Two Against One

Chen Xuan even found time to test the Devil with Fission and Fusion. Destroying his ability would cost five of Chen Xuan's lives.

In other words, destroying the Devil's ability would cost more than destroying him outright.

Still, it would be unfair to call the Devil weak. Fusing Lin Qing would cost eight of Chen Xuan's lives, while fusing an ordinary person cost roughly two to four. So far, only Liu Shuyue had surpassed the Devil by that measure.

Granted, the amount of flesh involved was a factor. Lin Qing relied mainly on her Cybernetic Body to fight and barely had a few pounds of bone left. Even so, the figure showed how powerful the Devil was.

As an ability user, he had every reason to be proud.

"What's wrong? Scared?" Gustav gave a cold laugh. "If you regret this, I'll still let you sign a Contract."

"Not really. Do you know what the aura spilling off you resembles right now?"

"Aura? I don't know what you mean." The Devil narrowed his eyes. "What trick are you playing?"

Chen Xuan's lips curled. "Take this!"

The qi sword in the middle suddenly shone gold!

This was the classic tactic he had developed: the Stabilized Tail-Fin Shell-Shedding Thunderbolt!

Two qi swords flanked the central blade, which bore the Heavenly Thunder Command, and shot toward Gustav faster than sound. A thunderous boom erupted across the rooftop as the Thousand Thoughts Sword broke through the shock wave at its tip, sending rings rippling through the surrounding air!

Gustav's heart jolted.

What kind of move was that? It's so fast!

He scattered into insects almost immediately, barely dodging the lightning-fast strike.

*Damn it. What is wrong with this man? He can summon swords out of thin air, interrupt my game, and destroy my precious ability.