Rode's entire body bristled with fear, his blood seemed to freeze into ice, and his soul became heavy and obscure.

"What's wrong?"

Annabel immediately noticed Rode's strange state. Almost instinctively, she picked up a lantern and shone it on Rode.

The firelight illuminated him brightly, and under spiritual vision, his soul appeared pure and transparent, like liquefied crystal, without a trace of impurity.