Ezu had been waiting for this moment for a very long time. He had initially worried that Lin Yun might harbor resentment towards him and be unwilling to agree to his request. But now, it seemed he had been overthinking things. This boy had some brains after all.
As for a physical body, Ezu wasn't thinking too much about that. What he needed to do now was, first and foremost, increase his own power. After all, he was merely a remnant soul. If he continued to expend his energy like this, he probably wouldn't be able to last much longer. Therefore, devouring Wang Chengan's spirit body now would guarantee that his own power would be enhanced.
No matter how Wang Chengan struggled, the chains binding him did not waver in the slightest. In fact, they were continuously tightening. At first, Wang Chengan could rely on the power of his spirit body to barely hold on. But as time passed, his state grew weaker and weaker. He could feel that these chains, condensed from black Qi, were like a fatal death knell for him. With his strength, he was completely unable to fight back.
Though he was filled with extreme unwillingness, he was helpless in this situation.
That damned boy! He was scheming against me this entire time! The more Wang Chengan thought, the angrier he became.
Seeing his indignant expression, Ezu sneered. "You don't need to struggle so hard. You've schemed for so many years, all because you were overly confident in your own strength. Did you really think you were the smartest person in this world?"
It was just as he had thought. After everything that had happened, Wang Chengan was utterly incapable of accepting this cruel reality.
Lin Yun just watched coldly from the side. Qin Xiyan soon came to his side as well.
"Senior Brother Lin, do you need my help?" Qin Xiyan was a little worried by the current situation. She didn't know what Ezu was planning to do next, only that this creature was not someone to be trifled with. Moreover, she had no idea that such a peculiar existence resided within Lin Yun's body.
Seeing Qin Xiyan's nervous expression, Lin Yun just smiled and shook his head. "It's fine. This fellow looks dangerous, but in reality, he's an ally to us."
As a spirit body, Wang Chengan was extremely knowledgeable about the Nether River Dragon Palace. If they had truly fought, Lin Yun would have likely had to expend a great deal of time to defeat him. But now, with Ezu stepping in to help, everything was proceeding much more smoothly.
Watching the power emanating from Wang Chengan grow dimmer and dimmer, it was clear that Ezu's methods were very effective. It wouldn't be long before he could completely refine Wang Chengan.
Seeing Lin Yun's confident and certain expression, Qin Xiyan just nodded and stood by his side. "If there's anything you need help with, Senior Brother, just say the word."
Meanwhile, Wang Chengan's heart was sinking deeper into despair. He should have had a chance at rebirth, but now, because of this boy, everything had vanished like smoke. Even his own life was about to be forfeit. Back then, to leave himself this one glimmer of hope, Wang Chengan had not hesitated to betray his own companions, all for the sake of this day. Who could have known that the future he had envisioned would end like this?
"No! This is impossible! This shouldn't be my fate!" Even now, Wang Chengan still couldn't accept it. He used every ounce of his strength to try and break free.
The chains around him began to burn with a scorching energy, making his spirit body sizzle. But even so, it wasn't enough to make him give up. This was his last chance.
Wang Chengan's gaze was like a torch. "I don't care who you are! If you want to stop me today, then you'd better be prepared to be killed by me!"
Originally, in his plan, Wang Chengan should have been able to complete all of this smoothly. But because of Lin Yun, his entire scheme had been utterly destroyed. His current situation was now incredibly precarious. If it had been before, it might not have mattered. But now, Wang Chengan absolutely could not allow this to happen to him, especially when facing a powerful opponent like Ezu.
"Since you wish to devour my spirit body to strengthen yourself, then I will use this method to take you down with me!"
The moment Wang Chengan's voice fell, ethereal blue flames erupted from his body.
The Chongqing Bird's voice trembled. "Stop him, quickly! If he does that, we won't gain any benefit either!"
Although it knew Ezu's methods were extraordinary, faced with a now completely crazed Wang Chengan, it had no particularly good solution.
Lin Yun glanced at Ezu. If this guy couldn't suppress Wang Chengan, then he would have to think of a way himself. But to him, could the current Wang Chengan even cause him any trouble?
Ezu quickly understood Lin Yun's glance.
"Rest assured. This little thing thinks he can compete with me?" Ezu snorted with disdain. His power had been formidable long ago. If it weren't for the Chongqing Bird, he would have already completed the possession and taken over Lin Yun's body. These past few days, being suppressed by Lin Yun, his power had indeed weakened somewhat. But even so, it was more than enough to handle the pathetic Wang Chengan.
Since he intended to devour Wang Chengan, how could Ezu possibly be willing to let him burn away all that power?
Then, the black Qi wrapped around Wang Chengan instantly transformed into a giant python. It opened its gaping, bloody maw and tore towards Wang Chengan.
This time, Wang Chengan did not evade. With a furious roar, two extra arms suddenly sprouted from his shoulders, grabbing hold of the giant python. The two began a contest of pure power.
In Lin Yun's eyes, however, it was only a matter of time. Wang Chengan's strength was indeed formidable, but it was his misfortune to have run into Ezu, his natural counter.
In this battle, Ezu gave Wang Chengan no chance to breathe. Every move he made was aimed at his opponent's fatal weaknesses. Wang Chengan was now drenched in sweat. No matter how he had viewed the situation before, he had to admit now that his opponent had completely seized the advantage. Faced with a powerful foe like Ezu, he could only go all out to fight for a single glimmer of hope.
"Senior Brother Lin, I feel like something is watching us."
Just as the battle was raging like a wildfire, Qin Xiyan suddenly tugged on Lin Yun's sleeve and whispered in his ear.
Hearing this, Lin Yun's expression changed slightly, and he glanced around. But unlike what he expected, he couldn't find anything out of the ordinary. Could it be that Qin Xiyan's senses were mistaken this time?
For now, Lin Yun naturally couldn't explain it. He just looked at Qin Xiyan's nervous face and said comfortingly, "It's okay. I'm here."