Pressed by Chun Xu's counter-strike, Dong Ling channeled her Spiritual Qi at the base of her feet, letting it all erupt to propel herself out of the lightning arrows' range. The Sword Fairy wouldn't have it and, in an electric flash of blue, turned into zigzagging lightning bolts that raced after Dong Ling.
Speed-wise, Chun Xu had nothing to envy to most peak-stage Foundation Building experts. In that area, Dong Ling knew that she couldn't compete and wouldn't allow her match to build more momentum. Letting go of her Lesser Spirit Snake Sword, Dong Ling poured her Spiritual Sense into the blade, controlling it through a surge of telekinetic forces while creating more space between Chun Xu and her.
