"Awooo!"
Howls rang out one after another, as if the wolves meant to bring down the ruins with their voices. Baring their sharp fangs, they charged forward.
Several faster One-Eyed Demon Wolves leaped up first. They dug their claws into the wall and scrambled upward.
As the vicious wolves drew closer, Mo Xie showed no concern. He watched the ferocious beasts with keen interest.
If this had happened a few years ago, I'd have fled without a second thought.
With greater strength came a different perspective. Now, even a whole pack of Demon Beasts did not seem like much.
"Strength really is the only security in this world of magic. Looking down on everything feels pretty good..."
Mo Xie smiled faintly. Silver flashed through his eyes, then filled them with brilliant light.
"Space Rhythm Lag!"
A silver Star Map took shape. An invisible force appeared from nowhere and enveloped the One-Eyed Demon Wolves below.
Under its influence, the wolves moved strangely. Every motion seemed much slower than before.
Their odd movements amused Mo Xie. The next moment, the silver light in his eyes intensified. He raised an arm and closed his hand around empty air.
"Space Rhythm!"
A crushing pressure descended on the beasts. A moment later...
Boom!
The One-Eyed Demon Wolves below could not even cry out before their bodies burst apart. Blood splashed across the road and walls like a vivid painting.
More than a dozen died at once. A few Three-Eyed Demon Wolves still clung to life, their bodies torn and incomplete, yet they continued to bare their teeth and struggle.
"Oh?"
Mo Xie raised an eyebrow, an amused smile on his lips. He did not stop drawing his Star Map.
He held both hands open before his chest. Silver light gathered between his palms, forming a