The Preta Path's eyes widened, as if it simply could not believe what was happening. Nagato, too, seemed to have fallen into shock. Chakra was as precious to a ninja as blood—if an ordinary person discovered that their opponent could absorb their chakra, their first instinct would surely be to stay away. Yet this man had actually grabbed the Preta Path by the throat!
What an unbelievably powerful will!
The sight revealed by Baitong Hyuga's Byakugan left him utterly stunned. At one point, he had even thought that it might be quite satisfying if Li lost. But now, a thought inexplicably arose in his mind—what if Li won...? That was right: defeating so many powerful opponents through his own strength alone!
Baitong Hyuga could not help drawing in a breath. After all, wasn't everyone inclined to worship heroes when they were young?
Li gripped the Preta Path's throat tightly. In just three seconds, he snapped its neck, then shattered its lumbar vertebra with a punch before violently slamming it to the ground. Every bone in its body was now fractured and twisted. At the very least, it would not be able to get back on its feet anytime soon.
But Li had paid a corresponding price. Nearly half the chakra in his body had been drained away, costing him almost the greater part of his fighting strength. At that moment, a tall figure appeared at his side. Li immediately turned and met the other's hands with both of his own.
With a tremendous bang, Li finally saw his opponent clearly. As expected, it was the Asura Path. His hands were already tingling slightly—this mechanical monster was truly incredibly strong.
Meanwhile, another Pain had rushed to Li's side. His hand reached straight for Li's head. Li was currently locked in a