Unexpected Turn of Events

Gong Wushuang's eyes twitched slightly. Given her influence in the Nagga Town, she was acutely aware of any movements within hundreds of miles. As for the person before her, Li Yi, she knew more about him than most. After all, news of a King-level expert appearing in Wan Chao City, although deliberately suppressed, was something individuals of her stature were undoubtedly aware of.

Watching Gong Wushuang's silent response, Li Yi suddenly burst into laughter, tearing off his clothes to reveal his well-built body underneath. His fair skin seemed to glisten, captivating Gong Wushuang's gaze. Li Yi's actions were effortless, and he glanced at Gong Wushuang with a strange look, then smirked, saying, "You don't have to say anything; it's easy! Later, you'll beg me to let you speak."

Hearing his words, and considering her current situation, even someone as resolute as Gong Wushuang couldn't help but feel a chill down her spine. She wished she could bite her own tongue to prevent herself from speaking, but it seemed she didn't even have the strength for that.

In the next moment, Li Yi reached out and effortlessly tore off a large portion of Gong Wushuang's robe, revealing her slender legs covered by soft armor. It was clear that Li Yi had certain intentions, and there was no need to guess what he had in mind.

Gong Wushuang was no longer the ice-cold figure she had been moments ago. It was only natural for a woman, even one as stunning as she was, to lose her composure when faced with such a situation. She struggled to push Li Yi away, but her efforts only intensified the pain in her chest, leaving her with little energy. Li Yi easily pushed her hands away, and his right hand lightly rested on her chest, his fingers hooked on a button.

Gong Wushuang let out a terrified scream, and then... she fainted.

"Fainted? How could this happen!?" Li Yi looked at Gong Wushuang, who suddenly tilted her head backward and fainted, feeling a sense of absurdity. Gong Wushuang now had her eyes closed, shallow breathing, and her complexion had turned extremely pale. Regardless of how he looked at it, she appeared to have been genuinely frightened into unconsciousness.

By common sense, even a fighter-level woman wouldn't faint in such a situation, let alone someone as extraordinary as Gong Wushuang, the owner of the Nagga Town auction house and a King-level expert capable of condensing Battle Qi armor. How could such a person be frightened into fainting? It seemed almost absurd, and Li Yi couldn't help but feel incredulous, not to mention others.

Li Yi had the ability to torment Gong Wushuang until she revealed her secrets, even if it meant leaving her completely disabled afterward. However, he hesitated. He knew that with her, he had the potential to do much more. Being able to change his appearance at will was an incredibly valuable skill for him. The temptation of such a unique ability was strong.

His right hand moved up gently, patting Gong Wushuang's face. However, Li Yi was deep in thought. Despite everything, he couldn't ignore the fact that Gong Wushuang was exceptionally beautiful, and he had been without a woman for a long time. When his eyes landed on her long, gleaming legs, he couldn't help but swallow hard. A feast like this shouldn't go to waste.

Li Yi's hand moved downwards again, but at that moment, an overwhelmingly chilling sensation surged in his heart, causing him to recoil his hand abruptly. It felt as if he had encountered something unimaginably terrifying. Without any hesitation, Li Yi's right hand retracted hastily, as if he had seen a ghost. He screamed in agony as he was thrown into the air, crashing heavily onto the ground. However, even in this state, his left hand quickly moved, forming a sharp sword qi, which he unleashed towards the front.

But just then, within this small cave, the natural energy of the world began to whirl like a tornado. Li Yi's nearly fatal attacks were diverted to the side by this strange movement. His attacks missed, and all that remained were a series of "clang, clang, clang" sounds against the cave walls.

In just the blink of an eye, the situation inside the cave had undergone a drastic change! If it weren't for Li Yi's swift reaction, he might have been in serious trouble this time! The next moment, within Li Yi's sight, floated Gong Wushuang, with her body and those ethereal ice flame wings behind her!

