Overwhelming power could overturn the entire battle in an instant, but Gaino was not merely turning the tide—he was turning the world upside down.
Watching the energy blasts fly wildly from everyone's hands while the Demon Clan remained far from eliminated, Gaino grew a little impatient. He decided to act personally.
Gaino slowly said, "All of you, stand back. Let me handle this."
The moment Gaino gave the order, everyone instantly teleported behind him.
For a moment, the Demon Clan of the Dark Demon Realm did not know where to attack.
Then Gaino slowly stepped forward, as though he were showing the Demon Clan where to direct their attack. Every demon fixed a vicious gaze on Gaino before charging toward him.
Gaino extended his hand and said, "Now, I'll grant you transcendence."
With a snap, his fingers rang out once more. Everyone watched as every member of the Demon Clan charging at Gaino was reduced to dust by that single snap.
Gaino clapped his hands and said, "Done."
Then he said to Vados and the others, "Come on, let's return and report in."
After eliminating every member of the Demon Clan in the Dark Demon Realm, Gaino ordered everyone to return.
His earlier move had left Xiang Pu beside him completely dumbfounded.
Xiang Pu's throat bobbed a few times as he stammered, "Th-this is over already?"
Gaino replied, "What else did you expect?"
"Y-you just snapped your fingers, and they... they just vanished into thin air."
"Exactly."
Xiang Pu immediately gave Gaino a thumbs-up.
Only then did the others notice that there seemed to be someone new beside Gaino.
They all looked toward Xiang Pu. Laiya came to Gaino's side and asked, "Brother Gaino, who is he?"
"Oh, I forgot to introduce him. His name is Xiang Pu. From now