The sky did not calm.
It grew darker.
As if the heavens themselves had decided, this would not end until Bai Zihan was erased.
Rumble—!!!
The clouds churned violently once more.
Lightning coiled within them, thicker, denser than before.
Then the Fifth Strike descended.
BOOOOM—!!!
It fell like a collapsing star.
Absolute destruction crashing down from above.
Bai Zihan's eyes sharpened.
His body was already injured.
His meridians strained.
His qi was partially depleted.
His grip tightened around his sword.
His aura surged again.
Ignoring the pain.
"Fate Severing Slash!"
Once more, he struck.
The blade split the air.
Sword Intent roared.
The arc of his attack rose to meet the lightning head-on.
BOOOOOOM—!!!
The collision shook the heavens.
For a brief moment, the lightning slowed.
Then it broke through again.
Relentless and unforgiving.
BOOM—!!!
The Fifth Strike landed.
Bai Zihan's body trembled violently.
A mouthful of blood burst from his lips.
