Chen Lin had inexplicably gained tremendous power, yet he felt alarm rather than joy.
The Phoenix Crown was terrifying. If it transformed his body, he feared he would never be able to change back.
He had to stop it.
Chen Lin told Tiezhu to intensify his flame power while unleashing every means at his own disposal.
The Spirit Infusion Realm, the Myriad Phenomena Art, his Soul Master aura, and the Soul-Destroying Finger-he used them on himself in rapid succession.
When he used the Soul-Destroying Finger, that intangible aura finally showed signs of weakening. Though the effect was slight, it slowed the changes in his body.
Chen Lin's spirits lifted at the sight.
He immediately raised his hand, pressed his finger directly against the Phoenix Crown, and poured soul-destroying finger energy into it like mad.
The strange omen manifesting on his body gradually weakened.
A few breaths later.
Chen Lin's soul origin essence was depleted.
Just as he was about to detonate his soul seed to intensify the assault, the light on the Phoenix Crown flickered several times and finally went out.
His body returned to normal as well.
Without pausing.
Chen Lin snatched the Phoenix Crown off his head and hurled it far aside.
Then he collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
"Dad, are you all right?"
Tiezhu returned to Chen Lin's wrist and asked with concern.
"I'm fine. I just nearly became your mom."
Chen Lin took out a portion of soul ash and used it, then drank a mouthful of dazzling liquid color crystal, finally stabilizing his turbulent soul seed.
"Becoming Mom wouldn't be so bad. Moms are more warmhearted than dads."
Seeing that Chen Lin was all right, Tiezhu grew mischievous again.
Then he continued egging him on.
"Your Soul-Destroying Finger can restrain that thing, Dad.