Lin Zheyu swam upstream along the demonic river, heading toward its source. The closer he got, the denser the demonic qi became, and the oppressive pressure grew increasingly terrifying. His form began to change. The purple-black energy surrounding him spread further as his muscles swelled, his body grew larger, and a pair of massive, grotesque flesh wings burst from his back.0

He sped through the river, his massive body sending waves splashing around him. His body had expanded to over four meters tall and was covered in dense, hardened growths. At the center of each was a dark hollow that continuously emitted black smoke. The smoke functioned like propulsion, driving him rapidly toward the river's source.0

Suddenly, a yao's roar echoed from upstream. Lin Zheyu swam past it as if nothing was wrong, brushing by the creature without provoking an attack.0

"I am starting to look more and more like...0