Chapter 233

And Brunoet knew full well what would happen when his magic was exhausted—he would surely be abandoned.

Would Brunoet and Hades protect him?

Impossible!

Within the Heiangong Society, the weak are merely eliminated.

Especially in a battle of this level, having an extra liability is a fatal mistake!

So, taking advantage of the moment when Black Hu Zi and Hades were fighting 'Wu', he crept close and unleashed his magic—under such close range, even if the opponent was strong, there was no way he could react in time.

Boom!

Brunoet's gaze turned ruthless; all his magic gathered in his right hand, then he lunged forward at Black Hu Zi!

So fast, he reached Black Hu Zi's face in the blink of an eye.

In an instant, Brunoet could already picture Black Hu Zi's heart pierced clean through by his fist!

Yet…

The next second, Brunoet's smile froze solid.

For beneath his full-power strike, a strange force suddenly flowed across Black Hu Zi's chest.

Thud—!

His fist struck, as if hitting steel; intense pain shot through his right hand and spread through Brunoet's entire body, leaving him stunned.

But when he snapped back to awareness, Black Hu Zi's attack had already landed!

Boom—!

A powerful force slammed into Brunoet's chest, sending him flying like a cannonball, crashing deep into the ground.

Agony surged through every part of Brunoet's body as he lay in the deep crater.

Even without consciously checking, Brunoet could feel that most of his bones had shattered from the blow.

But more shocking than the physical pain was the fact that his attack had failed to pierce Black Hu Zi's body—not even a scratch had been left!

"How is this possible!"

Not only Brunoet, but even Hades and 'Wu' were stunned by what they saw.

Especially Hades—he knew Brunoet's strength better than anyone.

Compared to them, Brunoet wasn't weak; yet even his full-power strike hadn't broken through the opponent's defense, and he'd even noticed that after the blow, the man had only stepped back half a pace!

"How is this possible! Brunoet's vice-chairman strike had zero effect!"

Watching the scene before them, the Seven Infernal Affiliates aboard the magic airship were utterly dumbfounded.

Brunoet possessed strength rivaling the top five of the Saint Ten; yet even his full-power strike hadn't breached the opponent's defense.

How could they not be shocked!

In fact, through Black Hu Zi's Kenbunshoku Haki, Lin Cheng had sensed Brunoet's movements from the very start.

He had allowed the man to approach, even left the central gate wide open.

All to lure him closer—to make Brunoet come forward willingly so he could be knocked down.

With Armament Haki, the S-rank puppet Black Hu Zi feared no physical attack whatsoever.

In a world without Armament Haki, to harm Black Hu Zi, one would need pure martial arts alone—thanks to his developed Yami Yami no Mi abilities.

Thud!

After dealing with Brunoet, Black Hu Zi didn't pause—he turned and unleashed black mist toward the remaining two.

After all, these two were his true targets!

And his next target was none other than 'Wu', the closest to him!

"Watch out!"

Black mist surged; seeing Black Hu Zi attack him again, 'Wu's expression changed sharply.

Not just him—Hades's face changed again too.

Clearly, he had realized Black Hu Zi's plan: to pick them off one by one!

"You think killing me is that easy!"

With a wave of his hand, several beams of terrifying magic erupted from 'Wu's hands,

Boom—!

Yet beneath the magical bombardment, not even a single tear appeared on Black Hu Zi's clothing, let alone a wound.

And in this brief exchange, the black mist had already spread so swiftly it now rose beneath 'Wu's feet.