Although the Pioneer Alliance was full of doubts over the Unicorn Ice Demon Ox's sudden disappearance, they did not linger over it. They quickly organized an advance and crossed the swamp that had once terrified everyone in less than two days.
As the front line advanced, they gradually established several strongholds along the eastern bank. While consolidating their occupied territory, they also invisibly widened the distance from the former western-bank defense line.
Several days later, Dana's Enchanted Armament finally achieved stable fusion.
The entire set of equipment, once dull and dim, had taken on a completely new appearance. Its front half was a steady black, while the rear gave off a pale glow, creating a mysterious feeling that was utterly different yet perfectly harmonious.
"Ang, this change is incredible..." Dana stood before a mirror, staring at the Enchanted Armament before him—the Minotaur's Shield—with a face full of amazement.
"Put it on and try it," Ang encouraged from the side.
Everyone watched as Dana donned the black-and-white Enchanted Armament piece by piece.
The Earth Shield rune on his chest remained solemn and ancient, without the slightest change.
But when Dana gently activated the Qi force within his body, the rune on his back immediately lit up with a faint glow. Then, the phantom of an incomparably mighty Unicorn Ice Demon Ox emerged behind him.
The air suddenly turned cold, as though the entire room had been swallowed by winter. Visible white mist drifted through the surroundings.
"Try controlling it," Ang said softly, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.
Dana nodded slightly and focused his mind. Following the method Ang had taught him earlier, he slowly guided his Qi force into the rune array on his back.
The phantom demon ox let out a low roar, then transformed into a stream