In the midst of the blood-red glow, Lu Ye's figure dashed wildly, dodging one spell after another that came at him head-on, quickly closing the distance between him and Liew Yuemei. As he charged, saber lights like crescent moons slashed through the void, striking the enemy from various angles. Liew Yuemei gritted her teeth, furiously channeling her spirit force. She unleashed several exquisite spells to both attack Lu Ye and impede his advance while also fending off the incoming saber lights, going all out from the very start. She hadn't expected this before the fight. She initially thought the disparity in their strengths was significant enough that, despite Lu Ye's reputation for overcoming superior opponents, defeating him would at most require some effort. But soon after the battle began, she was forced to give her all without holding back. The depth of Lu Ye's abilities made her have to treat him as an equal-level opponent. Both were on the defense and offense simultaneously, yet their figures alternated between retreating and advancing. In the place between them, spells and saber lights intertwined, creating a lively spectacle. But Liew Yuemei knew that such an environment was extremely unfavorable for her because this was the combat arena's space. Though this area was barely sufficient for her to maneuver and display her learned skills, it ultimately was limited in scope, unlike the vastness of the outside world. Faced with an opponent five minor levels beneath her, Liew Yuemei could typically use her Mental Consciousness to disrupt and interfere, possibly securing victory through such mental assaults, crushing her adversary. But at the moment, she couldn't afford any distractions because even though she was giving her all, the distance between them was rapidly closing. Lu Ye's movements were so swift, she almost couldn't lock onto his presence with her Mental Consciousness. As he charged, he was like a frenzied ferocious beast, exuding a violent aura that made even her, with her higher cultivation, tremble at the sensation of impending devourment. She could only gamble, bet that Lu Ye couldn't maintain this state for long, as it mirrored the weakness of some explosive techniques cultivators used. While these allowed for stronger output in a short time, they couldn't endure for extended periods. In front of her, Lu Yiye flashed past and was already close. From entering the combat arena till now, only 5 breaths had elapsed. She, a Divine Sea Level 7 magic cultivator, had actually been closed in on by a Level 2 combat cultivator... Though she anticipated it, the speed was astonishing. Seeing Lu Ye raise his saber to strike, Liew Yuemei showed no intention to dodge. At such close range, she might not evade it, and even if she did, she would lose the upper hand in momentum, likely leading to relentless pursuit. So she quickly summoned an object, while simultaneously raising one hand, with Thunderbolt weaving between her five fingers, a loud crack sounded as lightning surged. As the Boulder Mountain Saber slashed down, Liew Yuemei was enveloped in a brilliant layer of light, activated by her protective spirit treasure. This is an essential defensive measure for magic cultivators, as their physical attributes are generally more fragile compared to other factions. Thus, aside from relying on their spells for defense, they also depend on externals. The items held by a cultivator of Liew Yuemei's level are naturally of a spirit treasure tier. Lu Ye's right arm holding the saber slightly bulged momentarily, the color of the blood Qi in that arm became richer than elsewhere, and the Boulder Mountain Saber slashed down in an instant. It appeared to be a single strike, but in fact, slashed seven or eight times. In such a scenario, this simple technique proved to be the most practical, even more so than the Tyrannical Saber Technique. As the blade descended, a massive Thunderbolt simultaneously struck head-on. Having already suffered once, Lu Ye naturally knew the power of this lightning type technique, but at such proximity, evading was impossible. Thus, as the Boulder Mountain Saber fell, several Defense Spirit Runes layered over his chest. As the crackling sounded, Liew Yuemei's expression changed. Because the protective glow on her surface was severely dented, darkening instantly. Heavy, extremely so! Unmatched Sharpness! This was Liew Yuemei's most direct perception as the saber descended. One could imagine, if not for promptly activating her protective spirit treasure, this single strike could have split her fragile body in two. What fell on her was a saber, but it felt as if a mountain with sharp edges was crashing down! This was an extremely contradictory feeling. The two figures parted as soon as they collided, each flying back. Though Liew Yuemei's protective spirit treasure blocked this violent strike, the force it carried was still irresistible, while Lu Ye was blasted by the might of the Thunderbolt, and the hastily constructed Defense Spirit Runes shattered layer upon layer, showcasing the terrifying power of this strike. Not yet fully recovered, Lu Ye's body, still cloaked in a bloody glow, was coursed through by lightning serpents in midair, causing all his hair to stand on end. Ducking lower, he slid back more than a dozen yards before barely stabilizing, without a pause, he charged at Liew Yuemei again, the air behind him exploding visibly. At the same time, a