Demon God Zhou Sining

"You're with the Black Vatican!"

Zhou Sining glared at Shen Feng and the other two men dozens of meters away. His tone left no room for doubt.

Black Beast Demons were Summoned Beasts unique to members of the Black Vatican. They were created by torturing people until they were consumed by resentment, then throwing them into the Cursed Pool.

Only the Black Vatican knew this evil art, and only those lunatics would commit such atrocities without a shred of regard for human life!

"That's right! I told you, even if I die, I'm taking you two with me!" Shen Feng's face twisted beyond recognition.

He knew exactly what the charges of breaking someone out of prison, escaping custody, and joining the Black Vatican meant when added together. He was doing it anyway!

For a year, he had sacrificed so much dignity and so many resources pursuing Mu Nujiao. His father had even died, and he had been cast out of the Shen Family.

And what had he gotten for it?

Mu Nujiao had joined forces with a man she had known for less than ten minutes to accuse him, Shen Feng, of breaking the law!

A year together meant less to her than Zhou Sining, whom she had known for barely ten minutes.

His superiors had long since warned him not to cause any more trouble. But the more Shen Feng thought about it, the angrier he became. When the police told him he might go to prison, the last of his reason vanished.

He couldn't bear the thought of his former colleagues mocking him when he got out and avoiding him like a ghost.

That was worse than death!

He was as good as dead either way. With nothing left to lose, he might as well take a few people down with him!

"Sir, the police will be here soon. The teachers at Pearl Academy may have heard the commotion, too. We need to finish this quickly," a black-robed man whispered in Shen Feng's ear.

"I know."

Shen Feng shot him a vicious glare, but he took the warning to heart.

He pointed at the Black Beast Demon that had just struck the Holy Light Barrier. "You must have felt how strong it is. I'll tell you the truth: that's a Warrior Level Cursed Beast Demon. The moment your Shield Magic Tool fails, it'll kill you."

"Give up while you can. Maybe I'll even spare your lives!"

As soon as he finished speaking, one Warrior Level Cursed Beast Demon and four Servant Level Black Beast Demons surrounded Zhou Sining and Mu Nujiao, their eerie green eyes fixed on them.

If not for the Holy Light Barrier, they would have rushed in and torn the pair apart already.

Besides the Black Beast Demons, three mages stood nearby. At least two of them could cast Intermediate Magic.

Against a force like that, even two seasoned Tribunal members would have had to think twice, let alone Zhou Sining and Mu Nujiao.

Mu Nujiao's heart leaped into her throat. She stared grimly at the Cursed Beast Demon on the other side of the barrier.

Shen Feng had not been bluffing. She could clearly sense that the Cursed Beast Demon was far stronger than the other four.

If an Intermediate Magic spell struck it cleanly, she might be able to wound it badly.

But the Holy Light Barrier would last another minute at most.

And there was no way her Intermediate Magic could eliminate the most dangerous Cursed Beast Demon in that time.

Despair crept into Mu Nujiao's eyes. She closed them.

After a few seconds, she opened them again, resolve flashing in her gaze.

She stepped in front of Zhou Sining to shield him, then turned and handed him a cold glass bead.

"Your movement Magic Tool is excellent. My Holy Light Barrier will last one more minute at most. When it falls, find a chance to escape. This is the Water Barrier Pearl. Channel magic into it, and it'll block one attack from a Warrior Level creature for you."

Zhou Sining froze.

Before he could speak, Mu Nujiao continued.

"This is between Shen Feng and me. I'm sorry I dragged you into it. I'll do everything I can to help you break through. Just run as far as you can."

"The teachers at Pearl Academy aren't fools. They may have already noticed something's wrong and be on their way. And once the police arrive, Shen Feng and his men won't get away."

After a few seconds of silence, Zhou Sining asked, "What about you? Aren't you afraid of dying?"

"I am... Of course I am."

Mu Nujiao blinked hard, forcing down her fear and the hurt welling up inside her. She turned and swiftly began tracing a Star Map.

Thirty seconds remained before the Holy Light Barrier fell. Her mental strength could not support casting Intermediate Magic spells continuously, but she still had time for two or three Wind Disks.

If she used them well, she could take out the four Black Beast Demons.

Shen Feng and his two companions evidently guessed her plan and hurried to form their own Star Maps.

But Zhou Sining suddenly put a hand on Mu Nujiao's shoulder and pulled her behind him, placing himself squarely between her and the demons.

"This isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself."

"What?" Mu Nujiao stared at him.

Zhou Sining did not turn around. His gaze stayed on the Cursed Beast Demon ahead.

At some point, a dazzling, fiery-red Star Map had appeared beneath his feet!

Whoosh!

White flames suddenly surged around him, and a terrifying aura burst from his body!

"Gangsha: Fierce Fist: Earth Fiend!"

Zhou Sining clenched his right fist, dropped into a crouch, and slammed it into the ground. A path of molten rock streaked with white light shot straight beneath the Cursed Beast Demon.

White spots of light spread rapidly across the ground under it, dazzling against the night.

A pillar of white flame erupted from below before it could react!

Boom!!!

The pillar of flame expanded in an instant, engulfing a twenty-meter area!

This was second-tier Fierce Fist, empowered by Spirit Fire!

After absorbing three Spirit Seeds, Gangsha's amplification had risen from threefold to 3.8-fold. This Earth Fiend was even more powerful than a third-tier Nine Palaces.

And Gangsha's fierce, untouchable flames were especially effective against evil creatures like these.

The pillar of flame erupted with overwhelming destructive force. Its twenty-meter reach swallowed the fleeing Cursed Beast Demon whole!

It did not even manage a scream. The once-formidable Cursed Beast Demon became a lump of charcoal.

The other four Servant Level Black Beast Demons were stunned by the flames. By the time they recovered and tried to flee, it was too late.

Zhou Sining gave a cold snort. The white flames spread outward at a speed visible to the eye, soon forming a field of fire.

The heat inside it was terrifying. White sparks clung to the four Black Beast Demons, steadily burning their filthy bodies.

Small, rapid explosions crackled without end.

But Zhou Sining was not satisfied.

"Rise!" He lifted his palm, and the remnants of the flame pillar gathered overhead into a massive fireball.

"Split!"

The fireball divided into four, each one aimed at a Black Beast Demon struggling inside the field.

"Go!"

Zhou Sining swept his hand forward. The four fireballs, each more powerful than a burst of flame, seemed to gain a mind of its own as they locked onto the Black Beast Demons and gave chase.

Hampered by the field of fire, how could the Black Beast Demons outrun them?

Boom!

The instant the fireballs struck, they exploded, and tongues of white flame swept over everything nearby!

"So... so strong!"

Mu Nujiao stared at the broad back of the man standing at the center of the sea of flames. Her eyes shimmered, and her heart surged.

Zhou Sining stood at the center of the inferno, looking down on everything around him. He was a demon god wielding absolute destruction!