As the voice faded, a streak of purple lightning erupted from the depths of Thor's Hammer, radiating vitality that seemed boundless and ancient. The bolt pierced the air and plunged directly into Bai Yingxue's body, embedding itself deep within her soul like a seed taking root.
Wow~~
In that instant, an overwhelming surge of thunderous power flooded her being, coursing through every cell, every fiber, and every bone. Her body trembled under the onslaught of this extraordinary force, reshaped and reforged with every passing second. Muscles strengthened, nerves quickened, and her very essence evolved beyond human limitations.
Her breathing was ragged, yet her resolve remained firm. She could feel it—her body was being baptized, strengthened to an unimaginable degree, far surpassing her prior self.
"Haha! This one has exceptional aptitude," Thor's Hammer exclaimed gleefully, its voice carrying a note of pride. "She has perfectly bonded with my Thor Seed—no rejection whatsoever!"
The hammer seemed to thrum with satisfaction, its glow pulsing faintly. "At last, I have a follower worthy of my power! A hammer of my stature cannot go without a brother-in-arms, after all."
Xia Chuan smirked but said nothing, his gaze sweeping over Bai Yingxue, who lay unconscious as her body adjusted to the monumental change. Her breathing was steady, though it would clearly take time before she fully adapted to her newfound strength.
"She'll manage," Xia Chuan muttered, dismissing the matter with a glance. His mission was complete. The million-strong army of evil spirits had been annihilated, and the Book of Wisdom had devoured their souls, reaping a feast of unimaginable magnitude. There was no longer any reason to linger here.
Without a word, Xia Chuan's figure blurred, disappearing into the horizon like a fleeting shadow.
Moments later, Qin Changqing and his team from the Special Affairs Bureau arrived, their faces grim as they surveyed the battlefield. The sight of Bai Yingxue lying on the ground immediately drew their attention.
"Director!" a team member shouted, rushing forward in concern. He reached out to help her up—
"Stop! Don't touch her!" Qin Changqing barked, his tone sharp with warning.
But his words came too late.
Crackle!
The instant the team member's hand neared Bai Yingxue, an arc of purple lightning shot out, flinging him backward with brutal force. He crashed into the ground more than ten meters away, his body convulsing from the shock. His hair stood on end, and his skin glistened with residual static.
"Ahhh!" he groaned, his voice trembling as he struggled to sit up.
The others froze in stunned silence, their eyes wide with disbelief.
"What's happening to the Director?!" one of them whispered, a mix of fear and confusion in their tone.
Qin Changqing's face darkened, his gaze fixed on Bai Yingxue, whose body now radiated a faint purple glow. The power surrounding her was unlike anything he had ever encountered.
"It seems… she has undergone some kind of transformation," he said gravely. "Whether it's a blessing or a curse, I cannot say. But one thing is certain—she's not the same as before."