Since Jiang Yuan was sitting, he had to go around Du Li to hit the shadow, making his actions seem fierce but not exerting too much force. Despite this, the Heart Demon was smashed by the Demon-Subduing Pestle with a cry of "Ow" and immediately wilted, collapsing on the ground, with black mist dispersing, leaving not even a shadow to grasp.
As a Great Demon Cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Realm, Du Li's senses were more acute and his reactions naturally quicker. But he was being bewitched by the Heart Demon, brewing murderous thoughts, while his rationality told him not to listen to the Heart Demon's senseless babble. His inner conflict was intense, and his body's attempt to stop was half a beat too slow.
Just a tiny bit short.
"Duang!"
[Du Li Heart Demon -500]
The shock of the Demon-Subduing Pestle's holy light made him roll his eyes, almost fainting, but in his mind, there was a rare genuine clarity he hadn't experienced in years.
