Immediately, Shi Feiyang kicked hard with both legs, leaping high from the horseback, tracing a graceful arc in the air with a "whoosh," tossing Gong Simeng into the sky. The Vermilion Bird, which had been circling in the air and watching Shi Feiyang closely, caught Gong Simeng steadily with its claws as if they were a pair of iron pliers. Gong Simeng, utilizing the vermilion bird's strength, nimbly flipped onto its back. Her eyes still retained a trace of terror, but more evident was her concern for Shi Feiyang, watching the imperiled Shi Feiyang closely below, her heart pounding heavily, the "thump thump" sound clearly audible.
Lie Quan and several disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association reacted swiftly, quickly drawing their swords, swinging them fiercely to try to block the incoming arrows.
The constant "clang clang" of metal colliding filled the air as swords and arrows clashed, sparking flashes in the darkness.
