Even a True Dragon with the most formidable cultivation used its soul as a medium to bestow the True Dragon's blessing upon Xiao Qiang. It was a blessing granted at the cost of its own dragon soul, capable of shielding Xiao Qiang from a fatal attack in times of crisis.
The dragon's aura dissipated, yet Xiao Qiang remained standing in the void. At this moment, the black water surged abruptly, extending menacingly into the sky. Then, amidst the falling columns of water, a terrifying figure emerged.
A fearsome giant it was, with a ghastly face, a massive blue body, and black flames coiling around its shoulders. Xiao Qiang saw clearly; this was the hellfire Ye Wushang had wielded, though its essence was not as potent as Ye Wushang's own hellfire.
The monstrous creature regarded Xiao Qiang coldly. "Intruder, you must die!" With a grasp in the void, a dark axe appeared in its hand. The axe swung down, unleashing a vivid red shockwave.
