Qin Feng had no time to pay attention to the surrounding discussions. He was fully engaged in dealing with the woman before him. With his current strength, if he didn't go all out, he would surely fail, as the gap between them was still considerable.
Wielding the Peerless Good Sword and his Sword Control Art, he had gained the upper hand in a short period. If he couldn't defeat the woman quickly and instead resorted to a war of attrition, he would definitely not be her match. This was because the difference in strength was a comprehensive factor, not only reflected in the opponent's powerful combat ability but also in their recovery capabilities.
It might take him one second to recover a bit of strength, while the opponent could recover a hundred points of strength in the same second. Therefore, the difference in cultivation realms dictated that he had to end the fight swiftly and avoid a prolonged battle of attrition.
Consequently, his Sword Control Art became even more fierce as he launched wave after wave of attacks towards the woman's vital points.
The onlookers watching their fight were astonished by this perilous combat style.
"My heavens! Is that guy planning to kill her? Senior Sister Song seems to be struggling again. If this person kills Senior Sister Song, I really can't imagine the consequences. Does he not plan on leaving Qingxuan Sect?"
"Look at his cultivation realm; it seems to be Golden Core mid-stage, while Senior Sister Song has already reached Golden Core late-stage. Why does it still look like this person has the advantage? I really don't understand. Isn't the gap between Golden Core mid-stage and late-stage an insurmountable chasm? Once you cross this chasm, the difference between the two sides becomes worlds apart. How can this man, with his Golden Core mid-stage strength, withstand a Golden Core late-stage cultivator? And even have the upper hand? It's unbelievable!"
"Yes! I also find it very strange. This person's cultivation techniques and moves are not only vicious but also extremely sharp. This is a very powerful set of techniques, not something our Qingxuan Sect possesses. I truly don't know which sect he belongs to, to have such formidable techniques."
"Everyone, don't panic. Although Senior Sister Song is having some difficulty parrying now, as time goes on, she will definitely gain the upper hand. After all, there is a gap between them. Although this person's moves look much sharper, Senior Sister Song will surely be safe!"
"Indeed, after all, she is the most accomplished disciple in the Flower Garden. How could Senior Sister Song possibly lose?"
As they were discussing, Qin Feng's Sword Control Art unleashed a golden sword light, leaving a wound on Senior Sister Song's wrist, from which blood flowed.
With another strike, he hit her thigh, making it difficult for her to move.
Previously, Senior Sister Song had already found it difficult to parry Qin Feng's Sword Control Art. Now, with injuries, her parrying became even more challenging, and her wounds continued to accumulate. Sweat involuntarily streamed down her face.
This situation caused the surrounding onlookers to cry out in alarm.
"My heavens! Senior Sister Song is injured! What should we do? Should we intervene?"
"We can't let an outsider bully the disciples of our Qingxuan Sect. Senior Sister Song is already injured. If her life is in danger, even killing this person wouldn't compensate for the loss to our Qingxuan Sect! We are all from the same sect; I think it's best to help quickly."
"No, do you know who that man is before you dare to interfere recklessly! Putting aside his relationship with Elder Yao, what if this man is a guest invited by the Sect Master? Our reckless interference in their spar is against the rules. We might be the ones to suffer the consequences."
"Senior Sister Song's strength is one level higher than his! Although she is injured now, her life is not in danger. We cannot rashly intervene."
"But if her life is in danger, won't it be too late for us to act then?"
The surrounding disciples were suddenly at a loss about what to do. Some observant individuals, seeing the situation, quickly covered their eyes and said, "I suddenly remembered I have something else to do and can't stay. I'll be leaving now!"
With that, they scurried away.
Then, another person said, "Oh dear! I haven't finished the homework my master assigned me. I actually came here to watch the excitement. I'm truly letting down my master's cultivation! Fellow disciples, I must take my leave first."
"I forgot to turn off the stove in the kitchen; I need to go check on it."
"I suddenly remembered that it's my turn to clean today. I need to go do my chores quickly."
"I only ate half of my meal just now, so I'll be leaving too."
In a moment, there wasn't a single Qingxuan Sect disciple left around. They all fled because they didn't know what to do. If they rashly intervened to help Senior Sister Song, they might face punishment from Elder Yao. If Qin Feng was invited by the Sect Master, they might face punishment from the Sect Master, which would be too severe.
If they didn't help and Senior Sister Song was in mortal danger, their failure to act would be a violation of sect rules, and they might be expelled from the mountain.
Whether to intervene or not, they were in a dilemma, so each found an excuse and ran far away.
Qin Feng ignored their finger-pointing and continued to focus on dealing with Senior Sister Song. The battle was increasingly in his favor. The opponent was finding it harder and harder to withstand his Sword Control Art. Even though her strength was one level higher than his, she couldn't hold on against such powerful attacks.
Qin Feng had no reservations. He wasn't worried about being punished by Qingxuan Sect at all, because the master of the Flower Garden was his subordinate. She was completely obedient to him, so how could she let him face danger? Even if he killed this Senior Sister Song, no one would hold him accountable.
Therefore, his attacks were all vicious, directly targeting the opponent's vital points.
After a few more moves, the opponent had accumulated more and more wounds and could no longer hold on.
A golden sword light struck her vital point. In that instant, all her strength seemed to vanish like a receding flood.
She collapsed to the ground, while Qin Feng, holding the Peerless Good Sword, pointed it at her throat.
"Now, are you convinced you've lost? Your strength doesn't match your arrogant demeanor. How should I punish you? You've made me exert so much effort, and if you don't offer me a satisfactory compensation, I won't let you go. Even if this is Qingxuan Sect, I can kill you. Speak, how do you plan to compensate me?"
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Song sneered and said, "If you dare to kill me here, you will face endless pursuit, and ultimately, you will die a miserable death. My master will absolutely not let you go! Nor will the Sect Master."
As she finished speaking, a powerful energy approached them from a distance.
Upon seeing the arrival, the woman's eyes lit up, and tears welled up. Pointing at Qin Feng, she said, "Master, this fellow dared to humiliate me and even dared to attack me within Qingxuan Sect. You must seek justice for me."