Matt's words were barely out when the Blasphemer froze, staring as if he'd seen a ghost.
He had heard Matt's earlier babbling and hadn't paid it any mind. But as the horned demon was beaten by Zhang Wei without any means of retaliation, and even curses invoked in Satan's name failed to harm Zhang Wei, the Blasphemer couldn't help but harbor doubts.
Could it be true? Was that man from Daxia not from Daxia, but a Daxia deity, the Jade Emperor?
It wasn't just the Blasphemer.
Even Wesley and the others were stunned.
"Hey, Wesley, is that the... Jade Emperor that Matt mentioned?" Darcy asked, his gaze fixed on Zhang Wei's chest. He couldn't tear his eyes away, yet he was disappointed. Despite being cursed by Satan, the man was completely unharmed, not even stumbling.
As priests, they knew how terrifying a demon's curse could be, especially one cast in Satan's name. It could be considered the most fearsome curse. Yet, here was Zhang Wei, seemingly unaffected after being cursed.
If it weren't for the human-like daze on the horned demon's face, Darcy would have almost suspected the demon hadn't actually cast the curse.
However.
The most dazed person in the scene was the horned demon itself.
Seeing Zhang Wei walk towards it leisurely after being blocked, the horned demon felt it was going mad. Matt's mocking words only sent it further into frenzy.
*Ding! Horned demon... What the hell, can someone tell me what's going on? Why is there a Daxia deity in the Bible? Did Daxia deities conquer Heaven? Why didn't Lord Satan tell me.*
*Host has gained System Points +250*
Like the Blasphemer, the horned demon had come to believe Matt's words. Zhang Wei's displayed power was no different from that of a deity. He was immune to demonic attacks and Satan's curses. What else could he be but a deity?
Instantly.
The horned demon shot a vicious glare at the Blasphemer.
*Ding! Horned demon wants to curse you, you follower of Satan, what did you do to provoke a Daxia deity?*
*Host has gained System Points +260*
*Ding! Horned demon regrets being summoned.*
*Host has gained System Points +270*
The horned demon harbored some regret. While summoning demons was random for Satan's followers, it wasn't entirely so for the demons. When summoned, a portal opened in Hell, and nearby demons could enter. Not long ago, the horned demon had been near such a portal, with many other demons eager to pass through. Ultimately, the horned demon had intimidated them, giving up the opportunity.
At this moment.
If it weren't for the inability to harm its summoner, the horned demon would have gladly choked the Blasphemer to death...
You said you'd summon me to deal with God's followers, but now you're making me fight a deity, and such a high-ranking one at that.
In its eyes.
Zhang Wei was no different from a high-ranking angel, someone its level of demon couldn't contend with. It couldn't even harm him.
Thinking this.
The horned demon clutched its broken arm, ignoring the Blasphemer's terrified shout of "Where are you going?" It turned and lunged towards the glass window, intending to escape.
*Ding! Horned demon is scared and running away.*
*Host has gained System Points +280*
This scene.
Stunned Wesley and the others, and amazed Matt.
However.
As the horned demon made its move, before it could leap out the window, Zhang Wei's voice echoed from behind:
"You beat my friend and now you want to escape? Did you ask me first?"
Holy light flashed.
"Ahhhh!!!!"
The horned demon screamed as it leaped out the window, only to find a wall of holy light appearing out of nowhere, blocking its path and sending it flying back.
With a bang.
The horned demon crashed back to the ground at Zhang Wei's feet.
Looking at Zhang Wei, who was looking down at it from above, the horned demon was terrified. It reacted quickly, spitting demonic energy and lunging at Zhang Wei.
In response.
Zhang Wei waved his hand, and holy light flowed, dispelling the demonic energy. He then reached out with his other hand, grabbed the horned demon's head, and lifted its entire body. Even as the horned demon struggled ferociously, Zhang Wei's grip was unyielding.
Zhang Wei ignored the demon's struggles, holding its head and looking at its horns.
"Your horns are like a goat's, right? In our country, antelope horns and goat horns are quite valuable."
As he spoke.
"Ah—"
The horned demon's piercing scream echoed through the church.
Immediately after.
Two thuds sounded.
Zhang Wei forcefully ripped off the horned demon's two horns. Although the onlookers couldn't see Zhang Wei's face, shrouded in holy light, they could all feel that Zhang Wei was likely smiling.
Then.
Zhang Wei began to examine the horned demon, thinking to himself:
"A demon from Hell, a horned demon directly under Satan. It should be worth more than an ordinary ghost king, shouldn't it? A pair of demonic horns, plus the body of a horned demon, should fetch at least two ghost kings. Not bad."
With that.
Without giving the horned demon a chance to beg for mercy, Zhang Wei, holding its head in one hand, reached for its remaining demonic arm with the other.
"You used this hand to assault my friend just now, didn't you?"
As he spoke.
With a crack, the horned demon screamed again.
He had ruthlessly crushed the horned demon's arm.
Next.
A horrifying scene for the onlookers and the Blasphemer unfolded on the horned demon. Zhang Wei's words continued, as he systematically brutalized the demon's body.
"You spat at me just now, didn't you?"
"You tried to stomp on me with your left leg, right?"
"When I came out, you seemed to be about to assault my friends' friends, which leg did you use?"
With each question.
The horned demon's screams followed.
Before long.
Looking at the horned demon, there was no trace of its former demonic ferocity or savagery. It was merely a gasping, terrified wreck.
*Ding! Horned demon is extremely terrified. Are you really the Daxia Jade Emperor? Or a reincarnated Satan? You devil!*
*Host has gained System Points +300*
The system notification sounded.
Zhang Wei tightened his grip on the horned demon's head, his fingers exerting force. Holy light erupted, surging into the demon's body. As its body twitched, the next second, the horned demon's body went limp.
The horned demon was killed by Zhang Wei.
At this moment.
The Blasphemer was filled with terror. He had never imagined the horned demon would die, let alone die so miserably.
Just then.
Zhang Wei looked over:
"You're still here. You're quite sensible for not running away. That deserves praise. I'll reward you."
The Blasphemer: "..."
Reward me? He couldn't escape! When the Blasphemer saw that the horned demon couldn't defeat Zhang Wei, he had wanted to flee immediately. But he soon discovered that the demonic array he had set up had been completely altered. At some unknown point, it had been permeated by Zhang Wei's holy light, transforming into a cage that trapped him.
"Gr-Great One, no, Jade Emperor..."
Upon hearing about a reward, the Blasphemer trembled, recalling the fate of the horned demon. Terrified, he fell to his knees and begged for mercy. In his mind, this reward was surely a death sentence, as emperors of Daxia seemed fond of bestowing death.
However, before he could finish speaking.
Zhang Wei's voice preempted him:
"My reward to you is this: you can continue to summon stronger demons to fight me. Don't worry, I'll stand still. You can perform your summoning rituals with peace of mind and summon more powerful demons. If that's not enough, how about summoning fallen angels to fight me?"
His words drifted out.
The next moment.
The Blasphemer: "????"
Wesley and the others: "?????"