Lin Ze'an was about to speak when his eyes suddenly contracted. He abruptly turned toward the mouth of the alley.
A terrifying fluctuation of Soul Power was rapidly approaching.
"Be careful," he said in a low voice, moving Yan and the other two behind him.
Life energy flowed around Lin Ze'an, condensing into an emerald-green barrier around the four of them.
Almost at the same moment—
Crack!
The enormous vines sealing off the area suddenly developed web-like cracks.
The vines, which had originally radiated dense life energy, now rapidly withered and blackened as though they had been corroded.
Then, the cracks spread at a visible speed.
Boom—!!!
Only moments later, a deafening explosion rang out. The vine barrier shattered, countless fragments carrying violent energy scattering in every direction.
Amid the billowing smoke and dust, a tall figure slowly emerged.
At that moment, he slowly spoke, his voice hoarse. "Without Divine Slaughter's Domain, yet able to use soul skills..."
"Boy, you are an exception."
As Lin Ze'an watched the approaching figure, his expression grew solemn as well.
So this was the Slaughter King—or rather, Tang Chen.
He said calmly, "Senior, you need not concern yourself with that."
At those words, a flicker of surprise passed through the Slaughter King's scarlet eyes before he let out a low laugh. "Interesting. It has been many years since anyone dared speak to me like that."
He slowly raised his right hand, gathering a sphere of dark red energy in his palm.
The energy sphere spun continuously, radiating a suffocating pressure that even began to distort the surrounding air.
"Boy, I'll give you a chance." The Slaughter King said teasingly, "Join Slaughter City, and I can spare your life."
Hearing this, Lin Ze'an raised a hand and summoned his staff.
Emerald light flowed from his