The Hydro Heavy Shield Mitachurl landed, but failed to hit Yunshang. He instinctively raised his water gun and aimed it at Yunshang.
However, Yunshang did not give him the chance.
She stepped forward in a swift stride, closing the distance. Gripping the bow-blade tightly with both hands, she slashed at the Hydro Heavy Shield Mitachurl's body.
There were no unnecessary movements. Fast and sharp slashes landed continuously on the Hydro Heavy Shield Mitachurl.
Yunshang flipped her hand upward. The lower blade of the bow-blade split into the Heavy Shield Mitachurl. Large and small wounds accumulated, directly causing the enemy to lose consciousness and collapse unconscious on the ground.
The Electro Hammer Vanguard and Anemo Boxer Vanguard advanced with heavy steps, using their Delusions to launch a charged strike at Yunshang.
The moment the Hydro Heavy Shield Mitachurl fell, the Electro Hammer and Anemo Boxer had already arrived above Yunshang.
"Instead of choosing to retreat, you actively came forward."
"Commendable courage!"
Yunshang twisted her waist, swinging the bow-blade in her hand with the momentum of her body.
The golden elemental blade blocked the Electro Hammer. Her delicate body bent downward with astonishing flexibility as the violent Anemo fist brushed past her hair.
Her long leg swept horizontally, tripping the Anemo Boxer Vanguard who was still maintaining his punching stance. Immediately afterward, she exerted force with both hands. A powerful surge of elemental energy erupted from the bow-blade, repelling the Electro Hammer Vanguard.
Stepping on the Anemo Boxer Vanguard's head, Yunshang's bow-blade reverted to a bow and arrow. At medium to close range, she fired repeatedly at the Electro Hammer Vanguard's chest.
The smoke and dust produced by successive explosions enveloped the Electro Hammer Vanguard's figure.
The "smoke but no damage" law failed to activate. After the smoke dispersed, the Electro Hammer Vanguard collapsed heavily onto the ground.
The Anemo Boxer Vanguard struggled to get up, only to be kicked in the back of the head by Yunshang's heel.
The Anemo Boxer Vanguard instantly lost consciousness.
"You should be grateful my high heels aren't stiletto heels."
After saying this, Yunshang looked at the Fatui Skirmishers gradually surrounding her.
"The more people there are, the more excited I become."
Yunshang chuckled lightly. She picked up a Crystallized Electro shard that had formed on the ground, crushed it, then quickly charged toward the Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl in front of her.
The Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl raised his gun and fired a large amount of icy mist at Yunshang. However, because of the Crystallized Electro shield gradually forming around Yunshang's body, the icy mist failed to cause any damage.
The golden blade slashed down on the Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl's gun, then Yunshang leaped up and mounted the Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl.
A mechanical operating sound rang out. Under the enhancement of Geo energy, the bow-blade in Yunshang's hand transformed into a crossbow.
(For the crossbow design, please refer to Huang Zhong's weapon, the Yutian Bow, from Ultimate Three Kingdoms.)
Clamping her legs tightly around the Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl's neck, she twisted her waist to different angles.
Arrows fired continuously from the crossbow. As Yunshang rotated atop the Cryo Heavy Shield Mitachurl, the arrows swept across the surrounding Fatui.
The arrows fired by the crossbow had less explosive power than charged bow shots, but when they landed on the Fatui, the damage was still considerable.
Yunshang rampaged through the Fatui Skirmishers. Lumine, who followed closely behind, had already drawn the attention of half the Fatui the moment she entered the battlefield.
Lumine leaped high into the air. Geo energy gathered beneath her feet.
"Tremble!"
She landed in the center of the Fatui Skirmishers' marching formation and stomped heavily on the ground.
Countless crystal-like clear yellow Geo constructs erupted from the earth, repelling the Fatui while dealing massive damage. The weaker Fatui directly lost consciousness from this single strike.
Lumine channeled the Geo energy in her body into the Sword of Descension. The greatsword that had once defeated the Scarlet-Eyed Sea Dragon reappeared.
Ever since she had unintentionally developed this move, Lumine discovered that combining Geo with this greatsword was exceptionally effective.
The power was decent and the feel was good.
As long as she did not need to use two elements at the same time, Lumine would now directly use this move.
The greatsword swept across the battlefield, continuously knocking down enemies while shattering the surrounding Geo constructs. The shattered Geo constructs flew horizontally, dealing splash damage to the constantly dodging enemies.
More and more Fatui entered the fray, but without exception they were all quickly defeated by Lumine and Yunshang.
The hidden Pyro Debt Collector and the Electro Cicin Mage commanding from the second floor were astonished by the terrifying combat strength of these two young women.
However, the huge disparity in combat power did not make the two Fatui elites give up. They were still waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Fatui soldiers were originally highly loyal to the Cryo Archon. The soldiers guarding this stronghold were even more so.
It was not that these soldiers were more loyal, but rather that no one was willing to bear the consequences of failure.
The moment they thought of the punishment after the stronghold fell, the Electro Cicin Mage and Pyro Debt Collector instantly steeled their resolve.
Even if the strength difference was vast, they would still give it their all!
The Electro Cicin Mage pushed her Delusion to the limit. Electro energy turned into a shield wrapping her entire body. Purple lightning brewed in the clouds, locking onto Lumine.
At that moment, an arrow struck the shield dead center.
Geo energy exploded. The Electro Cicin Mage's shield was directly destroyed.
The Pyro Debt Collector seized the timing of Yunshang's shot, revealed himself, and launched a sneak attack on Yunshang.
However, this guaranteed hit was blocked by a Geo construct that fell from the sky.
Lumine and Yunshang's gazes met. The two who both used Geo instantly reached an understanding. Their figures crossed, completing an opponent swap.
The Electro Cicin Mage was defeated by Yunshang's fully charged arrow. The Pyro Debt Collector was likewise knocked down by Lumine's greatsword.
The chaotic battle ended. The ground was a mess.
Both women put away their weapons at the same time, then began tidying their hair dampened by sweat.
Paimon flew over, her tone full of amazement: "Lumine, Yunshang, you two are both so amazing!"
"Especially Yunshang. When I heard you were looking for us for a commission, I thought you weren't that good at fighting."
"Seeking help from others has no direct connection to one's own strength." Yunshang explained, "Besides, although I possess martial prowess, there will always be situations that cannot be resolved by fighting alone."
"Alright, you two. The All-Taboo Talismans are on the second floor. After we destroy them all, we can talk in detail, okay?"
"Okay." Lumine and Paimon nodded.
The three went up to the second floor and found several hundred All-Taboo Talismans, including those still being produced.
Without any hesitation, the three completely destroyed all these replicated All-Taboo Talismans.
The objective of this trip had been achieved. The three prepared to leave.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps came from outside the stronghold.
"I merely went out to find some samples. I didn't expect that rats would take advantage of the owner's absence to cause such a commotion here."
An invisible sense of oppression descended. Yunshang did not hesitate at all. She drew her bow and pulled the string to full draw.
Seeing this, Lumine also flipped her hand and took out the Sword of Descension, gathering Geo energy onto it. At the slightest movement, she would unleash full power.
A slender figure walked into the stronghold and stood in confrontation with Lumine and Yunshang.