Even after knocking Xie Jingxin flying, Zhang Yuan was not satisfied. His palm brushed lightly over the [Sun-Eroding Demon King Palace] hanging at his waist, activating the divine effect [Beholding Demons]. He rendered the [Sun-Eroding Demon King Palace] intangible and restricted its area of effect to within one meter of himself.
He used the side effects of [Beholding Demons] to breed malice and wicked desires in his heart, breaking through the enhancement limit of [Malice Growth] and maintaining its boost at a higher level.
"That should be enough."
Sensing the strength of his Dharma Body under the enhancement of [Malice Growth], Zhang Yuan nodded inwardly.
Though it still fell short of a Divine Ignition Realm cultivator's physical strength, it was certainly enough to hold his own. The Talent [Malice Growth] was almost too useful-a veritable cure-all.
Its only drawback was that combining [Malice Growth] with the divine effect [Beholding Demons] left his mind slightly cluttered with distracting thoughts. Compared with the benefits, however, it was no great problem, an acceptable price.
He was playing a Demon King anyway. There was no need to worry about that.
"Hmm?"
The blue-robed Daoist had intended to ambush Zhang Yuan, but upon sensing his change, he stopped. Like Xie Jingxin, he refrained from acting rashly.
Although neither he nor Xie Jingxin could see Zhang Yuan's expression or discern any change in him, both could now sense the malice emanating from his body, enough to make them frown in alarm.
That malice could already affect other people's minds. A little stronger, and it might even manifest outwardly.
"Careful. His power is returning."
The blue-robed Daoist gave her a warning.
In his eyes, Zhang Yuan was undoubtedly like himself, an external incarnation that had descended into the mortal world. This sudden surge in strength must have