Yue Xiaofei and Ugly Ox stood taut with tension, staring fixedly at the empty shadows.
That darkness seemed to come alive, radiating a deathly aura that made their hearts tremble.
"Hahaha... cough, cough..."
Slumped in the corner, Doma let out a savage laugh like a broken bellows. Every laugh brought another mouthful of black blood.
"Do you see now, people of the Dragon Kingdom? This is the true leader of our Twelve Demon Shadow Guards, Upper Rank One, Lord Kurosaki!"
He pointed frantically at the shadows with his only remaining hand.
"Lord Kurosaki has mastered the legendary Shadow Breathing Technique! He can conceal himself perfectly within any shadow, killing unseen and cutting down enemies without a trace!"
"Since his debut, he has slain thousands of targets, including many of your so-called Grandmasters from the Dragon Kingdom. He has never failed!"
Doma's declaration made Yue Xiaofei's heart sink.
Shadows?
He hid inside shadows to attack?
This was already beyond conventional combat, venturing into something eerie and unpredictable!
"Hmph, cheap tricks!"
Ugly Ox wiped the blood from his neck. There was no fear on his face; instead, his ferocity flared.
"I don't believe you can hide in the sky!"
Once again, he pulled the two patterned metal balls from his waist, pressed his hands together, and rubbed them furiously!
Crack! Crack!
Crimson sparks burst forth again, brighter and denser than before!
"Now... explode!!!"
Ugly Ox roared and thrust both palms forward.
Whoosh!
Countless sparks spread like a burning nebula, instantly illuminating every corner of the private dining room!
Bang! Bang! Bang...
Another relentless chain of explosions erupted!
This time, however, the expected sight of the enemy being blasted out of the shadows never materialized.
The instant the flames flared!
Swish!
A pitch-black blade flashed into existence on Ugly Ox's left, faster than