After lingering on the Northwest Continent for several days, Xiao Ling and his two companions finally packed their belongings and prepared to return to the Central Plains.
However, just as they were about to depart, Xiao Ling received a rather strange piece of information through the secret informants he had planted within the Hall of Souls.
This sudden intelligence quietly introduced several new variables and considerations into his previously clear plan.
Sensing the streams of mental fluctuations flowing within the Myriad Soul Banner, the corners of Xiao Ling's lips unconsciously curled upward. His fingers lightly stroked his chin, and a trace of amusement and certainty flashed through his eyes.
"Nihility Devouring Flame is actually planning to personally visit the Heaven Hall of the Hall of Souls in the coming days and take away all the Soul Origin they've collected."
He murmured to himself, his thoughts racing. "It seems he has already settled matters with the Stone Clan and Spirit Clan. This final step is to use the boundless soul energy gathered by the Hall of Souls to strike at the ultimate threshold of an Emperor Realm soul!"
"Tsk, tsk. I never expected such an opportunity to come knocking on my door." A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes, and his tone carried a confident smile. "While you were hiding deep within the Hall of Souls, it truly would have been difficult for me to act. But now that you have shown yourself and exposed your whereabouts, I have no reason to let such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away."
"Xiao Ling, what are you muttering about by yourself? Come rest properly. Tomorrow, we'll be setting off for Ancient Dragon Island."
Zi Yan's gentle voice came from behind him. Before her words had even faded, she had already hurried forward and