Several gunshots rang out from all around. The Federation's control over firearms was fairly strict, but people could still legally own guns after obtaining a license and passing a background check. Thus, in present-day Cloud City, getting hold of a few firearms was not impossible.
Guns were quite lethal against supernatural beings at this stage. No wonder the Acolyte had dared to fight Xu Zhi despite knowing something was wrong with her and that she might be extremely powerful.
But.
A massive black shadow suddenly emerged before them. Like an illusion, it coiled around Xu Zhi and the other two, blocking bullets from every direction. Clanging rang out endlessly as the bullets sparked against black scales, yet they failed to harm the enormous creature in the slightest.
The gunfire did not last long before falling silent.
That was because every shooter had already been wiped out.
Only after confirming this did Little One loosen its coiled body. Under the astonished and terrified gazes of the Fanatics on the outskirts, it swept its enormous tail around, sending the believers attempting to approach Xu Zhi flying.
Once Little One opened a gap, Xu Zhi patted Doggie's head beside her. "Go. Kill her."
Though it was still called Doggie, it had actually grown into a mighty Silver Wolf. It let out a howl, and the movements of the surrounding believers visibly stalled. Seizing the chance, it lunged straight ahead. Even though the higher-ranked Fanatics beside the Acolyte recovered in time and stepped in front of the woman, Doggie sent them flying with a single swipe. Its sharp claws and immense strength even tore open one man's chest, blood spraying across the ground as he fell.
Facing its prey so close at hand, Doggie bared its sharp teeth and bit down. It had expected