Mingde Hall ruins.
"AAAAAH!"
Xiao Hongchen let out scream after scream. At last, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed heavily to the ground.
The two dark-gray giant hands behind him slowly retracted into his back.
All that remained was the black Three Tomoe Cursed Seal mark on his neck.
"Xiao'er, are you all right?!"
Jing Hongchen's expression changed drastically as he immediately rushed forward and supported Xiao Hongchen.
Without hesitation, he mobilized the Soul Power within his body and carefully injected it into his grandson, beginning a meticulous examination.
Yet at that moment, the anxiety on Jing Hongchen's face gradually gave way to astonishment.
He discovered in shock—
There was not a single injury inside Xiao Hongchen's body caused by the mutation.
On the contrary, his spiritual power origin and physical strength had actually been enhanced by the scouring of that strange power?
Could it be...
This Cursed Seal was different from the one used to control the Body Sect Elder earlier...
Could this actually be a rare stroke of fortune?
At that thought, he could not help turning toward Zhu Li at the side and asking in a deep voice,
"Lady Zhu Li, what exactly is this Cursed Seal?"
"Will my grandson face any danger to his life in the future?"
"And... where is Lord Madara now?"
Zhu Li raised her fair right hand and lightly pointed at the identical Cursed Seal on her neck, smiling softly.
"The Cursed Seal is both a risk and an opportunity to reach a higher level!"
"However..."
She looked at the unconscious Xiao Hongchen, certainty in her voice.
"Since your grandson has already endured the Cursed Seal's corrosion..."
"Then he should be fine now!"
Afterward, Zhu Li raised her head and revealed a dangerous smile.
"As for the leader..."
"He is probably