You're One of Sixth Elder's Men

Ye Lei led Han Nuan by the hand out of the depths of Riverside Forest.

Suddenly, Ye Lei stopped and turned to ask Han Nuan, "Nuan'er, are you coming to my house tonight, or going back to your own?"

Han Nuan froze. She had completely forgotten about that...

She then took out her phone and said to Ye Lei, "I'll ask my parents now. Wait a moment."

Ye Lei nodded, gazing at Han Nuan's profile with deep affection in his eyes.

The next second, Ye Lei's gaze instantly sharpened. Leaving Han Nuan behind, he flashed into the woods behind them.

Once inside the woods, Ye Lei looked around but found nothing. His left leg twitched slightly, and he closed his eyes.

Up in a tree, after confirming that Ye Lei had not noticed him, a dark figure pulled a dagger from behind his back and leaped down.

Just as the dagger was about to touch Ye Lei's neck, Ye Lei sidestepped, dodging it, then seized the attacker's throat with one hand.

Ye Lei slowly raised his head, killing intent shining in his eyes as he looked at the man and said, "Tell me, who sent you?"

Seeing that the man had no intention of speaking, Ye Lei tightened his grip and lifted him straight off the ground.

Only then did Ye Lei clearly see the man's attire. There was an emblem on his left chest, bearing the character for "Hall" and a small number 6.

Ye Lei frowned slightly and asked, "You're one of Sixth Elder's men?"

The man did not speak, but his eyes gave him away.

"Speak. What is your purpose?"

Seeing this, Xiao Hei could only speak. "Yes, that's right. Sixth Elder did send me. He told me to test your strength and find an opportunity to kill you."

Ye Lei frowned slightly, his gaze turning even colder.

Seeing this, Xiao Hei blocked with both hands and swiftly broke free from Ye Lei's control.

After regaining his freedom, two Soul Rings lit up beneath Xiao Hei's feet. Two yellow Soul Rings floated around his waist.

Seeing this, Ye Lei thought, This Elder Hall really has some substance. Only a few days have passed, and they already have a Soul Grandmaster. Their resources are truly abundant!

A huge dark-red bird appeared behind Xiao Hei, and he slowly rose into the air. The nails on both his hands lengthened at a visible speed, while two pairs of dark-red wings grew from his back.

The Soul Beast Detector on Ye Lei's left hand sounded.

Soul Power Level 25. Martial Soul: Bloody Ghost Falcon.

Xiao Hei's eyes widened. It could actually identify his Martial Soul and level. The device on his hand was something else. He had to find a way to return and report this to Sixth Elder!

"First Soul Skill, Bloody Wind and Rain!"

Xiao Hei flapped the wings behind him, sending a blood-red wind laced with crimson feathers flying toward Ye Lei.

Seeing this, Ye Lei repeatedly kicked with his left leg, sending streaks of purple light blades toward Xiao Hei's attack.

A series of muffled slashes rang out as Xiao Hei's attack was easily neutralized.

Seeing this, Xiao Hei quickly landed, pressed both hands to the ground, and shouted again, "First Soul Skill, Bloody Wind and Rain!"

This time, the range of the Soul Skill was even greater than before. The blood-red wind swiftly enveloped Ye Lei.

The corner of Ye Lei's mouth lifted. He lightly stomped with his right foot, and the ground behind him rapidly split open as the Flame Lord crawled out. A wave of intense heat swiftly spread out, directly evaporating Xiao Hei's Soul Skill.

Xiao Hei watched helplessly as his Soul Skill dissipated. Ye Lei stood before him completely unharmed, the three Soul Rings around his waist exceptionally dazzling.

Realizing that things had gone badly, Xiao Hei turned and flew into the sky to flee.

Ye Lei slowly said, "Since you're here, don't leave. First Soul Skill, Purgatory Lava Break!"

A massive pillar of magma shot from Ye Lei's hand, heading straight for Xiao Hei in the sky.

Unable to dodge in time, Xiao Hei turned and unleashed his Second Soul Skill. "Second Soul Skill, Ghost Thorn!"

Xiao Hei flapped the wings on his back, and countless feathers transformed into black spikes that flew toward Ye Lei.

Unfortunately, Xiao Hei's Second Soul Skill failed to pierce through Purgatory Lava Break.

Soon, Xiao Hei was swallowed by Ye Lei's attack. His entire body charred black, he flew off into the distance.

Ye Lei looked in that direction, lost in thought.