Even if the first few exchanges had been probing attacks, the situation before them had clearly exceeded Yan Fei and the others' expectations. It was not as though Yan Fei had never killed demons before, nor did he lack some understanding of demonic creatures. The feel of his sword sinking in and the Leopard Demon's tone when it spoke immediately made him realize something was wrong.
"Brother Lu, Wuji, this is no ordinary demonic creature. It has refined its Horizontal Bone, and its sinews and bones are extraordinary. Be careful—do not underestimate it!"
Yan Fei knew that even demons of the same realm could differ enormously in strength. This leopard was clearly among the best of them, and for the three of them, it posed a largely lethal threat.
"Mm!" "Understood, Great Master!"
None of the three showed any intention of retreating. Even Zuo Wuji, who had broken out in a cold sweat, stood firm. This made the Leopard Demon, who had been sizing them up, reveal an amused expression.
"Interesting. It seems you actually think you can defeat me. Fine. Tonight, I'll eat the three of you first, then go look for virgin boys and girls."
Before the Leopard Demon's final word had even fallen, its enormous, burly body had already torn through the air like a gale and charged Yan Fei. Of the three men's previous attacks, Yan Fei's had naturally posed the greatest threat to it—and not simply because he held a sword.
Though it spoke with contempt and appeared utterly unbothered, these three martial artists were not simple. Their movements were swift, their strikes vicious, and the few sword cuts they had dealt it just now had been especially painful.
I have to kill that swordsman first!
"Roar—"
The Leopard Demon's fierce roaring sound whipped up