In an instant, black light erupted from Wei Qing. A layer of pitch-black spiritual radiance spread over his entire body, and his wounds healed at once. The demonic qi dispersed by the Five-Colored Divine Thunder rapidly recovered, and his body swelled again, seemingly about to resume the demonic god form with three faces and six arms.
An immense surge of demonic qi burst from him. It was utterly unlike Wei Qing's earlier aura, filled with endless bloodshed and slaughter, without the slightest trace of compassion or spiritual vitality.
Yet at that very moment, golden light suddenly erupted from the top of the altar. An enormous golden pillar of light shot into the sky, and a golden Heavenly Gate manifested within it-the very same gate as before.
The air overhead churned once more with wind and clouds, flashing lightning and roaring thunder.
"This is bad! His lordship is testing Wei Qing's body and must not be disturbed. Fellow Daoist Ao, hurry and take Wei Qing away with the Jade-Purity Vase!" Demon Wind shouted.
At his words, Ma Xiuxiu immediately turned her hand over and summoned the Jade-Purity Vase. A beam of white light shot from its mouth, sweeping toward the rapidly growing Wei Qing.
But just then, the space around the Jade-Purity Vase suddenly stirred. Emerald willow tendrils appeared out of nowhere and bound the vase tightly, with several even reaching into its mouth.
At some point, Nie Caizhu had appeared atop the altar. The Willow Branch hovered before her as both her hands swiftly formed seals, and she showed no fear of the Jade-Purity Vase drawing it in.
Black Bear Spirit had also emerged from the Heavenly Register and sat cross-legged beside Nie Caizhu.
Despite the Lotus Mystical Art Nie Caizhu had cast on him, so much time had passed