The dust raised by the Energy Barrier's explosion gradually settled. The countless demonic scorpions that had swarmed into the pit had vanished, and Xie Shan and the Four-Winged Sky Demon Scorpion had become one enormous creature.
A monster with a human head and a scorpion's body crouched within the deep pit.
Its upper half resembled Xie Shan. Dense, pale-purple markings covered his bare torso, spreading from his waist all the way to his cheeks. His eyes were blood-red as he stared viciously at Xiao Fan and Yun Yun.
Xie Shan's lower half, however, had completely transformed into that of the Four-Winged Sky Demon Scorpion.
Hard armor extended downward from his waist, and eight rigid legs gripped the ground. A long scorpion tail rose behind him, swaying through the air, its armored segments making sounds like grinding bones with every movement.
The aura emanating from Xie Shan had already surpassed both Xiao Fan's and Yun Yun's, reaching the Dou Zong realm.
"A Dou Zong?"
Yun Yun's expression grew solemn as she sensed Xie Shan's aura.
The gulf in strength between a Dou Emperor and a Dou Zong defied description. Sensing Xie Shan's powerful aura, Yun Yun could not help but grow wary.
Unlike the cautious Yun Yun, Xiao Fan studied Xie Shan with open curiosity.
"So this is the monster you turned into by fusing? Doesn't look all that impressive."
Xiao Fan shook his head and spoke disdainfully.
"Gahaha! Xiao Fan, I told you to leave long ago. Since you insist on opposing my Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, don't blame me!"
The moment Xie Shan spoke, a coarse, grating voice burst from his mouth, making Xiao Fan frown. Hearing his words, Xiao Fan curled his lips in mockery. "Oh, give it a rest. You can't even manage a proper 'heh-heh-heh' villain