But—
The instant his third Soul Ring lit up, that familiar stabbing pain struck again!
Spirit Shock!
Huo Yuhao's spiritual power was like an invisible spike, stabbing viciously into his Sea of Spirit once more!
Xu Sanshi had been prepared. His spiritual power condensed into a shield, and he fought desperately to hold it back.
But the stabbing pain still made his movements falter for a moment.
Only an instant.
But that instant was enough.
Huo Yuhao moved.
Explosive Step activated, and his figure vanished from the spot like a phantom.
Xu Sanshi's vision blurred. Huo Yuhao was nowhere to be seen.
Where had he gone?!
Behind him!
The thought flashed through Xu Sanshi's mind.
By all logic, his opponent would circle around behind him and attack in this situation.
He sneered, and the second Soul Ring beneath his feet suddenly lit up!
"Second Soul Skill: Mystic Underworld Shield Formation!"
A black barrier instantly formed behind him, like another shield, guarding his entire back without leaving an inch exposed.
He planned to wait for Huo Yuhao to attack from behind, then turn around and use Mystic Underworld Tremor to restrain him before defeating him in one fell swoop with Mystic Underworld Power!
He had come up with this move long ago.
Kid, you're not getting away this time!
Xu Sanshi spun around, the Mystic Dark Turtle Shell Shield in his hand poised to strike as he prepared to deliver Huo Yuhao a fatal blow.
But—
After turning around, he froze.
There was nothing behind him.
No one.
Huo Yuhao wasn't behind him at all.
Xu Sanshi's pupils contracted sharply.
Then where was he?!
—
In the stands, everyone saw the bizarre scene.
After releasing his Soul Skill, Xu Sanshi inexplicably turned around.
He struck an attack pose, facing nothing but