Above the Ten Sages Tower, the battle between Yun Ming and Zu Yuan had also reached a fever pitch.
"Yun Ming, do you know? Back then, when I was desperately searching for a way to save Ya Li, I suddenly heard that you had already saved her through Life Sharing. Do you know how I felt at that moment?" Zu Yuan said with a bitter laugh. "My first reaction wasn't joy, but anger.
"Then I understood that my capacity was no greater than this. Compared to worrying about her feelings, jealousy had gained the upper hand.
"Then I thought about it for a long time. It wasn't as if I didn't know how to use Life Sharing. So why hadn't I used it? Perhaps because I couldn't bear to pay the price.
"I thought a great deal and finally reached a conclusion. The man named Zu Yuan was nothing more than a petty man filled with jealousy.
"After understanding my true heart, I knew what I had to do. Yes, I wanted to take her back—not because of love, but purely out of jealousy and possessiveness. That was all.
"So, how exactly was I supposed to take her back? The answer was simple. Either become more outstanding than you and surpass you in her heart, or simply destroy you and everything you rely on."
The Great Sage of Kabbalah, the leader of the Masquerade Ball, Zu Yuan's crimson eyes gradually ignited with madness.
The Tree of Life behind him stretched from earth to sky, thousands of meters tall. Countless branches and vines extended outward, sweeping toward Yun Ming.
Yun Ming continuously adjusted his stance, using the Sky-Piercing Spear to ward off the whipping vines while considering a countermeasure.
The moment they clashed, he discovered that Zu Yuan's Soul Power—or rather,