The desolate beast recovered at an astonishing rate. While Xu Yi was bathing in the spirit spring, the giant ape-beast, which had been on the brink of death, had already regained the ability to move and stood up with its head held high. Just then, a water sword formed from spirit liquid shot over, and only then did it catch the scent of that astonishing spiritual energy.
The giant ape-beast felt as if it had lost control of every inch of its flesh and blood. In its heart, it seemed that ten million tiny people had sprung up, shrieking and howling without pause.
Without the slightest hesitation, the giant ape-beast swallowed the spirit arrow in one gulp and let out a roar like a dragon's and tiger's.
The white eagle raised its neck high and cried out, plainly expressing its dissatisfaction with Xu Yi.
Xu Yi said, "You were the one slacking off. Don't envy others for getting a good deal. If you want spirit liquid, come get it yourself."
The white eagle gave an angry screech and lunged at Xu Yi. After what had happened earlier, the giant ape-beast was afraid the white eagle would hog all the benefits. It spread its enormous wings and lunged forward too.
In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.
The white eagle had grown a size larger. Every feather, sharp as a steel sword, stood on end, and it radiated a menacing aura.
The giant ape-beast's body had not changed, but it could now tuck its pair of enormous wings away inside its body with ease. It looked more like a ferocious beast than a bird.
Xu Yi had changed as well, most noticeably in his eyes.
His eyes seemed to contain the stars, shining brilliantly. His already lean body