Before dying, these Protectors would surely absorb all the souls, just like Iron Protector had.
Then, when Shen Wen absorbed them, the blood karma within would have nothing to do with him.
But that means everyone from Soul Hall who knows about this ability of mine has to die!
Shen Wen's gaze fell on Iron Protector.
He had originally planned to keep this man alive and probe into Soul Hall's affairs in the Northwest.
But now, he could not be spared.
With Shen Wen gripping his throat, Iron Protector had not noticed that the power brought by the souls he had devoured was gradually fading away.
Or rather, that was simply how it worked.
The enhancement they gained by devouring souls was only temporary. If it were permanent—
Soul Hall or the Soul Clan would have long since ruled the entire Dou Qi Continent.
In his panic, he merely assumed that his power was fading too quickly.
But Shen Wen's undisguised killing intent was what truly threw him into a panic.
His desire to survive overwhelmed everything else.
"No! You can't kill me!" Iron Protector cried shrilly, his voice trembling with despair.
"If you kill me, Soul Hall will know immediately!
Once more people come, as long as even one of them escapes—
Given your value assessment within Soul Hall, those who come next will definitely not be Protectors of my rank.
At the very least, they'll be Earth-level Protectors. Perhaps... perhaps even a Venerable Elder will take personal notice!
No matter how strong you are, can you withstand Soul Hall's endless pursuit?"
Seeing that Shen Wen's gaze remained icy, he hurriedly changed tactics, throwing out terms at a rapid pace. "Spare me!
As long as you spare me, I'll pretend I never saw you today! I swear I'll leave