When the Divine Strength Centipede first emerged, it immediately sensed the peerless dragon might of the dragon manifestation. Almost at the same instant, its body curled up at lightning speed, shrinking into a ball once more!
"Damn it, what a useless creature! I gave you so many benefits for nothing!" Seeing the Divine Strength Centipede cower like mud that could not be plastered onto a wall, Xiao Hua cursed inwardly. But just as he finished cursing, a thin, delicate voice arose from the depths of his heart. "Master, please wait a moment..."
"Master?" Xiao Hua stared at the Divine Strength Centipede in utter disbelief! He had never expected it to speak to him! Yet after only a moment, Xiao Hua came to a realization. This was probably the effect of that Buddhist secret technique!
Sure enough, Xiao Hua activated the secret technique and transmitted, "Don't panic. Take it slowly..."
The Divine Strength Centipede's curled body visibly trembled. Then that thin voice rang out again, brimming with surprise and joy. "M-Master, are you speaking to this little one?"
"Yes! Don't panic. If you can't withstand this thing, I'll take you back. Don't take any risks..."
"Y-Your Excellency... you aren't blaming this little one anymore?" the Divine Strength Centipede asked cautiously.
Xiao Hua felt truly ashamed. He hurriedly replied, "Of course I won't blame you! This dragon manifestation is so formidable that even I am no match for it. How could you possibly achieve anything? What I said just now... was merely nonsense!"
"Master, don't worry!" the Divine Strength Centipede transmitted. "If it were some other powerful method, this little one would not dare boast. But this dragon manifestation is condensed from the Dragon Clan's will. Though that will is indeed powerful, far beyond this little one, this little one can still