hand "We still have a score to settle, the next time I am beating you for sure..."
Xuan Yan couldn't help but smile as he also enjoyed the fight "Looking forward to it."
"Hm..." Musing under her breath, Qian renxue's gaze narrowed "Then, I guess its about time you tell me how did you get 10000 year old spirit rings as your first and second spirit ring."
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If you found that name, just paragraph comment that line and I will edit it,
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