The Golden Sword reflected the light of the sky, barely flickering past Marian's eyes.
The bright and sharp blade was almost too fast to see, and even with her enhanced vision, she could only discern a blurred outline.
In that moment, time seemed to slow down.
Reflected clearly in her pupils was the full figure of Li Chengyi standing before her.
'Killing intent... I feel it... but... something's not right.'
This feeling was different from the one she was deeply familiar with in the past...
In an instant, her figure shifted slightly.
Her body twisted into an eerie curve with the precision of the finest ballet dancer.
The Golden Sword Blade whisked by her side, missing her entirely.
But it wasn't over yet.
Li Chengyi swung the Golden Sword, this time with both hands.
One in each hand, a horizontal slash followed by a diagonal cut, two different angles converging on her at once.
Whoosh!
