Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (101)

At that moment, the cocoon of light atop the jade platform suddenly began to shake violently. The runes on its surface flared brightly before rapidly dimming, as though resisting the impact from within.

Master Yun Lan was startled and immediately opened his eyes. His hands rapidly formed seals as he silently chanted an incantation. Streams of spiritual light flew from his hands and landed on the cocoon, attempting to reinforce the seal. "Hold on. You have to hold on!" he shouted under his breath. Veins bulged on his forehead as spiritual power continuously poured into the cocoon.

But this time, the tremors were more violent than ever before. Fine cracks appeared across the cocoon's surface, black Demonic Energy seeping from them with a pungent, bloody stench. Master Yun Lan's face grew paler and paler. He could feel that the power within the cocoon had already surpassed his control.

"Not good!" Master Yun Lan's expression changed drastically. He poured out all his spiritual power, trying to stabilize the seal. His sleeves billowed from the surging energy, and even the air around him became scorching hot. Yet the cocoon shook ever more fiercely, its cracks widening as black Demonic Energy poured from them like a flood.

But it was already too late.

Crack—

A crisp shattering sound rang out as the cocoon of light completely broke apart. Su Han abruptly opened his eyes. His pupils had turned entirely deep purple, demonic markings crawling over his body from his neck all the way to his fingertips. Two sinister, curved Demonic Horns protruded from his forehead, gleaming with a cold luster.

Roar—!

He threw back his head and let out a hoarse, frenzied roar. Demonic Energy surged into the sky, instantly blasting through the stone hall's roof and shooting straight into the clouds. The