"No! I must fight on! This deity—"
The giant ape's words were cut off as the light from the Golden Hoop rose another notch, and he, roaring in anger, clutched his head, "The pain is unbearable for this deity!"
Amidst its raging roars, the giant ape somersaulted, rising into the clouds. Within an instant, it had burst into the sky and disappeared without a trace.
"This deity?"
Jiang Li floated in midair, watching the sudden departure of the giant ape, and whispered to himself the self-proclaimed title, "Wuzhiqi?"
Contemplating this, Jiang Li couldn't help shaking his head.
Indeed, the choice to reject ascension in one step was the correct one. Though he reckoned he wouldn't be as miserable as the giant ape, with his flexible and resilient nature, he would never be so abased as to be tormented by the Golden Hoop. Yet, to have such a shackle was ultimately no blessing.
His figure slowly shrank, dispersing his Fatian Xiangdi, feeling a rare touch of weakness.
