With Zhang Chaofeng's appearance, Chief Constable Zheng and the many constables immediately reacted, surrounding Zhang Chaofeng in a tight ring.
The martial artists around them did not understand what was happening, nor did they know why the constables had suddenly made their move. But since the constables had acted, they too watched Zhang Chaofeng warily.
Shen Bai said lightly, "Old Zhang, you still refuse to show your true form. Just how afraid of death are you?"
Though the Zhang Chaofeng before them looked human, the straw protruding from his chest showed that he was not a True Person.
Zhang Chaofeng burst into laughter. "Shen Bai, I have to guard against you. You're ruthless and decisive, and your strength is unfathomable. I don't want things to fail before they even succeed, only for me to die at your hands."
Shen Bai smiled. "How could you possibly accomplish anything in this situation? You are merely a caged bird surrounded by us."
Zhang Chaofeng shook his head. "It may look as though you have surrounded me, but do you truly understand the situation? Look around you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Chaofeng's body suddenly erupted in roaring flames. The withered yellow straw burned to ash amid the blaze, turning into dust that filled the sky in the blink of an eye.
As Zhang Chaofeng turned into flames, a snowy-white bone segment appeared in midair.
It was impossible to tell what part of the body the bone segment had come from, but it exuded a chilling aura.
Just then, inch-long cracks appeared across the bone segment. As the cracks spread, a low growl echoed through the space.
"Wuu wuu..."
The growl sounded like a beast whispering in the dark.
Following the sound, the crowd saw Fox Girl, her entire body exuding a