Killing Shi Nian, Gaining a Soul Bone

Dai Mubai sneered inwardly, but outwardly pretended not to notice. Following that faint spiritual guidance, he walked toward the sparse woods outside the town.

In the shadows, Shi Nian concealed himself beneath the shade of a large tree. Watching the three of them fall into his illusion, the sinister smile on his lips grew deeper and deeper.

"He's already a Soul King! To possess such cultivation at such a young age, his talent truly is impressive." Shi Nian muttered softly, a cruel smile appearing in his eyes. "What a pity. Having encountered me, Shi Nian, even the greatest talent is useless."

Soul Power quietly gathered in his hands as his Remnant Dream Martial Soul operated at full force. Layers upon layers of illusions overlapped, completely shrouding Dai Mubai and the other two.

Upon reaching a secluded spot, Dai Mubai suddenly stopped and looked toward where Shi Nian was hiding. He sneered. "Shi Nian of Canghui Academy, is hiding like a rat really that interesting?"

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, standing beside him, felt a wave of dizziness. They immediately realized they were already outside the town, and their eyes swept across the surroundings as they grew vigilant.

Shi Nian's pupils contracted sharply, and the sinister smile on his face froze. How was that possible? How could his illusion have been seen through by a mere Soul King?

Shi Nian emerged from the shadow of a tree five meters away from Dai Mubai's group, his voice full of disbelief. "How could you possibly see through my Remnant Dream?"

Dai Mubai shielded the two women behind him and laughed mockingly. "With that little illusion of yours, you think you can show off in front of me?"

Shi Nian's face turned livid. Embarrassed into fury, seven Soul Rings suddenly rose beneath his feet—yellow,