Boom!
After a brief stalemate, the recoil force violently sent both of them flying apart.
Apophis landed steadily after a backflip in midair, while Nekomamushi had to use his "foot brakes," sliding two long furrows across the ground before barely coming to a stop.
To prevent Apophis from picking them off one by one, the other six quickly gathered around Nekomamushi, staring at the slender figure with shock and wariness.
"This guy is far more terrifying than the rumors said. No wonder that traitor from Guai Shiyuan died by his hand!" Kin'emon felt his sword-gripping hands go slightly numb. During that exchange just now, they had nearly lost all feeling.
Hearing Kin'emon's mutter, Nekomamushi finally had time to look to his side. The moment he saw the two of them, he froze. "Those clothes are..."
A flash of realization crossed Nekomamushi's mind. He hurriedly looked through the crowd and cried out in delight, "Lord Momonosuke..."
"Cat Viper..." Momonosuke had been about to put on airs and greet him when two icy gazes suddenly fixed on him. Those blood-red pupils nearly froze the blood in his veins and seemed to chill his soul solid. He wanted to cry for help, but found that he had lost control of his body. He could not even open his mouth.
Noticing Momonosuke's abnormal state, Nekomamushi roared, "Stop! You bastard, what are you trying to do to Lord Momonosuke?"
The surrounding members of the Mink Race widened their eyes. Their boss, Nekomamushi, was actually calling that human brat "Lord"?
Apophis looked away, and only then did Momonosuke gasp for fresh air like a drowning man dragged ashore. As his body unconsciously relaxed, he opened the valve on his little bird. His body shuddered, and foul yellow urine dripped down his pants onto the ground.
Even