A moment later, billows of black mist enveloped the crocodile's body.
It let out a deep roar, making the atmosphere extremely fearful.
Duan Gujin protected his Divine Soul, knowing that the crocodile's roar contained powerful Divine Soul Attack energy.
He took a deep breath, aware that he shouldn't kill the crocodile completely.
Once the crocodile was killed, it would attract the attention of the Suspended Holy Mother.
"I can't let it absorb the Netherworld energy from the nearby void! I must try to lure it to a place without Netherworld energy!"
Before he entered the castle, he had inspected the outside for a long time, confirming that there was not much Netherworld energy outside the castle, but it existed within the castle.
"I should lead it away from here!"
He took a deep breath and rapidly retreated backward.
He executed the Heavenly Demon Nine Steps, running wildly towards the void ahead.
