"What?"
The Soul Hall Master's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. Old Man Soul Demon was a late Five-Star Dou Sheng, while Xiao Chen was merely a mid-stage Five-Star Dou Sheng. With such a gap, the former should have had no trouble defeating him.
"If Xiao Chen were so easy to deal with, he would not have earned such a reputation back then," Hun Qianmo said calmly. In that era, although he too had some renown, he still fell far short of someone like Xiao Chen. If Xiao Chen had not been trapped in an illusion for so many years, even he would likely have been no match for him.
The Soul Hall Master frowned tightly and raised his head to look at the increasingly intense battle. At this moment, Xiao Chen was still at a disadvantage, seemingly struggling under the joint attacks of Old Man Soul Demon and the Soul Devouring Toad.
"Let's hope it goes smoothly..."
Clang!
The Soul Devouring Toad's enormous body crashed viciously into the giant axe like a cannonball. The terrifying force sent Xiao Chen staggering back several steps. Just as he steadied himself, a bone-chilling gust of wind shot viciously toward the vital point on his back. His body abruptly twisted, and with a sweep of his axe blade, he knocked away the sharp lock tip that lunged at him like a venomous snake.
Although he had blocked that dangerous attack, Xiao Chen's blood axe was still jolted backward, and his entire arm had gone somewhat numb.
"Xiao Chen, no matter how experienced you are, this old man's cultivation is a full level above yours. Defeating me is nothing but a fool's dream!"
Old Man Soul Demon appeared atop the Soul Devouring Toad's head. Looking at Xiao Chen, he sneered. "Before all the heroes