Lin Yan was a nervous wreck inside, because he had already witnessed the gruesome fate of Shi Feng earlier and didn't think he could bypass that horrendous Chaos Barrier. As such, every step the young man took up the steps was filled with struggle, his eyebrows furrowing over and over.
He had walked onto this stage with the title of 'shadow dagger' that had enough reputation to leave even other Divine Deva disciples with envy.
Yet right now, facing the man who had promised death to all those who faced him, his fame felt like thin paper held up to fire… and so did his will to fight.
'I can still… forfeit. If I forfeit, I live. If I fight…'
Lin Yan's gaze hovered over to the stands where he saw that there were countless eyes staring down at him, some excited while others were full of mocking.
Li Ling's smile deepened, as if he could hear every thought.
"Well? How do you want to die?" He asked softly, voice carrying easily through the formation.
