A Baffling Draw

A mix of Sword Intent and Metal attribute immortal Qi rose from Lin Mu's sword as the skill activated.

A pillar of light rose up from Lin Mu's slash, quickly transforming into a pine tree. Its trunk rapidly grew, while branches extended from it. The branches then sprouted twigs and leaves that all locked the body of Chang Fa within them.

The Pine Tree was incredibly tough and no matter how much Chang Fa struggled, he couldn't free his body. Even when using his tough hair, he was unable to wiggle out of it. 

The branches and twigs of the Pine Tree were criss-crossing, tangling with the hair while the leaves locked it in place. 

"How can this be?!" Chang Fa shouted in protest.

He had thought that his victory was close and yet, the odds had been turned with just a single slash from Lin Mu. 

'Had he always been playing with me from the start!?' Chang Fa couldn't help but wonder.