He then turned towards Hudi, "Young man, your little lover is about the same, you wouldn't want to see her turn to dust, would you."
"Hudi, I too was once one of them," Hes's voice grew weaker, "but eternal life is nothing but a hollow illusion for mortals. Those immortals you see, their wills are no longer their own."
Hudi nodded in acknowledgment.
He took a step back, gripped the illusionary Blade of Victory tightly with both hands, and pointed it straight at the people before him.
Seeing this, the Messenger shook his head, "So stubborn, just like thirty years ago. But all those things you're relying on are predetermined illusions. You think this sword will save you—"
He stretched out his hand and pointed.
A gray light shot out from his palm, striking right at the sword in Hudi's hand.