Before the soul phantom could reach it, the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub snatched up the black iron "crown" in its jaws, turned, and ran.
Roar!
With a roar from the depths of its soul, the soul phantom gave chase.
But Qin Ran had more than just the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub.
He also had the Fire Crow!
The instant the giant hand appeared, both the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub and the Fire Crow had fallen into weakness. But after [Lionheart King], [King's Potential], and [Lion's Fearlessness] took effect, the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub and Fire Crow became as lively as Qin Ran once more.
Though it would only last ten seconds.
It was enough!
Whoosh!
Whoosh, whoosh!
Three fireballs fell from the sky in succession, smashing into the soul phantom.
The Flame's restraint forced the soul phantom back again and again. Though it did not dissipate, it no longer had any chance to pursue the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub.
The Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub wagged its tail and placed the black iron "crown" in Qin Ran's hand, then bared its teeth at the fallen "Broker" and growled.
The Fire Crow flapped its wings and landed on Qin Ran's shoulder. After curiously glancing at the black iron "crown," it too fixed the "Broker" with a fierce, hawk-like stare.
The "Broker" swept a somewhat vacant gaze over the Hybrid Frost Wolf Cub and Fire Crow, a bitter smile seemingly surfacing uncontrollably on his face.
"This time, I lost. But I think we can—"
Splat!
Qin Ran stomped on the head of that fused body.
Qin Ran had neither the intention nor the time to listen to the "Broker."
Or rather, no matter what the "Broker" said, Qin Ran would never believe him.
The head burst apart like a watermelon smashed by a