When Jian Ruyan stepped forward.

The billions of spectators watching the live broadcast suddenly saw the commentary change.

"Wow, what a beautiful young lady!"

"Such a dashing lady, she looks strong, should be able to defeat that Archbishop Francis, right?"

"Is this young lady Xiang Mantang's sister? Why is she called Jian Ruyan?"

"Indeed, with Xiang Mantang being so handsome, his sister is quite beautiful too..."

The saying that one's three views follow their facial features proved true when some people who were originally upset with Xiang Mantang found their anger dissipating upon seeing Jian Ruyan appear.

Francis watched Jian Ruyan step forward, his initial shock and anger gradually cooled down.

Because he realized that Jian Ruyan's cultivation wasn't high, around the Third Layer of the Fanxu Realm.

While he himself, before the ninth day of the snowstorm's spiritual energy surge, had a cultivation at the First Layer of the Fanxu Realm, which rose to the Fourth Layer after the surge ended.

This was also the reason he dared to embark on the Eastern Expedition without clear knowledge of Mu Jinyu's strength.

Now seeing that Jian Ruyan's cultivation wasn't as strong as his own, he felt like he could handle it.

However, he was unaware that despite Jian Ruyan's cultivation being lower, she had been to Kunlun Ruins and learned many top-grade cultivation techniques and divine skills from Mu Jinyu, making it easy for her to beat him up.

"Alright."

Feeling confident once again, Francis agreed without hesitation.

He even speculated whether this was Mu Jinyu's way of offering him a dignified exit.

Despite the failure of the Eastern Expedition, he could at least defeat the sinner's sister before leaving, venting the public's rage.

If he were allowed to kill Jian Ruyan, it would be even better.

Jian Ruyan gripped the sword hilt tightly and advanced slowly.

She fixed her cold gaze on Francis, her eyes filled with murderous intent; remembering Mu Jinyu's instructions and recalling her escape from the Mirror World with Xiang Mantang and Mu Jinyu, aided by Reinhardt, she knew she couldn't kill him today.

She still needed to extend a favor to Reinhardt and his people.

Thus, her cold killing intent turned to exuberant battle spirit!

Though she couldn't directly kill Francis, it was fine since she could teach him a harsh lesson and vent her anger!

If it weren't for his expedition and remarks, the rumors online wouldn't have escalated so dramatically, affecting Huaxia!

If it weren't for this, her brother Xiang Mantang wouldn't have ended up being criticized by thousands and condemned by all!

Now the enemies met, and she was even more furious. While she couldn't kill Francis out of respect for Reinhardt, teaching him a harsh lesson was perfectly fine.

As for next time, if Francis dared to act so recklessly again, she wouldn't mind sending him to Heaven to accompany Reinhardt!

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Soon, Jian Ruyan, holding Qingfeng and with fluttering skirts, reached the harbor and continued onward, stepping on the waves, quickly heading toward the dozens of warships ahead!

"Despicable!"

"We've fallen to the point where a girl could humiliate us like this!"

"Why can't I move? If I could, Archbishop wouldn't need to act; I'd deal with this woman myself!"

On the dozen warships, tens of thousands of Eastern Expedition Crusaders stood, and like the ships they were on, they were suppressed by an inexplicable oppressive force, unable to move.

They couldn't move, only able to watch as Jian Ruyan with her sword rushed toward them.

This made them feel humiliated!

How could the dignified Crusaders of Brilliant Divine Authority be disregarded by a young girl facing them alone?

Yet, despite their humiliation and anger, they couldn't break free from the suppression!

"Boom!!"

Soon, Jian Ruyan reached the foremost ship, which happened to be Francis's vessel.

Jian Ruyan approached, her expression fierce and cold, with a metallic clang she drew her sword, and the terrifying Sword Qi slashed toward Francis in an instant.

Francis saw Jian Ruyan's offensive, her Sword Qi carrying intense cold, and was startled, feeling its power was no less than his own, hurriedly pointing a finger.

"Boom!"

Immediately, a brilliant Holy Light burst forth, clashing with the icy Sword Qi, mutually negating each other afterward.

Seeing this, Francis felt sinking dread, silently sensing trouble.

His strength was at the Mid-Stage of the Fanxu Realm, while Jian Ruyan was at the Early Fanxu Realm, yet their offensives managed to counter each other, showing her potential surpassed his.

The critical point was that just before mutual negation, his Holy Light was pushed back by her Sword Qi before being canceled.

If Jian Ruyan unleashed her full power, it would be acceptable, but if she held back, he couldn't withstand her offensive!

Now Francis understood why Mu Jinyu sent Jian Ruyan.

"Boom!!"

At this moment, Jian Ruyan dashed onto the warship while swinging her sword once more, releasing Sword Qi even more fearsome than before!

"Cursed! If the Lance of Longinus hadn't been destroyed in the dark turmoil, how would I fear this girl!"

Francis saw her move, shocked and furious, countered Jian Ruyan's Sword Qi with all his might, cursing inwardly.

"Boom!!"

"Bang!!"

Francis struck again, releasing dazzling Holy Light against the Sword Qi, yet this time, before negation, the icy Sword Qi almost reached his nose.

It nearly sliced him in two!

This left Francis horrified, sweating profusely!

The billions of live-stream viewers watching this scene erupted in excitement.

"Wow, that's awesome!"

"Dragon King's not even acting, just letting Commander Xiang's sister take two swings, almost killing the Archbishop of Brilliant Divine Authority, truly invincible!"

"Dragon King Hall, invincible!"

"In praise of Dragon King Hall!"

"What's Brilliant Divine Authority compared to this, complete garbage!"

"..."

At this moment, Jian Ruyan had already stepped into the void, leaping high, holding her sword, resembling a goddess descended from heaven, coldly gazing down at Francis on the deck, declared icily:

"If this is all you can do, you better scram soon!"

"Swoosh!"

After saying.

Jian Ruyan swung her sword downward!

"Roar!"

As Jian Ruyan's sword cleaved down, a brilliant Sword Light stretched out from the blade, terrifying Sword Qi surged, which coalesced into an ice dragon, formed as if from solid ice, with teeth bared and claws extended, rushing toward the downward-facing Francis!

This was a move combining Domain and Intent Domain!

Francis, standing on the deck below, saw this scene, looking at the vivid ice dragon, his heart filled with despair!

It turned out Jian Ruyan's previous strikes weren't full-force, but mere tests.

While his second wave was full resistance!

"Alas..."

He sighed faintly inside, closing his eyes slowly in despair...

Appearing completely ready to face his impending fate!

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