Nie Yun's experience did indeed surpass that of Fairy Qing Wan; his advances and retreats were measured, with clear strategic intent, and his situational awareness during battle was precise—pressing forward like raging fire, pulling back like the tide, his control utterly precise.
Yet despite Nie Yun's slight edge in experience and cultivation, when it came to fighting style, he was at an obvious disadvantage.
He unleashed the Heaven-Deceiving Finger, Fist Techniques, Palm Techniques, and more, making his means appear varied and unpredictable, yet he never once truly managed to suppress his opponent.
In contrast, from the very start, Fairy Qing Wan relied solely on her sword and a single form of Swordsmanship, at most imbuing her attacks with various Sword Intents—both offensive and defensive, each of Nie Yun's attacks neutralized in turn, as she steadily and unhurriedly seized the initiative in the fight.
