If Qing Yu was not mistaken, those bits of black light each represent a person's spirit soul.
Constantly, Papiyan absorbs spirit souls to grow stronger in battle.
Moreover, the fight with the Sword God is also a way to refine spirit souls. From Qing Yu's perspective, the Sword God seems to be using Papiyan's golden body to hone his blade, while Papiyan uses the Sword God to refine spirit souls.
Both sides are indeed taking what they need.
"I recall you mentioning before that Fantian's Buddha Light can brainwash martial artists below the Divine Origin Realm and the general populace, turning them into Papiyan's fanatic followers, right?" Qing Yu asked.
"Correct." Lan Cang nodded in confirmation.
"Then I guess that's right..."
Those brainwashed by Fantian serve as fodder for Papiyan. The widespread battle between Papiyan and the Sword God is like a human-shaped calamity, leaving countless dead and injured in their wake.
