He immediately focused his mind, his Spiritual Power acting as a Barrier to isolate and block out the corruption.
Beside him, the Austin Sage reached out. A wisp of Magic Power extended from his hand, carefully touching one of the golden chains.
HUM!
The moment it made contact, the golden chain trembled violently, and the cracks along its surface abruptly expanded! At the same time, the cluster of Abyssal Black Qi at the center of the altar surged fiercely, like a shark that had caught the scent of blood.
BOOM!
A terrifying aura, far surpassing anything felt before, erupted with a thunderous blast. The entire Divine Hall trembled ceaselessly under the weight of this Power.
"ROAR!"
A bellow—no longer a mere whisper, but a roar filled with endless brutality and venom—exploded from the depths of the black qi! The Abyssal Black Qi suddenly shrank inward, condensing into a blurry, humanoid silhouette.
