Elder Mei watched the approaching sword with widening eyes, his body twisting desperately as he barely managed to dodge the attack. How could this have happened? He had thought Li Yao was strong, but never imagined she was this powerful. And where did she get that strange sword from?
His mind raced with panicked thoughts as he found himself continuously pushed back, unable to land a single hit while defending against her relentless assault. If this continued, he might actually die here.
"Wait! Wait! You can't kill me!" he shouted, voice cracking with desperation. "My men have your senior brother. If I die, he will too!"
The words caused Li Yao to pause mid-strike.
