A surging wave of Qi and Blood Power flowed from Egg Pancake's body, through the mysterious Spiritual Link, and into Han Ning's.
This wave of Qi and Blood Power was far more potent than any he had received from his Contracted Soul Beasts' previous evolutions or breakthroughs.
In an instant, his skin flushed a deep red, like a cooked shrimp.
His already strong, streamlined muscles began to swell rapidly. He shot up from under two meters to 2.5, then 2.8, then 3 meters tall... His body took on a Popeye-like physique, but with his head remaining roughly the same size, creating a jarringly disproportionate appearance.
"Han... Han Ning?" The onlookers couldn't help but turn to the Second Elder, their eyes pleading for help.
Cang Tong held up a hand to stop the others, his expression grave.
