Illusion / One Finger

Before long, he stood a short distance in front of them.

He paid Kuta and the others no attention at first. Instead, his gaze went straight to Gan Fall.

He had always wanted to fight the old man, but Gan Fall had slipped away every time.

"Let's see where you run this time."

Shura looked away and slapped the strange bird beneath him on the head. It threw back its head with a loud cry, beat its wings, and took to the air.

"Old man, come up and fight! Let's see what gives someone who should be in the grave the right to be God—or even to stand beside God."

"Old Man Gan Fall, who's this guy? He's got quite a mouth on him."

A-Tao blew out a puff of smoke and turned to Gan Fall.

"Him?"

Gan Fall looked up at Shura and said quietly, "His name is Shura. He's skilled with the Heat Dial and the Rope Dial. That strange bird beneath him has a Flame Dial in its mouth, so it can breathe fire."

"The Heat Dial?"

A-Tao looked at the long spear in Shura's hand, understanding dawning in his eyes. "So his weapon can heat up, just like yours?"

"Yes."

Gan Fall nodded. "Since he's called me out, I'll go fight him. I may be old, but I can still hold my own!"

Chapter 185: Illusion

"No, no, no!"

A-Tao stepped forward and hurriedly stopped Gan Fall from going to fight Shura.

"If someone your age has to fight, what are us youngsters here for?"

"You just sit back and watch. As for this guy..."

He let go of Gan Fall and looked up at Shura. An unreadable smile crossed his face, and his pupils turned orange-yellow and feline.

"Heh. Leave him to me."

"Hm?"

Gan