"After all that, it was just a bunch of empty threats..."
Toad Swallower completely relaxed, no longer wary of the black monsters charging straight at him.
But just as he was considering what method to use to clear the obstacles before him, the sudden pressure closing in from behind forcibly interrupted his thoughts.
Almost instinctively, Toad Swallower twisted his body, contorting his bloated frame into an unbelievable posture and barely dodging the incoming punch!
The pursuer had caught up!
Ignoring the way the invisible force of the punch tore open his skin, Toad Swallower immediately lashed out his long tongue, whipping it viciously toward Li Yun's face!
At the same time, all his equipment and items activated at full power, swiftly dragging him into the distance!
Li Yun, meanwhile, had poured too much force into that previous attack and was unable to stop himself for the moment.
His missed punch carried his entire body forward, throwing off his center of gravity and leaving him looking somewhat disheveled.
Seeing this, Toad Swallower, now free from danger, didn't even wait for his extended tongue to retract before shouting mockingly:
"You can't catch me, Li Yun!!"
"I'll be taking your Mythic-quality material, Imprint Clay!"
"Once I gain a foothold in the outside world and become a regional overlord, I'll thank you properly! Hahahaha..."
"Hahaha, hahahaha..." Yet just as Toad Swallower was reveling in his triumph, another burst of laughter suddenly rang out behind him.
There was not the slightest hint of emotional release in that laughter. It was filled only with malicious mockery.
Toad Swallower abruptly turned his head.
The instant he saw the source of the laughter, his heart nearly stopped from fright!
Because the one laughing was none other than
Li Yun Demon!
When had this guy gotten behind him?
Hadn't