Lin An's body was already comparable to a peak golden core stage cultivator after he received a boost from the 'Scripture of No Beginning' and the morality demon sealing technique.
The black-and-white ashen flames had also faintly surpassed the power of a peak golden core stage cultivator after being enhanced by the profound flame transformation.
Therefore, when Saint Zi Yan had transmitted her spirit energy to Lin An, his strength had increased, and it was now comparable to a nascent soul stage cultivator.
He took a step forward, and his Nine Nether Weeping Blood Sword clashed with the bat monster's spear.
Abruptly, violent energy flowed out in all directions, making a frenzied din between the man and the monster. Lin An felt as if he was wrestling with a rhinoceros. He sensed that the endless power on the other side seemed determined to destroy him, but he knew that he absolutely couldn't back down.