Chapter 192: Chapter 191
After devouring the soul of an A-tier Moon-Worship Sect member, Alexander exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling significantly revitalized.
However, his gaze toward the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member was still filled with greed and longing, akin to the look of a famished man locked in prison for ten years suddenly laying eyes on a young, beautiful woman.
The B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member stared at Alexander in terror, swallowing nervously:
"Don't—"
Alexander flashed and appeared in front of the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member, licking his lips and even swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
The A-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's soul had only restored a few decades of Alexander's lifespan—not nearly enough.
He was still ravenous.
Before heading to Changbai Mountain, Alexander had a lifespan of 500 years!
It was akin to a formerly destitute man who suddenly struck it rich, now unable to tolerate meager wages.
Overwhelmed by the oppressive aura emanating from Alexander, the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member let out a shriek and turned to flee.
But Alexander didn't pursue him.
Evan was about to act when he heard Alexander's icy voice:
"Stop!"
The B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's body froze mid-air and plummeted to the ground, landing stiffly.
He dared not move—could not move—as if a mountain of fear had crushed him.
Alexander descended and, with trembling hands, reached for the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's head.
He wasn't as weak as he seemed now; he was suppressing his primal hunger for souls.
Alexander couldn't eat him.
The choice to consume one or an entire group was clear to him.
"Soul search!"
Alexander muttered softly.
The B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's face twisted in pain. His pupils rolled upward, his mouth gaping open as drool dripped uncontrollably.
Finally, his body slumped lifelessly to the ground, his expression frozen in terror, as if he'd witnessed something utterly horrifying in his final moments.
The onlookers in Nightmark Bar instinctively took a step back. Who could have imagined that the frail man in a wheelchair would be so terrifying? He had killed two Moon-Worship Sect members, who had been locked in a prolonged battle with Evan, in mere moments.
Evan's eyes were filled with reverence.
The influential figure who had taken an interest in him was unimaginably powerful!
What kind of luck had he stumbled upon?
He knew that if he had continued fighting those two Moon-Worship Sect members, he would have inevitably lost.
And yet, this great figure had resolved the fight in less than a minute?
What kind of powerhouse was this?
George stared at Alexander in horror. When Alexander noticed his gaze and turned to look at him, George quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet his eyes.
As an A-tier awakened individual, George could see far more than Evan.
What he saw was a demon wreathed in white flames, devouring the soul of the A-tier Moon-Worship Sect member!
It was the first time George had seen a soul.
The A-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's soul let out blood-curdling screams, chilling George to the bone!
And yet, that demon casually consumed it.
George discreetly glanced at Claire.
What kind of background does this woman have?
How could she know such a terrifying monster?
The crying ghost king mask-wearer… what tier was he? Could he be an S-tier, as the legends say?
As the thought crossed George's mind, his brain buzzed with shock.
S-tier wasn't merely a level; it signified an existence that transcended the limits of humanity.
George suddenly recalled a rumor he had heard recently.
It was said that over the past two years, the South Sea had produced two S-tier individuals with life-related talents, but unfortunately, both had died young.
What George was thinking about didn't concern Alexander. He was focused on digesting the memories of the Moon-Worship Sect member.
Beads of sweat appeared on Alexander's forehead as he pressed a hand to his face, revealing one bloodshot eye.
The entirety of the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's life flooded Alexander's mind like a movie reel:
Parental care, school days, the passing of loved ones.
But there was no information about the Moon-Worship Sect at all! Everything related to it had been completely cut out, as if edited with professional software.
At that moment, the jade pendants worn by the two Moon-Worship Sect members suddenly shattered, releasing two foreign spiritual energies that shot off into the distance.
Alexander watched the two escaping soul forces with a look of surprise.
As the wielder of the Soul-Soul Fruit, he immediately recognized that these spiritual energies belonged to someone's soul power.
He recalled something Claire had once told him.
The Moon-Worship Sect had the ability to create soul restrictions.
They could use these restrictions to control awakened individuals and also detect their deaths.
Alexander murmured,
"So this is a soul restriction? What a peculiar power."
His gaze darkened.
"It seems there are experts in soul manipulation within the Moon-Worship Sect. As expected, extraordinary forces can't be underestimated."
Alexander contemplated storming the Moon-Worship Sect to replenish his lifespan by harvesting the years of the awakened ones there.
Why not attack the Security Division and take the lifespans of its officers instead?
Because only a madman would do that.
Such an action would be tantamount to declaring war on the nation.
Alexander already knew where the Moon-Worship Sect's headquarters was located; the Beast King Old Beggar had told him long ago.
What he needed to learn now was the current state of the Moon-Worship Sect. After all, the Old Beggar had left the sect over a decade ago and wasn't familiar with its present circumstances.
Knowing your enemy and yourself ensures victory in every battle.
Alexander was bold, but he wasn't reckless.
What if there was some formation or mechanism he wasn't aware of that could trap him?
The fact that the B-tier Moon-Worship Sect member's memories had been deliberately sealed and edited only confirmed that the sect had deep reserves of strength.
This made Alexander take the Moon-Worship Sect even more seriously.
Alexander muttered,
"Devouring the Moon-Worship Sect won't be easy."
Soon, his eyes glinted with excitement.
"But if I succeed, the rewards will be immense!"
He firmly believed the Moon-Worship Sect was a rich prize.
Taking it down would grant him extraordinary plants and lifespans aplenty.
"However..." Alexander's eyes narrowed.
"The Divine Family Head died, and the Moon-Worship Sect immediately sent people to settle the score.
Now that two of their elders are dead, will they send more?
Let them come. Two will be enough to whet my appetite."
This was why Alexander didn't chase after the two escaping soul forces. While he could have devoured them immediately, he chose to wait.
Alexander decided to lie in wait, letting the Moon-Worship Sect send people to deliver themselves into his hands.
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