The difference in condensation of strength and duration of use between the Battle Qi of the realm of True Essence and the realm of Great Fulfilment was quite large. Despite escaping with all his might to the point of being unable to put aside any Battle Qi for his own defense, Ren Youran could not outrun Ling Chuxi.
With a wave of Ling Chuxi's sword, a vaguely illusionary sword shadow landed solidly on Ren Youran's back. He let out a miserable yelp and a burst of blood sputtered behind him. Yet, he borrowed the might of this attack to propel his escape at an even faster speed.
Ling Chuxi stopped and no longer continued to pursue him. Ren Youran's meridians were gravely injured by his use of self-imploding Battle Qi, and now that he had been struck by her attack, death was the only end left for him sooner or later.
