The third brother's eyes brimmed with rage and grief, and the two bodies of his elder brothers behind him drove him completely mad.
Dark red flames ignited all over him as he unleashed his strongest Fifth Spirit Skill—Ant Burning Explosive Charge.
His figure turned into a crimson line of fire and slammed straight into the Crescent Bear-Man.
The Crescent Bear-Man's eyes went wide. He unleashed his Fifth Spirit Skill, Silver Moon Body, and the silver-white beast markings covering his entire body flared brightly. Crossing his arms, he took the collision head-on.
Both men were sent flying backward at the same time. The Crescent Bear-Man's chest caved in, and the sound of ribs breaking was clearly audible.
But he had won. The third brother had completely lost the ability to fight.
"You dared come steal my map with just this much skill!" he panted, pulling the yellowed roll of beast hide from his robes. Before he could finish, a black shadow dropped from the roof, and a pitch-black dagger pierced through his back and out his heart.
The Crescent Bear-Man lowered his head to look at the blade tip protruding from his chest. Blood spilled from the corners of his mouth as his body slowly sank to its knees, then toppled to the ground.
The black figure pulled out the dagger, took the Treasure Map fragment from his hand, and vanished into the darkness with a flicker.
The third brother let out a beastlike roar. Dark red flames ignited all over him as he lunged toward the direction where the black shadow had disappeared.
He failed to catch up. Whipping back around, he charged at the Crescent Bear-Man, who had staggered back to his feet, and locked his arms tightly around his waist. "Let's die together!" The flames exploded, and both