The sword’s soul-devouring effect caused the flames of the Human Ghoul's soul to flicker momentarily, visibly weakening it. Adrian realized this must be the soul-devouring power at work.

The old man swung his sword again, aiming directly at the Human Ghoul’s head.

Aaaaargh!

A piercing scream erupted from the Human Ghoul, echoing through the air. The sound was filled with agony, a clear sign of the Soul Devouring Sword’s terrifying malice.

Adrian now fully understood. His gaze sharpened as he looked at the sword, but he knew it wasn’t yet the right time to seize it.

The Human Ghoul staggered backward, gasping for breath as its aura weakened. Then, suddenly, its eerie energy surged, signaling an imminent self-destruction.

Seeing this, the old man roared, “Damn creature! How dare you!” He desperately activated the Soul Devouring Sword, which glowed with a bloody light, devouring his own blood in the process.

Rumble!

The old man's face grew pale as the sword consumed more of his po