Felix raced across the fields at top speed, determined not to let that Black Soul Scout escape. Although the chaos at the underground fight club had kept him busy, Felix had still managed to mark the scout, making it easier to track him now.Felix's gaze sharpened as he ran, and he spotted three people approaching rapidly from different directions, clearly coming for him. He raised his hand without hesitation and unleashed a forceful blast that sent them flying backward.Since Felix was unsure if they were enemies, he deliberately reduced his power; even if these were just ordinary people, they would not suffer serious harm. As expected, the three attackers did not even fall down; they shook off the impact and immediately charged Felix again.This time, Felix stopped running and threw a powerful punch that instantly destroyed their bodies, leaving only their heads intact. And exactly as he had guessed, their bodies began regenerating almost immediately."Spirit Eye!" Felix activate
Felix paused when that thought crossed his mind because the attack had already begun. Just as he had expected, the four souls combined into a single, powerful force, reaching the Higher Spirit Realm. Strangely enough, instead of rushing toward Felix, the energy gathered around the Black Soul Scout himself."Sacrifice!" the Black Soul Scout screamed, his eyes widening and body shaking uncontrollably. He suddenly raised both hands, palms aiming directly at Felix.The four energies merged into one devastating wave and surged toward Felix. He exclaimed in shock, "Oh? Superior Soul Realm?"It was unbelievable—somehow, the combined soul energy had reached the Superior Soul Realm. Felix had to admit that the Hall of Souls really knew how to twist human potential into something terrifyingly unnatural. After all, Felix himself had only reached the Higher Spirit Realm; the Superior Soul Realm was the next stage up, something he had not even attained yet. Then, he calmly raised his right h
Felix didn't say a word and just hung up.When he returned to the underground fighting ring, not only was the old man still there, but Yakov had also shown up. The fury in Yakov's eyes was unmistakable as he glared at Felix. Yakov found his sheer audacity of hanging up his call utterly disrespectful."Felix! Think about others before you act! Do you know how hard Xena worked to climb to the rank of war goddess? Are you really going to drag her back down to nothing because of your recklessness?"Felix strode up to Yakov and sent him sprawling with a slap."You're destined to be nothing more than a lapdog in this lifetime," he sneered.The old man beside them didn't dare make a sound. The difference in strength was too vast. Yakov was an idiot for provoking Felix like this and had brought this humiliation on himself.Moments after Felix stepped inside, a series of deafening explosions erupted. The entire underground fighting ring had been reduced to rubble.Having received his p
Xena kept her head down, and her voice was barely above a whisper. "I... I want to do another Spirit Binding with you."Felix heard her with full clarity as his cultivation made that effortless. Finally, he understood why she was acting so out of character.Just as Billy had said, ordinary people couldn't resist the allure of Spirit Binding. Even Xena had become addicted.For a woman to muster the courage to say something like this, it spoke volumes about how deeply it had affected her.He sighed."That time was a necessity—an emergency. We can't do it again. It's for your own good. The more you experience it, the harder it becomes to resist. Eventually, you'll lose all self-control, and then things will get even messier. You might even do something reckless," he explained.Xena finally looked up, her eyes glistening with unshed tears."Why are you doing this to me? Yes, the first time was out of necessity, but as a woman, I still agreed to it. Do you have any idea how much cour
Xena turned around with an icy gaze. The authority of a high-ranking officer caused her expression to sharpen."Not interested," she said.If Felix had been there, his blood would've run cold. That was because the man casually inviting Xena to a late-night meal was none other than Specter.Unfazed by her rejection, Specter continued smiling."Don't you want the day to come when you can pin Felix beneath your heel and make him answer to you? Don't you want to see him look up at you one day, forced to regret every wrong he's done? Or are you truly content to let the man who broke you walk away unscathed?"Xena's eyebrow twitched. She studied him carefully, one hand subtly slipping into her purse. She was ready to alert Felix."Who are you?" she asked.Specter rubbed his chin as if genuinely considering the question."Well, it's complicated. Let's skip that part! I'm simply fascinated by Felix. I've invested considerable resources into investigating him, and you are one of the mos
Xena scoffed at his proposal. "How amusing that a Malevolent Phantom is offering to make a human stronger. Do I look like a child to you?"Just then, the chef himself entered the private dining room, carrying steaming plates of food. Once he left, Specter gestured to the food."Eat while it's hot. I have no interest in human food."Xena didn't even reach for her fork as she said, "I've lost my appetite. Am I free to go?"To her surprise, Specter simply waved a hand."You may leave whenever you like. I offered to strengthen you for two reasons. One, because you're a Soulhunter, and two—well, Felix, of course. As for why a Malevolent Phantom would help a human? Let's just say, no matter how strong you get, the final outcome won't change."My contact information is already in your bag. Call me when you've made up your mind."Xena left without another word. However, Specter seemed utterly confident, unfazed by her rejection. He picked up a strand of scalding noodles with his bare fi
Felix frowned, asking, "You're saying Rebirth Sect's hideout has a soul barrier that can detect souls?"Billy only grinned wider. "Yes, exactly! I can't wait to see you groveling to Xena for help. This is gonna be gold."However, Felix smirked and said, "Sorry to disappoint you, but you won't be getting that show."Billy's face scrunched in suspicion."Bullshit! There's no way you can slip past a soul barrier on your own. That thing might not be the best there is, but it's way beyond your current level to bypass."Felix's smile turned smug. "Don't you worry about me."Although Felix's current strength wasn't enough, the Mystery Parchment had returned to him. The artifact didn't just absorb soul-based attacks. It could also conceal his soul, wrapping around it like an invisibility cloak. Unless he actively materialized his soul, he would not be detected. Even if someone had a technique like Spirit Eye, they'd never notice a thing unless their cultivation surpassed his.Honestly
At first glance, Rebirth Sect seemed harmless, especially when compared with Laurel Resort. No deaths were reported, and there was no forced confinement. They even allowed their members to leave on annual breaks, so their freedom was not exactly restricted. "Hey man, why the long face?"A voice snapped Felix out of his thoughts. A blonde man, barely out of his teens, plopped down beside him. A toothpick dangled from his lips like some wannabe tough guy."Nothing," Felix said, barely glancing at him. When he was about to leave, the man said, "Do you have an incurable disease, right? Don't give up yet. Miracles happen every day. If the Reaper hasn't come for you, that means you've still got a shot."Upon hearing that, Felix remained seated. "That's easy for you to say. You're healthy. It must be nice joking about it."Felix figured that the man was a preacher for Rebirth Sect. Xena had told him that they had identified all the preachers of the sect. However, they didn't take any