Dragons are creatures that dwell by water, a fact known to all. Therefore, in this rain, even though what fell was not strictly water, it was an environment that allowed the dragon to completely relax.
And when dragons submerge themselves in water, their mastery over their own aura reaches a new peak. Just like now, even against an opponent with a significant power disparity under normal circumstances, with the environmental advantage, Ao Lie could still conceal his form. While he might not be able to fight on equal footing, he could still achieve the element of surprise.
Just as Chu Wu's mind was stretched to its absolute limit, a long sword suddenly appeared from her unguarded flank.
The long sword was only detected after it had breached her defensive barrier. But at this point, detection was utterly meaningless. Watching her chest being pierced by the sword, Chu Wu recoiled sharply, preventing the blade from inflicting further damage.
Gritting her teeth, anger replaced the initial pleasure she felt upon discovering the dragon. Chu Wu scanned her surroundings, muttering furiously, "Don't think such petty tricks can harm me. At most, it's a sneak attack. Do you really think it can inflict fatal damage?"
Of course, they didn't think so.
In this rain of souls, both Yun Xiang and Chu Wu were in a state of complete exposure.
Through the rain, Chu Wu could clearly sense Yun Xiang's weaknesses. Similarly, Yun Xiang could also discern that the greatest weakness of the woman before her was undoubtedly her neck.
If she could be beheaded directly, she should die instantly. But precisely because her neck was her greatest weakness, she had focused almost all her defenses there.
There was still a disparity in their strength.
It was precisely because of this disparity that Yun Xiang and Ao Lie were very certain that if they chose to attack her neck with a surprise strike, the outcome would be that they could do nothing.
They couldn't break through this woman's defenses.
Since that was the case, it was better to inflict more wounds on her weaker areas. When enough blood flowed, she would eventually lose her composure.
Of course, that was the most ideal scenario.
After receiving several bloody wounds from Ao Lie, Chu Wu's spirit finally became increasingly frenzied.
She cast a cold glance at Yun Xiang in the distance and chuckled, saying, "Have you forgotten? The recovery ability of the Ghost Clan is something you trash can't compare to. Even if you keep adding wounds to me, you can't inflict any real damage. Besides, I've grown tired of this boring game. From now on, I won't let you off, no matter what you do."
As her words fell, Chu Wu stopped considering the dragon that might appear from anywhere. She focused on protecting her neck. After all, as she had said, even if other areas were wounded, it wouldn't affect her life. Since that was the case, as long as she could kill these two trash surrounding her while she was alive, she would still be the winner of this battle.
As she reached this conclusion, Chu Wu began chanting a spell rapidly.
As her incantation ended, a dark light descended from the sky. She had no intention of attacking Ao Lie, whose figure she couldn't track; the light was clearly directed at Yun Xiang.
At the very first moment, Yun Xiang hadn't expected such a sudden move.
Or rather, even if she had expected it, she truly didn't have the spare energy to dodge.
She was dedicating almost all her energy to this rain. If she were to lose focus, the rain would not serve its previous purpose and might even backfire on her.
Therefore, when she felt the light appear, at least in that crucial instant, Yun Xiang's reaction was one of hesitation, unsure whether to dodge.
But it was precisely this moment of hesitation that, even though Ao Lie rushed forward at top speed to push Yun Xiang aside, the blade-like light still managed to leave a deep gash on Yun Xiang.
Blood gushed out, starting from her injured arm, dyeing half of Yun Xiang's clothes red. Her pure white dress turned blood-red, then clung to her body, wet by the rain. This revealed the girl's silhouette with stark clarity, yet it also lent her an almost despairing beauty.
Seeing that her attack had been dodged, Chu Wu did not get angry. Her gaze fell upon Ao Lie, who was forced to reveal himself. She smiled and said, "Look, love is indeed a meaningless emotion. If you hadn't saved her just now and instead continued to attack me, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to dodge."
What she said seemed reasonable, but Ao Lie knew very well that even if he hadn't saved Yun Xiang, he couldn't truly harm that woman.
Besides, even if he could inflict damage, so what?
To him, Yun Xiang had always been more important.
Even if he won this battle, if he lost Yun Xiang, the victory or defeat would be meaningless to him. There was no need for him to win.
Ao Lie stared intently into Chu Wu's eyes.
Yun Xiang, however, twitched her lips and said coldly, "If love is a meaningless emotion, then why do you still like Lu Wuming? Don't you think what you're saying and what you're doing now are contradictory?"
At such a critical moment, thinking of such a question, Ao Lie was momentarily speechless.
However, this kind of line of thought was precisely what Yun Xiang should have, so listening to her words, Ao Lie pursed his lips and couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.
As for Chu Wu, after hearing the question, she actually pondered it seriously. She then shook her head slightly and said, "Because I am powerful enough, I have the right to try even meaningless emotions. But for weaklings like you, there is no need to try at all. Such emotions are too extravagant for you. But for me, they are just right. Do you understand?"