Chapter 5416

Aurelius, Thastrum, and several others approached in a loose semicircle, bowing with hands folded in respect, admiration clear on every face.

Aurelius’s voice trembled with elation. “Mr. Chance, thank you for pulling us back from the cliff’s edge!”

Thastrum reined in his earlier pride and offered a frank nod. “Your strength eclipses mine by more than a step. I concede utterly.”

Jared waved them off, then lifted his gaze to the demon host. His words rang out, bold and cutting. “Soul Devourer, is this the champion you bragged about? If you’ve anyone stronger, send them. Don’t bother hiding behind empty boasts.”

A hush swept through the demon ranks. The ones who had bellowed threats now stared at their boots, not one daring to answer.

Oronin had been the sharpest spear of their youth. If even he lay broken, who among them could hope to stand?

Soul Devourer’s face darkened to the color of storm clouds. Murderous intent swirled in his hollow sockets, yet for the moment he could do nothing at all.