Ye Kang's expression at that moment could only be described as a sight to behold.
He had just finished ransacking another area and found dozens more pieces. He was about to explore elsewhere when he suddenly sensed an extraordinarily terrifying presence.
By the time he reacted, it was already too late. He had entered the range covered by a Nirvana Realm cultivator's divine sense. With even the slightest effort, the other party could locate him without fail.
As he frantically thought of a countermeasure, another loud cry rang out. The Purple Mist Zone then began to tremble, as if something had awakened.
While he stood there dumbfounded, Ning Qin reminded him.
Some Remnant Souls might exist in the Purple Mist Zone, clinging to life thanks to the Dao Marks. Their souls refused to fade.
The commotion just now had most likely been caused by a Remnant Soul awakening.
At those words, Ye Kang immediately began to speculate.
Could a Nirvana Realm cultivator have come to the Purple Mist Zone, only to have the terrible luck of being targeted by a Remnant Soul?
If so, perhaps he didn't necessarily have to flee.
As Ye Kang hesitated, a streak of light shot toward him from the distance. It was the Girl, fleeing in a panic.
Unexpectedly, she was flying straight toward Ye Kang. Since that was the case, he might as well stay put.
Ye Kang instantly made his move and subdued the Girl.
Her face was deathly pale, and cold sweat streamed down her as she stood there, utterly terrified.
Hearing Ye Kang's voice, she hurriedly cried, "Spare me! I don't know anything! That person forced me to come in here!"
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be afraid. We've met once before."
Ye Kang spoke softly, then appeared in front