Chapter 333 - 223: Joining Forces and Feng Hua’s Astonishment

Chapter 333: Chapter 223: Joining Forces and Feng Hua’s Astonishment

Feng Hua glanced at him and said grudgingly, "Fine, you win. Taking down a Tier 6 Spider Demon Corps with a Four Realms Counterattack... you’re famous now!"

"Can you still fight?"

Sensing his Inner Qi gradually recovering, Yu Fei smiled.

"No problem. I just can’t unleash a burst like that again."

Feng Hua nodded. ’That makes sense,’ she thought. ’If he could use a terrifying move like that consecutively, the rest of us might as well pack it in.’

"Then you support me. Let’s try to take down another Tier 6 Spider Demon Corps. These things are worth a ton of battle merits!"

"Alright!"

After a moment’s respite, the strain on Yu Fei’s mind eased, and his splitting headache subsided.

However, the fatigue in his spirit remained, making him less focused in battle.

Even so, relying on the fifteen-fold boost to his reaction speed from [Fleeting Moment], his attacks remained precise. His sword swept out, cutting down countless enemies.

His Inner Qi was still recovering steadily, but it wasn’t yet enough to be of much use. Without the amplification from his Sword Intent, Yu Fei couldn’t use any overly strenuous techniques for the time being.

With Feng Hua’s support, the battle became significantly easier. As they fought in concert, an unprecedented sense of synergy developed between them.

Feng Hua herself was not yet aware of it, but her [Stunning Grace] talent made her far faster than anyone else. In the past, her teammates could often never keep up with her rhythm.

But now, fighting alongside Yu Fei, everything felt indescribably fluid and effortless.

A Tier 5 Spider Demon Corps charged toward them. In the past, Feng Hua could have handled a group of this size by herself, but it would have taken considerable effort. She would have had to rely on her Body Technique to gradually whittle down the Spider Demon’s minions before she could finally face the demon one-on-one.

The process was always restrictive, forcing her to spend most of her energy on defense and evasion.

But Yu Fei was like an unshakable reef, standing firm amidst the demonic tide.

No matter how many Blade Demons attacked, he could always cut them down head-on. The occasional bone blade that flew his way was blocked by his tough Profound Armor. He could even take a full-strength blow from a Tier 5 Spider Demon head-on with his sword.

With her combat potential fully unleashed, Feng Hua moved like a silver flash of lightning. The three-foot silver blade in her hand struck as fast as thunder, swiftly clearing out the remaining Blade and Shadow Demons as she launched a fatal assault on the main Spider Demon.

Furthermore, Yu Fei’s speed was no slower than hers, and he could perfectly anticipate her combat intentions, intercepting the Spider Demon’s attacks on her behalf.

Feng Hua was like a goddess of slaughter on the battlefield. In just two or three exchanges, she closed the distance to the Spider Demon, and with a flash of silver light, the kill was done.

"Pretty good~"

Feng Hua glanced back, a radiant smile blooming on her face. Her beautiful eyes were filled with admiration. ’At this moment,’ she thought, ’maybe I’ll keep him tied to my side even after the week is up. It’s too hard to find a teammate this powerful and reliable.’

’Zhang Hu might have his attack and defense maxed out, but he’s too clumsy in a fight. Qingshan is more of an assassin-type Martial Artist; his burst damage is decent, but on a high-intensity battlefield like Abyss, he has no room to shine.’

’But Yu Fei is different. His defense can easily withstand a full-strength blow from a Tier 5 Spider Demon. That’s a terrifying ability to have.’

Feng Hua mused that while she could also block such an attack, she would inevitably suffer internal injuries. The mere shockwave from a purely physical blow like that would be enough to leave her numb for a moment.

’Yu Fei’s Body Refining is truly formidable. You’d never guess what kind of power is hidden in that lean frame of his.’

’It’s not just his defense, either. His offensive power is even greater than mine, and his speed isn’t lacking.’

’But what shocked her most was his terrifying combat intuition. In the tightest of situations, he always had the perfect response, never wasting an ounce of energy, always executing the perfect counter at the most opportune moment!’

This was the first time Yu Fei had ever seen Feng Hua so radiant. The goodwill coming from her was suddenly intense, at a level he’d only expect from a close friend or confidant.

Feng Hua’s beautiful eyes roamed over him, sizing him up. It was the first time she had ever truly *looked* at Yu Fei. His build wasn’t scrawny at all; he was actually a bit more well-built than the average Martial Artist. He just lacked the enormous, bulky muscles of those who specialized in Body Refining.

It was hard to imagine how such a slender frame could unleash such immense power. Yu Fei’s features were handsome, and the crucible of the battlefield had forged a hint of a battle-hardened aura around him. The only thing was, the light in his eyes was dim, lending him a certain melancholic charm.

Feng Hua unconsciously bit her lip. For a moment, right there on the fierce battlefield, she was completely lost in thought.

’What’s with her?’

Yu Fei wondered to himself. He watched a hidden Shadow Demon creep closer and closer, but Feng Hua seemed completely oblivious. Just as he was about to raise his sword and eliminate the sneaky pest, a flash of silver Qi Jin shot from Feng Hua’s blade without her even turning her head. Blue blood sprayed from the seemingly empty space behind her as a blue, dwarf-like Shadow Demon howled and dissipated.

"Is... something wrong?"

Yu Fei felt a little uncomfortable being stared at like that.

Feng Hua laughed. "Nothing’s wrong. I’ve just come to appreciate you, is all! Little boy..."

Yu Fei roared, "Little?!"

But Feng Hua simply turned and charged back into the fray.

’So weird.’

Annoyed, he swatted a group of nearby Inferior Demons to pieces, creatures he normally wouldn’t even bother with.

’That woman... teasing me like some kind of weirdo. What the hell is wrong with her?!’

With Feng Hua backing him up, he rarely needed to use his Inner Qi for attacks. By now, his Qi Sea had recovered to forty percent capacity, which was more than enough to be useful.

He didn’t waste it, though. By joining forces with Feng Hua, their speed at wiping out the demons had more than doubled. He decided not to change their current attack style and to save his recovering Inner Qi as a trump card.

As dusk approached, the two had lost count of how many demons they had annihilated. The area was littered with the dropped weapons of Spider Demons. Countless bladed legs lay in piles, and broken demonic super-weapons were scattered everywhere.