The three Ninth-Rank Emperors displayed completely different reactions—shock, disdain, and curiosity.
Light flashed across the battlefield as the two otherworldly creatures fully merged into one.
After the fusion, the Boar Monster clearly retained dominance. The Shadow Civet's traits were not obvious—aside from the extra head resting on its shoulder, there was nothing outwardly special.
Compared to before, the creature's body had slimmed down significantly. Much of the fat was gone, and even its main head had shrunk.
"Zhao Xuan, let's see if you can withstand the attack of my Two-Headed Beast."
"Roar!"
The howl echoed through the air.
Zhao Xuan had to admit—he had underestimated this woman.
"A creature that combines the characteristics of two summons into one…"
"Looks like I'll have to get serious. Otherwise, I might actually suffer."
Inheriting the Boar Monster's traits, the Two-Headed Beast pawed violently at the ground, sending dust into the sky.
"Try this!"
Thunderous Bagua · Iron Fist!
In Dragon-Man form, Zhao Xuan's attributes surged tremendously.
A fist larger than a sandbag tore through the air, lightning trailing behind it with the sound of crashing waves.
"Gruuu!"
Bursting Fist!
The Two-Headed Beast's voice sounded like someone slurping noodles.
The two fists collided.
The surrounding space rippled violently.
Smoke instantly filled the entire area, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.
At that moment, even the nearby Ninth-Rank Emperors stopped fighting and stared toward the heart of the smoke.
"So much power… That kid actually dared to clash head-on with the Two-Headed Beast. Is he suicidal?"
"Yeah… We really underestimated him."
"What are you two saying? Don't raise his morale while lowering ours!"
"My Bear Bomb is invincible. That kid is nothing!"
The three Ninth-Rank Emperors sounded like actors performing a comic double act.
On the side, Addison could only sigh at their behavior.
"Enough. My task is just to hold the three of you back. Since you all enjoy watching the show so much, then let's just watch. No need to fight."
His words made sense.
The four Ninth-Rank Emperors stopped completely and waited for the smoke to clear.
After a long while, the smoke finally dispersed.
Everyone's eyes locked onto the scene ahead, each harboring different expectations.
Zhao Xuan still held Addison's son's life in his hands. No matter how much Addison hated him, he absolutely did not want anything to happen to Zhao Xuan.
The other three, however, all shared the same thought:
Could Zhao Xuan survive this and create another miracle?
And history had already proven that Zhao Xuan—a mere Sixth-Rank who could challenge higher realms—was already synonymous with miracles.
Now that he had made a massive breakthrough, creating another one would not be difficult.
"Not bad strength. But unfortunately… you're still just a little short."
"A brute with nothing but raw force can't defeat me."
"Shivelle, are these summons of yours really all this capable of? That's rather disappointing."
Zhao Xuan's low voice echoed with disdain.
He stood there without a single scratch on him—not even a torn patch of skin.
The entire field was stunned.
The three Ninth-Rank Emperors could hardly believe it.
Addison, on the other hand, finally relaxed.
As long as Zhao Xuan was alive, his son was safe.
"Kid, confidence is a good thing. Arrogance is not."
"You're facing Shivelle, the number one summoning master."
"I can only hold these three back. Don't expect me to help you over there."
Addison made his stance clear.
Zhao Xuan glanced at the situation and nodded.
"Don't worry, old man. You've already done more than enough. The rest is my responsibility."
"As long as you keep those three busy—by any means necessary. Even seduction is allowed."
Zhao Xuan smiled faintly.
Addison's old face instantly flushed red.
"You little brat! I agreed to help you, but don't you dare make fun of me!"
If not for his son, Addison would have torn Zhao Xuan apart on the spot.
"Hmph. Zhao Xuan, I truly admire you. At a time like this, you still have the mood to talk nonsense instead of worrying about yourself."
Shivelle's cold voice rang out.
"Do you really think my carefully cultivated Two-Headed Beast is only capable of this?"
"You will soon pay for your arrogance."
"Two-Headed Beast—show the world your true power. Never be underestimated again."
"Gruuu!"
"Meow!"
The two voices blended together.
A blood-red glow wrapped around the creature.
Its tendons stretched longer, its massive hands sank into the ground as it lowered itself into a crouching stance.
As Shivelle said, a carefully cultivated summon could not possibly be this simple.
If measured by conventional standards, this beast's power was unprecedented.
"Move."
Shivelle raised her delicate hand like a conductor's baton, guiding the beast.
In the next instant—
It teleported behind Zhao Xuan.
Its barbed claws slashed toward Zhao Xuan's back.
"So fast!"
Shave!
Zhao Xuan's raised leg in Dragon-Man form collided with the claw.
Ripples burst outward again.
The two figures flickered rapidly through the air.
In the blink of an eye, they had already exchanged over thirty moves.
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