The God Kingdom's ruler's expression changed. He had never expected this creature, neither human nor ghost, to be so troublesome, its strength far beyond his estimates.
He dared not hesitate. Runes lit up on his blood-colored armor, releasing a dense defensive aura. At the same time, he raised his great shield before his chest again, trying to block the sudden finger strike.
Clang! Finger met shield with a dull crash. The ruler felt a cold, insidious force pass through the great shield, numbing his arm. He staggered back several steps before steadying himself, the blood in his chest churning.
"Interesting." A cruel smile curled Zhuge Buhuo's lips. "Unfortunately, you're still too weak." Before he had finished speaking, his figure vanished once more.
The next moment, several afterimages appeared around the ruler. Each carried a sharp killing intent, making it difficult to distinguish his true body.
This was the movement technique he had learned from the Wild God's inheritance, Thousand Illusions Ghost Shadow. On the cramped mountaintop, its elusive, unpredictable power could be brought out even more fully.
The ruler's pupils contracted. Not daring to let his guard slip in the slightest, he poured his divine power into the great shield without reservation, forming an impenetrable defensive circle.
Bang, bang, bang!
An unbroken series of collisions rang out. Zhuge Buhuo's attacks battered the great shield like a violent storm. Each impact made the ruler's defenses shudder fiercely, while the rocks beneath his feet were shattered by the force.
He was utterly horrified. His opponent's attacks were not only fast and delivered from tricky angles, but also carried a corrosive power that steadily drained his divine power and mental strength.
This can't go on!
The ruler gritted his teeth, a ruthless glint flashing through his eyes. He suddenly let out a low