Before the altar in the deep valley.
Following the Ninth Celestial Venerable's reply, a tremendous change began to take place.
The red lines spreading across the altar's surface expanded, swelling grotesquely like blood vessels. They grew larger and larger, gradually forming a bizarre, heart-like structure.
A deafening roar thundered across the sky!
A sudden gloom fell over the canyon.
"Ah, so it's Xiaojiu..."
Amid the booming, the voice from within the altar spoke. Its tone had softened slightly, but it still radiated an undeniable authority.
A terrifying pressure descended, enveloping the entire canyon.
"Lord Beast God, Xiaojiu has been awaiting your arrival."
Nangong Li prostrated himself, his body pressed so low it nearly sank into the earth. "May Lord Beast God be immortal and eternal!" he declared with immense piety.
'It's really the Beast God…'
