The Exalted Vajra brought his hands together in prayer before his chest.
In the very next moment, a whirling golden radiance erupted from behind him, shooting out like thousands of arrows and seemingly illuminating the very night itself.
Soon after, a golden Dharma Image appeared behind him.
This golden Dharma Image's body was straight and towering like mountains and rivers, but no emotion could be discerned from it.
At the same time, the surging Sword Light came striking down, heavily chopping onto the golden Buddha.
"Clang!"
The ground shook and trembled as if the mountains themselves were swaying.
The Sword Light struck the golden Buddha and was immovable, unable to advance even an inch further.
A surging and fervent force from the handle traveled to the blade; Hao Tian's hands burst with fresh blood, yet he seemed to feel no pain as he furiously channeled True Qi into it.
The Exalted Vajra's eyes snapped open, and he silently chanted a sutra.
Golden Cicada's Shedding!