Despite struggling to hold on and resisting with all her might, Lin Ning was still beaten to a frazzle, worse off than Zhao Yuanzhen had been moments before.
Technical diligence simply couldn't overcome the gap in cultivation. When they could unleash one sword strike, you had to counter with three or four, making awkwardness inevitable. There was the fear that, with a slight lapse in concentration or a drained spirit, one would be pierced through the defenses by the puppet and fall into peril.
However, Lin Ning was also very stubborn. Since you're asking me to duel with the puppet, even if I can't win, I will hold on desperately and won't retreat until commanded!
