39 Heavenly Mist Scheme (3)

Liang Yifei didn't have time to react as the fist slammed into his back, sending him hurtling forward and crashing through the rubble and debris created by the previous clash.

Chang Jin appeared behind Liang , his fist still crackling with the residual Qi of his punch. With a wicked smile on his face, he taunted , "Looks like I caught you at a bad time. You should have known your place. Now, it's time to pay the price." With a quick crack of his knuckles, he added, "But don't worry, I'll make sure this is over in a flash."

Mi Ling, still encased in her seven-layered armor, had her saber glinting with vibrant and mesmerizing hues. A sneer played on her lips, curling into a mocking grin. "Your luck has finally run out, you thought that I would let you escape again!"

Chang Jin strode forward, his eyes blazing with an intense yellow glow that seemed to penetrate the darkness that surrounded him. His fists clenched tightly, and as he drew in a deep breath, his body crackled with raw energy. With each passing moment, the intensity of his aura grew, sending a terrifying suppression force rippling through the air. The surrounding space warped and distorted as if struggling to contain the sheer power of his presence. Chang Jin's movements were slow and deliberate, but the impact of each step sent shockwaves reverberating through the environment.

Mi Ling followed suit, her saber emanating a dazzling seven-coloured light. The rune on her forehead pulsed with an intensified glow, and the symbols surrounding her lit up with vibrant energy.

Liang pushed himself up, gritting his teeth as he felt the pain in his body. He watched them carefully, his eyes flicking back and forth between the two. He could see that they were preparing something, and he knew he needed to act fast if he wanted to stop them.

Without warning, he launched himself at Chang Jin, his Crimson Serpent Sword gleaming with a bloody light. But as he got close, Chang Jin raised his fist, unleashing a terrifying suppression force that seemed to freeze the air around them. Liang Yifei's sword slowed down, then stopped entirely, hovering in mid-air, as if caught in a vortex of invisible energy.

With a sudden burst of power, Chang Jin punched the sword, sending it flying with a loud clang. Liang stumbled back, his eyes widening in astonishment at the sheer force of his opponent's attack.

Mi Ling's movements were fluid and precise as she closed in on Liang Yifei, her saber gleaming with intense light. With a swift and graceful motion, she slashed through the air, her multicoloured saber Qi leaving a trail of vibrant energy.

Liang gritted his teeth, trying to block the attack, but he was too slow. The force of Mi Ling's strike shattered his defenses, leaving him bleeding and wounded once again. He stumbled back, clutching at his side as he gasped for air, his body trembling with pain.

Mi Ling didn't hesitate, closing in for the kill with fierce determination in her eyes. Liang knew he was in trouble.

Suddenly, he raised his hand, retrieving the crimson serpent sword once again.

But this time, as he swung the sword, something incredible happened. The sword seemed to bend and warp, transforming into a massive crimson serpent with scales that shone with a dark hue. The serpent let out a deafening roar that echoed throughout the entire space, causing the ground to tremble and shake.

Chang Jin's eyes locked onto the serpent, and with a slight nod, he motioned for Mi Lin to stand back. With steadfast determination, he stepped forward, his body emitting an intense glow that set the area ablaze. Golden energy swirled around his fists, imbuing them with otherworldly power as he charged towards the serpent.

As they collided, a massive shockwave erupted, sending debris and dust flying in every direction. The two combatants were locked in a fierce struggle, neither gaining the upper hand.

Chang Jin's fists, which had seemed unstoppable before, now seemed to bounce off the serpent's scales with no effect. The serpent, on the other hand, seemed to be sustaining little damage despite the barrage of attacks it was receiving.

Mi Ling's eyes narrowed as she raised her hand and formed a mantra. The seven-coloured rune on her forehead glowed even brighter, and a surge of powerful energy emanated from her, spreading throughout the area with fierce intensity.

The serpent seemed to waver for a moment, and Chang Jin seized the opportunity to strike. He unleashed a barrage of attacks on the serpent's head, striking it with all his might. The serpent let out a deafening roar of agony as it writhed in pain.

With renewed confidence, Mi Ling drew her saber and charged forward towards Liang. She swung her weapon with such force that the air split around her, causing it to whistle a high-pitched note as it headed in his direction.

He let out a deep, exasperated sigh, and with a swift movement of his hands, he formed a hand seal. Crimson runes and symbols glowed intensely on his body. They seemed to pulse with a strange energy that caused the space around him to shake. In an instant, his form began to contort and shift, taking on the shape of a colossal golden serpent. The scales that covered his body shimmered with a brilliant purple sheen, almost blinding in their intensity. The mere sight of his transformation sent shockwaves rippling through the air, causing the very ground beneath them to quake with the force of his power.

With a deafening roar, the serpent lunged towards Mi Ling. But in a swift and calculated move, almost as if she had foreseen the attack, she raised her hand, moving it in a masterful circular motion through the air.

Suddenly, a seven-coloured ring appeared and enveloped the serpent, holding it in a crushing grip. Despite its fierce struggles, the serpent was unable to break free from the force of Mi Ling's ring, which seemed to grow stronger with each passing moment.

With a serious look, she gathered her power and channeled it into her saber. As she closed in on the serpent, she swung her saber. This time, instead of sending a single ray, she shot out dozens of smaller pellets of multi-coloured Qi, multiplying until they blazed like a brilliant firestorm. Each pellet pierced through the air with incredible speed