The moment the clay idol's phantom appeared in Chen Cuo's mind, he saw what had brought it forth—
It was the river in the sky!
"That river is the Water Element Supreme Treasure the Dragon King of the Temple left behind?!"
Chen Cuo understood.
"I wore through iron shoes searching for it, only to find it without effort!"
He steadied his surprise and wasted no more time. The Mind Daoist drew circles with both hands, drawing out gilded characters and pouring the Thickening Song Formula into them!
At once, the characters swelled and multiplied. In the blink of an eye, their number had more than tripled!
Then the Daoist pressed down with both hands, compressing them into a ball of Golden Light!
A faint, almost imperceptible connection reached him through the Netherworld. Chen Cuo gathered his thoughts and studied it, sensing the beginnings of a link with the river.
Meanwhile...
Outside, the situation changed like wind and cloud—
The Thought Beasts had stopped moving. Dugu Xin and the others recognized a rare opening, abandoned their opponents, and hurried together!
"No wonder the rumors say he's so formidable!" He Ziying murmured to his junior sister.
Liu Er nodded, then said, "You finally understand, Senior Brother. Watch your words and actions from now on!"
Even the Meng brothers regarded Chen Cuo with newfound gravity.
"No wonder... No wonder..."
Seeing everyone gather, Dugu Xin wasted no words. He pointed at the Treasure Pagoda in his hand, then exhaled a mote of origin Spirit Light onto it.
The Treasure Pagoda immediately trembled!
"Lord Chen, the Treasure Pagoda has awakened. Please act! Just hold it off for a moment so I can truly activate it!"
"All right!"
Chen Cuo gathered his thoughts. A glint of gold flashed in his eyes, and he raised a hand