Old Tom, aren't you going to attack?
Ethan Zhang smiled faintly, standing on the ground with Rage Blood raised high. All over his body, red ghostly energy began to seep out bit by bit.
Old Tom smiled, holding his Cat-Headed Cane, then glanced at the Golden Mask Men who had gradually emerged behind him.
Everyone, step back. I'll personally kill Uncle Ethan.
Hey, hey, little Tomcat, my hands are itching right now. Count me in.
Mr. Oblivion spoke, rubbing his fists together, but at that moment, Old Tom's narrowed eyes suddenly opened wide. Just like a wild cat, his gaze was filled with cold indifference and murderous intent. At this moment, a faint blue glow radiated from Old Tom's body.
Nine faint blue tails slowly grew out, and Old Tom's form began to change.
Like a cat, Old Tom crouched low to the ground. The Cat-Headed Cane in his hand exploded with a bang, and a streak of blackness slowly flowed into Old Tom's eyes.
At this moment, there was not a trace of emotion in Old Tom's eyes. His body was covered in blue-black layers, and his size grew to that of a tiger. His original face was no longer visible, now sharp and elongated.
How terrifying... such power. Old Tom, come at me quickly.
In an instant, a faint blue light shot toward Ethan Zhang. Ethan steadied himself, raising Rage Blood, and swung it at Old Tom charging at him.
With a whoosh, Old Tom split into nine shadows, passing through Ethan Zhang. With a soft thud, Ethan fell to one knee, supporting himself with Rage Blood as he turned to look back.
Nine Lives Technique...
Old Tom, just like a cat, licked his paw and then smoothed his head.
Oh, Uncle Ethan, where did you hear about that? I created this myself—it's especially strong against ghosts. Your Ghost Soul can't escape now, not in front of these eyes.
Ethan Zhang stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
How desolate, Ethan Zhang. You used to be so arrogant, but now look at you—what a miserable state. Hahaha...
Mr. Oblivion burst out laughing, but at that moment, Old Tom's expression changed. He turned his head to look, and one of his nine swaying cat tails was cleanly severed.
Unbelievable, Uncle Ethan. Even in this situation, you can still fight back. But next time, you won't be so lucky. When your ghostly energy is exhausted, that'll be the day you die.
Ethan Zhang didn't argue, his smile fading as he focused intently on Old Tom's movements.
With a stretched-out cat's screech, Ethan Zhang suddenly turned into blood-red particles. Instantly, a blue figure emerged from the crimson particles and accurately snatched Ethan out. With several swift movements, Ethan crossed Rage Blood in both hands, shielding his chest.
With a ripping sound, blood streaks appeared across his chest. Grandpa Cat's sharp claws clamped down tightly on Rage Blood.
I'm not limited to just offensive spells, Uncle Ethan. Did you forget? Twin Blossom...
With a clang, Ethan Zhang roared and forced Grandpa Cat away. He immediately rolled in midair as golden and silver light flared. I saw two unfamiliar flowers, their large petals arching upward—one gold, one silver.
The two flowers turned into intertwining streams of gold and silver energy, flying toward Ethan Zhang as Grandpa Cat pounced at him again.
Golden Blossom... water. Silver Blossom... fire...
With a snap, the golden flower exploded as it neared Ethan Zhang, transforming into droplets that sprayed onto him. As soon as the droplets touched him, Ethan, who was floating midair, fell to the ground. The silver flower drifted above his head.
With a snap, Grandpa Cat suddenly stopped and clasped his hands together.
Explode...
With a boom, a pillar of fire shot skyward—except this fire was silver. It was the first time I'd ever seen such flames, and what shocked me most was that this fire was made of water.
Ethan Zhang screamed in agony as his body dissolved in the silver flames.
Here.
Grandpa Cat suddenly shouted. As the flames vanished, he reached with one hand toward the empty space on his left, grabbed, and with a bang, blocked Ethan Zhang who appeared suddenly, clutching his throat.
I've caught your Ghost Soul, Uncle Ethan. This time, it's not just a little ghostly energy being drained.
As Grandpa Cat spoke, the remaining eight tails behind him suddenly rose and in an instant pierced Ethan Zhang's body.
Solar Flame, Qu Xing... Ghost Extinguish...
Clanging sounds rang out as streaks of blue light burst from Ethan Zhang's spine. He grimaced in pain, gritting his teeth, and Rage Blood fell to the ground with a metallic clang.
Grandpa Cat spread his arms, leaning his whole body backward, mouth wide open, letting out a piercing wail. Suddenly, he hurled Ethan Zhang into the air.
Ghost Slayer... Chaotic Aura Array...
Beams of pale blue light shot at Ethan Zhang in the air, piercing him through and through. His body was shattered by the barrage of blue light.