Seven figures scattered like startled birds, fleeing frantically toward the exit of the spirit herb garden. Behind them, the Demon Venerable’s sinister laughter followed like a shadow. With each step the monster took, the earth trembled, as if the entire ancient ruin was shuddering at his revival. Fresh from the [Body Seizing], the creature was unstable. It craved essence blood to cement its hold on the stolen flesh. Shen Xian’s heart pounded against his ribs. The [Tortoise-Snake Lamp] in his