Emperor Jiang Wu pointed at the mark on Zhou Xuan's arm, which was gradually settling down.
The black qi and Dark Gold light had completely merged into a deep, dark purple. It rested quietly on his skin, no longer carrying that savage sense of wanting to destroy everything.
The Alliance Leader sucked in a sharp breath.
"This... how is this possible? That's Nothingness! How could it be assimilated?"
Emperor Jiang Wu released Old Ancestor Xuanming's hand, spun around, and shouted toward the door.
"Wuchen! Get in here!"
Wuchen, who had been guarding the door without daring to approach, scrambled into the secret chamber.
"Alliance Leader! Senior Jiang!" Wuchen was drenched in sweat. The commotion inside had nearly scared him to death.
Emperor Jiang Wu wasted no words and issued an order immediately.
"Go! Take some men to the Purple-Gold Immortal Vein's Treasure Vault! Bring me every heavenly treasure, medicinal herb, and Pills containing life force! Don't leave a single plant behind!"
Wuchen froze for a moment, instinctively looking toward his Alliance Leader.
The Alliance Leader had also grasped the situation by now.
The predatory regenerative power Zhou Xuan had displayed was simply unheard of.
As long as they fed him enough life force, he could live!
And if he lived, the four of them would survive too!
"What are you looking at me for? Go!" the Alliance Leader roared at Wuchen. "Empty the storehouse! Bury him in treasures if that's what it takes to bring him back!"
Wuchen jolted in fright and scrambled out.
Inside the sealed underground chamber, the stench of blood mingled with the rich fragrance of medicinal herbs, creating a pungent odor.
In the dim light, the dark purple mark on Zhou Xuan's Right Arm flickered faintly.
Its glow cast shifting light and shadow over the uncertain