Thud! Thud! Thud!

It seemed that uttering the words "Heavenly Physician" had completely agitated the emotions of the contorted monster.

It smashed its head against the ground with immense force, again and again.

Cracks spiderwebbed across the hard, desolate earth from the impacts.

Simultaneously, broken, choked sobs spilled from its mouth, mingled with bloody tears.

Though the creature was hideous to behold, the sheer wretchedness of the scene stirred an inexplicable sense of pity within Li Fan.

Was this massacre truly the work of the Heavenly Physician?

Instantly, the image of that kindly, grandfatherly figure surfaced in Li Fan's mind. On the surface, he appeared benevolent, his smile warm. Yet his actual deeds were so horrifying.

A wave of revulsion washed over Li Fan.

He recalled the time in Cloudwater Palace when Qin Tang and the other disciples,...