The soldiers were armed with powerful assault rifles, and as soon as they opened fire, bullets flew out, their bright muzzle flashes enveloping the demon.
The gunfire sounded exceptionally loud and fierce, and for a moment, the entire world seemed filled with this cacophonous noise.
With such strong firepower, Zhou Xueming grew immensely confident.
He chuckled and said, "See, big brother? I don't believe he can survive this!"
However, Wu Tian and Li Xingyun remained silent. Their expressions were grave, their gazes fixed intently on the center of the firing line.
The elites showed no mercy. As soon as their magazines were empty, they reloaded without a moment's pause.
The bricks of the plaza were sent flying, and thick dust billowed seven or eight meters high.
Under such an assault, even an elephant would be riddled with holes.
Everyone believed that nothing in the world could withstand such firepower.
After three rounds of firing, Zhou Xueming raised his hand, and the elites ceased their attack.
Zhou Xueming smiled and said, "Now we can clear the battlefield. Scum like that, who have committed so many evils, deserve to be treated like this!"
The elites advanced, eager to see the state of the demon after being shot.
But at that very moment, Wu Tian and Li Xingyun's expressions turned to sheer horror!
"Get back quickly!" they both shouted in unison.
Their shouts were filled with shock and terror. The elites, caught off guard, showed confused expressions.
But in that instant, a sharp aura swept out, blood gushed violently, and several elites fell into pools of blood.
This sudden turn of events further disoriented the elites. Zhou Xueming, an outsider, was the first to recover.
He roared hysterically, "Fire! Everyone, fire quickly!"
The elites instinctively prepared to fire, but at that moment, a fierce impact surged towards them. With sprays of blood, another row of elites fell into their crimson puddles.
It was the demon!
Despite the concentrated barrage, the creature seemed completely unharmed!
A monstrous roar echoed across the plaza. The demon, with a ferocious grin, flashed past the elites, its sharp claws claiming the lives of several soldiers with each pass.
The remaining elites quickly opened fire, but the demon's speed was simply too great. Under such pressure, they couldn't hit their target!
The demon reveled in its slaughter with its sharp claws, and the situation in the plaza was instantly and drastically reversed.
"This..." Witnessing the brutal scene, Zhou Xueming's smile had long since been replaced by terror.
He exclaimed in disbelief, "How can this be? Is it unkillable!"
Wu Tian urged, "These weapons can't harm it. Hurry, everyone, get out of here!"
"Otherwise, you'll all die here!"
Zhou Xueming realized the situation was completely out of control. He was almost paralyzed by shock and shouted again, "Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
But it was too late. Under the demon's rapid assault, the elites couldn't even manage to retreat.
The demon ruthlessly claimed the lives of these warriors, their blood becoming its sustenance. As the slaughter continued, the demon's aura actually grew stronger!
"Bastard!"
Wu Tian's eyes turned crimson with rage. He wanted to charge forward, but Li Xingyun stopped him.
"What are you doing!" Li Xingyun yelled at him. "In your current state, charging forward is suicide!"
Wu Tian retorted furiously, "But what do you want me to do now? Just watch these people die like this!"
"This monster absolutely cannot leave the plaza, or everyone will die!"
Li Xingyun understood Wu Tian's anger.
But now, he didn't know what to do either, feeling a numbness spread through his entire body.
Wu Tian broke free from his grasp and roared as he charged towards the demon, his Ben Lei Sword reflecting a cold, sharp glint under the lights!
But as soon as he reached the demon's side, it extended a hand and tightly gripped his neck!
The demon laughed ferociously, "You don't need to rush to your death. After I kill them all, I'll deal with you slowly."
"Wu Tian!" Li Xingyun cried out in extreme anxiety.
He could no longer concern himself with his own safety, drawing his sword and charging forward to rescue Wu Tian.
But the demon merely glared at him, and its immense pressure pinned him to the ground, rendering him unable to move.
The demon sneered, "In your current state, you're not even considered ants in my eyes. I can kill you with ease."
"But you should queue up first. After all, the best fun is always saved for last, isn't it?"
Saying this, it looked back at Wu Tian and grinned, "Kid, your plan just now was truly audacious. I never expected you to go this far just to hit me."
"But alas, no matter how cunning you are, it's useless. This is the gap between you and me. Humans, in the end, can never defeat the demon race!"
As it spoke, the demon's tone suddenly intensified.
The grip on Wu Tian's neck gradually tightened, its sharp claws even digging into Wu Tian's skin.
Wu Tian felt his windpipe about to snap, the suffocation causing him to struggle involuntarily.
If this continued, he would surely die here!
"Damn it..." he roared inwardly with unwillingness. "How could this happen? Am I not the inheritor of the Sacred Dragon? But why do I only have so little strength!"
"Sacred Dragon, please grant me more power! I want to save this world. I don't want to see anyone else killed!"
"Sacred Dragon, give me strength, give me strength!"
His roar exploded within Wu Tian's heart. At that very moment, the Sacred Dragon's power was indeed reawakened!
Wu Tian's eyes, which had been about to close, suddenly snapped open!
And within his pupils, golden light shone with the brilliance of the sun!
In a daze, everyone present heard a dragon's roar in their ears!
"What's going on!"
This sudden change greatly startled the demon, and it instinctively released Wu Tian.
A profound sense of dread filled its heart. It couldn't believe what was happening.
From Wu Tian, it could feel the aura of the Sacred Dragon. What was going on?!