The Eastern Domain, the Myriad Beast Mountains.
Malachi Arcanus opened his eyes, only to find himself besieged by a swarm of snarling, oddly-shaped demonic beasts.
"Boss, this brat's just at the Golden Core Stage, but he can actually transform—and transform so perfectly too! He must have some incredible treasure on him."
"You're right. We beasts need to at least be at Nascent Soul to transform; Golden Core at best can just speak human tongue. This kid is suspicious. Grab him first, search for any treasures, and if there's none, just roast and eat him."
"Yes, boss."
...
A fierce gleam flashed in Malachi's eyes. In an instant, he reverted to his true form—the Abyssal Demon Wolf—his body engulfed in Red Lotus Karmic Fire, six scarlet wolf eyes glimmering within the flames.
"Want to eat me? Try my Red Lotus Karmic Fire first!"
He grinned viciously, baring his fangs, then leapt into the air, unleashing waves of Red Lotus Karmic Fire.
