Just like earlier when Duanmu Huai manipulated shadows into Thousand Whiskers to attack the Burrowing Demon Worm, in reality, those shadows are like extensions of Duanmu Huai's body. In principle, even if the opponent could break through the shadow, if it is merely a physical breach, it would be of little consequence to Duanmu Huai.
However, since the opponent is also an Ancient, when the Burrowing Demon Worm spat corrosive saliva that decayed the shadow tentacles, Duanmu Huai felt as though his hand was being licked by countless dogs, utterly disgusting. Furthermore, the Burrowing Demon Worm's whispering, akin to chanting, reverberated within Duanmu Huai's spiritual network. Similarly, Duanmu Huai also sang through Thousand Roars to the Burrowing Demon Worm.
It was clear that both sides were engaging in mutual spiritual pollution, yet neither had broken through the defenses.
