Chapter 774: One Move Is All It Takes

"Wow, what kind of light is that? It's blinding!"

"My eyes! I can't even open them!"

The radiance from the Tiance Mirror took a long time to fade. When it finally dissipated, a black-and-white tome hovered before Tuoba Yan, ancient inscriptions swirling across its pages, emanating an unfathomably profound power.

"Turns out Miss Tuoba is that impressive,

huh?

"

Gu Tengfeng's eyes nearly popped out of his skull as he sensed the overwhelming aura radiating from Tuoba Yan. He had rarely seen her fight, but now it was clear—this woman was terrifyingly strong!

What they didn't know was that this power stemmed from the fusion of Ling Feng's true qi and the Tiance power within Tuoba Yan, awakening a fraction of the Tiance Mirror's might.

Neither Ling Feng nor Tuoba Yan could have achieved this alone.

𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

But who among the onlookers could have guessed such a miraculous treasure existed?

Only Mu Qianxue seemed to catch a faint clue. In this state, Ling Feng and Tuoba Yan's auras were nearly identical—almost as if they had merged into one. It reminded her of her own connection with the black cat, Ye Yi, her spirit animal companion, whose soul was intertwined with hers.

Right now, Ling Feng and Tuoba Yan didn't seem like two people but a single entity.

"

Could this be some kind of fusion secret art?

" Mu Qianxue wondered silently.

"

Hmph!

You think some shabby old book can stand against me?"

Liu Fanyu sneered, his disdain palpable. "Brat, I'll cripple this woman first, then deal with you. Let's see how smug you are then!"

Knowing he couldn't outtalk Ling Feng, Liu Fanyu wasted no more words. His sword traced an arc as he lunged at Tuoba Yan.

Sensing the extraordinary power of the Tiance Mirror, he held nothing back. With a single slash, the entire tavern trembled as if the earth itself were shaking.

"Damn it! Liu Fanyu isn't holding back at all!"

Gu Tengfeng quickly pulled his teammates back, avoiding the razor-sharp sword qi.

"That's Liu Fanyu's Supreme-Clarity Cloud-breaking Sword! That bastard has no mercy—attacking such a delicate maid with full force!"

"Idiot, look at the other beauty beside him. Why would he show mercy to another woman? He has to be ruthless!"

"

Ah,

good point! Wise words, brother!"

"..."

As the crowd buzzed with commentary, Liu Fanyu's sword strike had already gathered momentum, slashing forth without restraint!

"Ten Thousand Streams Converge!"

Liu Fanyu's Supreme-Clarity Cloud-breaking Sword was a sky-tier martial skill, and this move—one of its three deadliest techniques—was something even an expert like Yan Jinghong wouldn't dare face head-on.

Boom!

The sword qi tore through the tavern's floor, sending shockwaves ripping outward. The roof tiles shattered into dust.

Though Ling Feng pretended to meditate with closed eyes, his mind was linked with Tuoba Yan's. Through her vision, he saw everything.

As the sword qi surged toward them, Ling Feng channeled the Tiance power within Tuoba Yan, murmuring incantations as he used her body to unleash one of the most devastating techniques from the Tianheng Technique.

"Fusion Technique—Heavenly Seal!"

Tuoba Yan's voice rang out as her hand seals completed. The Tiance Mirror blazed with light, forming a massive black-and-white palm imprint that collided head-on with Liu Fanyu's sword strike.

"

AHHH!

"

A bloodcurdling scream tore through the air as a figure was sent flying like a ragdoll, crashing through four or five buildings before finally skidding to a stop, blood gushing from his wounds, his body trembling uncontrollably.

The one who had been sent flying was none other than—Liu Fanyu!

No one could have imagined that a core member of the Royal Sword Team would be defeated in a single move by a mere maid!

One move!

Tuoba Yan withdrew the Tiance Mirror back into her body, her face slightly pale. Fortunately, she had only unleashed half the power of the Heavenly Seal—otherwise, the entire tavern would have been reduced to ruins.

Ling Feng smirked, soaring into the air with Tuoba Yan as he looked down at the battered Liu Fanyu.

"Well, Liu Fanyu, how does it feel to lose to an unknown maid?"

Liu Fanyu's face turned darker than the bottom of a pot. Wiping blood from his lips, he wished the ground would swallow him whole.

"

Oh,

my apologies—I should say, I and my little maid teamed up to defeat you. Two against one, such an unfair victory! Otherwise, how could a distinguished member of the Royal Sword Team possibly lose?"

Ling Feng's laughter boomed as he deliberately emphasized "little maid" and "Royal Sword Team," rubbing salt into Liu Fanyu's wounds.

It was obvious now—he had been thoroughly outplayed by Ling Feng!

But what he couldn't understand was how a seemingly ordinary maid could unleash such devastating power.

That last attack... he could tell she had held back. Otherwise, he wouldn't have just coughed up blood—he'd be dead.

"Ling Feng, you'll regret this!

Pfft—

"

Liu Fanyu clutched his chest, vomiting another mouthful of blood. His internal vitality was in chaos—if he didn't stabilize it soon, the damage could be permanent.

Gritting his teeth, he completely forgot about Yan Shuying. With a furious leap, he activated a supreme movement art and fled in full view of the crowd.

"Truly a master of the Royal Sword Team! Even his escape is so... graceful!"

Lin Mochen's mocking shout drew roaring laughter from the crowd. Before long, the news would spread across the imperial capital—Liu Fanyu of the Royal Sword Team had been defeated by Ling Feng's little maid!

"Miss Yan! Where do you think you're going?"

Meanwhile, Yan Shuying, sensing the tides turning against her, cursed Liu Fanyu under her breath and tried to slip away in the chaos.

But Ling Feng was faster.

In a flash, he blocked her path, his icy gaze locking onto her.

"A bet is a bet. Are you saying the Yan family's words mean nothing, just like a fart that can be ignored?"

"You—!" Yan Shuying's face flushed crimson with humiliation. "Who says I'm going back on my word?"

She clenched her teeth, speaking slowly, "About that medical book of yours... I'll tell you..."

As she dragged out her words, her fingers stealthily slipped into her sleeve, retrieving a talisman. With a flick, she ignited it, her lips curling into a sneer.

"Ling Feng, remember this! Next time, you won't be so lucky!"

In an instant, spatial energy rippled around her—she had activated a teleportation talisman!

Such talismans were rare treasures, capable of instantly transporting the user hundreds of miles away, untraceable.

This woman had planned her escape from the very beginning—truly cunning to the core.