In the days that followed, Li Jue and Li Feng turned their attention back to the world beyond their fortress. Their fame had drawn challengers, those who sought to test the limits of their power. Yet, every battle only served to strengthen their reputation as an indomitable pair.
One such challenge came from the Sect of Eternal Clarity, a group known for their mastery of illusions. Their leader, an enigmatic cultivator named Shen Wu, claimed to have discovered the flaw in Li Jue and Li Feng's unity.
"They are but mortals bound by fleeting emotions," Shen Wu declared before his disciples. "We shall unravel their bond and expose the weakness that lies within."
Li Feng heard of this challenge first, her expression hardening as the messenger delivered Shen Wu's words. She turned to Li Jue, her eyes blazing with resolve.
"They think they can divide us," she said, her voice steady but sharp.
"They don't understand," Li Jue replied, a smirk playing on his lips. "Let them try. They'll learn soon enough that our strength lies not in mere words or promises but in something far deeper."
When the day of the confrontation arrived, the Sect of Eternal Clarity unleashed their full power, crafting illusions meant to confuse and separate Li Jue and Li Feng. Yet, the couple moved as one, their connection transcending the tricks of the mind.
Li Feng's Lotus Dance technique, a display of elegance and lethality, combined seamlessly with Li Jue's Forbidden Art, creating a storm of spiritual energy that overwhelmed their opponents. Shen Wu, despite his confidence, was forced to admit defeat, bowing before the very bond he had sought to destroy.