Li Shen's muttered words carried through the chamber. "But Xun Bai was the third..."
Zhongba's eyes lit up with amusement. "And Shi Ming was fourth." He shook his head, red hair swaying. "They've been on that number forever. The old farts should make way for the youth if you ask me."
The Second Sage's form began to shift and twist. Li Shen's eyes widened as her body expanded into something he'd never encountered before - a massive four-legged beast that resembled a tiger, but instead of fur, its body was encased in purple armor-like shells that gleamed in the chamber's dim light.
Zhongba let out an appreciative whistle at the transformation.
The creature pounced without warning. Its claws slashed through the air with blinding speed. Li Shen barely had time to activate the Serpent Sword Stance, bracing for impact. But these weren't ordinary strikes - each slash carried an overwhelming surge of qi that threatened to shatter his defensive technique.
