"It's over. Soul Devour!"
The Dark Blood Demon shouted low, greed and ruthlessness flashing through his eyes.
Looking at Bai Xiuxiu and Lan Fuzi, who had already fallen into a weakened state, his First spirit ring suddenly lit up. The enormous Blood Demon Wraith behind him leaned its upper body back, as though an invisible gaping maw had opened in the void.
In an instant, an irresistible suction force erupted, forming something like a miniature Black Hole. Even the surrounding air was dragged into making a mournful wail.
Bai Xiuxiu and Lan Fuzi felt their scalps go numb. Their blood and qi churned violently within them, and even their souls seemed as though they were about to be ripped from their bodies by that suction force. A fear rooted in their Life Origin instantly seized their minds.
Though this soul skill, "Soul Devour," was merely the Dark Blood Demon's First Soul Skill, it was the foundation of his cultivation and the core of his combat power.
Whether it was used in fierce battle to weaken opponents and seize their vitality, or during ordinary cultivation to devour souls and strengthen himself, this soul skill was crucial above all else. In past battles, it had never failed him.
The two women had already been greatly weakened by the power of the curse. By using Soul Devour now, he intended to seize this opportunity to directly consume their souls and claim those two powerful forces for himself.
But how could the others present simply stand by?
"Sixth Soul Skill: Absolute Star Curtain!"
Xu Xiaoyan's cool voice rang out, and her Star Staff Martial Soul appeared in her hand. Five black, one red, and three Orange Gold—nine Spirit Rings in total—gently pulsed around the Star Staff, releasing clearly layered fluctuations of Soul Power.
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