The Fish That Slipped Through the Net

Lila's harsh shout, paired with her hoarse voice, was like rubber shoes scraping against glass—sharp, grating, and unbearably irritating.

Even Laime and Chiya could not help frowning. The dazed women were also startled awake and looked in Lila's direction.

And naturally, Lila was looking toward Zhao Xuan!

"A spiritual-type Soul Master?"

A glint flashed through Zhao Xuan's eyes. When Lila shouted, Spiritual Power had unknowingly begun to ripple through the air. No wonder Laime, despite also being a Soul King, had failed to notice Zhao Xuan while she had.

Although Zhao Xuan's divine sense was powerful, it was impossible for him to conceal himself perfectly before a Soul Master with considerable Spiritual Power.

Zhao Xuan withdrew the divine sense around him, completely exposing himself before everyone. Laime and Chiya immediately became alert.

Laime frowned at Zhao Xuan. Five Soul Rings rose beneath his feet—one white, two yellow, and two purple. His body suddenly swelled, puffing up all over. The pustules on his face spread across his entire body, making him look exactly like a toad.

He muttered, "I said something was wrong earlier. Looks like I was right after all!"

Chiya also completed Martial Soul Possession in an instant. His Martial Soul was an evil hound. After possessing it, his nose changed noticeably, and he stared fixedly at Zhao Xuan. He cried out in disbelief, "How is that possible?! Why didn't I smell him earlier?!"

Lila snarled viciously at Chiya, "Useless trash, shut up!"

Five Soul Rings also rose beneath Lila's feet. Compared to Laime, her Soul Ring configuration was clearly much better: two yellow, two purple, and one black—the optimal configuration.

A pair of thin cicada wings sprouted from her back. At the same time, her First Soul Ring lit up, and the delicate wings beat rapidly, lifting her