The forces of both sides fused together.
The Four Gods were no more, and correspondingly, the Four Masters also vanished.
The divine skills of both sides birthed new species—or perhaps one could say, evolved new beings.
With wings, the Azure Dragon emerged. Song Lin had seen depictions of the winged Azure Dragon on Han Dynasty eaves tiles before. Indeed, the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Spirits, had wings.
After three hours, the four finally completed their assimilation.
Atop each of their dharma bodies emerged a spiritual light, which condensed into a pearl. As the pearls attempted to flee, Song Lin, with his sharp reflexes, swiftly captured them and sealed them within the jade box.
Within the pearls lay the most profound essence of the innate divine beings, also known as Innate Qi. This marked the key distinction between innate creatures and those of the acquired realm.
The Qi Eaters—they are gods!
Those born with innate Qi are Innate Gods.
