Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (62)

Su Han did not answer. He drew his sword and slashed again. This time, there was an added note of resolve in the sword light—the Heaven Opening Sword Intent.

Ghost Shadow hurriedly raised his sword to block, but how could he withstand Su Han's full-force strike in such haste?

Clang!

The black sword flew from his hand. Ghost Shadow spat blood as he was sent flying, crashing heavily near the edge of the arena.

Su Han advanced with his sword in hand, its tip pointed at Ghost Shadow's throat. "Surrender, or die?"

Ghost Shadow's face twisted savagely, madness flashing in his eyes. "You want me to surrender? Dream on!"

He suddenly bit through the tip of his tongue and spat out a mouthful of essence blood. The essence blood turned into a bloody mist that shrouded his entire body. The next moment, his aura surged explosively, breaking through into the Star Realm!

"Blood Burning Secret Method!" someone below the stage cried out.

The Blood Burning Secret Method was a self-destructive evil art that burned essence blood to temporarily raise one's cultivation. However, the price was enormous—at best, one's cultivation would regress; at worst, one would die on the spot.

Ghost Shadow was risking his life!

The pressure of the Star Realm spread out. Even with the formation isolating it, the spectators below the stage still felt their hearts tremble.

Su Han's expression turned grave as he gripped the Tian Ya Sword tightly. Against a Star Realm cultivator, he had no chance of victory. But surrendering was equally impossible.

"Su Han, crush the transmission talisman!" Elder Li's anxious voice came from below the stage.

Yet Su Han seemed not to hear him. He took a deep breath and slowly raised the Tian Ya Sword.

A faint ripple came from the blade,