Chapter 925: Hinnyo’s Execution
After breaking Hinnyo’s Golden Body, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu continued to employ the Dragon-Tiger Sword Technique. Two streams of sword qi ground together like millstones, relentlessly crushing the abbot of Hongan-ji.
Soon, Hinnyo was drenched in blood. Yet his blood was golden. Ordinary folk might think this venerable monk had attained enlightenment, and foolish people might even believe drinking such golden blood could grant them immortality.
In truth, it was nothing of the sort. This was merely the outward manifestation of divine power leaking.
Hinnyo could no longer suppress the dissipation of his divine power, and the signs of his downfall were becoming clear.
In fact, Hinnyo’s defeat was not undeserved. Even with the Daoist Order’s vast resources, it would be difficult to find a second pair of prodigies capable of wielding Green Cloud and Purple Afterglow. Even if Li Changge and Yao Pei reconciled and let go of old grudges, there was only one set of the Heavenly Preceptor’s Twin Swords.
Meanwhile, Sarutobi Shosai, held by Li Tiangang at the throat, suddenly exploded.
All that remained in Li Tiangang’s hand was a doll carved from peachwood.
This method bore some resemblance to the Banished Immortal’s Tribulation Substitute, but it required an external medium. Only peachwood over a thousand years old could be used for this method. The peachwood doll would be nourished with one’s own blood so that it could perfectly mimic one’s true body. It was an excellent life-preserving method at the critical moment.
Sarutobi Shosai had once again escaped.
At the battle of Hisai Castle, Master Sosen and the shinkan died. Princess Tamako was captured, and Sarutobi Shosai fled. At Anno District, Katsuyuki Kiyoyuki and Amemori Unko were slain, Maeda Masao surrendered, and Sarutobi Shosai slipped away once again.
A mere ninja was not worth the chase, so Li Tiangang made no further effort to pursue him. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Hinnyo—the true prize.
However, Li Tiangang did not strike. He merely stared down at Hinnyo, exerting silent, crushing pressure.