In an instant, the surrounding ghosts swarmed forward like starving wolves that had spotted their prey. They let out sharp, piercing shrieks, stretching out hands like bestial claws and clawing madly at Wuyu.
But without exception, all these ghosts turned to ash and vanished when they got within about half a meter of Wuyu, transforming into the purest Soul Energy and flowing into its body.
After hundreds of ghosts had perished, the others finally grew fearful and retreated, their expressions terrified.
Wuyu paid them no mind, simply lowering its head to drink from the water.
A moment later, Wuyu returned to Pei Ze's shoulder. Its aura had changed considerably, growing even colder and more profound.
Through their link via the Magic Pet Contract, Pei Ze could clearly feel that Wuyu's power had increased substantially, already approaching the critical point for a breakthrough.
All it needed was the final ingredient—the Death God's Blood—to take that crucial step and break through.
