One Man Saves a City, Yet Can't Save Himself

Feeling the aura radiating from the old man before him, the expression on Zhao Hao's face froze instantly, replaced by uncontrollable terror.

He had just tried to force Lin Tian into submission by deliberately labeling him an Evil Soul Master, but he never imagined that his casual slander would actually summon a real Evil Soul Master—and a powerful Title Douluo at that.

Feeling the aura emanating from the old Evil Soul Master, everyone in the hotel was scared out of their wits; they frantically released their Martial Souls and scrambled toward the exit in a panicked flight.

The old man paid no mind to their escape, walking straight toward Zhao Hao, Lin Tian, and the others.

It's over, it's completely over now! Zhao Hao's heart sank into the abyss; with the strength of a Title Douluo, he couldn't withstand a single move from the opponent.

Most crucially, this Title Douluo was clearly interested in Lin Tian, and since he had just treated Lin Tian so poorly, he would inevitably become a thorn in the man's side.

Evil Soul Masters didn't need a reason to kill, so he immediately released his Martial Soul and Martial Soul Avatar, sprinting madly toward the outside.

At this moment, he couldn't care less about Lin Tian.

"Trying to run?" Seeing this, the old Evil Soul Master's scarlet eyes flashed with disdain; he didn't even consider Zhao Hao's flight worth his attention.

He merely raised a hand, a dense blood-red light surging in his palm, and pressed down gently.

"BOOM—"

With a thunderous roar, the violent blood-colored soul power suddenly condensed into a giant hand, instantly surging toward Zhao Hao.

In the blink of an eye, it caught up to Zhao Hao, who was running at full speed, and gripped him tightly.

As if with a gentle squeeze, Zhao Hao's Martial Soul Avatar instantly disintegrated.

A Soul Saint had no power to resist in front of a Title Douluo; he was crushed directly into a mass of blood foam, which was then absorbed by the blood-colored hand.

"The flesh and blood essence of a Soul Saint is somewhat useful after all!" After absorbing it, the old Title Douluo Evil Soul Master licked his scarlet lips and began walking toward Lin Tian.

Greed flashed through his eyes.

Zhang Hu was already so terrified that he had lost his wits.

He was merely a Soul Ancestor.

If Zhao Hao, a Soul Saint, could be killed so easily by this Evil Soul Master Title Douluo, how could a mere Soul Ancestor like him possibly stand in the way?

Instinct drove him to flee, yet he knew that even if he ran, he would not escape. Perhaps seeking life through death would offer a sliver of hope, so he immediately stepped in front of Lin Tian.

Seeing this, the old Evil Soul Master wore a look of disdain:

"A mere ant dares to block me? However, you have much more guts than that piece of trash. Your courage is commendable, but unfortunately, you are far too weak."

He raised his hand, intending to crush Zhang Hu to death, but just then, Lin Tian pushed Zhang Hu aside:

"Wait! You want to capture me simply because my Blood Martial Soul is an evil martial soul that can devour life. I possess Twin Martial Souls, so you must be planning to cultivate me as a priority if you take me back. I will go with you, on the condition that you do not kill anyone!"

"If an Evil Soul Master doesn't kill, what kind of Evil Soul Master would he be?"

"Kid, your martial soul isn't evil enough, and your heart isn't evil enough either, so I cannot agree to your request. What kind of Evil Soul Master is burdened by sentiment and righteousness? Today, this old man will teach you your first lesson—in the eyes of an Evil Soul Master, people are nothing more than expendable resources. Because of that decision you just made, I intend to slaughter the entire Proud Arrival City and drain everyone dry, so you can witness what the world of an Evil Soul Master is truly like!"

Lin Tian realized then that he was too young, foolishly attempting to use his talent to threaten a Title Douluo. Damn it!

Isn't that how it always plays out in novels?

Those protagonists clearly demonstrate their talent, and no matter how powerful the villain is, they hesitate and agree to their requests. Why didn't it work for him?

"Kid, you are fated to be with my Holy Sect,"

Your Martial Soul is also suitable for inheriting my mantle.

However, you are not a true Evil Soul Master in the real sense.

Today, this old man shall make you undergo a complete transformation!

Whether it is your Starfish Martial Soul, or your Blood Martial Soul, this old man will help you mutate them into the most powerful Evil Martial Souls!"

Having said that, the old man flashed directly in front of Lin Tian.

His hand, withered as bone, seized the back of his neck, choking the very throat of his fate, clamping him down ruthlessly.

Soon, he was enveloped by a sliver of blood-colored light.

Immediately following, Lin Tian was carried away outside by this Evil Soul Master.

At first, Lin Tian thought this Title Douluo Evil Soul Master was merely trying to scare him, but he did not expect that, while flying in the air, a phantom of a Blood Snake would immediately appear behind him.

Following that, three purple, five black, and one red—

nine terrifying spirit rings appeared, manifesting his formidable Title Douluo strength.

In particular, that blood-red spirit ring at the end

exuded an even more terrifying sense of oppression.

After he summoned the Blood Sea, he looked down at Lin Tian, who was being held in his hand, and smiled:

"Little fellow, let me show you the way an Evil Soul Master conducts himself!"

As he spoke, a cruel smile immediately appeared at the corners of his mouth.

He raised one hand, manipulating the boundless Blood Sea around him, ready to unleash his spirit skill.

But just at this moment, Lin Tian shouted sharply:

"Wait!"

"It is meaningless, this old man will not listen to you!"

Who would have known that Lin Tian would suddenly speak up:

"I never intended to stop you, I only wanted to remind you—

before I arrived at the restaurant, when the Spirit Master was recruiting me, he had already notified his superiors in Eastsea City.

With his limit speed bolstered by his battle armor, plus the fact that Eastsea City is so close to Proud Arrival City, I estimate that before long, the Spirit Master lord from Eastsea City will arrive."

Once others arrive, you will have absolutely no chance left. Tell me, do you want to kill, or do you want to take me away? A genius with Twin Martial Souls who also possesses the aptitude of an Evil Soul Master is rare; otherwise, you wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to snatch me!

"Brat, are you bluffing me?"

"Whether I am bluffing or not, you are welcome to try. As an Evil Soul Master Title Douluo, the number of innocent lives in your hands exceeds ten thousand; what are a few more? Decide whether you want to kill, or wait for the Spirit Master from Eastsea City to arrive, be hunted by the Federation, and lose your chance to take me away. Think clearly: do you want to kill to vent your anger, or do you want to take me with you? I am trading my life for an entire city; the choice is yours!"

As soon as Lin Tian said this, the Evil Soul Master elder's face was no longer calm, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. He was unsure if Lin Tian was telling the truth, but he dared not gamble. After a moment of contemplation, he finally withdrew his hand, and the Blood Sea behind him dissipated instantly.

"Good lad. To be so unyielding and save the lives of an entire city without any strength of your own—I am becoming increasingly interested in cultivating you!"

With that, the Evil Soul Master elder let out a strange laugh, grabbed Lin Tian, and transformed into a streak of light, speeding off into the distance.

Less than a quarter of an hour after the elder left with Lin Tian, Han Tianxin, the Master of the Eastsea Spirit Pagoda, appeared in Proud Arrival City and pursued the direction in which Lin Tian and the Evil Soul Master had vanished!