Shen Luo struggled to his feet, feeling his internal organs quake and nearly every bone in his body on the verge of breaking. Blood seeped from his mouth and nose. Fortunately, the Great Dissection Technique had already begun operating on its own, helping him gradually repair the injuries within his body.
Three crimson flying swords shot out from behind the Flame Giant in a triangular formation, vanishing into Shen Luo's sleeve in a flash.
"Die..." Another roar rang out.
The Flame Giant shifted its stance, changing from holding the blade one-handed to gripping it with both hands. Flames surged violently over its body, and the spiritual pressure it emitted rose steadily, growing ever more terrifying.
At the same time, the Flame Giant's form began to change. Its body grew increasingly slender, while nine thick columns of flame shot skyward behind it, like nine enormous fox tails towering and swaying in the air.
"Nine-Tailed Sky Fox..." Shen Luo muttered as he stared at the enormous fox silhouette formed by the Flame Giant.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
Wave after wave of powerful spiritual pressure erupted from the fox silhouette, pressing outward as though tangible and making the surrounding flames sway violently. Anyone could tell that this strike was far more powerful than the previous one. It was very likely a killing blow.
"Brother Shen, we can't take this head-on..." Hu Bugui endured the immense pressure and came to Shen Luo's side.
The two stood shoulder to shoulder, shielding Misu behind them. They exchanged a glance and silently nodded.
They both understood that even if they joined forces, they might not be able to fully withstand the coming blow. But at the very least, they had to protect Misu's life.
Shen Luo hesitated, wondering whether he should summon the Ghost General Zhao Feiji as