Jared’s brows furrowed tightly at the sight. At the same time, the spectators wore similar expressions of disbelief. Windshadow could survive even after being sliced in half. This is plainly Demonic Cultivation! “Looks like I have to unleash the true extent of my powers to deal with you, Demonic Cultivator.”
Following those words, Jared began to levitate. He shut his eyes. At that moment in the arena, Windshadow’s body was changing swiftly. The crowd watched as his skin fell off of him while his body swell. Even his face began to contort into something unrecognizably grotesque.
Windshadow’s terrifying aura began to soar from within him, As the aura gathered in strength, the crowd shuffled backward in retreat. Some of the girls even began to sob in horror at the sight of Windshadow’s appearance.
“Windshadow has become a demon. We need to join forces and get rid of him,” Chester suggested as he surveyed the situation, worried that Jared may be outmatched. “Indeed. Windshadow is now more a demon than a man. We cannot tolerate such abomination,” Wayne chimed in.
However, only both of their voices were in favor of getting rid of Windshadow. The other members of the Eight Major Secret Realms, however, remained silent. All of them appeared unnerved and confused.
Chester studied the crowd, puzzled. “Why isn’t anybody saying anything? We are hardcore cultivators, who are sworn enemies of demons. Have you forgotten your tenets?”
Despite Chester’s proclamation, nobody spoke. Thus, he turned to Quindon. “What do you think, Mr. Yuchamore? Should we eliminate Windshadow?”
“No matter what he is, he is still standing in the arena. This is something between him and Jared. Nobody else can intervene,” Quindon said impassively.
“We’ll talk about it after the outcome is announced when they descend the arena.”
Chester fell silent upon hearing Quindon’s words, surprised by the latter’s answer. Since Quindon had spoken, it was no use panicking. The only thing Chester could do was have faith in Jared to defeat Windshadow in the arena.
Grr! Standing in the arena, Windshadow let out a low growl like a beast. He stood up abruptly, and a terrifying aura exploded forth in every direction. Windshadow had swelled to a height of several meters. The spectators at his feet appeared tiny.
His eyes were bloodshot and his hair was disheveled. With a black mist hovered around him, Windshadow appeared like a demon who had broken free of its shackles and let loose into the world. “This demon spirit is powerful indeed.”
Windshadow clenched his fists in awe as he sensed the power surging through him. In his quest for power, he had abandoned every regard for his appearance by that point. His only concern was whether or not he was powerful enough to kill Jared.
Windshadow took a step forward, and the arena trembled. Even the plaza rumbled as if an earthquake was taking place. Gazing up at Jared, who was hovering in midair, Windshadow cackled. “Hah! It’s working, it’s working! Let’s see who else dares challenge me now!”
Laughing maniacally, Windshadow sent his aura outward. The air seemed to vibrate as his raw power exploded forth in every direction. Many in the vicinity were sent flying by the immense gust of aura.
Atop the platform, Quindon waved his hands and conjured a corporeal barrier, enveloping the arena and containing the terrifying aura within it. Only at the appearance of the barrier did the crowd dare approach the arena. Evangeline, Hailey, and Zain grew nervous at Windshadow’s gruesome appearance.
They could not tell if Jared was even a match for Windshadow. “Do not fear. Jared will die quickly and painlessly. Windshadow is now a demon, and Jared is no match for him,” Claus told Hailey in a tactless manner.
