The terrifying power of the Heaven Measuring Ruler erupted in an instant.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's head burst apart. Terrifying blood sprayed out, only to be vaporized by the Golden Crow Divine Flame in an instant.
Daochen clutched his chest and withdrew from Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
He knew very well that, although this strike had caught Hongjun off guard, it could not possibly kill him.
Sages were immortal and indestructible, unless one possessed a powerful Magic Treasure like the Saint-Destroying Pill.
But even then, the Sage had to swallow it.
No one could force a Sage to swallow a Saint-Destroying Pill unless they caught them unawares.
Unfortunately, there was absolutely no chance of that now.
There was another method: knocking a Sage down from his Sage Position.
That method was certainly viable.
But no one had ever mentioned exactly how to accomplish it.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun remained silent. Soon, his head regenerated at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Daochen was a little surprised. Regenerating a head was not difficult.
But even though Sages were immortal and indestructible, their heads connected to their Spirit Seas and served as the best bridge for their consciousness.
Losing their heads meant losing the connection between soul and body.
Under such circumstances, only mighty beings like them could continue to survive.
Yet if they did not find a way to recover, their souls would also suffer damage.
"Roar!" The restored Dao Ancestor let out a beastlike howl.
Daochen sighed softly. He did not blame Dao Ancestor Hongjun. He merely felt sorry for him, along with a trace of pity deep in his heart.
"You poor soul. It seems the time has come for me to keep my promise."
A flicker of killing intent had already flashed through the depths of his heart.
It was