A heaven-shaking boom resounded!
Jiang Dali's full-powered punch in his normal state collided head-on with Hayato Tenin. Amid the tremendous blast, qi power raged in every direction and blood splattered everywhere, yet the punch failed to strike Hayato Tenin directly, instead sending him flying!
That was because, at that critical moment, the horrified Shinobi forcibly suppressed his fear and stepped in front of the punch in time, crossing his hands and releasing a massive character for "Ninja" formed from qi power to block the blow.
But even though Shinobi was a rare Heavenly Being 7th Realm expert, how could he withstand Jiang Dali's current fist power? The instant his protective qi art collapsed, all the force rebounded and slammed back into the two of them!
Shinobi's ninja battle armor immediately erupted with cracking sounds, followed by a series of horrifying noises as his breastbone shattered. He sprayed mouthful after mouthful of blood, much of it splattering across Hayato Tenin's suddenly widened eyes, staining them red as the impact sent him flying away.
Yet Shinobi was no ordinary expert; his endurance and resilience were extraordinary. Although he had suffered grave, life-threatening injuries, he still endured the agony and fiercely shoved Hayato Tenin away. Releasing the last of his strength through both palms, he shouted.
"Run!"
Boom!
Hayato Tenin was shoved far away by Shinobi. He watched helplessly as the Demon Dragon swooped down, seized Shinobi in one claw, disemboweled him, and flung him away like garbage. His eyes became completely bloodshot, veins bulging throughout them, and he let out a grief-stricken howl toward the sky.
Yet all of this was brought upon by himself. Who else could he blame? That howl was merely the final struggle of a trapped beast, and he had completely lost the last opportunity Shinobi had created