In the midst of the fiery radiance, the Gu dream worm writhed and contorted, its sinister form withering under the purifying flames. Its tortured cries filled the air like the shrill of a dying bird as the flames consumed it, reducing it to ashes.
But the backlash from the purifying bone's unleashed power was not contained. It surged outward with explosive force, striking the Emperor and sending him hurtling backward, his disguise shattered. Emperor Gong Yijun's body convulsed, and a grotesque transformation began to take hold. Flesh melted away like candle wax, exposing a hideous demon visage beneath.
The Emperor's once handsome features twisted and contorted, becoming a horrifying spectacle. His eyes bulged with malice, gleaming with a sickly green hue that reflected his corrupted soul. Sharp, jagged teeth protruded from his distorted mouth, dripping with an oozing, toxic saliva. His skin became pallid and mottled, bearing the marks of his inner darkness.
