"A mere Dou Wang family naturally amounted to nothing in your eyes."
The ageless-looking man in the great hall was none other than Yun Shan, the previous Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect.
However, a trace of mockery now appeared on his face.
"I simply didn't expect a faction like the Soul Hall to be interested in something belonging to a Dou Wang family."
"Heh! Heh! Heh!"
The black shadow churned as it continuously let out eerie, piercing laughter.
"My task is to collect powerful souls. Naturally, I cannot overlook anything capable of enhancing Soul Power."
"Or have you gained the confidence to speak to me in such a tone now that you've broken through to the Dou Zong realm?"
Yun Shan's expression changed slightly.
Back when he had failed to break through to Dou Zong and been left gravely wounded, on the brink of death, it was only with the help of this self-proclaimed Protector Wu that he had recovered against all odds and successfully entered the Dou Zong realm.
Toward the mysterious and powerful Soul Hall, the wariness in his heart far outweighed his gratitude.
"Protector Wu, you jest. When the Mittel Family auctions off that meteorite, you may simply go and take it directly."
Yun Shan gave a dry laugh.
"After all, no one in the entire Jia Ma Empire could possibly be your match."
"Hmph!"
Protector Wu gave a cold snort and said nothing, but the shadows surrounding the hall gradually faded away as well.
"Soul Hall... Hmph!"
As Yun Shan watched Protector Wu disappear, a fierce glint flashed through his eyes.
While Yun Shan and Protector Wu each harbored their own thoughts, the Jia Ma Royal Family, also within Jia Ma Holy City, received the news released by the Mittel Family.
"A meteorite capable