Zhang Yan only unleashed seven sword lights to face his opponents this time, not because he underestimated them, but because surrounded by enemies on all sides, he had to keep some countermeasures in reserve to defend against others.
Moreover, as the opponent's flying needles assailed him, their clever techniques repeatedly struck from unimaginable angles, sparking numerous insights within him. This adversary was rare indeed; thus, he intentionally slowed his sword force, secretly observing the patterns of the opponent's needle technique to compensate for shortcomings in his own swordsmanship.
Zeng Han, being highly experienced in combat, gradually sensed something was amiss despite Zhang Yan's subtle maneuvers.
