Li Luo's spirit was repeatedly being shattered apart in the depths of the dark seawater. The massive black dragon constantly struck fear into him, wreaking havoc on his mind. There seemed to be no way to defeat this beast that continued to shatter every layer of Li Luo's mental defenses, bringing him pain that left him bruised all over.  

Unknowingly, Li Luo lost track of time and the number of times his mental state had been shattered to pieces. Yet he never gave up. Tenacity coupled with the Golden Nirvana Lotus' protection allowed him to always maintain a sense of clarity within his heart.  

Mentor Chi Chan continued to slowly sip her warm tea by the side of the lake. Numerous days had gone by, and she had spent every minute watching over her student. The situation seemed to be stuck at a stalemate...