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But this situation had given him a chance to catch his breath. Taking advantage of this brief respite, he managed to escape from the encirclement and smoothly made his way to the Mysterious Figure's side.
However, in his eyes, the Mysterious Figure who had spoiled his plans was shrouded from head to toe in a haziness resembling fog, making it impossible to discern their features, though he could vaguely tell it was a man.
"You devious, skulking rat!" Patriarch of the Nether River cursed, filled with rage, he had resolved to make this spoilsport pay a steep price.
Mana surged, he opened his Dharma Eye, prepared to probe further, his gaze piercing through the fog surrounding the Mysterious Figure, hoping to see the true face of the person without fail.
