With a bang, Shi Nian collapsed. Black blood streamed from all seven of his orifices as he died. His entire body rotted and dissolved, vanishing completely into the black blood within moments.
Both Tie Li and Tang San breathed sighs of relief.
The gap between them and Shi Nian had been far too great. Each was also grateful that the other, their temporary teammate, had hidden means at his disposal.
Tie Li knew about Tang San's Yama's Invitation and understood his personality. He would not simply wait to die, which was why Tie Li had attacked with all his strength.
Tang San was astonished by Tie Li's methods. The combat power erupted by a Soul King was no weaker than that of a Soul Emperor. The terrifying Black Lightning exceeded his understanding; he had never seen such dreadful lightning before.
Likewise, he knew that Tie Li would never wait helplessly for death. As Wind Thunder Sect's inheriting disciple, he was its only remaining spark and bore far too much upon his shoulders.
"Little San, what kind of tool is that? Its power is so great that it can kill a Soul Sage." Tie Li asked with feigned shock.
How could it not draw attention when a Soul Ancestor killed a Soul Sage across such a vast gap in rank?
"Forget it. That's your secret, and I shouldn't ask. But I also hope you'll keep this matter secret for me."
Tie Li retracted his bone wings in front of him. To restrain Shi Nian, he had had no choice but to use his full strength, which meant exposing his External Soul Bone.
At the very least, Tang San's character was not a problem at this point in time.
"Don't worry, Brother Dali." Tang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief as