Yu Er's murderous screech rang out like a charge horn, shattering the silence of Sunset Forest!
Almost at the same instant, five ten-thousand-year-old winged Soul Beasts roosting across the cliffs—Yu Er, Yu San, Yu Si, and Yu Wu—shot toward the human intruders at the edge of their territory like streaks of lightning tearing through the air!
They moved so fast that only afterimages remained, their icy killing intent locked onto their targets.
The intruders were a six-member team of Soul Masters, all dressed in black, with tiny golden Spirit Hall insignias embroidered on their chests. They were none other than the Spirit Hall's most elite reconnaissance team, the Night Owls!
Their captain was a Spirit Saint-level Agility Attack System Soul Master. His Martial Soul was the rare Shadow Falcon, and he was exceptionally fast and perceptive.
It was thanks to these abilities and his extensive experience that he had quietly made his way near the core area, passing through the natural barriers of Poison Miasma and Soul Beasts.
But when Yu Er's enormous, savagely imposing form appeared before them in an instant, the experienced captain's pupils contracted to pinpoints!
"Not good! A ten-thousand-year Soul Beast! Defensive formation! Send the signal!" the captain roared. He immediately activated his Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a hazy falcon silhouette that merged with the shadows. At the same time, he was about to fire a specially made Soul Power signal flare from his hand.
The team members behind him reacted just as quickly. The auxiliary Soul Master's rings lit up, the defensive Soul Master rushed to the front, and the Power Attack System Soul Masters' Soul Rings flashed.
Too late!
"Rip—!"
Yu Er's sharp talons shrieked as they tore through the air. Ignoring the Soul Power shield that had only just risen, they seized