If even his lifebound beasts were fighting so hard to survive, how could Tianming let them do it alone? He took three slashes from Yuwen Shendu on his arm, causing him to tumble and roll from the force. This time, he was being horribly beaten up, but it only fueled him even further. He got up again with sword in hand. As long as he was still alive, he had a chance.

"Do you still want to hold on? Can't you tell I'm toying with you? You would've died otherwise," Yuwen Shendu said, snickering. He had never been a person like that, but this time, his heart was twisted.

"I heard those of the Li Saint Clan have an unyielding will that allow them to completely turn the tables. Li Tianming, I'd like you to show that to me. In this world, power dominates. There's no such thing as going against fate. That's why your vain struggle is only a joke at the expense of the Li Saint Clan. Otherwise, you wouldn't be in such dire straits that anyone can push you around like that. Changing fate is nothing but a fool's dream."

He was fully capable of saying that, as he currently held an overwhelming advantage. His next sword strike targeted Tianming's chest, parting his skin and revealing his ribs....