"Such a heavy punch!"

Feeling the punch wind pressing down from above, Ma Baoli’s heart trembled.

If this punch landed, she would definitely end up with a crushed head and cracked skull.

Although her body refining skill had reached the level of Copper Skin Iron Bone and Qi and Blood like Mercury, she wasn’t specialized in Horizontal Training Skills, so her vital areas like the head couldn’t be used as a shield.

She had to step back, and in that retreat, the momentum of her Lightning Five Thunder Whip lost some of its force.

"Hmm?"

Liu Zheng also noticed that Ma Baoli was less sharp compared to when they first met, seemingly affected by the last delivery sign-off.

However, he didn’t immediately step in to help, as it was normal for both sides to probe with a few moves when first engaging.

Moreover, Teresa had openly referred to "them," so he must hold back to guard against sneak attacks.

Just like in warfare, you must leave a reserve force; in ancient times, it was called the Central Army, and in modern times, the reserve team.

However, while the Central Army cannot move, the accompanying Mage sure could.

"Hmm."

Liu Zheng nodded at Yaksha.

Upon seeing this, Yaksha raised the magic wand, a flow of gray air snaking like venom towards Teresa. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Shadow Magic (Ulgu) · Weakness Technique!"

This was one of the elementary spells in Shadow Magic, simple yet practical, causing the target to feel aching all over, devoid of strength, as if the body was hollowed out.

At this time, Teresa had already been struck by the Lightning Five Thunder Whip, her silver armor enveloped by various colored electric lights, and her golden curls stood upright due to the electricity.

However, Teresa’s constitution evidently was extraordinary, her hair hadn’t turned to charcoal but emitted some black smoke.

Even as the gray airflow approached her, she didn’t move, allowing the Weakness Technique to hit.

Unhurriedly, Teresa removed the Great Sword from behind her and stuck it in front of herself.

"Now I shall count."

She spoke.

"Three..."

"You better count how long your life is first."

Ma Baoli stomped fiercely, her figure resembling a cannonball as she shot out, throwing a punch towards Teresa’s face.

Starting martial arts at two years old, reaching the Inner Training Five Thunders level by twenty, even though Ma Fuguo didn’t let her venture outside, she knew her prowess by searching online.

Her first fight with outsiders was against the freak Liu Zheng, defeated by his cosplay outfit plus the residual consciousness of Champion Bull.

That was understandable given that Bloody Restaurant was infamous, Liu Zheng was a formidable villain who dared to raid the hospital successfully, so losing to him wasn’t shameful.

But this woman dared to belittle her, spreading the word would tarnish the reputation of Primordial Tai Chi Sect, wouldn’t it?

Upon this thought, Ma Baoli didn’t hesitate, her punch halting Teresa’s mouth before lifting her skirt.

"Ha!"

With a shout, she exhaled forcefully, and with a steely horse stance, the talisman paper shaped as skirts shot out.

"Snatching the Sparrow’s Tail!"

Sweeping her hands, Ma Baoli absorbed all the talisman paper back.

Teresa couldn’t fathom Ma Baoli’s actions but knew an enemy’s endeavor must be thwarted.

She raised the Great Sword, spun it overhead, then slashed at the floating talisman papers.

However, those talisman papers seemed like sticky candy, not only evading being sliced but adhered completely to the sword.

"Wrong."

Teresa’s extensive battle experience sensed danger, so she unhesitatingly released her weapon, her second lifeline.

"Too late."

Ma Baoli smiled proudly, stepping forward, she swung a punch.

Boundless lightning rays shot out from her arm’s pores, drawing all talisman papers onto Teresa’s Silver Armor.

Simultaneously, the talisman paper’s inscriptions were activated by the Five Elements Divine Thunder, the vermillion radiating golden hues, flickering erratically.

"Yin-Yang pivotal mechanism, Heaven and Earth’s mysterious sects. Resplendent heavenly thunder, with talisman as conduit."

Ma Baoli recited a spell, golden light from the talisman paper formed a pillar shooting into the sky.

"Rumble!"

A thunderbolt cracked violently on a clear sky, followed by dragon-shaped lightning descending.

Swift as the thunder dragon, upon seeing its form, it had already seized Teresa.

"Boom!!"

The thunder dragon transformed into countless electric snakes, creating a lightning Hell in a mere inch of space.

The dazzling electric light made Liu Zheng’s eyes sour, the cacophony of thunder overwhelmed Yaksha with fear.

Yet Ma Baoli stood composed, as if she had witnessed it hundreds and thousands of times.

She hadn’t seen it that many times, but she had indeed rehearsed this strategy numerous times, its power didn’t disappoint.

She couldn’t help but ponder, had she worn this outfit in her initial meet with Liu Zheng, perhaps it would be him given mercy.

As the lightning faded, the once praiseworthy armored beauty now was a heap of charcoal, her silver armor oxidized, melted, and unrecognizable.

Only the Great Sword stood resilient, its surface reddening and shining.

"What a sword!"

Ma Baoli’s eyes gleamed.

To remain intact under the Nine Heavens Responding Element Universal Transformation Divine Thunder, the sword’s material was definitely top-notch.

Though she didn’t use swords, it would serve well as the martial hall’s treasure.

"Step back!"

As she intended to retrieve the sword, Liu Zheng yelled fiercely to halt her.

The woman’s lack of actual combat experience left her unaware of the treacherous martial world; he was adept at playing dead to ambush.

"Oh."

While Ma Baoli didn’t feel much threat, she obeyed, stepping back two steps.

She retreats, the sword advances.