Deep within the Abyss, the Chaotic Void.
Evernight's reclining form stirred slightly.
His perception was like invisible tentacles, passing through twisted passages, crossing endless darkness, and settling upon the figure charging slaughterously through countless Abyssal Monsters.
The more he sensed her, the tighter his languid thoughts became.
So tight that even his speech grew much more fluent.
"Is this the Third Stage?"
His voice was no longer halting, carrying a trace of disbelief.
"As genuine as it gets."
The tar covering Master Beiku's body writhed slightly, and a fawning face surfaced on its exterior.
"She's only at the Third Stage, yet she can project her qi and blood?" Evernight pressed.
"That's sword intent, not projected qi and blood." Master Beiku corrected him, his voice unexpectedly tinged with pride.
"She's only at the Third Stage, yet she can fly?" Evernight asked again.
"How is that flying?" Master Beiku chuckled. "The young are simply bursting with vitality. She can jump a little farther, that's all."
Evernight fell silent for a moment before asking again, "Doesn't she have a little too much qi and blood?"
"She's young. It's perfectly normal for the qi and blood of the young to be exuberant."
Master Beiku's answer remained calm and unruffled.
Evernight finally could not hold back any longer.
"Whose side are you on?"
Master Beiku's body suddenly trembled, as if he had been tremendously frightened. He hurriedly lowered his "head."
"This humble monk is utterly loyal to you, my lord. The sun and moon can bear witness!"
He hurriedly declared his allegiance, smoothly steering the conversation elsewhere.
"My lord, have you noticed that the humans have gained another powerhouse no weaker than Li Guitang?"
Evernight was indeed distracted. He spread his perception once more.
"Hmm. So what?"
Master Beiku said regretfully, "What a pity about