Zi snapped back from his contemplation, his gaze suddenly growing icy as he turned and looked southward, muttering to himself, "Guti, you must survive. My mother was once just as great. Our grudge will be settled soon."
Whirling around to face the three Polar Ice Demon Apes, Zi's aura instantly turned even colder, the purple light in his eyes pulsating with barely concealed murderous intent.
"Emperor Zi, please, don't kill my two brothers. We had no choice. To survive better, we had to attack the Snow Dragon Leopard. Otherwise, who knew when we would become its prey?" pleaded the Polar Ice Demon Ape that had offered its spirit in a soul sacrifice. The other two injured Demon Apes also had eyes full of pleading. Without needing Zi to say it, they had already released their Soul Fire. Each was holding a small creature in their hands.
