Although Yan Chihuo's injuries were severe, the main problem was the Yin lightning wreaking havoc inside his body. Otherwise, with his Undying Body, escaping would never have been difficult. Seeing that this person seemed hostile toward him, he focused all his strength on dissolving the Yin lightning within him. Before he knew it, he had entered a state where self and world were both forgotten.
What Yan Chihuo did not know was that there was a cave not far from him, its entrance covered by an exceedingly wondrous Restriction. Inside stood a late-stage Dao Integration Flying Yaksha and a black-robed ghost creature.
The late-stage Dao Integration Flying Yaksha bowed deeply and said, "Your Highness, this Double-Eyed Bird may not necessarily be one of your kin. Even if he is, he has now pledged himself to the Heaven's End King. He truly cannot be trusted."
The black-robed ghost creature sighed. "How could I not know that? It was only one careless misstep on my part that brought me to this state. On my own, it would be truly difficult to turn things around. Yet this Double-Eyed Bird possesses excellent aptitude and immense potential. He even has an Undying Body. I truly do not wish to give him up."
The Flying Yaksha said, "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance. You must proceed with caution."
The black-robed ghost creature said, "I know. I cannot afford even the slightest mistake now, or I will truly die without even a place for my body to be buried. The Heaven's End King has not placed a Restriction on this Double-Eyed Bird. I think I should give it a try."
As he spoke, he turned to look toward Yan Chihuo. An astonished "Eh?" escaped his lips as he said, "How is it actually the Dao