The empress was surrounded by the eight pavilion masters. No matter who attacked her, she would counter-attack with a punch. Her punches weren't showy at all. She was solely using her strength to counter the eight pavilion masters' techniques. This had always been her style. No matter who her opponent was, she would kill them with a single punch.
If she was at her peak strength, she would not fear these people at all even if they joined forces. However, after pulverizing Hua Sanliu, she had fallen into an absolutely disadvantageous position. Every now and then, another wound would be added to her body. Her red dress was already covered in bloodstains. Blood dripped from her hands and from a half-a-inch-deep wound on her waist. The wound on her waist was caused by Shi Qingjiao. She always launched a deadly attack at the most suitable timing right after everyone had attacked.
If it was another person, she would have cut his or her waist open.