Fox Grudge's aura steadily dissipated, leaving only the female fox demon from before standing where she was, walking toward the restriction by the city gate.
The moment I saw that, I sensed that something was wrong.
Such a powerful blast of Fox Grudge's aura had struck down, and the fates of the other demons were unknown—yet she, the tailless female fox demon, was unharmed?
"Master, something's wrong! The other demons have all gone down, but she's injured and yet perfectly fine. And she's heading toward the restriction."
Master frowned as well.
"That is strange! That female fox demon was most likely controlled by the Fox Grudge atop the city wall."
As he spoke, Master suddenly charged forward.
I quickly followed after him...
But the eruption of resentment just now had forced us back several dozen meters.
Now that we wanted to rush over, we were clearly too far away.
The female fox demon had already reached the foot of the city wall, where the bear-paw restriction was.
She was clearly trying to destroy the restriction.
My heart lurched at the sight.
Master raised the iron hook in his hand and hurled it forward.
"Stop!"
The iron hook shot through the air, aimed straight at the female fox demon.
Under normal circumstances, it would kill the female fox demon and stop her from destroying the restriction.
The Fox Grudge floating above the city wall let out another "Awoo" howl.
An intensely harsh cry rang out, and piercing sound waves swept toward us.
The impact made me cover my ears. I could barely endure it.
Above Ghost Cry City, the resentment surged and formed another fox made of resentful energy, which lunged down.
It was even faster than the iron hook Master had thrown. Just as it was about to reach the