Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (89)

Lin Xuan looked at Su Han for a long while, then sighed. "I knew I couldn't talk you out of it. Fine, it's your own choice. But Junior Brother Su Han, no matter what, staying alive comes first. As long as the green hills remain, there'll be no shortage of firewood."

"I understand. Thank you, Senior Brother Lin."

After Lin Xuan left, Su Han closed his eyes again and regulated his breathing.

Yet his heart could not calm down.

Ye Lingxiao...

Just how strong was this legendary opponent?

If he fought him, what were his chances of winning?

No, he should not be thinking about the odds of victory.

Su Han shook his head, dispelling the distracting thoughts.

This battle was not for victory or defeat, nor for glory. It was only to verify his Sword Dao and seek that sliver of opportunity for a breakthrough.

As for the Demonic Seed... perhaps under the extreme pressure between life and death, he could find a solution.

"Putting oneself in a dead end before finding life..." Su Han murmured, a trace of resolve flashing through his eyes.

For the next two days, Su Han did not leave the Quiet Room even once.

While healing his injuries, he reviewed his battle with Lu Ming, pondering its gains and losses as he refined his swordsmanship.

At the same time, he tried various methods to stabilize the Star Sealing Demon Seal.

But none of them produced satisfactory results.

The cracks in the seal continued to widen, while the Demonic Seed grew increasingly restless. Several times, while cultivating late at night, Su Han nearly had his mind eroded by the Demonic Seed and fell into the demonic path.

"There isn't much time left..."

On the morning of the third day, Su Han opened his eyes