Rebirth by fire

Cain continued driving the Shooting Star Dragon Halberd deeper into the woman's torso. He could feel every tremor in his body as he burned his life force and soul, pushing them far beyond their natural limits. Despite the Third Realm woman's energy being largely disrupted, her flesh was still as tough as a Peak Divine Transcendence suit of armor. Yet he refused to relent.

With each heartbeat, Cain siphoned every last spark of vitality he had left, funneling it into his arms, shoulders, and core. He practically used his own life as a lever, exchanging his vitality for every fraction of an inch that the halberd's blade advanced. His determination shone in his bloodshot eyes; there was no pulling back.