Shen Luo's formidable cultivation at the true immortal mid stage swiftly declined. Within a few breaths, he had returned to the mid-out-of-body stage.
All the meridians in his body suddenly trembled at once, and his blood surged backward into his heart. Everywhere it passed, unbearable pain tore through him like knife cuts, while an even fiercer agony erupted in his chest. Even with his iron resolve, he could not help letting out a muffled groan and nearly fainted.
Nie Caizhu hurried forward to support Shen Luo and activated the Willow Branch, sending a streak of green light into his body.
Green light flickered over Shen Luo, and the searing pain within him immediately eased considerably. He gave Nie Caizhu a slight nod.
Meanwhile, the thick shaft of golden light flew back and merged into Black Bear Spirit atop the altar. His cultivation aura surged rapidly, soon returning to the true immortal mid stage, though he looked utterly drained.
"Father!" Little Bear Monster flew over from the distance and landed beside Black Bear Spirit.
"I'm fine. I just need some time to rest." Black Bear Spirit shook his head, signaling Little Bear Monster not to make a fuss.
Immortal Guanyue turned to face the altar and formed a hand seal before pointing. A streak of green light shot from his hand, threaded with faint traces of blood-red radiance. In a flash, it appeared before Black Bear Spirit and flowed into his body.
Green light flickered over Black Bear Spirit, and a layer of blood-red radiance suffused his face. His exhausted expression immediately recovered somewhat.
"Martial Uncle Guanyue, please stop using your magic power! Let's hurry to the Golden Lotus Pool. There may still be a way," Qinglian Fairy said urgently.
Shen Luo looked up. Immortal Guanyue's aura had already begun to