Chapter 5731

Jared thumped his chest once, bold as dawn. “Open those mongrel eyes wide. I’m standing right here. You promised to peel my spirit, to burn me-well, come collect!”

“I’ll face you with nothing but Human Immortal Realm Level Six cultivation-and one hand tied if that helps your pride.

Should I so much as frown, I’ll gladly take your name as my own.”

The brag rattled even the Draconians; scales clinked as they exchanged uncertain looks, while behind them, Soul Devourer’s fury rose like a blood moon over ruin.

Coall edged closer, his rough whisper trembling over the torn flagstones. “Mr. Chance-aren’t you pushing confidence a touch too far?”

After all, the creature across from them was a relic of the abyss, an ancient terror that had brooded for tens of thousands of silent, murderous years.

“Excellent-splendid-how deliciously foolish!” The Soul Devourer let out a laugh that scraped like talons across slate.