Bang!
Lu Ren fell at the edge of the Heavenly Mandate Stage, utterly motionless, as if he had lost all breath.
Seeing this scene, everyone sharply sucked in a breath. They had not expected that after Xue Wudi unleashed the Bloodthirsty Mercy Heaven Sword, Lu Ren would choose to take it head-on.
"If he dodged, he could still surrender and admit defeat. Taking it head-on like this... who knows whether he can survive..."
Young Master Tianming frowned slightly as well. He had not expected Lu Ren to dare receive that strike head-on.
That sword strike had already reached the power of the Immortal Realm.
"Is this kid really going to stake his life on this?"
Jiang Huanyu knitted his brows tightly. That attack just now had completely surpassed the power a Sovereign could withstand. This Lu Ren truly did not fear death.
At this moment, anyone could sense that Lu Ren's injuries were extremely severe. His aura was feeble and weak, as though even an ant could trample him to death.
Xue Wudi stepped out of the blood-energy storm one step at a time, his body still standing straight. Blood energy boiled around him, while the Bloodthirsty Mercy Heaven Sword in his hand radiated astonishing might. Staring at Lu Ren, he said in shock, "You're still not dead?"
"A mere Top-grade Dao Artifact!"
A mocking voice spat out word by word from Lu Ren's mouth. Then, Lu Ren slowly climbed to his feet. His entire body was drenched in blood, yet his gaze toward Xue Wudi was filled with savage ferocity.
"Are you still refusing to surrender?"
Xue Wudi asked.
"Either die, or win!"
Lu Ren said coldly.
"Then I'll grant you your wish!"
Xue Wudi's gaze turned icy. The Bloodthirsty Mercy Heaven Sword once more erupted with astonishing sword