Ling Tian had almost guessed the truth with that casual remark. It also showed just how well he understood Chi Xue and the Po Family Brothers. They began watching the fight, for the challenge between the Heaven-Devouring Hou and Wu Ling was about to begin.
Without another word, the Heaven-Devouring Hou charged at Wu Ling as soon as it made its move, relying on its incredible speed. Afterimages streaked across the arena as an overwhelming Bloodline Power spread through the air. Roar after roar shook the surroundings. Its sheer presence and roars were enough to make ordinary Quasi-Sage cultivators tremble with fear, and even the entire void seemed to grow sluggish. This alone showed how powerful the Heaven-Devouring Hou was. Many Quasi-Sage experts knew they were far weaker than it.
The Heaven-Devouring Hou's roars already had the power to shake the soul. As its Bloodline Power grew stronger, so did this effect. It could also amplify the force of its roars, making them even more fearsome. It was no surprise they could leave ordinary Quasi-Sage experts trembling in terror.
Of course, Wu Ling was no ordinary Quasi-Sage expert. He had the God Devouring Body, with an incredibly powerful Bloodline Power. After cultivating the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique, his Nascent Soul had also grown far stronger than those of ordinary cultivators, and he had extraordinary control over his mind. The roars had no effect on him.
That made sense. A roar that shook the soul counted as a Soul Attack, and both Lingxiao Pavilion and Fengyun Pavilion had many techniques that attacked the soul. Wu Ling had also made excellent progress in the Soul Law, so naturally he wasn't particularly affected by the Heaven-Devouring Hou's roars.
Still, Wu Ling's expression turned slightly grave when he saw the Heaven-Devouring Hou charging at