A black, misty noose appeared around the subordinate's neck, seemingly tightening around his throat.
This was precisely how the Dark Guild controlled people: the Soul Chain.
Once it was cast, only a Legendary Demon Spirit Master or the specific secret art could undo it.
"L-Lord Ghost Fiend! Spare me!"
The subordinate clutched at his neck with both hands, trying to loosen the Soul Chain, but it was no use.
"That's enough, Ghost Fiend. Let him go," Dragon Fiend said expressionlessly from beside him.
Ghost Fiend snorted coldly and released the Soul Chain.
The subordinate knelt on the ground, gasping for breath.
"Hurry up and find them. If you still haven't found them in a month, there will be no reason to keep you alive." Although Dragon Fiend's tone was calm, his words carried a chilling menace.
"Yes, yes, Lord Dragon Fiend, Lord Ghost Fiend! I'll go look right away."
With that, the subordinate fled outside, his liver and gall trembling with terror.
Once the subordinate had left, Dragon Fiend turned to Ghost Fiend and spoke.
"Ghost Fiend, according to your analysis, this Nie Li should also be someone reincarnated through spirit lodging. I'll go into seclusion again to improve my strength and see whether I can break through to the demi-god level. Make sure you keep track of those two. Notify me as soon as either one appears."
"All right, Dragon Fiend. I only recently broke through to legendary two-star, and I don't have an opportunity for another breakthrough yet. I'll keep a close eye on this."
Dragon Fiend gave a quiet grunt of acknowledgment, and his figure vanished from the living room.
Glory City.
By now, the Sacred Family had been completely dealt with.
With something so momentous happening, the city's residents were all talking about it.
On the