“Die!” The old man unleashed a surge of immense power, striking Adrian with a force that sent him hurtling through the air.

Adrian felt his soul weaken and was utterly incapable of contending with the old man's might.

Boom!

Adrian crashed against the ground, appearing incredibly fragile. The impact left him feeling drained, and his expression turned grim. The old man’s strength was undeniably overwhelming.

Within his consciousness, it was as if the old man had become the master. At that moment, Adrian was engulfed by a crushing sense of defeat. The sensation was suffocating.

The old man, sensing Adrian's despair, only grew more arrogant. “Hahaha! Do you now realize how formidable I am? If you obediently offer up your soul, I might spare you some unnecessary suffering when I devour you.” His voice dripped with malice. “Kid, those who know their place are the wise. Time to die.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, the old man's soul power morphed into a massive blood-colored skull