Han Wu followed Ban Tu’s instructions. He placed his hands on the stone pillar and focused, trying to sense everything around him. A strange energy seeped from the pillar and flowed into his body. He fixed his awareness on the glowing core of that energy and circulated his own in rhythm with its movements. In the next moment, his consciousness shifted into an empty space. In the next instant, a locust appeared without warning and merged with him.0

From the side, Qin Shuang and Jing Jing watched as thick black matter oozed from Han Wu’s body, wrapping around him until it hardened into armor.0

“It’s done.” Ban Tu clapped his hands. He had witnessed many awakenings, yet each time the process struck him...0