The Infinite Coiling Finger Sword was a high-attainment method that Zhang Juyan had already mastered, rather than merely imitating it with the Taiping Qingling Sutra. As a result, its power was not reduced, making it quite formidable.0

Even among Heavenly Beings in the Xiaoyao stage, combat strength varied depending on individual circumstances. Compared to Qi Jianyuan, Zhang Juyan was overwhelmingly stronger.0

This was entirely reasonable because Qi Jianyuan had only just stepped into the Xiaoyao stage, while Zhang Juyan was already nearing the threshold of the Wuliang stage. It was no wonder Yao Pei thought it was a waste that Zhang Juyan was not valued by the Daoist Order.0

For this reason, Yao Pei did not rashly use the Staff of Merit. Given Zhang Juyan’s cultivation level, it would be difficult for her to immobilize him for long. Moreover, as she had only recently advanced to the Xiaoyao stage, using the Staff of Merit placed a significant burden on her. The higher her opponent’s cultivation, the greater the strain. She had only one opportunity to use the Staff of Merit, so she had to choose the perfect moment.0

There was a saying among Heavenly Beings in combat that mastery was only revealed within tight spaces. Destructive battles that toppled...0