In the sky above the azure mountain range, the ball of white light began flashing erratically as countless white runes surged out of it.0

A dull thump then rang out as the ball of light abruptly exploded, scattering into countless specks of white spiritual light.0

The Gold Devouring Immortal shuddered as a hint of lucidity slowly returned to its glazed-over eyes, and the white vortexes deep within its pupils faded as it looked around with a bewildered expression.0

"What happened? Haven't I already returned to the Insect Race and progressed to the Great Encompassment Stage? What am I doing here?" it roared in an alarmed and furious voice.1

All of a sudden, its expression stiffened as it cast its gaze forward.0

It had detected the aura of its target, the target that it was already supposed to have captured and devoured, and its aura had become significantly more powerful than before!0

Could it be that I fell prey to some type of illusion? 0

The fury in the Gold Devouring Immortal's eyes gradually faded as it turned to inspect its surroundings.0

It was a calm and pleasant day with a warm breeze blowing over the azure mountain range, and there didn't...0