Manda crushed the entire stone pagoda, then immediately swallowed the Crimson Gourd, Amber Purifying Pot, and Bashosen at Mingye's command.
The monk was furious at Mingye's actions. The barrier had failed to achieve its intended effect. It seemed his opponent was exceptionally skilled at breaking barriers, but how could he have known that Mingye had merely analyzed the Uzumaki Clan's barriers and learned the secret arts of releasing sealing barriers first? Breaking the sealing barriers of the Land of Lightning was child's play to him.
The monk turned to flee, but a streak of lightning flashed before Mingye with incredible speed, blocking his path. He considered reverse-summoning himself away, only to discover that neither he nor Manda could leave. Cursing inwardly, Damn sealing barrier, he drew the Seven Stars Sword and slashed at the monk.
Clang
The Seven Stars Sword, capable of severing spirit words, possessed an exceptionally sturdy blade. As Mingye swung with all his strength, it collided with the bracer on the monk's arm, sending sparks flying. With his other hand, he flung out the Golden Rope again, intending to use its power to bind him. The monk knew the Golden Rope's abilities well. On its own, the Seven Stars Sword was merely an unparalleled divine weapon, and the Golden Rope was the same. Though it could bind someone, it could do nothing else. Since the Amber Purifying Pot and Crimson Gourd, which could seal people away, were absent, he grabbed the Golden Rope with one hand and struggled against Mingye, intending to use his superior strength to yank it from Mingye's grasp.
The instant he tightened his grip, pain shot through his palm, followed by an agonizing pain that spread throughout his body. The monk instantly lost his fighting strength and collapsed to the ground. Mingye stood