The woman glanced at Qin Feng, smiling charmingly. The power within her emanated through her movements, displaying itself to Qin Feng without form or boundary.
In the past, with such a move from the opponent, Qin Feng might have fallen prey. This was because the woman's charm technique had been subtly activated, causing him to bow down and obey her, answering whatever she asked. But things were different now. Sensing that the woman had just employed her charm technique, Qin Feng also smiled faintly.
Now he finally understood why he was immune to the charm technique.
The power within the woman had been infused into her movements, invisibly enhancing her beauty. But to him, that movement was no different from any ordinary action. Even though the woman's movements were beautiful just now, they hadn't reached a point where he would be captivated, because he had become immune to the power within her.
He had already been subjected to the charm technique; others using the same moves on him were no longer effective.
Therefore, Qin Feng smiled and said, "You'd better save your strength. Your charm technique is useless against me. If you know what's good for you, stay away from me and don't provoke me, or you'll be the one getting hurt."
The woman was slightly stunned upon hearing this. Seeing that Qin Feng was completely unaffected by her charm technique, she was also bewildered.
She asked with great confusion, "This is impossible. How can you be immune to my charm technique? Even my senior and junior sisters cannot resist it. How did you manage it? Could it be... you've already fallen victim to my master's charm technique? I could sense it when my master left you just now. It seems... I was a step too slow, and my master got there first. But don't get too arrogant. Although my charm technique is no longer effective on you, if I ask my master to give you to me, she will surely agree. I am the disciple with the highest comprehension and the most favored by her. For those words you just spoke, I can make you pay. Once my master has extracted all your secrets, you will be of no use. Then, however I wish to deal with you, no one will be able to interfere."
Hearing this, Qin Feng chuckled and said, "I did fall victim to your master's charm technique, but that was just one of the conditions we agreed upon. I am not controlled by her. Now, you threaten me like this, and I will not forgive you. When your master comes later, I will have her teach you a good lesson and make you understand respect and hierarchy."
Qin Feng's words completely enraged the woman. The last time Qin Feng had not removed the medicinal scent as she requested and had secretly escaped halfway, she had already been furious. Now, this person dared to be so arrogant in front of her. He was only at the Golden Core mid-stage, yet he dared to speak so presumptuously. How could she tolerate this?
Since her charm technique was useless against this person, she would use her strength to crush him.
Now, she intended to teach this person a lesson. She believed that as long as she didn't kill him, her master wouldn't trouble her. In her opinion, her master used the charm technique to control this man to uncover his secrets. After all, this person was from the Barbarian race. As long as he was still breathing, her master could achieve her goal and wouldn't blame her, her most outstanding disciple.
Thus, she clenched her fists and attacked directly.
Her speed was like that of a phantom.
Qin Feng, however, had already been on guard against a sudden attack from her. Sensing the change in the energy within her, he used his hand as a sword and unleashed the Sword Control Art. A golden sword light descended from the sky, separating him and the woman.
In the instant of their clash, Qin Feng retreated three steps, while the woman retreated two.
In terms of strength, Qin Feng was still inferior to the woman. However, with the help of the Sword Control Art, he could double his strength and contend with her head-on. He would not be at a disadvantage in a short period.
The woman was also very surprised after that move. Her strength was in a dominant position, but that move had not shown any overwhelming effect, which made her feel very strange. She could tell that the opponent possessed a very peculiar cultivation technique that could enhance his strength.
That golden sword light was condensed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, possessing extraordinary power.
The woman smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to have so many secrets. With just that sword light, I believe my master will not let you go. You have too many secrets."
After saying that, she circulated the power within her body again and charged forward. She believed that with her strength, she could definitely defeat the opponent. Even if the opponent possessed a mysterious cultivation technique that could enhance his strength, it couldn't last long, and he would eventually be defeated by her. After all, there was a gap in their strength, and moreover, this was Qingxuan Sect, her sect. This outsider would not gain any advantage here.
Seeing the woman charge at him again, Qin Feng had no choice but to take out his peerless sword from his storage ring and engage her using the Sword Control Art.
With the help of the peerless sword, his combat power doubled, allowing him to contend with the late-stage Golden Core woman without being at a disadvantage.
Golden sword lights crisscrossed the area, forcing the woman to retreat step by step.
The woman also felt very frustrated. Although her strength was one level higher than Qin Feng's, combat was not her forte. Her true strength lay in her charm technique. When it came to actual fighting, she didn't have many special methods. Therefore, sensing Qin Feng's increased combat power and his sharp sword energy, she could only defend and had no possibility of attacking.
As the commotion from their fight grew louder, many sect disciples rushed over to watch.
Qingxuan Sect had a rule against unauthorized private duels. However, Qin Feng was not a disciple of Qingxuan Sect, so their fight did not violate sect rules.
Fights at the Golden Core stage were rare, so the onlookers were very excited.
"Who is this man? Why is he fighting with Senior Sister Song from Huayuan?"
"Song Shijie is the most favored disciple of Huayuan. Offending her will surely lead to trouble. Moreover, Qingxuan Sect prohibits private duels. Isn't he courting death?"
"Look at his clothes, he's clearly not from Qingxuan Sect. Therefore, sparring here doesn't violate sect rules. However... he's going to be in big trouble. As everyone knows, the Head of Huayuan is extremely protective of her disciples, and Senior Sister Song is her most accomplished disciple. Fighting openly with Song Shijie in front of everyone, if her elder self is alerted, this fellow will be in trouble."
"I heard this guy was invited by Elder Yao. Perhaps the Head of Huayuan will show some leniency out of respect for Elder Yao?"
"Impossible. Even Elder Yao is very wary of the Head of Huayuan. How could she offend her for an outsider?"