It was too late for Liu Mu to rescue, for everything was unfolding too rapidly. He was flung far in the previous clash, far too distant from Xiao Chen to reach him with spatial spiritual power. Liu Ruyan, standing nearby, lacked the required cultivation level as well.
However, at this moment, the three skeletons who had been silent since the beginning of the battle, like three bolts of lightning, finally sprang into action at the moment Xiao Chen encountered danger. They had calmly observed the battle from the sidelines, seeming to look for the evil spirits' weakness.
"Boom!"
They struck the evil spirit simultaneously, their six skeletal claws ripping apart the shroud and preventing it from completely engulfing Xiao Chen. At the same time, Xiao Chen, too, manoeuvred quickly. A series of fierce clashes between his legs and the ghost's legs ensued before Xiao Chen's sword struck at the spirit's throat.
