Meanwhile, back on Gaia, specifically, inside Safehaven Paradise, Shadowslash true body was now being fed by Amethyst, because of what had happened during the battle between him and the invader that came from one of the worlds connected via the nine abyssal dragon door.
His body could now absorb Qi in the surrounding, now that his body is being tempered all the time, coupled with the fact that his bloodline is automatically refining all the energy he absorbed into his very own internal Qi, his strength is slowly but surely rising.
Once he reached Saint Realm, he'll be able to transform into either his rune or divine beast form and he could take on a True Saint, he might not have any confidence of killing a True Saint but he have confidence to end the battle with a draw or win.