Chapter 222
The purple Calamity Lightning split the night sky and tore through the wind and snow before the two cultivators.
The partnership hastily raised their defenses, but Xiao Yize spotted an opening. With a swing of the black wooden roaming dragon’s tail, he sent them flying back dozens of yards.
With no remaining threats to Guhui Town’s formation, Qiu Ran finally emerged to join the fight.
After over an hour of undisturbed recovery, she had expelled all residual toxins from her body, restoring her combat strength to nearly eighty percent.
Landing beside Xiao Yize, she said, "My thanks for your aid."
"Ah, no need for formalities! Given our ties, supporting each other is only right."
Xiao Yize seized this rare moment of gratitude to ease tensions, though his efforts proved unnecessary.
Before he could finish speaking, Qiu Ran shifted topics: "This journey taught me much. After returning to the mountains for secluded cultivation, we’ll settle our duel upon reaching Condensing Essence."
"Must we fight? Can’t I concede now?"