Mu Hanyan's sword force had not yet subsided—how could she possibly withstand Qu Shanhai's furious strike? As Mu Hanyan swiftly withdrew her sword in defense, a clear "clang" rang out, and she, together with her sword, was sent flying.
The gap was simply the gap, regardless of her true combat power having surpassed a Ninth Rank Swordsman, making it feasible to battle a Tenth Rank Great Swordsman—but Qu Shanhai was no ordinary Great Sword Master. He was only a step away from becoming a Sword Master, one of the most formidable presences at the level of swordsmen.
Mu Hanyan stumbled and retreated more than a dozen steps before she could barely stabilize her stance, her palm already seeping a trace of fresh blood.
So this old man's strength was this terrifying—without a second thought, Mu Hanyan turned around and attempted to flee.
