As Sang Qingxiao gazed down at the palace, resentment filled her eyes as she glared at Qi Xiaomian and the others. Hurry up and take action! A swift resolution might leave her with something to salvage!
Jingnan, witnessing this scene, remained cheerful. Wasn't this his backup plan? He couldn't let it continue! Just as Qi Xiaomian prepared to strike, Zhang Fan's body suddenly slumped to the side, and from above his head emerged a translucent figure, half-human and half-fish.
This must be the true Jingnan. Didn't he self-destruct? Even if his soul didn't perish along with his body, he shouldn't appear so intact!
Li Cu cautiously questioned.
The Black General spoke up, recalling that at the time he had intended to drag Ling Qian down with him in death, never considering a way out for himself. However, he hadn't known that Ling Qian had brought one of his kin's demons with her, which had shielded her from the self-detonation's impact.
Even after being separated from the Entity, those demons still felt his source power. At a critical moment, while they couldn't save his physical form, they protected his soul.
As he was dazed from the explosion, Heibuchang pulled him into the Underworld. There, he learned a great deal and found an opportunity to escape after completing his training. Although he had lost his demonic powers, the power of the underworld aided him significantly.
He had seized a new body, but it was ultimately not his own; controlling it was quite taxing and took some time. Yet he wasn't in a hurry—Ling Qian was protected by the Slaughter Curse and would live long.
The strength of his soul contrasted sharply with the fragile human body that shattered at a touch, causing him considerable headache. He could only seal his own power, releasing just a little when necessary while constantly monitoring it to prevent an unexpected explosion.
Jingnan moved his soul slightly and sighed; now he felt unrestrained and unopposed. Everyone expected him to take action after this display.
Yet unexpectedly, Jingnan began to sing again, his voice melodious and captivating. It resonated with everyone around him, gradually entrancing more people. Those who had been affected by his control came to a complete stop under the influence of his song.
Sang Qingxiao couldn't afford to feel relieved; she still had plenty of resources left. Following Jingnan's previous tactics, he would set up several distractions to obscure his true intentions, leaving others bewildered. When he finally made his move, it would catch everyone off guard and always keep them a few steps behind.
This maneuver was frustrating yet demanded vigilance and attention. She summoned her weapon from her waist—a long whip—and struck at Jingnan. She needed to interrupt his song; it surely wasn't merely about enchanting people.
At that moment, Qi Xiaomian, Li Cu, Qilang, and other remaining experts sprang into action, including Cai Zhuo.
It was clear he was no ordinary opponent; he had concealed himself well enough that it seemed like a half-hearted attempt at hiding. His martial prowess was evident but not fully revealed until now.
With a gesture from afar, Cave Rock was shattered. Jingnan dodged effortlessly as Cai Zhuo unleashed several powerful strikes in succession. Each blow grew stronger than the last as they coordinated their efforts, believing they had sealed off all of Jingnan's escape routes.
Jingnan always managed to find the weakest point in the encirclement, feinting with a deceptive move before using the incredibly tricky Tremor to break free.
And that tail of his, true to the form of the Whale Demon, was a force to be reckoned with; each swing sent shockwaves that caused the entire palace to tremble violently.
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