An azure beast claw appeared, extended, and gripped the shaft of the golden Holy Spear ahead.
Mu You planted his feet on the ground, endless strength surging from his Qilin Arm. With a rumble, the golden Holy Spear began to rise slowly, gradually pulling free of Ju Snake's flesh.
Removing the spear was a delicate process that could not be rushed. After about half a minute, its tip finally came free of Ju Snake's body.
Since there was no need to seal it again this time, he was spared the trouble of raising it any farther. Once he had pulled the Holy Spear out, Mu You swung his arm and tossed it aside.
"Boom!"
The Holy Spear crashed down, lodging diagonally in the ground, its butt still trembling.
As the Holy Spear's seal was lifted, the entire bottom of the Dark Grotto began to quake again.
High above, a pair of enormous snake eyes suddenly opened, and a pressure so intense it seemed tangible burst outward.
"Heh heh heh heh... I'm finally free!"
Ju Snake's roar rang through the Dark Grotto. An enormous, winding black serpentine body stirred below, like an earth dragon turning over. A casual twitch of its tail alone shattered the surrounding rocks.
At that moment, every creature in the Dark Grotto, including the Dark Grotto Beasts hiding among the cliffs above, trembled in terror and fled with their heads covered.
Even Mu You and the Night Watchman could not help shivering. An indescribable fear rose from the depths of their hearts, making every hair on their bodies stand on end.
"Little Eight, I understand you're excited to be free, but take it easy! Keep this up and we'll both be buried alive!" the Night Watchman hurriedly shouted.
Only then did Ju Snake rein in its aura