As an Earth-level Protector of the Soul Hall, coupled with his strength as a Four-star Dou Zong, Wu Ying had few rivals in the Northwest Region.
However, he was not invincible, so he generally kept a low profile. Powerful souls could only arise from strong individuals, yet to hunt souls, he had no choice but to risk being besieged and kill strong individuals.
Fortunately, he had been at this job for decades without ever suffering a setback. However, he had yet to hunt a soul whose Soul Power had reached beyond the Spiritual Realm. After all, anyone whose Soul Power could reach that level was at least a High-tier Dou Zong!
But today, he had struck it rich. He had originally planned to make a move against the Xiao Family tonight and search for the Jade Slip the Hall Master needed. Unexpectedly, as he passed Jia Ma Holy City, he sensed an intense Soul Wave. The Soul Power within it had actually faintly reached the peak of the Spiritual Realm!
Of course, he still knew better. A soul at the peak of the Spiritual Realm possessed strength comparable to a Dou Zong expert. Although the Soul Hall held a special advantage when dealing with Soul Power, it never hurt to be cautious, so he had quietly observed from a thousand meters away.
In the end, he had only detected a brat whose cultivation was no more than that of a Da Dou Shi. The one truly emitting that powerful Soul Power was the Pitch-black Ring in his hand. However, the soul within that ring seemed to be in a half-asleep state.
Wu Ying made his decision at once and attacked directly. Now that he thought of the Pitch-black Ring in his possession, his mood brightened considerably.
If he brought back