In the very center of the room, there is a wide stone platform.
On the stone platform, Dai Mubai lay with his eyes closed, his expression incredibly strange.
A series of eerie black Soul Power swirled around Dai Mubai's body.
Most notably, Dai Mubai's right hand and right leg were now completely unrecognizable as human.
It has already connected to the Soul Beast's torso.
Yu Xiaogang's gaze fell on Dai Mubai's body, a strange look flashing in his eyes.
Then a slight smirk appeared on his lips, revealing a sinister look.
"The hatred isn't enough yet, let me add fuel to the fire..."
Ling Yuan Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Peaceful Restaurant.
As for the three corpses in the civilian area, they have already reported them to the Star Luo Empire.
Let the Star Luo Empire worry about tracking down the men in black.
However, tonight's experience also made Xiao Yan realize that the waters of Star Luo City were deeper than he had imagined.
Although Xiao Yan only had a brief exchange with the mysterious man in black.
However, according to Xiao Yan's perception, the opponent's strength should be around that of a high-level Soul Emperor.
However, since the opponent did not use any Soul Skill, Xiao Yan could not judge his strength based on the opponent's Soul Ring.
However, Xiao Yan could see the dragon claw on the opponent's right arm very clearly.
That must come from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul is the inherited Martial Soul of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
This is also the family to which Yu Xiaogang belongs.
However, thinking back to when Zhu Zhuqing used the Netherworld Slash off Yu Xiaogang's arm and a leg were severed by Zhu Zhuqing.
Add to that Yu Xiaogang's utterly terrible talent.
Xiao Yan thought, how could Yu Xiaogang possibly reach the Soul Emperor in such a short time?
After the man in black disappeared, Xiao Yan spent the next two weeks exploring Star Luo City.
However, no further trace of the man in black could be found.
The Star Luo Imperial Family had no clue whatsoever.
Moreover, the frequent disappearances of civilians have returned to normal, and there have been no further large-scale population disappearances.
"We've been in Star Luo City for quite a while now. The Crown Prince's investiture ceremony is over, and the cooperation on the elixirs is on track."
It's time to go back to Star Chasing City.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
He was also aware of the complex power dynamics in Star Luo City, and that the two of them were currently in the eye of the storm, with the mysterious figure lurking in the shadows, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Rather than waiting passively, it's better to leave proactively.
At least within Star Chasing City, the two of them held the greatest power in the main hall of the Spirit Hall.
When are you leaving?
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Yan.
"Tomorrow morning."
The next morning, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing packed a few things and left Peaceful Restaurant.
They didn't alert anyone, not even Qian Baichuan, with whom they had previously collaborated.
They drove the prepared carriage from behind the restaurant out of Star Luo City and headed towards Star Chasing City along the official road.
However, when Xiao Yan and his carriage left the Peaceful Restaurant...
In the shadows of a dark alley not far from the restaurant, a man dressed in black watched the departing carriage with bloodshot eyes.
He then quickly followed behind.
As the carriage drove away from Star Luo City, Zhu Zhuqing sat inside, closing her eyes to rest.
Xiao Yan drove the carriage, his gaze sweeping over the ever-changing scenery.
As Xiao Yan drove the carriage through a dense forest, Xiao Yan eyes suddenly narrowed.
His hand tightened on the reins, and then his gaze fell on the woods ahead of the road.
As the carriage came to a stop, Zhu Zhuqing lifted the curtain and looked at Xiao Yan curiously.
Then, Zhu Zhuqing followed Xiao Yan's gaze and saw a figure slowly walking out from the road ahead.
It was still a pitch-black cloak that covered her entire body.
But beneath the cloak were also a pair of scarlet eyes.
"It's you again?"
Xiao Yan sensed the malevolent aura emanating from the figure in front of him.
But whether it was his imagination or not, he felt that the evil aura emanating from the other person seemed to have dissipated considerably.
It wasn't as intense as I had felt that day.
" Xiao Yan!"
With a long howl, the man in black in front suddenly threw off the black cloak that covered his entire body.
His entire body was completely exposed to Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's view.
Upon seeing this familiar yet unfamiliar figure, Xiao Yan's face showed a look of surprise.
" Dai Mubai?"
Indeed, the person who was stopping Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing at this moment was none other than Dai Mubai, who had been crippled by Xiao Yan back then.
At this moment Dai Mubai also had a body that was half human and half beast.
Its right hand had transformed into a ferocious claw, and the scales of the strange crocodile covered half of its body.
That twisted, crazed face was now filled with hatred and resentment.
Dai Mubai roared to the sky, his voice no longer human, filled with a frenzied hatred.
"Prepare to die!"
Dai Mubai suddenly stomped his foot, like a black lightning bolt, and rushed straight towards the carriage.
"Call!"
Seeing Dai Mubai's actions, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with anger.
A cold, white flame shot out instantly.
Yellow Soul Ring appeared on Xiao Yan's body, and ice crystals quickly formed in mid-air before rushing towards Dai Mubai.
Immediately, Xiao Yan also took a step forward and landed in front of the carriage.
"Call!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's actions, Dai Mubai's twisted face revealed a hint of disdain.
Immediately, wisps of black Soul Power appeared on the scales of his right arm.
Immediately afterwards, Dai Mubai's body suddenly swelled up, and his limbs became even larger.
The pale ice crystals were torn apart by Dai Mubai's right claw the instant they approached him.
Then, sharp claws gleaming with a cold light slashed down towards Xiao Yan.
" Cold Fire? Soul Armor!"
The Bone Spirit Cold Flame emerged on Xiao Yan's body, condensing into a transparent, pale Soul Armor.
Xiao Yan was not idle either; he unleashed a powerful right punch, colliding with Dai Mubai.
However, having learned from their previous encounter in the civilian district...
The moment Xiao Yan made his move, chains appeared behind him and wrapped around Dai Mubai.
After a brief exchange, Xiao Yan had already figured it out.
Dai Mubai was not the man in black from the civilian area last time.
However, the two are clearly in a relationship.
Therefore, Xiao Yan wanted to first control Dai Mubai and then force him to reveal what kind of forces were behind him.
" Cold Fire - Netherworld Lock!"
Xiao Yan's fist collided with Dai Mubai's sharp claws.
Feeling the force from Dai Mubai's claws, Xiao Yan's face showed surprise again.
Similar to the men in black last time.
At this moment, Dai Mubai's pure power was already close to the late stage of Soul Emperor.
But the key point is that no Soul Ring appeared on Dai Mubai's body either.
Xiao Yan's gaze involuntarily fell on Dai Mubai's right claw, which had transformed into the body of Soul Beast.
It seems that the opponent's power comes from this strange combination.
In a pure contest of strength, Xiao Yan and Dai Mubai are evenly matched at this moment.
But then, the chains began to wrap around Dai Mubai.
"Roar~"
However, facing Xiao Yan's control, Dai Mubai flashed with a scarlet light.
Immediately, the black energy re-emerged from the previously swollen body.
A surge of Soul Power emanated from Dai Mubai and spread outwards in an instant.
Two of the chains that were originally enveloping Dai Mubai shattered instantly under the surge of Soul Power.