This time, the wounds were more severe, and the blood spilled out in greater quantities. The blood was thick, foul-smelling, and viscous, sizzling as it burned through the floor.
The people around them wore grave expressions, having witnessed the demon's second ability—blood with corrosive properties. This power wasn't very noticeable when there was less blood.
Neither side paid much attention to the blood, as the four ferocious dogs launched their attack, giving the surrounding soldiers a chance to strike.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The soldiers around them took advantage of the opening, aiming and firing. The sound of gunshots was dense, like a torrential rain, echoing continuously.
This time, the demon could no longer avoid the attack. It was instantly struck by the barrage of bullets, and the places it was hit sizzled with a burnt smell. These were specially modified magic bullets, prepared by Zhao Lun for such situations, carrying purification and exorcism properties.
"Aargh!" The purification caused excruciating pain, and the demon howled in agony. Its wings unfurled, disregarding its bleeding arms, as it wildly and recklessly destroyed everything in its path.
Boom! The surrounding objects were once again torn apart.
Hiss! The soldiers inhaled sharply, clearly surprised by the effectiveness of the bullets. Gunfire once again intensified.
The demon, in unbearable agony, finally reached a point where it felt numb, and without evading, it charged forward through the dense bullets.
"Damn crawling insect!"
Boom! A fixed iron frame was violently torn from its place, and the demon hurled it like a weapon towards the soldiers firing at it.
"Everyone, get back!"
Hodal had already predicted the attack, shouting for everyone to retreat. He pulled out his previous gun, loaded it with a special demon-purging round, and fired with a loud bang.
Whoosh! Boom! Just as Hodal fired, the demon had already thrown the iron frame at him with tremendous force.
The demon barely had time to shield itself with its wings before a large bullet pierced through, not only destroying its wings but also tearing off a chunk of flesh from its chest.
The iron frame came at tremendous speed, and after firing, Hodal had no time to avoid it. He was hit and slammed to the ground with a loud crash.
Hodal, exceptionally strong and powerful, managed to move after being knocked down. He pushed the heavy iron frame off himself.
However, the injured demon wasted no time and rushed towards him, ignoring its own pain.
The gunfire did not stop, but the demon's thick skin and ample blood supply made the bullets effective but not immediately fatal.
Whoosh! A piercing sound cut through the air, and a silver arrow shot forward, swiftly reaching the demon's vicinity.
Thud! The arrow pierced through one of its clawed feet, aiming to pin it to the ground. The demon paid no mind, lifting its foot, creating a bloody hole, and opened its maw to bite down on Hodal.
Buzz! Following the arrow, a sharp blade was swiftly drawn, humming as it cut through the air. The blade's wielder seized the opportunity, launching an attack while the arrow briefly restrained the demon.
The demon's claws were razor-sharp, able to tear through steel, and it showed no concern for the sharp blade. It reached out with its deadly claws, aiming to grasp the sword-wielding assailant.
Clash! The blade met the demon's claw, cutting silently through the tough appendage, allowing the wielder to retreat just in time.
Boom! A hammer followed, smashing into the demon's head with immense force. It felt as if the hammer had struck a car tire, recoiling with immense resistance. The hammer's wielder wasted no time, leaping back with the others.
Without giving the demon a moment's rest, a steel whip followed, striking the demon's neck. The impact felt no different than the earlier blow from the hammer. The demon's neck snapped the whip aside.
It seemed the demon had a resistance to heavy weapons! The two attackers realized the danger and quickly backed away, glancing behind them.
Behind them, a sharp sword darted forward at an oblique angle, aiming straight for the demon's eye.
The monstrous demon, now with a disabled arm, raised its other intact claw to block the attack while reaching for the sword-wielder with its undamaged hand.
This demon stood over three meters tall, and the sword-wielder had to leap to reach its critical spots, leaving themselves vulnerable if the demon blocked the strike.
The previous attackers—armed with the blade, hammer, and steel whip—had no time to offer support.
Thud! The demon's severed arm was torn off further, yet it paid no mind, extending its remaining arm with a wicked grin, reaching for the helpless prey.
Prey! Yes, this was its prey! A delicious, ripe meal! Once it drained the blood from this victim, the demon believed its wounds would heal immediately, and its power would increase. At that point, it could hunt even more prey and become a great being.
As the demon thought about achieving its goal, its excitement and viciousness grew.
"Roar!"
In that moment of peril, two ferocious dogs, resembling lions, lunged forward. Their massive jaws clamped down on the demon's thighs, refusing to let go as they tugged and pulled with all their might.
The two mastiffs had missed their earlier strike, but now, with all their energy, they finally caught their enemy.
The advancing demon hesitated, unable to move forward, and with its remaining claw, it impaled one of the mastiffs' heads.
Whoosh! A silver arrow shot forth again, piercing through the demon's remaining arm.
The demon's arm splattered with the stench of blood, and thick white smoke rose from the wound. In an instant, the arm was destroyed.
Buzz! Hodal's sharp long sword was unleashed, moving with incredible speed, cutting through the air.
The demon sensed the danger, but it was already too late. It tried to shift its body away from the fatal strike, using its injured wing to lash out.
Clang! The sound of metal striking metal echoed as Hodal's sword cut through the demon's damaged wing, severing a section of it.
Bang! Bang! Strange gunshots rang out, striking their target. The demon's face was finally pierced, and from the wound, black smoke and a burnt odor emanated.
It was Nicole and Monica. They had abandoned their hammers and whips and used the custom-made pistols provided by Zhao Lun. The two were surprised by the immense power of these guns, as they managed to pierce the demon's face with a single shot.
Whoosh! A silver arrow shot forward and struck the demon's neck.
"Roar! Damn you!"
The demon exploded with a powerful aura, blocking the arrow's path and knocking Hodal aside. Ignoring the two mastiffs clinging to its legs, it charged at the nearby soldiers.
If it could catch one and drain their blood, perhaps it could recover.
Bang! Bang! The surrounding soldiers fired to block its path, but the demon's speed remained undiminished.
"Woof! —"
Greyshadow and Ivy, the two intelligent dogs, darted out from the side, leaping into the air and sinking their monstrous jaws into the demon's neck. Another dog latched onto the arrow wound, tearing at it.
In an instant, four ferocious dogs were clinging to the demon.
With its arms destroyed, wings torn, and neck wounded, the demon no longer pursued any soldiers. It turned and fled.
"Think you can escape? It's too late!"