The stone door sealing the cave has opened halfway.

But within the door, countless restrictions have been constructed against the black magic, and only when the door is completely moved aside can the black magic truly escape from suppression and sealing.

Back then, the first clan leader of the Dragon Clan fought a battle with the black magic, causing considerable injuries to it. Nowadays, the black magic has no body of its own. Its current form is a conscious dark mist, but this mist harbors incredibly powerful energy; the black mist constantly emanating from behind the stone door is dispersed by the black magic.

Seeing that the black magic is truly about to escape from suppression and sealing, Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Jinpeng, and Zhao Wenyu’s faces were extremely grim, and Ye Chenfeng’s gaze was also remarkably intense.

Zhao Jinpeng roared, "Zhao Chenggao, you are simply seeking death on your own path. Do you think that discovering a flaw means you can truly release the black magic? If you had been willing to turn back just now, we might have overlooked this, but now it’s too late for everything."

Zhao Jinpeng, Zhao Shenghong, and Zhao Wenyu exchanged glances, then simultaneously took out a piece of white dragon-shaped jade pendant from their hands, infused their spiritual energy into the pendants, and tossed them into the sky.

The three dragon-shaped jade pendants radiating white light immediately dispersed the surrounding black mist, and the shining white light connected with the runes on the mountain. As the three jade pendants suspended in the sky shone increasingly rapidly, the power depicted in the mountain’s rune suddenly increased.

"Boom!" A loud explosion echoed in the air.

The ground suddenly shook, and then the stone door, which had been opening wider and wider, actually stopped its trend of opening and instead slowly started closing again.

As the stone door slowly closed, the surrounding black mist returned to behind the stone door, even the black energy barrier was becoming more and more faint.

These three white dragon-shaped jade pendants have been passed down from the Initial Stage of the Ancient Era. In the entire Nine Nether Ice Lion lineage now, only Zhao Jinpeng, Zhao Shenghong, and Zhao Wenyu know about these three jade pendants, which can instantly enhance the sealing and suppression in emergencies. Only the ancestors and clan leaders of the Lion King Lineage have them.

So, people like Zhao Chenggao and Zhao Hongliang from an ordinary lineage simply had no knowledge of this matter.

Seeing the stone door slowly closing again, the cold smile on Zhao Chenggao and others’ faces suddenly froze, and even those Nine Nether Ice Lion members who chose to stand on their side all experienced subtle changes in their expressions.

If, in the end, the black magic couldn’t be released, the people from the Lion King Lineage would certainly eliminate Zhao Chenggao and his followers because they committed unforgivable mistakes.

"How could this happen? What gives? We ordinary ones should take charge." Zhao Chenggao muttered to himself, his lips trembling.

Watching the diminishing black mist and weakening black energy barrier, Ye Chenfeng also breathed a sigh of relief.

And just at this time.

Aged voice of the black magic came from behind the closing stone door: "Quick, quick let someone’s arm stretch into the door. I must borrow someone else’s body now to get out of here, or there will truly be no chance."

The stone door restricts the black magic from escaping, but outsiders can reach their arm inside without any hindrance.

The black magic’s voice continued: "Let that young man in the white long gown of Heavenly God Realm Peak Stage stretch his arm in, don’t hesitate, the fusion of his consciousness with mine is his luck, I can promise to keep part of his consciousness, and when I find a more suitable body, I will leave him, then I’ll give him a great opportunity."

The person referred to by the black magic is Zhao Feiyu.

Upon hearing the words of the black magic, Zhao Chenggao, Zhao Hongliang, and Zhao Qishu all looked at Zhao Feiyu. The meaning of the black magic’s words was very clear: it wanted to parasitize a person’s body, thus it could escape without the stone door fully opening, and the chosen body was Zhao Feiyu’s.

Feeling the gaze of Zhao Chenggao and others, Zhao Feiyu glanced at Ye Chenfeng on the other side of the black energy barrier again, with resentment and anger surfacing in his heart once more. He couldn’t die yet! He must witness Ye Chenfeng bow before him.

The black magic agreed to retain part of his consciousness.

Then his strength would surely surge after temporarily merging his body with the black magic, making him even impossible for Zhao Shenghong and others to rival. He longed for power, craved more power to trample Ye Chenfeng underfoot, and to possess Bai Xiaorou before Ye Chenfeng.

Filled with rage, Zhao Feiyu realized he had only two options now: wait for the stone door to completely close and die at the hands of Zhao Shenghong and others; or trust the black magic, allowing it to temporarily merge with him.

Nodding to Zhao Chenggao and others, Zhao Feiyu walked to the stone door, and as it was about to close completely, he stretched his right arm inside.

Zhao Shenghong and the others heard the black magic’s words, and seeing Zhao Feiyu acting according to them, they immediately launched an attack on the blocking black energy barrier.

Although the black energy barrier was becoming weaker, it could not be easily broken by Zhao Shenghong and the others.

Extending his arm behind the stone door, Zhao Feiyu’s face showed a pained look, as the black magic’s voice continued: "Trust me, you won’t regret your decision, I can at least make this body an absolute powerhouse."

Dense black mist enveloped Zhao Feiyu’s extended arm behind the stone door, and the mist gradually seeped into his arm, eventually pouring into his body.

The thick black mist moved incredibly fast, Zhao Feiyu’s expression twisted like a demon.

Soon, black gas was seen moving under Zhao Feiyu’s skin, and black gases continually shuttled throughout his body, appearing extremely sinister.

Zhao Feiyu’s lips turned completely black, a black spiritual energy emanated from him, and his momentum rapidly climbed, ascending constantly.

"Bang!" with a sound.

The black energy barrier was finally broken by Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Jinpeng, and Zhao Wenyu combined.

At this moment, Zhao Feiyu withdrew his arm, and the stone door completely closed.

Zhao Feiyu looked inhuman and ghostly. His skin incessantly wriggled, with black gases darting like disgusting crawling creatures.

Zhao Feiyu’s momentum had already surpassed the Heavenly God Realm. His consciousness was still his own, as the black magic’s consciousness had yet to completely merge with his. Only after power fusion could consciousness be combined.

The aged voice of the black magic echoed in Zhao Feiyu’s mind: "Let you control the power of my being for a while today. For today, you can do anything with my power. After today, my consciousness will completely merge into your body, then I will control this body, and only keep a sliver of your consciousness." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Upon hearing the black magic’s words, Zhao Feiyu’s ghastly state became exhilarated. The feeling of boundless power was too exhilarating. His gaze swept over Zhao Shenghong and others, finally settling on Ye Chenfeng, as he coldly said, "Aren’t you a genius? Aren’t you impressive? Come on! Show me your guts and defeat me!"

Zhao Shenghong, Zhao Jinpeng, and Zhao Wenyu held off with caution. Based on their perception, Zhao Feiyu’s strength now likely surpassed theirs, even their combined strength might not beat Zhao Feiyu. Is it possible that the Lion King Lineage would end today?

...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)