Xabat snorted and released the condensed Tai Chi Power in her hands, morphing them into two golden foxes that bellowed like thunder, hurtling straight toward James.

Confronted with the mystical force, James remained motionless. As the two golden foxes charged forward, he bore an ominous grin.

Then, something strange occurred.

Upon reaching James, the two golden foxes abruptly halted and their roars silenced. Their bodies underwent a rapid reduction, transforming into two small nine-tailed foxes.

“W-What’s going on? Why are my pets showing such deference toward him?” Xabat murmured in horror.

Immediately afterward, Xabat’s two nine-tailed foxes suddenly released beams of purple-gold lights, which were whisked away by James. Seeing the scene before her, she was completely dumbfounded.

Xabat suffered a backlash and crimson blood dripped from her lips as she staggered backward. ‘No, this cannot be. Despite his skills in close combat, he is merely at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. He can’t