The Voidfang Dreadwolf reappeared behind him without a sound and launched a savage attack from the rear.
Hou Jinhai's pupils shrank. Sensing the killing intent in an instant, he twisted his body and swung the white staff horizontally to block.
Bang!
The moment the staff collided with the wolf's claw, a terrifying shockwave erupted.
Hou Jinhai was sent flying backward, his body skidding through the air for several meters before crashing toward the ground.
He slammed the white staff down hard, the tip biting into the earth as he forcefully dragged it along the ground, finally stabilizing himself after several breaths.
Hou Jinhai didn't even have time to catch his breath when the Voidfang Dreadwolf suddenly appeared right in front of him again.
Its massive body moved like a phantom.
Before Hou Jinhai could fully steady himself, the dreadwolf swung its enormous paw, tearing through the air as it viciously struck toward him once more.
"Ruyi...grow."
Boom—!
In the next instant, the white staff in Hou Jinhai's grasp expanded violently, its body thickening and lengthening at an astonishing rate. In just a few breaths, the white staff had grown to the size of a massive ancient tree.
The sudden expansion forced the surrounding air to explode outward.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf's pupils shrank.
It stopped the attack and slammed its claws into the ground and tried to retreat, but it was too late.
Hou Jinhai planted his feet firmly, with veins bulging along his arms as he swung the enormous staff horizontally with terrifying force.
WHAM—!!!
The blow struck the Voidfang Dreadwolf squarely in the chest.
A thunderous shockwave rippled through the forest as the giant silver wolf was sent flying backwards, its massive body crashing through trees like paper, splintering trunks and scattering stones in all directions.
Hou Jinhai exhaled slowly, and then the white staff returned back to its original size.
"As expected of a special magic beast, you are still alive after even taking such an attack..."
From the smoke and shattered trees ahead, a low, furious growl suddenly echoed through the forest.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf slowly stood back up, with blood trickling from the corner of its mouth; its silver fur was stained red with blood.
Its eyes locked onto Hou Jinhai, and with a furious roar, an overwhelming aura suddenly erupted from its body.
[Dread Howl of the Void]
Hou Jinhai staggered violently as the skill's side effects slammed into him. His body trembled uncontrollably, and even his tail and hair whipped in every direction.
The world seemed to warp around him for a fleeting moment as his senses threatened to betray him.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf's body suddenly melted into a shadowy form, vanishing from its position.
Before Hou Jinhai could even react, it reappeared directly in front of him, its massive paw slamming down.
Boom!
Hou Jinhai was sent flying backward, crashing into the ground with a cloud of dust and debris.
Before he could even stabilize himself, the wolf struck again, appearing behind him this time. Smash! Another violent blow sent him tumbling through the air, limbs flailing.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf struck once more, its paw connecting midair. Hou Jinhai was hurled straight into the sky, the wind whistling past his ears as his body spun uncontrollably.
And again, the wolf appeared behind him, this time smashing him directly into the ground.
Crash!
Dust, rocks, and leaves erupted in all directions, obscuring everything around them.
But before the Voidfang Dreadwolf could continue its relentless assault, the dust covering the area suddenly exploded outward.
Whoosh!
A long white staff shot from the ground, growing with a blinding speed to the size of a massive tree, towering from the earth to the sky.
Bang!
It collided with the wolf's stomach with unimaginable force, halting its momentum instantly.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf suddenly saw a figure sprinting along the massive white staff at an incredible speed, charging straight toward it.
In just a few breaths, the figure had crossed nearly half the distance.
Hou Jinhai ran at full speed toward the Voidfang Dreadwolf. As he closed in, he gathered all his strength into his arm, clenched his hand into a fist, and slammed it forward.
Boom!
His punch crashed directly into the Voidfang Dreadwolf's lower jaw.
The impact was so terrifying that several of the wolf's fangs were knocked clean out of its mouth, blood spraying into the air as its massive body was sent flying straight into the sky.
The Voidfang Dreadwolf spat out a mouthful of blood, its roar cut short.
"Ruyi… grow."
But Hou Jinhai had no intention of ending things so easily—not after all the beating he had just endured.
With a loud whoosh, the white staff extended violently upward, chasing after the Voidfang Dreadwolf in the air.
However, at that moment, the staff finally reached its limit and could no longer grow any longer.
Hou Jinhai's eyes sharpened.
He stomped hard on the staff, using the recoil to launch himself upward like a cannonball. With explosive force, he twisted his body midair and delivered a devastating kick to the Voidfang Dreadwolf's back.
Crash!
The wolf was sent hurtling straight back toward the ground.
"Ruyi… come."
The massive white staff instantly shrank back to its original size and flew back into Hou Jinhai's hand.
The moment Ruyi returned to his grasp, Hou Jinhai used the advantage of being midair and immediately chased after the falling Voidfang Dreadwolf. He closed the distance rapidly, preparing to unleash another powerful attack.
But just as he was about to strike—
The Voidfang Dreadwolf suddenly vanished from in front of him.
"Fuck… not this again."
Hou Jinhai's expression changed instantly. Forcing himself to react, he twisted his body midair and turned around with all his strength.
The next second—
The Voidfang Dreadwolf appeared right in front of him.
Without any hesitation, it swung its massive paw.
Boom!
The terrifying strike landed cleanly, sending Hou Jinhai plummeting downward at terrifying speed.
Before Hou Jinhai could even crash into the ground, the Voidfang Dreadwolf appeared beside him once again and swung its massive paw.
Boom!
Hou Jinhai was sent flying, smashing straight into a tree.
The tree couldn't withstand the terrifying force and snapped apart, exploding into splintered wood.
Hou Jinhai crashed heavily onto the broken ground, his body trembling as pain surged through every bone.
He tried to push himself up, but his arms shook violently, barely able to support his own weight. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, his breathing ragged and uneven.
Before he could even fully rise—
The Voidfang Dreadwolf appeared right in front of him.
Its silver eyes were cold and merciless.
The massive paw lifted high and swung down without hesitation, carrying overwhelming force, intent on crushing him completely.
But just as the paw was about to smash into Hou Jinha—
Buzz—!
A brilliant golden light suddenly burst forth between them.
In the next second, the light condensed and transformed into a golden shield,with ancient runes flowing across its surface like living patterns.
BOOM!!!