Li Huowang held the head of Hong Zhong in his hands, staring in shock as Nangong recounted the events.
When he finished listening, Li Huowang said in amazement, "What on earth is this Hong Zhong? To lose his head and still manage to run away!"
At this, Li Huowang paused for a moment as if something had occurred to him. He quickly added, "But Lord Archon, I once saw a Military cultivator in Huo Shu with this same ability—not dying even after being beheaded. Perhaps this Hong Zhong learned his tricks from them."
Hearing this, the Daoist Archon motioned with his hand. The head flew from Li Huowang's grasp and back into the Archon's, where he cradled it in his palm like a pagoda.
The Daoist opened his mouth, exposing his jagged, rotting teeth. A foul stench filled the air.
