"Well said. In fact, you all know in your hearts that I am not so worthless. You just deliberately ignore it. If I grow stronger..." The sinister smile on the fake Shadowless's face became more and more terrifying, and his body suddenly began to swell abnormally.

Under the watchful eyes of Shang Xiye, Guimian, and Xue Bingling, he gradually transformed from human form into a terrifying bird-beast.

That was clearly the appearance of an ancestral beast, and a fully grown ancestral beast at that!

"I forgot to mention, your mouth stinks even more than a dog's," Shang Xiye couldn't help but spit on Guimian, even though he was usually very calm.

Ghost Face slumped down: "..."

You heartless male master, you're trying to shift the blame onto me again.

I only mentioned "little brother" once, who told you to think about the ancestral beast!

You can think of the Ancestral Beast if you want, or you can think of that weakling outside the city of Di Kingdom. I can handle my little brother myself.

You think something this big is going to happen? Tell me what you want to do with it, like it'll carry you flying?!

The Snow Ice Spirit's sacrificial prayers were interrupted, causing her body to sway suddenly. She stumbled and nearly fell, her face turning deathly pale.

She spotted Shang Xiye and intentionally leaned towards him.

Shang Xiye glanced at Xue Bingling's indeed pale face, took a step forward imperceptibly, and kicked Guimian in the back of the foot.

The masked ghost sitting on the ground was caught off guard by the kick and stood up, just in time to stop Xue Bingling who was falling towards him.

Xue Bingling leaned down and lay on the back of the ghost-faced man, her hands still gripping two tufts of dark, shiny fur on his sides, pressing down on his soft belly that no beast had ever touched before.

Xue Bingling: "..."

Ghost Face: "!!!"

Ah! My pure and innocent beastly body was just hugged and touched by this little fox like that?!

What a heartless male master!

I just decided to sever all ties with you, and you pull this stunt on me? Are you even human?!

"Take good care of her" seemed to be the answer to Ghost Face's inner roar, Shang Xiye said calmly.

Then, he took two steps forward and, using his blood as a guide, quickly drew a complex array on the path in front of the three of them.

Here, he was unable to summon the immortal sword, nor could he connect to the Nashi space.

The only thing in his body that was spiritually potent was his own blood, so he could only use his own blood as a medium to fight his enemies.

Fortunately, although the phantom was an adult ancestral beast, its ultimate strength still depended on its will.

He just needs to buy himself enough time to convince himself that he can defeat it and that it is nothing to fear.

It's easier said than done; convincing one's subconscious mind is not something that can be done overnight.

"Roar—!" The Phantom Ancestral Beast had completed its transformation and suddenly roared, shaking the entire magma space. The echoes reverberated in the distance, showing that this place was larger than they had imagined.

"You lowly ants, today you will all be sacrificed to my belly!" The coarse and unbearable beastly language rolled out from the throat of the Phantom Ancestral Beast like muffled thunder. The airflow from its throat seemed to blow through countless sticky phlegm, making it extremely uncomfortable to listen to.

The air was filled with the scent of Shang Xiye's blood.

The Phantom Ancestral Beast took two deep sniffs, revealing a dazed expression: "Ah, it has been so long since I have smelled such fresh blood, so full of spiritual energy. This vibrant scent is truly unforgettable and irresistible. For the sake of your good blood, I will make you bleed to the last drop before devouring your soul. At that time, your soul will be filled with pain, which will surely be delicious."