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His form still bore some resemblance to that of Pang Jian, yet it was clear that he was no longer as tall as before.
The cold, hard temperament that suppressed his brutality also differed greatly from before he had ascended to a Demon God.
The Black Dragon King, having taken human shape, had darkness swirling behind him. Pang Jian and Li Yuqing looked intently but couldn't see what end Qi Xu had met within the depths of the thick darkness.
However, since not a single stream of Filthy Essence had flowed out from the darkness, it meant that Qi Xu was still alive.
It also meant that the Black Dragon King had heeded the cautious words spoken to him by Pang Jian.
"Pang Jian."
It was He who ascended to a Demon God that spoke first.
Differing from before, He no longer addressed Pang Jian as his master, dispensing with all honorifics.
