He was gravely injured; many times, even when he saw the palm strike coming, he was powerless to dodge.
Additionally, three protectors stood firm, overseeing the battle, even launching covert strikes.
Like cunning hunting dogs circling their master, growling and terrifying their prey,
The clash between Anhou and Chen Yi continued. Though his Sword Intent had not yet depleted, the flow of True Qi within him was sluggish. His once-incisive sword techniques were repeatedly neutralized, leaving him barely able to defend himself, seemingly incapable of retaliating at all.
The Buddha Light was extinguished by one sword after another, only to rise again repeatedly. Amid one such strike, Anhou seized an opening, leaned down to evade an attack, then immediately spun and delivered a palm strike into Chen Yi's abdomen.
His abdomen trembled instantly, forcing Chen Yi backward several yards, groaning a muffled cry.
