The spreading of wings was the imparting of a legacy. And then, shortly thereafter as Xu Qing was still reeling, the golden crow’s wings flapped again. This time, it released a terrifying shockwave that caused all light to dim, and sent wild winds screaming everywhere.

Though Xu Qing didn’t notice, blood was flowing out of his nose, and the recording bottle was weakening. At the same time, the giant stirred, as though slowly leaving its state of absent-mindedness.

Next, Xu Qing watched as the golden crow climbed higher. Then, the crow’s wings spread again. This was the third time! This time, every feather radiated dazzling golden light. Along with the spreading of the wings, the sky seemed about to split open, and terrifying ripples spread out in all directions.

Then the sky did split open as a huge crevice opened up above, revealing another world. Xu Qing saw countless species of living beings, all of them strange-looking, and all of them howling. As they howled, the golden crow’s mouth opened, and an echoing sound erupted into that world.

To Xu Qing’s shock,...