Entering the Finale 7

The surging flames engulfed everything around.

So, inevitably, not just myself, but Agent Kong was also caught in the wave-like flames, letting out a cry of alarm: "Ah!"

Only then did I remember I'd forgotten to warn him, and hastily reminded him, "Don't worry, my flames won't harm allies."

In fact, not only did they not harm allies, they didn't even scorch the ground or the nearby greenery. Both the destructive heat and the blinding light only affected the enemy. As long as I willed it, the flames would exhibit this special effect of selective targeting.

And the ordeal wasn't over. The moment the three demons were eliminated, two more crawled out from the distant shadows, beyond the reach of the flames and light.

At the same time, through the recent exchange, I confirmed one thing: their combat power was inferior to the Fallen Demon Hunter from last night.

They were the same massive size, but their speed had significantly decreased; their mobility was on a completely different level. At the very least, when they charged, though I couldn't move my feet, I could still move my arms and make a symbolic attacking gesture. Whether their attack power was the same, I didn't know, as I hadn't waited for them to attack before finishing them off.

As for their defense... actually, the flames I unleashed earlier would have had a similar effect on the Fallen Demon Hunter last night, so I couldn't discern any difference at all.

In conclusion, the Fallen Demon Hunter from last night was probably an elite among them, while these ones were just cannon fodder.

The two demons let out deafening roars and charged as if disregarding their own lives.

Doing so would only lead to the same outcome as the previous three demons.

Considering the demon that used its comrade as a shield earlier, although they seemed like inhuman beasts, they at least possessed intelligence. I didn't believe they were so foolish as to make such a pointless sacrifice. This frontal charge, which so emphasized their presence, was it meant to distract me?

Without turning around, I used the surrounding flames to sense my rear.

As expected, a shadow had stealthily crept along the ground to a distant point behind me. This area was still within the reach of the firelight, but the shadow was completely unaffected by the illumination, and a demon emerged from within it.

At this moment, that demon approached me while avoiding the flames on the ground. Utilizing the roaring flames and the charging roars of the two demons in front, it could execute this stealth assassination tactic despite its massive, cumbersome body.

I had initially intended to burn it to death directly, but on second thought, wasn't this a great opportunity?

Zhu Shi and Agent Kong believed I only had impressive attack power. So, I would demonstrate my tolerance for surprise attacks here. I had originally planned to use the evil spirits for this demonstration, but unfortunately, they didn't show up. Now, it was like getting a pillow when you're sleepy – no reason to miss it.

Conveniently, this demon wasn't as agile as the Fallen Demon Hunter. Even with this extra step, I could still protect Agent Kong.

I raised my right hand towards the two demons in front, and the flames on the ground around them instantly surged towards them under my control, turning them into ashes.

Seeing the obstructing flames on the ground being moved away, the demon behind me immediately advanced without hesitation, accelerating its pace towards me.

Its two arms transformed into scythe-like bone blades, and it brought them together in a scissor-like motion, slashing towards my torso.

I feigned ignorance, not looking back.

However, Agent Kong noticed the demon. His expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Careful!"

At the same time, he pulled the trigger on the demon.

Against the Fallen Demon Hunter from last night, human-level reflexes would have been completely insufficient. Even if Agent Kong's mind could react, his body certainly couldn't.

But this demon couldn't do the same. A gunshot rang out. I didn't know what kind of special rounds were loaded in that revolver, but the demon's massive body was immediately knocked off its charging trajectory, narrowly missing me.

And as Agent Kong himself had said, it was ultimately an emergency weapon. Although it managed to disrupt the demon's charge, it couldn't inflict significant damage.

Realizing its sneak attack had failed, the demon let out a frustrated roar. If only it had remembered to continue its attack now, but unfortunately, it no longer engaged, and instead fled into the distance.

I could only sigh and glance at the retreating demon in the distance.

As my gaze fell upon it, a brief flash of fire, like lightning, ignited, and its body instantly turned to ashes.

The battle ended. All the flames and unusual commotion around subsided. Apart from scattered ashes on the ground, it was as if nothing had happened.

According to Agent Kong, this was undoubtedly a form of "killing too easily."

Because of the precedent set by the Fallen Demon Hunter, I couldn't be entirely sure that those demons weren't human. I just felt they didn't look human, so I killed them without any psychological burden.

However, if the enemies who appeared before me were entirely human, and I had to kill them. Setting aside the psychological hurdles, the practical difficulty would be no different. They would all be easily killed by me.

In the face of this power, life is so fragile... I simulated that scenario in my mind, feeling an indescribable emotion.

"That scared me half to death. I thought that monster was going to get me just now," Agent Kong said, relieved. "Zhuang Cheng, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Thinking of Agent Kong's intervention, my fleeting sentiment was replaced by speechlessness. Life is indeed full of disappointments. It seems I'd better find other opportunities for practical combat, or perhaps compromise by demonstrating my skills in front of them without forcing a practical combat scenario.

Of course, if possible, I still hoped for a more dramatic opportunity to showcase myself.

I temporarily set aside my chaotic thoughts and walked forward, wanting to touch the ashes on the ground.

I wondered if the ashes of strange things burned would differ from ordinary ashes.

After taking just two steps, I involuntarily stopped.

Agent Kong should have been standing behind me. His shadow, cast by the sunlight from behind, fell in front of me. But the arm of the human shadow on the ground had changed shape at some point, looking like a pair of long blades.

I reflexively turned around.

However, before I could even bring the other party into view, the sky and earth suddenly spun. My vision fell to the ground, and then a familiar yet strange headless body also crashed down beside me.

I struggled to lift my gaze, trying to see the attacker.

Immediately after, a powerful slash unceremoniously plunged into my eye socket, even shattering my brain