Even the Body Refining Grand Elder cannot match the strength of a spirit beast of the same realm; the constitutions of both are simply not on the same level.
Of course, in a fair one-on-one battle, Li Yuanba is confident that he can use his close combat skills to slay the Blade Mantis, though it would take some time.
However, with the Blade Mantis here, Elder Gong You will soon arrive, and he does not wish to battle Elder Gong You.
Compared to the Grand Elders of major sects, his strength is still somewhat lacking.
Without any hesitation, he blocked a strike from the Blade Mantis using the Xingyi Sword, then retreated to the right.
Just as he slipped into the bushes on the right, Elder Gong You emerged from the bushes behind, glanced in the direction he disappeared to, and did not pursue.
"Quite cunning! I'll let you live a little longer!" Elder Gong You said with a shake of his head.
