Part 7/10:
As the tournament commences, intense battles unfold, spotlighting Shaan's newfound powers while juxtaposing the struggles of his close friend, Jing Yu. The competition not only tests their martial prowess but also their emotional bonds as Shaan faces moral dilemmas by using the Blood-Sucking Bead. Eventually, faced with the emotional weight of defeating his friend, Shaan relinquishes the stick that grants him power, marking a significant shift in his character arc.