It was obvious that Huo Hai's cultivation was far too deceptive. The higher the realm, the greater the gap between each level became. At this level, there were basically no treasures capable of making up for the difference of an entire realm.
Once Huo Hai's Fifth Heaven cultivation was exposed, it could not be concealed. In the Spirit God Realm, unless one suppressed one's aura to that of a Spirit Saint or lower, it was basically impossible to hide the aura of a Spirit God. This was no longer merely a matter of aura. Once the aura of a Spirit God-level expert was released, it contained immense Law power that could be detected with a single sensation.
Therefore, Soulbinder paid no attention to Huo Hai's sword strike and continued to drive his Soul-Annihilating Palm with all his strength.
The two attacks crossed in an instant. Amid a string of explosive bursts, Huo Hai's Sword Qi actually pierced through every Soul-Annihilating Palm before him, while his own Sword Qi barely weakened at all.
Sword Qi had originally been a secret art meant for forceful frontal attacks, making it highly suited for head-on clashes. The Soul-Annihilating Palm, however, excelled primarily in its ever-changing variations. Even Spirit Gods found such attacks difficult to withstand, and most could only flee beyond their range.
By the time Soulbinder discovered the power of that Sword Qi, it was already too late to react. Semi-transparent chains instantly wrapped around his body. This was a naturally defensive secret art. The next moment, the Sword Qi struck the chains. With a muffled bang, Soulbinder was sent stumbling back several steps, and his body became slightly more illusory.
Yet after only a moment, that illusory state recovered. The surrounding people stared wide-eyed. That brief translucence just now meant Elder Soulbinder