Chapter 455: Den of Demons (8)
The river breeze carried a briny scent, lingering even under the oppressive sunlight blanketing the vast expanse of water like a tyrant. Yet, despite the sun’s dominion, the essence of the river—the scent of the vast waterways that shaped the martial world—remained untouched.
Only the pristine clouds gazed down leisurely upon the river’s surface.
And high above, bearing the weight of the sky itself, stood the Grandmaster of Mount Hua.
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Yulha Nangnang was locked in a standoff with Amcheonje Cho Ryeol. Holding her sword, tinged with a crimson glow, in a poised yet resolute grip, she stood her ground.
Her white silk shoes tread a hundred feet above the very heart of the Zhejiang River. She stood in the air—an impossible feat for most. Below her, fierce winds roared and swirled violently.
It was an absolute mastery of aerial maneuvering—gracefully floating using Mastery of the Void and stepping through the air with the profound movement technique Heavenly Stride.
She remained completely still in midair. A sign that, even amidst battle, her breathing had reached a refined, meditative state.
Hwaaak—
Her raven-black hair and flowing pink robe fluttered wildly in the storm-like winds. Yet, her breathing remained as tranquil as a spring breeze.
A faint red energy flickered between her lips and nostrils as she inhaled and exhaled. It was the signature technique of Mount Hua’s Grandmaster, Purple Haze Divine Qi.
She briefly cast her gaze downward.