It seemed Shuo Feng would be cleaved in two by Li Fan's sword light in moments.

But just then, Shuo Feng swung his sword once more.

Clang!

The sword light struck the wooden blade, ringing out like a hammer striking a great bell.

The two forces held fast for a brief moment.

Then, the sword light abruptly reversed course, hurtling back toward Li Fan with sudden ferocity.

And it was faster now, its edge keener.

With the returning sword light locking onto him, there was no dodging it. But Li Fan had no intention of revealing his true strength, and this probing exchange had already served its purpose.

So he extended his right hand and manifested his water attribute grotto-heaven directly, calling on its domain power to suppress the sword light.

Boom!

The sword light...