Yu Xuanguang nodded in comprehension. "I see! It's because his family's flesh and blood is a perfect match for his race, so it's an easy and potent source of energy for him to absorb."

The rock spirit still remained somewhat confused; all it understood was that the golden roc had become particularly strong.

"Should we run?" it suggested.

"No, we can't!" everyone else cried.

The elder stared at the golden roc as though it were death itself. "The golden roc will surely seek revenge on us crag eagles if it lives. Even if I die here, I can't let the golden roc escape.

Yu Xuanguang agreed. "We killed his entire family. If we let him...