Sure enough, the probe carried no malice, and the Black Longbow did not unleash its terrifying pressure.
The instant the Spirit-Summoned Azure Sky Tiger drew close, he steeled himself and clamped his jaws firmly around the Black Longbow.
Boom-
What was that sound?
Outside the great doors, Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena both heard the tremendous noise.
Creak.
The enormous doors slowly opened inward. Rays of golden light streamed out from behind them, stinging both women's eyes so sharply that they hurriedly shut them in alarm.
"Stupid tiger."
Zhu Zhuqing sensed that something was wrong. Her soul pet, the Spirit-Summoned Azure Sky Tiger, had vanished. She tried summoning him through her soul bone and communicating with him through her spiritual power, but neither worked.
To be safe, Zhu Zhuqing tossed a few things through the doorway.
Clatter, clatter.
The sound of the objects hitting the floor reached her.
She waited a little while, but nothing happened.
The Moonshadow Divine Armor enveloped Zhu Zhuqing, wrapping her tightly in armor. As a precaution, she told Hu Liena, "Sis, I'll go in first and see what's going on. Wait outside for a moment."
Hu Liena's expression was unusually grave. "All right. Be careful."
The two exchanged a few more reminders.
They also applied all their enhancement soul skills to themselves.
Without expending the slightest effort, Zhu Zhuqing slowly pushed open the enormous doors.
She remained utterly vigilant, ready to flee the palace at the first sign of anything unusual.
Her worries proved unnecessary, however. Apart from the dazzling golden light, there was no danger inside the palace.
Only a dark longbow lay behind the doors.
Intricate, profound patterns covered the entire bow.
Curious, Zhu Zhuqing approached and slowly grasped it.
The instant she took hold of the bow, the streak of black light