The space in Taiji Hall where the Mirage Dragon resided had long since been transformed. It was like a celestial paradise, with towering mountains scattered throughout, clouds and mist drifting among them, peonies, tree peonies, lingzhi, and exotic herbs blooming in profusion. Their celestial fragrance filled the air. Waterfalls cascaded, streams burbled, apes called and tigers roared, and a rainbow formed a bridge where celestial birds fluttered. What a blessed grotto indeed!
At the center of the space stood a massive altar. It suddenly shook, and several figures burst out of it, looking utterly battered. Apes fled and wolves bolted, while lions roared and tigers howled. The peace of the entire realm was shattered in an instant.
The Mirage Dragon bowed toward a pavilion obscured by clouds and mist. "Divine King, Taotie is truly difficult to deal with. All attacks are useless against him, and he can even devour spells and supernatural abilities."
Wang Mang said calmly, "You used your mirage ability together with Qiongqi's curse of misfortune, and you've already subdued the other Hall Spirits. Can you really not handle this Taotie?"
The giant who had taken on Lu Bu's appearance said, "Divine King, that fellow can not only devour energy, but also release the energy he has swallowed. The harder we attack, the stronger he gets. We simply can't defeat him."
Wang Mang furrowed his brows. This really was a tough opponent. An ability that could turn every attack into his own strength was truly impossible to counter.
Qiongqi stepped forward. "Divine King, Taotie does have a weakness: he's greedy. I wonder if we can use his gluttony to defeat him."
Wang Mang nodded slightly. "I understand. Mirage Dragon, come with me. Use your mirage ability to show him an era on Earth in the mortal realm, when