He Caitou sat alone in a corner of the VIP Room, pretending to be unconcerned while actually observing Huo Yuhao and the other two.
The auras of these three were clearly different from those of the other competitors. They were far stronger, and he had never seen them in any of the previous rounds.
After a little thought, he roughly guessed their identities. They were probably experts the Xishui Alliance had invited to deal with the other two major underground forces.
He Caitou was confident that, with his current strength as a Level 7 Soul Engineer, no rival stronger than him would appear.
The Nether Thunder Douluo's two disciples also took He Caitou very seriously.
Soul Engineer Number 96 was named Huang Zheng. He had an average build and an unremarkable appearance, but a trace of cold malice shone in his eyes.
Without giving anything away, Huang Zheng said to Number 98, Mo Ke, and Huo Yuhao, "This Soul Engineer Number 88 has quite a background. The Deputy Cult Leader and our teacher told us to sound him out in the coming rounds and recruit him if possible."
Huo Yuhao carefully sensed He Caitou's emotional fluctuations. Beneath his calm exterior, the hidden killing intent ran even deeper than it had at their last meeting.
The Ice Empress said in surprise, "Why has this human's obsession grown stronger again? Didn't you just meet a few days ago?"
Electrolux's aged voice suddenly rang out, filled with solemnity. "Child, his condition is already showing signs of spiraling out of control. Hatred has completely blinded him. If he is left unchecked, things will become very dangerous."
"If you want to help your friend, you had best untie the knot in his heart as soon as possible, before he falls into madness."
Electrolux rarely showed