A Two-on-Two Duel

"Um?"

Suddenly, both Fariagani and Shudenan turned their heads and looked in another direction.

Fang Li knew why these two Demon Lord reacted this way.

Because Fang Li noticed it too.

Under these circumstances, Fariagani smiled slightly and said, "It seems that little girl has come too."

Just as Crimson Realm Denizens give off a sense of incongruity and alienation in this world, Flame Haze Warrior share the same situation.

After all, Flame Haze Warrior are beings who gain power by allowing Crimson King to enter their bodies.

Since there are entities within the body that do not belong to this world, a sense of disharmony will naturally arise.

Therefore, everyone sensed the arrival of a scorching heat.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw it.

In the distant sky, a shooting star, as Crimson Karma Fire, fell towards this place.

"The flames of the Crimson Lotus?"

On the edge of the Misaki Grand Bridge, Shudenan's expression suddenly changed as he leaned against the iron frame.

"The ' Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer '...?!"

The Demon Lord, who had been relaxed until just now, suddenly tensed up.

no way.

Others might not know what "the Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer" meant, but Shudenan knew it all too well.

As a modern-day Demon Lord, Fariagani only felt contempt and disdain for Shana.

However, as a very ancient Demon Lord, Shudenan knew exactly what this title represented.

This means that the other party is the contractor of "Heavenly Calamity Fire".

"I never expected to encounter a contractor of the ' God of Heavenly Punishment ' here..."

Shudenan's expression began to turn serious.

Immediately, a meteor as Crimson Karma Fire descended, making a dashing entrance with dancing fire powder and undulating flaming hair.

Seeing Fariagani hovering above the Minami River and Shudenan leaning against the Misaki Grand Bridge frame, Shana aside, Alastor was taken aback.

It wasn't aimed at Fariagani, but at Shudenan.

"It's actually ' The Shaper '?"

Alastor said in a deep voice, "A truly important person has emerged."

If Fariagani is among the top five Demon Lord of modern times, then Shudenan is among the top five Demon Lord of the old era.

Compared to Fariagani, it is definitely stronger, if not weaker.

On one side is the Crimson King, who is infamous in both the old and modern eras.

On one side are the unknown humans and the fledgling Flame Haze Warrior.

It goes without saying which side has the advantage.

At least in Alastor's view, this battle is expected to be quite difficult.

Only Fang Li and Shana remained completely calm.

Fang Li didn't look at Shana, but simply said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere?"

Shana also didn't look at Fang Li, and replied, "As I said before, I will intervene at any time based on my own judgment."

After saying that, the two of them said nothing more, but simply looked at the two Demon Lord in front of them.

Fariagani immediately smiled.

"Alright, everyone's here now, it's time to bring this farce to a close."

Fariagani glanced in Shudenan's direction and said, "I'll trouble you to deal with the ' Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer.'"

"Me?" Shudenan took a drag of his cigarette, exhaling smoke as he said meaningfully, "It's surprising that you would choose a rather difficult opponent."

Isn't that right?

Fariagani is a notorious Flame Haze Warrior killer.

Logically speaking, if he had to choose an opponent, then choosing Flame Haze Warrior would be the most advantageous thing for Fariagani.

In response, Fariagani simply said, "Which side is easier to deal with, Flame Haze Warrior or humans? There's no need to explain, is there?"

"...Well, that's true." Shudenan lowered his head, seemingly unconvinced, and chuckled deeply. "In that case, let me see just how capable this generation's ' Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer ' really is!"

The words fell, as soon as they were spoken.

"Roaroo...

Shudenan suddenly roared, and his whole body flashed with dazzling light.

Within the light, Shudenan's tall figure began to expand and undergo changes.

The human form began to fade.

Every part of his body was replaced by the body of a ferocious beast.

As Shudenan roared, he transformed into a savage beast.

It was a Chimera pieced together from various kinds of wild animals.

Its body is that of a tiger with exceptionally thick limbs.

The soles of its feet are sharp, like eagle claws.

Bat wings and a python tail sprouted from its back.

Sharp horns protruded from its head, gleaming with a cold light.

Like the chimera in mythology, or the demon in the Bible, a ferocious beast the size of a small building appeared in the light.

An exceptionally powerful Power of Existence from him, burning like flames and causing the surrounding space to ripple.

This is Shudenan's combat state.

You can freely change your appearance according to your own wishes and the situation of the battle, and steer the situation in your favor.

That's why this Crimson King is known as "The Shaper".

"————"

The surrounding air suddenly changed, becoming incredibly heavy.

Shudenan, now transformed into a ferocious beast, turned his gaze to Fang Li and Shana, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"Careful!"

Alastor's warning rang out loudly.

However, before that, Fang Li and Shana had already jumped apart, one on the left and one on the right.

At the same moment, the beast's gaping maw, filled with fangs, suddenly opened, compressing turbid purple flames within. The flames transformed into a massive ball of fire, which shot out like a meteorite and landed on the open ground between the two amidst a whooshing sound.

"Boom—!"

The roaring sound spread out like an explosion.

The murky purple flames struck the earth, unleashing an incredibly powerful explosion that sent the purple flames surging outwards like a tidal wave, shaking the entire riverbank.

Shana leaped high into the air, looking down at the purple flames that were almost engulfing the entire riverbank, and was somewhat surprised.

"What incredible power..."

Shana sensed it the moment she uttered that thought.

A powerful aura appeared behind him.

"Clang----!"

With a crisp, bell-like sound, the sharp eagle claws landed heavily on the razor-sharp katana.

Shana lifted the Nietono no Shana to block the sudden claw attack, and together they flew into the distance, propelled by the enormous beast.

Seeing this, Fang Li, who had also leaped high into the Fang Li, did not chase after them. Instead, he turned his gaze to another direction.

There, Fariagani wore an incomparably noble smile.

One by one, puppets quietly appeared around him.