“Chuyan!” exclaimed Zu An in horror.

His injuries were severe enough that they offset any enhancements he was receiving from the effects of the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra, and he couldn’t even muster the strength to pull his sword back.

The sword pierced into her chest, and a trail of blood began seeping out.

Zu An despaired, but all of a sudden, he noticed that the sword had come to a halt.

Chu Chuyan's right hand had also reached out to grab the sword, and was desperately trying to hold it in place. Or, to be more exact, it was Mi Li who was trying to stop her from committing suicide!

It was yet another incredibly eerie sight. One hand of hers was trying to hold the sword back, whereas the other was trying to push it in, resulting in a stalemate.

Zu An’s mind was becoming a muddled mess. He knew that this stalemate wouldn’t last for long. He would have to...