Chapter 29

However, this time, Zhan Yi was not having an easy time either. Constantly defending had made his fists bloody and almost unable to hold on, and his clothes were torn in many places, with some claw marks oozing blood. He looked even more wretched than a beggar.

Moreover, Park Jin-hyun wasn't just using his claws; he also used his feet. Most importantly, because his feet were shod, when he kicked Zhan Yi, Zhan Yi couldn't absorb his soul energy at all.

So, by this time, Zhan Yi had already been kicked in many places, turning blue and green. Fortunately, after activating his body's special ability, his speed had slightly increased, which allowed him to continue the fight without his injuries becoming too severe.

But Park Jin-hyun was even more frustrated. Although he didn't feel any abnormality in his body, he felt that Zhan Yi was like a cockroach that couldn't be killed. No matter how much he beat him, no matter how many injuries Zhan Yi sustained, he refused to admit defeat. Not only that, although Zhan Yi looked extremely ragged and was drenched in sweat, his spirit seemed to be getting better and better, as if he had taken a stimulant, which Park Jin-hyun found unbearable.

Finally, Park Jin-hyun gritted his teeth, seemingly making a decision. His body's speed increased again, and as he swung both claws, a faint humming sound could be heard. When Zhan Yi tried to block his claws, he felt as if he was being scratched by a claw wind before even touching Park Jin-hyun's hands.

At the same time, Zhan Yi noticed that Park Jin-hyun was targeting vital points on his body, seemingly not just to win but to kill him. This made Zhan Yi feel extremely uncomfortable. Just as he was puzzled, Lu Hu's voice came from his ear: "Boss, he's already using cultivation power, releasing energy outward. You have to be careful. I think he doesn't want his identity to be recognized, so he wants to kill you to silence you."

Zhan Yi was startled by Lu Hu's words and saw that Park Jin-hyun's eyes indeed glinted with a vicious light. Unfortunately, he couldn't use secret language to ask Lu Hu for more information.

However, he was fortunate that he had already absorbed some of Park Jin-hyun's soul energy earlier. Although Park Jin-hyun's body was now accelerating, Zhan Yi could barely cope.

Understanding Park Jin-hyun's intentions, Zhan Yi hesitated. He and Park Jin-hyun didn't have any deep-seated grudges. No matter what strategy or tactics were used, it was just to win the competition. But now that Park Jin-hyun wanted to kill him, should he warn him? If they continued like this, something bad would definitely happen.

After some thought, Zhan Yi took advantage of a moment to dodge and said with a sneer, "Heh, Mr. Park, are you trying to win or trying to kill me?"

"Hmph... Mr. Zhan, since you understand, why say more? It seems you have no choice now," Park Jin-hyun coldly snorted and pounced again, his eyes revealing a clear intent to kill, no longer hiding it.

This made Zhan Yi furious. He had meant to warn him out of kindness, but Park Jin-hyun had already decided to kill him. He couldn't hold back any longer and glared, "Go to hell, if that's the case, I won't be polite either, you bastard."

Although Zhan Yi was being tough, the situation he faced became even more difficult. He could only absorb soul energy by directly touching Park Jin-hyun's body, but now that Park Jin-hyun's claws were releasing energy, he couldn't block them as before. It was like seeing a path but finding it blocked in the middle, making him feel helpless.

The audience was on the edge of their seats, realizing that Zhan Yi was in a very unfavorable position and could be seriously injured at any moment. They sighed inwardly: "Ah... if this young man doesn't admit defeat, he's finished."

Meanwhile, Mai, sitting in the back, was in tears. Zhan Yi's determination was something she had never encountered before. Despite being covered in injuries, he still gritted his teeth and persisted, making her wonder if he was really just for that simple promise. This boy was too foolish.

However, the leader of the Moer tribe, sitting not far from her, had a glint in his eyes. Looking at his daughter's sad face, he shook his head and sighed, "Ah... Mai, don't be sad. I believe that boy won't lose so easily."

"But Father, he's already done for, haven't you noticed that Park Jin-hyun is a cultivator?" Mai turned to her father, her expression agitated.

"Naive child, do you think Zhan Yi is just an ordinary person? Besides, our Moer tribe is facing a great disaster. We can only choose one from among them. What other choice do we have?" The leader of the Moer tribe's eyes showed a hint of guilt, as if he felt very sorry for sacrificing his daughter's happiness.

"I... I understand, Father." Mai's face darkened as she listened to her father, then turned back to the monitor.