The ice flame wings fluttered slowly, and with each movement, the chill within the cave increased. In no time, the entire cave had turned into a cold winter. Soft blue light illuminated the entire cave from the wings, and the flowing Dou Qi on the wings seemed like intricate patterns engraved on them, like some sort of appendage. However, Li Yi distinctly felt that these patterns were the true source of danger. Even a slight touch from them could probably turn him into ice crystals instantly.

Li Yi lay on the ground, dumbfounded by everything happening before his eyes. After a moment, his voice, somewhat dry, echoed in the cave, "Dou Qi Wings... Dou Emperor strength... Why... why..."

These words came out instinctively, as if Li Yi hadn't noticed the bitterness in his words. Before he could finish speaking, a fierce gust of cold wind made of Dou Qi came rushing toward him. The blue radiance was breathtaking, almost unbelievable. In just an instant, Li Yi seemed to witness countless ice crystals bursting in front of him. He didn't have time to react and screamed again. This time, his body hit the top of the cave and then fell to the ground with a thud.

Li Yi couldn't help but shout in his heart, "Old Coot! If you don't lend a hand now, I might not make it out of here today!"

A cold chuckle responded, "I can't help, kid. Think about it yourself. If she were in her normal state, even a fighter like you would be dead with just one of her full-strength blows."

Li Yi's heart trembled, and he quickly understood. Even though he didn't know why Gong Wushuang had suddenly transformed into this state, it was evident that she wasn't at her peak condition. She might not even have a fraction of her normal strength. Otherwise, that last attack alone, even if it didn't take his life, would have left him in a miserable state. This meant he still had a chance!

With a fierce shout, Li Yi couldn't afford to feel the chilling sensation all over his body. His body rushed towards the enigmatic figure ahead, and he said with a forced grin, "Miss, today let's see who is stronger!"

Despite his somewhat chaotic state of mind, he remained extremely calm. As the blue light flashed before him, Li Yi's head swiftly tilted to the side. He felt the icy touch glide along his skin, and had he not reacted quickly, that touch would have turned him into ice crystals instantly. The sensation made his blood boil, and in an instant, the Phantom Killing Movement Technique was activated. His already fast-moving body seemed to accelerate even further.

However, the opponent's reaction was lightning-fast. Just as Li Yi's body was about to squeeze past her, another surge of Dou Qi cold wind struck. This attack was different from the ordinary; it was a perfect defensive assault. Even though Li Yi's speed was at its limit, he couldn't break through this almost flawless defense. His body had to recoil before he was struck.

These attacks seemed relentless, and Li Yi's Dou Qi protection wasn't particularly strong, yet they couldn't break through. The dense attacks made his vision go dark, and he almost passed out. Gritting his teeth, Li Yi smelled the blood on his own body, but he didn't have the time to pay attention to it. Instead, he rolled and swiftly retreated.

However, he hadn't retreated more than a few steps when a sharp surge of Dou Qi came from behind. Li Yi instinctively rolled to the side, barely avoiding the strike. His whole body was in pain, and his lips tasted bitter. He had a feeling of being lost in a haze.

If Gong Wushuang had used her Emperor-level strength from the beginning, even if he lost and died, it wouldn't have been surprising. But it was precisely because she had fallen on him that he had sealed her meridians, broken her ribs, so how did she recover? Could it be that she could unleash her full potential just by fainting for a moment? If that were the case, should he faint too? Various chaotic thoughts flooded Li Yi's mind, making him feel helpless. He shouted, "Damn it, Gong Wushuang! Don't tell me you broke through to the Emperor level just now?"

Before he could finish, he heard a whooshing sound, and Gong Wushuang appeared in his line of sight. In her hand, a blue Dou Qi had already crashed down towards his head. Li Yi groaned as he countered with a palm strike, shouting in his heart, "Reversing Wind Palm! Condense!"

He sprayed out a mouthful of blood mist and, while he had broken Gong Wushuang's move, his body was sent flying. Immediately afterward, the radiant blue Dou Qi brilliance flickered repeatedly within his field of vision. In the next moment, a slippery arm had already hooked around his neck, and both of them landed on the ground, emitting a muffled groan simultaneously!