Chapter 590

At this moment, Isla was no longer concerned about defeating Andrew. Her instinct for self-preservation forced her to focus all her energy on evading his attack. However, the distance between them was too close. Andrew's sword still left a deep cut on her shoulder despite her quick reflexes. The pain contorted her face, making her look somewhat monstrous. Gritting her teeth against the intense pain, Isla resolved to abandon any hope of underestimating Andrew. She was determined to defeat him decisively. Yet, her agitation was evident, causing her attacks to become sloppy. By the time her whip struck Andrew's back, its full force had dwindled to less than a third. Despite this, such an attack was still lethal for someone in the mid-stage cultivation. Isla had already envisioned the next moment—Andrew would be left in a pitiable state. However, she overlooked a critical factor. Andrew was still gripping two defensive talismans. While they were only in 2nd grade, their combined effec