Despite the two men's coordinated attack, the burly investigator remained unusually calm, without the slightest hint of panic.
Not only did he not retreat, he instead advanced toward them.
As he moved, the Spiritual Energy fluctuations around him instantly grew violently intense. His already powerful aura surged even higher, bringing an oppressive force that made Mu Qi and Zhang Zhao instinctively fear him.
Mu Qi charged forward and let out a furious roar. His right fist came crashing toward the investigator's face with a howling wind, like a cannonball.
The investigator reacted incredibly quickly. He tilted his head slightly and easily avoided Mu Qi's heavy blow.
Taking advantage of the momentum, he immediately raised his foot and viciously kicked toward Mu Qi's abdomen.
Mu Qi hurriedly raised his left hand to block.
There was a dull bang. The investigator's kick carried tremendous force. Although Mu Qi blocked it, his entire body was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut. After tracing an arc through the air, he crashed heavily to the ground.
At the same time Mu Qi was sent flying, Zhang Zhao had already reached the investigator's back.
Seizing the opportunity, he stabbed without hesitation at the investigator's waist and ribs.
Because of his earlier counterattack, the investigator had no time to dodge Zhang Zhao's ambush. The dagger pierced through his clothes and sank into his body.
However, the expected sensation of the dagger entering flesh never came. Instead, a crisp clang rang out, like metal striking metal.
Zhang Zhao's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart filled with shock. "How is that possible?"
It turned out that the investigator had used his special ability at the critical moment to strengthen his body's defenses, making his skin as hard as steel.
The next second, the recovered investigator