Startled, Liu Jin subconsciously dodged to the side, only to find himself surrounded by surging waves that had appeared out of nowhere.
He couldn't dodge.
Gritting his teeth, five spirit rings—two yellow and three purple—rose up, emitting layers of black mist.
At the same time, that great spear Binding golden light had not yet hit the ground before its body suddenly extended in mid-air.
The brilliant golden light condensed at the tip of the spear pierced through the gloom of the abandoned factory and dispersed the black mist surrounding Liu Jin that had been spawned by the Bone-Corroding Scythe. The eerie green cold light on the scythe's blade instantly dimmed under the dazzling golden light.
It was close.
With no path of retreat, Liu Jin struck out with his scythe blade with all his might, but he couldn't stop the tip of the spear in the slightest.
The Holy Spear fell like a meteor, smashing Liu Jin straight to the ground.
The body of the spear vibrated, and several golden ripples instantly spread out from the center of the Holy Spear. Liu Jin felt as if he were being suppressed by a mountain-like pressure.
His hunched body was pinned firmly to the spot, and the fingers gripping the Bone-Corroding Scythe were trembling slightly.
He roared and activated his Martial Soul, and the Black Chains on the Bone-Corroding Scythe shot out like venomous snakes.
But the moment they touched the golden light, they let out a "sizzling" burning sound and melted directly into black mist.
"What on earth is this?!"
Liu Jin's eyes were full of disbelief, followed by a sense of determination. He prepared to put everything on the line, overdrawing his power to fully activate the Bone-Corroding Scythe in an attempt to pollute this light spear with evil power.
But as soon as the evil power touched the golden light Binding the spear body, it collapsed like snow meeting the scorching sun, and even his Martial Soul's true form transmitted a tearing pain.
Only then did Arthur's figure leap down from the hole in the ceiling.
He looked down at the Evil Soul Master.
With a wave of his hand, the Holy Spear pinning the other party immediately took flight, turning into a stream of light and returning to Arthur's hand.
Pressing down slightly, the tip of the spear was precisely against the other's throat. A surge of golden light flowed into the opponent's body, instantly suppressing all of his Soul Power flow. The Bone-Corroding Scythe distorted into a phantom and finally dissipated.
Liu Jin suddenly slumped to the ground, his already hunched back completely collapsing.
For an Evil Soul Master, once discovered and defeated, the only path left was death.
"No, why?!" He suddenly let out a hoarse roar, veins bulging.
In the next moment, due to his violent movements, the golden light of the spear tip pierced his skin, and a few drops of blood flowed out. This made him calm down a bit.
He stared intently at Arthur: "Just because of that damn soul spirit, just because of that damn Martial Soul mutation! Everyone changed! The teachers who used to revolve around me stopped paying attention to me, and the classmates I Cultivated with all avoided me! Even my mother..."
Mentioning his mother, his voice suddenly trembled. Much of his previous ferocity dissipated, replaced by a nearly broken sob.
"I didn't want this... I just wanted to become stronger! I just wanted to shut up those who looked down on me! They were the ones who pushed me first!"
"I was clearly on the verge of rising; I had clearly found the path to power."
"Why do you show up now to judge me!"
Liu Jin complained incessantly.
Arthur didn't listen to a single word.
He frowned slightly, wondering to himself, "This is a Spirit King? Why is he so weak?"
A Spirit King, an Evil Soul Master. It sounded very strong, after all, he was only a Spirit Elder.
His sparring with Wu Zhangkong had made Arthur realize that a battle against a high-Rank Soul Master must never be dragged out for too long.
Insufficient Soul Power was Arthur's greatest weakness right now. So, he had hidden nearby long ago, waiting for the opponent to show a weakness.
Taking advantage of the location being by the seashore, where the power of the water element was extremely strong, he decisively threw the Holy Spear with all his might.
After throwing the Holy Spear, Arthur didn't give up his hiding spot; he was prepared to deliver another heavy blow from the shadows.
But as it turned out, this Evil Soul Master was insta-killed by a single spear strike?
Liu Jin was still talking, which made Arthur feel annoyed. He picked his ear and said impatiently, "What are you babbling about?"
Stepping back, he brandished the Holy Spear. The water surrounding them rotated rapidly, moving with the spear.
The water swirled and gathered, transforming into a Water Dragon that soared into the sky.
As the dragon's head rose high into the sky, it swept Liu Jin up into the air.