On the stage, Zhan Yi had more injuries. With Park Jin-hyun's energy release, he could only dodge, but there were always times when he couldn't dodge in time.

Park Jin-hyun's expression grew more vicious, and every move he made towards Zhan Yi aimed at vital points, as if trying to kill him in one strike.

As the number of injuries increased, Zhan Yi became more anxious, especially seeing Park Jin-hyun's intent to kill. He knew he had no other choice. Park Jin-hyun was trying to kill him to hide his identity by releasing colorless energy, but Zhan Yi's body's special ability was also his ultimate secret.

So, they were destined to have only one survivor. After careful consideration, Zhan Yi began looking for an opportunity to absorb most of Park Jin-hyun's soul energy in one go.

But he couldn't find one. Although Park Jin-hyun's attacks weren't as fast as before, they were still faster than his. Due to the energy release, his attacks were unpredictable, and grabbing his hands was almost impossible.

This made Zhan Yi almost despair. Finally, he gritted his teeth and came up with a not-so-perfect plan. When Park Jin-hyun's claws struck his temples, Zhan Yi suddenly jumped, but instead of dodging, he used his shoulder to meet Park Jin-hyun's claws.

A cry of pain echoed as Park Jin-hyun's claws deeply embedded themselves in Zhan Yi's shoulder. At that moment, Zhan Yi suddenly raised his hands and grabbed Park Jin-hyun's hands with his own claws.

The audience gasped, unable to understand why Zhan Yi would do this. After all, with a shoulder injury, his hands would be weak. What was the point of grabbing Park Jin-hyun's hands?

Lu Hu and Dong Dabao immediately stood up from their seats, shouting, "Boss, no!"

Mai and the leader of the Moer tribe, sitting in the back, also stood up. Mai turned to the leader of the Moer tribe, pleading, "Father, quickly announce the end of the match. If this continues, Zhan Yi will die."

The leader of the Moer tribe shook his head apologetically, "Mai, it's too late. Even if I go out now, Park Jin-hyun can still use this time to kill Zhan Yi."

Mai sat back down in her chair, feeling powerless, and muttered, "Why, why is this happening?" Her expression seemed as if her soul had been drained.

Park Jin-hyun, on the stage, hadn't expected Zhan Yi to make such a foolish move. In his view, although Zhan Yi was injured in many places, his mental state was very good, while he himself felt increasingly tired, as if very exhausted. If Zhan Yi could hold on a bit longer, the outcome was uncertain. But now, Zhan Yi's move was like seeking death.

After a brief pause, Park Jin-hyun laughed, "Mr. Zhan, are you crazy? Using your shoulder to block my claws, hahaha..."

But before his laughter ended, he felt his soul being pulled by a powerful force, which he couldn't resist. Zhan Yi also smiled wickedly, "Hehe... Yes, I am foolish, to have wasted so much time absorbing your soul energy from such a despicable bastard."

"You...," Park Jin-hyun's face showed deep fear. He managed to utter one word before feeling his soul being pulled again. In a panic, he suddenly raised his knee and struck Zhan Yi's abdomen.

Zhan Yi dodged to the side. With Park Jin-hyun's soul energy almost depleted, he was no longer a threat. After dodging his attack, Zhan Yi leaned in close to Park Jin-hyun's ear and said, "Heh, don't worry, were you thinking this was my final move? You're right, but you can also die now."

After saying this, Zhan Yi maximized his special ability and absorbed Park Jin-hyun's soul energy, then used his head to ram Park Jin-hyun's head, knocking him straight to the ground. Surprisingly, after struggling a bit, Park Jin-hyun showed a foolish smile.

Zhan Yi looked at Park Jin-hyun on the ground with deep disdain. Although Park Jin-hyun had tried to kill him, he didn't kill him directly but made him a vegetable. One reason was that he had never killed anyone and found it hard to do, and more importantly, he had absorbed most of Park Jin-hyun's soul energy and memories, which gave him a reason not to kill him now.

The audience, including Lu Hu and Dong Dabao, were stunned, their mouths wide open, watching Zhan Yi on the stage. They couldn't understand why this happened. From the recent situation, it was clear that Zhan Yi was no match for Park Jin-hyun, and Park Jin-hyun could have retreated after injuring Zhan Yi.

But the situation was completely different. After injuring Zhan Yi, Park Jin-hyun suddenly seemed to lose strength, and his later attacks were much slower. Zhan Yi, despite being injured, seemed unaffected and used his head to KO Park Jin-hyun.