multitude of magical attacks suddenly came raining down on Liew Yuemei, startling her greatly. She had no idea where these magic and spells originated. At this moment, she was unsteady, and with the massive force impacting her, her chest churned with blood Qi. She could only activate the power of her protective spirit treasure. The various spells landed on her, all blocked by the protective spirit treasure, leaving her unharmed, and even the light surrounding her body remained undimmed. Finally steadying herself, Liew Yuemei glanced around and saw a delicate and ethereal-looking girl standing at one corner of the combat arena, casting spells toward her. Where did she come from? It wasn't Liew Yuemei's fault for being caught off-guard; after entering the combat arena, all her attention was occupied by Lu Ye. Moreover, she hadn't expected that, in this combat arena, there would be a third party present. It was utterly unreasonable; the combat arena is an exotic treasure. Only the person who activated it and those dragged in would be brought into this space. Others simply couldn't enter, as it was a battlefield opened by the profound and mysterious Heaven's Augury. In the Nine Provinces, who could have skills surpassing Heaven's Augury? To her, the girl's cultivation wasn't high, only around the True Lake Level 6-7. Under normal circumstances, such an enemy could be easily crushed by her, and their attacks would pose no threat. But here and now, her enemy was Lu Ye. Suddenly having such a variable was truly frustrating. It was reasonable for Yiyi to appear in the combat arena. Lu Ye activated the Beast Transformation Secret Technique, merging with Amber, and naturally, Yiyi separated from Amber's body. She was clever enough to hide immediately, remaining hidden until the critical moment to disrupt Liew Yuemei. The effect was significant. Although the magic she cast did not harm Liew Yuemei, merely diverting Liew Yuemei's attention at such a moment was greatly helpful to Lu Ye. The most apparent outcome was that Lu Ye suddenly closed the distance to within ten meters of Liew Yuemei. The same scenario repeated as before, both their skills and saber light being activated, Lu Ye's figure shifting swiftly while Liew Yuemei retreated rapidly. Yet she could only watch helplessly as the distance between them closed, this time faster than before. Though the battle hadn't lasted long, Lu Ye was already slowly adapting to his dramatically increased speed and strength and was gradually getting accustomed to the rhythm of Liew Yuemei's attacks. This was deadly for a magic cultivator. While he pursued, Yiyi wasn't idle either, continuing to cast spells at Liew Yuemei from afar, not seeking to achieve much but only to distract Liew Yuemei a bit and exhaust her strength. Once again, being approached closely, another identical slash descended, and the glow protecting Liew Yuemei's body grew dimmer. Even though it was a spirit treasure, it was ultimately an inanimate object with limits to its endurance. Lu Ye's current strike was terrifyingly powerful. Such a treasure might withstand once, twice, or even three times, but it could not resist his relentless attacks indefinitely. The two figures flew apart once more. Panic flashed in Liew Yuemei's eyes, no longer holding her former certainty and confidence. She suddenly realized that if the situation continued to develop in this way, the outcome would be unfavorable for her. Her protective spirit treasure wouldn't last much longer; perhaps it would shatter with the next blow or the one after. Once the spirit treasure broke and Lu Yiye got close again, the consequences would be unimaginable. She had other protective spirit treasures she could use, but how many slashes from Lu Ye could they withstand? Those terrifying slashes could not come from a Divine Sea Level 2 combat cultivator. She had to break the deadlock before that, preventing him from continuing to play to his strengths. A tinge of sadness welled up deep inside her. She never thought she'd one day be forced to this extent by a combat cultivator with a cultivation five minor levels lower than hers. They were both cultivators; how could one be so monstrous? Before the battle, she realized that she couldn't let Lu Ye continue to grow, for one day, he would possess the power to threaten her. With his terrifying speed of cultivation improvement, that day wouldn't be far off. But after the battle began, she understood that he already possessed the power to threaten her. If they were outside, she would have surely fled; even the slightest risk would make her prioritize self-preservation. But here in the combat arena, the enclosed environment and the life-and-death rules shattered all her fantasies. In that case, it would be a fight to the death! Liew Yuemei's aggression suddenly weakened considerably, making Lu Ye's advance much easier. He instinctively felt something was amiss because, after only thirty breaths, Liew Yuemei, a Divine Sea Level 7, couldn't have weakened so quickly. This change clearly meant she was intentionally showing weakness. He could almost tell what cunning plan Liew Yuemei was up to, but he didn't know what exactly she intended. No time for overthinking; in a life-and-death battle, hesitation was the worst. Using both his trump cards simultaneously was immensely draining for him as well, so this fight must be swift. The longer it dragged on, the worse it was for him.