The powerful pressure and surging air currents emanating from both combatants formed a protective shield, deflecting each other's sword qi and spear qi. The two were locked in a fierce exchange, their long swords and spears clashing, the distance between them a mere three steps. Because of this proximity, the Great Emperor Northern Flame could distinctly feel the immense pressure radiating from Feng Jiu.
If he hadn't been injured, perhaps he could have held his ground, but now, a prolonged battle would undoubtedly lead to his defeat! This thought sparked anxiety within him, though he maintained a composed expression, his mind racing to devise a counter-strategy.
