Just as Bi Hai's flute music began to rise, an ancient and immense will suddenly invaded Hao Chen's mind. His movements slowed by more than half, and seizing the opportunity, Jixin took a side step and, with a fierce right fist, directly smashed into Hao Chen's abdomen. Originally, Hao Chen felt he could defend against such an attack, but the flute music from Bi Hai affected him, slowing not only his body's movements but seemingly his thought process as well.
Thus, watching the powerful and heavy punch come his way, Hao Chen only managed to condense a delicately crafted shield of Mana in front of his abdomen. Then Jixin's punch sent him flying, but because of that delicate shield's appearance, about fifty percent of the punch's force was absorbed. However, even the remaining fifty percent made Hao Chen spew fresh blood, his internal energy roiling uncontrollably.
