Beneath the flowing sand, a Luo Xinfu spider that had sneaked into the courtyard from the start, cautiously hidden, rolled its eyes.
She thought, *How foolish I am.*
*Why did I risk coming to watch this brat shine, worrying about his safety?*
The Dog Demon clenched his fists, listening to the murmurs about him.
*I can't delay any longer,* he thought. *I must quickly, immediately, and absolutely deal with Fujiwara Reya. Not yet a true Demon King, my demonic power couldn't sustain the domain for long. I must pour all my energy into one strike to take down this arrogant Crow Tengu—only death can end the arrogance of the Royal Family!*
"Your power was merely at the beginner General level. Killing the Sea Master was only possible because his arrogance exposed his weakness to you. Your biggest reliance is your defense, comparable to a Demon King, I see it clearly. Coincidentally, the rule of my domain is to lower the opponent's defense."
