Just when it seemed like the first blow would fall, an old man appeared at the edge of the forest. His presence was so subtle, almost as if he had emerged from the shadows themselves. Without any display of overt power or flair, he began moving. To the onlookers, it seemed like he was simply walking, but in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Seraphine.
The clash that ensued was unlike anything the villagers had ever witnessed. While Seraphine unleashed her powerful Qi skills, launching a barrage of attacks in quick succession, the old man responded with a calmness and simplicity that seemed almost surreal. With every move she made, he had a counter. With every burst of power, he had a deflection. It was as if he knew her every thought, her every strategy.
