The Shadow Paper Dolls kept dying, slowing the pace of exploration and making Li Qing frown slightly.
"If this continues, relying on the Shadow Paper Dolls alone will be difficult."
"Looks like the Divine Body has to move out."
The Divine Body moved. With the Invincible Human Dao Dharma Body in operation, it swiftly turned illusory before merging into the shadows.
Li Qing quickly reached the bottom of the canyon.
Once there, he sensed an indescribable aura.
These auras were steeped in evil, distortion, and darkness—the aura of Anomalies.
A trace of vigilance appeared in his eyes as Li Qing proceeded deeper along the canyon.
Shadow Paper Dolls appeared around him, though they remained within a radius of only five zhang.
Within this range, Li Qing could provide support at any moment, preventing excessive depletion of the Shadow Paper Dolls.
Splash, splash.
The rushing sound of a river slowly rose.
A river had appeared within the canyon. It was an underground river emerging from the earth, flowing in the direction of Yang Province.
At this moment, a Shadow Paper Doll arrived at the source of the underground river.
Suddenly, a bizarre shadow pounced from the mountain wall beside it, sweeping straight toward the Shadow Paper Doll.
But in the very next instant, a figure appeared beside the lunging shadow.
Before the shadow could react, a fist had already smashed into it.
Tremendous force exploded in an instant, and the attacking shadow died beyond all doubt.
The shadow fell to the ground. It was a snake-like thing formed from a mass of black matter.
At this moment, the mass of matter was rapidly breaking down into black liquid, revealing an Essence Stone within.
With a wave of his hand, the Essence Stone landed in the black shadow's grasp.
Li Qing looked