The black shadow froze at Qin Bo's actions at first, then burst into a fit of crazed laughter:
"Hahahaha, you're simply courting death! How could you possibly control the Blood Fiend Power? Soon, you'll become a beast that knows nothing but slaughter, waiting for me to butcher you!"
"Quick... leave...!"
Qin Bo's voice roared out in pain, urging everyone to leave.
Although the others were reluctant, they chose to trust Qin Bo.
They hurriedly supported Xuanyuan Chen and charged out of the cave.
"Hahaha... you've truly given us a magnificent gift!"
"The power of your qi and blood is worth dozens of theirs. We'll capture you first and use you as a sacrifice!"
Qin Bo endured the agony inside his body as if ten thousand ants were gnawing at his bones. There was only one thought in his mind: no matter what, he could not let the black shadow harm his companions.
His consciousness gradually blurred under the impact of the Blood Fiend Power.
Yet his will to survive and his desire to protect his companions made him persist bitterly.
"You want to use me as a sacrifice... It won't be that easy..."
Qin Bo clenched his teeth and forced the words through them.
His body trembled uncontrollably, but both feet remained rooted to the ground as if they had taken root, trying to steady his form.
"System, burn my lifespan to cultivate the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art!"
[Ding, beginning lifespan-burning cultivation...] [Year One, your body is filled with endless Blood Fiend Power. You begin desperately refining it and merging it into the first form, "Spirit Pattern State."] ...
``` [Year Three, the Blood Fiend Power and Spirit Pattern State fuse deeply. Your bones become as hard as refined steel, your muscle fibers strengthen, and your strength