Chapter 66: A True Powerhouse

Chapter 66: A True Powerhouse

The monster wolf was stunned by that cane strike. It shook its head a few times before finally regaining its senses.

It couldn’t understand. There was no way an ordinary human could dodge its pounce.

Yet this human had stopped it with just a wooden stick?

What confused it even more was—

At the moment that stick came down, it felt something. A terrifying shiver down its spine, a chilling sensation that told it if that stick had been a sword, its head would already be on the ground.

Was this human… strong?

The wolf stared at the three fleeing figures, its eyes filled with doubt.

If this human was that strong, why was he running?

So he wasn’t strong. That strike just now must’ve been a fluke!

Chase!

The wolf figured it out. It was fast—just a few strides, and it had already closed in on Chen Huai’an from behind.

Its glowing eyes locked onto the back of the human’s neck, gleaming brighter with excitement.

On Chen Huai’an’s back, a shadowy black dragon wavered between illusion and reality, slowly becoming more distinct.

Then, in a flash—

Chen Huai’an accidentally stepped on a rock.

His body instantly lost balance, and two Thunderfire Talismans slipped from his chest, falling to the ground. At the same time, his right leg reflexively swung backward.

The unexpected kick landed right under the wolf’s chin.

CRACK!

BOOM!

A sharp, sickening snap rang out—

The wolf’s jaw shattered.

A massive force blasted the creature into the air, sending it tumbling deep into the bushes.

Meanwhile, Chen Huai’an landed flat on his back.

Su Xingchen and the cameraman, who had been running ahead, saw the scene and immediately rushed back to help him up.

“Don’t! Just keep running!”

Chen Huai’an’s face was pale from pain. He didn’t even know what he had kicked, but his right foot felt like it had fractured.

He still thought the wolf was chasing him.

“No way! We’re not leaving you behind—let’s go while it’s still down!”

Su Xingchen and the cameraman grabbed him from both sides and started dragging him forward.

Chen Huai’an finally turned his head—

Only to see… nothing behind them.

Empty.

Huh?

He could have sworn that wolf was right on top of him just now.

So where did it go?

Weird. Really weird.

Meanwhile, in the bushes…

The monster wolf with its shattered jaw staggered to its feet.

Compared to the cane strike earlier, its head felt even more dazed now. Its ears buzzed, and its lower jaw throbbed with agony—like it had been slammed by one of those human iron boxes.

This pain only ignited its fury.

Its eerie green eyes slowly turned red. Heavy breaths escaped its throat, and its body began to expand, its thick fur bristling like steel needles.

Ever since it had gained higher intelligence, no human had ever made it feel this much pain.

The last time it felt this way was when it got hit by a damn iron box.

Humans. They all deserve to die.

This mountain was supposed to belong to them.

Now, it was just a playground for humans to hike and sightsee.

They had been forced deeper into the forests, always on the lookout for those high-speed iron boxes.

Why?!

“Awooooo——!”

The wolf howled, bursting from the bushes.

It emerged in full glory, its kingly presence commanding fear and respect, bloodlust surging.

The darkness of the night seemed to embrace it, as if cheering for its vengeance.

It would make the humans pay for their humiliation.

Locking onto their scent, the wolf bolted forward at lightning speed.

Then, it stepped on one of the fallen Thunderfire Talismans.

Huh?

BOOOOOOM——!

Back with Chen Huai’an…

He suddenly froze.

That thunderclap just now… sounded familiar.

Like he had heard it somewhere before.

“Why is there thunder?” Su Xingchen also felt something was off. “It was sunny just now… and why does the wind smell like something’s burning?”

Dragging along an adult was exhausting. Su Xingchen and the cameraman were quickly running out of strength. Fortunately, they spotted a small wooden hut nearby.

The three of them rushed in and slammed the door shut.

Chen Huai’an leaned against the door, sitting down.

…His foot didn’t hurt anymore.

But since he was technically supposed to be a disabled person, he figured he should keep up appearances.

Wouldn’t want the show to find out and make him pay back the compensation, right?

“Huai’an-ge, why are you sitting by the door? That’s dangerous.”

Su Xingchen moved to pull him further inside.

But Chen Huai’an simply raised a hand, stopping him. His expression was calm as he spoke:

“If that wolf comes, at least I can buy you two some time to escape through the window. I don’t have much time left to live anyway. You saved my life, so naturally, I’ll return the favor.”

Su Xingchen’s eyes turned red again.

He sniffled and pouted, sitting beside Chen Huai’an. “Huai’an-ge, you’re too nice. I already called the police—everyone’s gonna be okay!”

Chen Huai’an nodded casually. “You flatter me. I’m just an ordinary person.”

He reached for his phone, about to open a game—

Then he saw the camera lens still aimed at him.

Chen Huai’an’s face froze.

“…Wait. You’re still recording?!”

The sweat-drenched cameraman grinned, showing a set of pearly whites.

“Heh… Professionalism.”

Five Minutes Ago…

“AAAAAH! WOLF! THE WOLF IS EATING PEOPLE!!”

“HAHAHA! WOLF! IT’S HERE! HAHAHA—”

Cai Yifan twitched uncontrollably on the twisted, half-destroyed van door.

The others were huddled in terror inside the wrecked van.

Not far away lay a gigantic wolf—dead in a pool of blood.

Its body had expanded to four meters.

A true colossus.

At first, they thought hiding in the van would save them.

They didn’t expect the wolf to treat the van like a toy it could rip apart.

Standing next to its corpse was a schoolgirl.

She held a spear in one hand. Blood dripped from its tip, mixed with yellow-white brain matter.

—Wolf brains.

Lin Lingling wiped the blood from her face, expressionless.

She glanced at Cai Yifan.

His leg was mangled, and his mind had clearly snapped. He kept muttering nonsense.

“…Tch. A Shaolin secular disciple? With this level of mental resilience?”

Lin Lingling scoffed.

The fact that she once idolized him disgusted her now.

Ever since she became a Demon Slayer, celebrities had lost all meaning.

Stars?

Nothing.

This world was far more thrilling than she had ever imagined.

It just hadn’t fully erupted yet.

For now, to keep society stable, everything was still covered up.

But truth couldn’t stay hidden forever.

“Uh… Miss Hero?”

Director Zhang hesitated, choosing his words carefully.

“A second wolf… chased after three people. They ran west. Please, save them.”

“…WHAT?! YOU’RE JUST TELLING ME NOW?!”

Lin Lingling’s eyes widened in rage.

She rushed west—

Then, suddenly—

A blinding light flashed across the sky.

“BOOOOOOM——!”

Lin Lingling froze.

Her eyes widened as she saw thunder crash down from the heavens.

The wolf demon’s aura vanished instantly.

“…A powerhouse.”

Lin Lingling felt the righteous force within that lightning.

She immediately knew—

Not only was there another Demon Slayer…

They were a damn big shot.