The gigantic serpent hidden within the shadows drew closer to Qi Xuansu. An invisible yet clearly perceivable massive maw opened wide, as though it wanted to swallow Qi Xuansu whole in one bite. Yet Qi Xuansu had not completely fallen into madness and still retained his rationality, preventing that bite from closing down upon him.0

The two sides fell into a stalemate.0

At that moment, a pale white hand stretched out from the side and covered Qi Xuansu’s eyes.0

With that action, the overwhelming terror trying to crush Qi Xuansu to death was unexpectedly blocked off.0

Then Madam Wu’s voice sounded beside his ear. “Guard your spiritual platform firmly.”0

Madam Wu manifested on her own at such a critical moment. This was not surprising, as Madam Wu was an immortal object capable of acting independently and did not rely on Qi Xuansu to activate her. She simply spent much of her time resting and rarely appeared. Now that she sensed Qi Xuansu was in danger, she took the initiative to show herself. This was also one of the reasons the Golden Tower Council had entrusted Madam Wu to Qi Xuansu. If it had been another immortal object, like the Guizang Lantern,...0