I Received Messages From Future Self!
Chapter 578 - 574: Battle in Blood

Chapter 578: Chapter 574: Battle in Blood

"Dear City God, it’s time to say goodbye to this world."

Tom walked up to the City God, carrying a heavy steel whip, and said with a mischievous smile.

The City God, whose hair was being bitten by Unhappy, winced in pain, baring his teeth, yet still shot a fierce glare at Tom.

Faced with the murderous look from the City God, Tom seemed unfazed and returned with a smile.

"Goodbye, City God!"

Tom cheerfully bade farewell to the City God.

The next second!

Under the fierce glare of the City God, Tom raised his steel whip — a weapon that had taken countless lives.

Bang—

As the steel whip smashed down heavily.

The City God’s skull shattered like a broken watermelon, instantly splintering into pieces, splattering Unhappy all over.

The steel whip crushed the City God’s skull but carried on with its momentum, forcefully striking a tree trunk.

Leaving a distinct mark on the tree trunk.

Hoo—

Finally resolving the troublesome City God, Tom felt a bit fatigued. Although their battle had only lasted a few moves, it left a deep impression on him.

Especially the steel whip in his hand.

Utterly horrifying.

It gave Tom a feeling of helplessness.

If it had been a knife, Tom might have dared to take a hit, grit his teeth, and engage in a head-to-head fight with the City God.

But with this steel whip, Tom truly didn’t dare.

This type of heavy weapon is nothing short of a nightmare in close combat.

"Unhappy, go help Mantis."

Tom ordered Unhappy.

The tough fight on his end made Tom believe that Mantis probably wasn’t faring well either.

He needed to bring Unhappy to assist immediately.

Otherwise, if Mantis fell, the loss would be immense.

Unhappy nodded promptly and climbed up the tree.

Leaping swiftly across the treetops, heading toward Mantis’s direction. Watching this scene, Tom shook his head and chuckled wryly.

He truly lacked Unhappy’s signature skill.

He could only follow by bolting down the ground path.

"Princess Your Highness, Tom has ended the battle on his side. It seems Tom faced a tough opponent and only won with Unhappy’s help."

"Now, Tom and Unhappy have already left to support Mantis."

Taotie, serving as a radar, instantly relayed updates as soon as Tom’s fight concluded.

Fang Xiaocao nodded. "How’s Mantis doing? Is she in danger?"

Fang Xiaocao was still deeply concerned for Mantis.

After all, Mantis had to deal with more than Tom did.

Taotie listened carefully for a moment and then said, "The battle on Mantis’s side seems fierce, but she’s ferocious—she’s fighting one against seven and has already killed five."

"Now, there are still two opponents entangling with Mantis. Mantis seems injured, a bit drained, and her steps are unsteady."

Fang Xiaocao looked at Taotie with astonishment, her heart silently shocked. Taotie’s sound-location skills were even more impressive than she had imagined.

From such a distance, even detecting Mantis’s injuries and faltering steps—what a talent.

"Basic operation, nothing fancy!"

Seeing Fang Xiaocao’s surprise, Taotie grinned smugly, his expression filled with pride.

Fang Xiaocao didn’t bother responding to Taotie.

"Can Mantis hold on until Tom and Unhappy arrive?"

Fang Xiaocao asked worriedly.

Taotie nodded. "Should be fine."

"Those two guys aren’t doing well either."

"Their breathing is uneven; they seem injured too."

Hearing this, Fang Xiaocao felt somewhat reassured but still worried about Mantis.

She could only silently pray that Unhappy and Tom would hurry up and reach her.

——

Mantis, covered in blood, wore a fierce expression.

She stared deathly at the two figures in front of her.

Opposite her were two Store Managers from the Pawnshop.

A man and a woman.

The man was codenamed Day Patrol Deity, and the woman was called Bird Beak.

Both took their names from the Ten Great Yin Commanders of ancient Hell mythology.

They signified their ranking within the Pawnshop.

Mantis’s body bore numerous wounds.

A quick glance revealed at least a dozen gashes.

Due to prolonged high-intensity combat.

The injuries on Mantis’s body continued to bleed.

Blood dripped steadily from her clothes, soaking the grass beneath her.

Excessive blood loss had left Mantis’s face pale.

But her gaze remained sharp.

It emitted a fierce, devouring light.

The Day Patrol Deity and Bird Beak standing opposite were also battered.

The Day Patrol Deity’s left arm twisted unnaturally, with a piece of bone poking out of his elbow and through his clothes—a result of Mantis forcefully snapping it.

Bird Beak’s face was covered in bloody scratches.

Mantis had clawed her skin apart.

Judging from the depth of the wounds, even recovery would leave scars.

Her body was covered in bloody holes, created by Mantis’s finger covers.

The three of them faced off from a distance.

None of them dared to move recklessly.

The current situation left all severely injured, making inactivity better than a reckless move.

The test was endurance—whoever failed first would die!

Mantis licked her lips, feeling rather parched.

Excessive blood loss left her dehydrated.

Day Patrol Deity and Bird Beak were also suffering.

If Mantis endured blood loss, then so did they.

Finally, Bird Beak seemed to lose patience.

"Attack!"

Bird Beak snarled and made the first move.

She brandished a red tassel spear, charging straight ahead.

Her spear aimed directly at Mantis’s face.

Seeing Bird Beak make her move, Day Patrol Deity also sprang into action.

With his injured left arm, Day Patrol Deity had no weapon.

He could only attack Mantis with his bare hands.

As Day Patrol Deity and Bird Beak approached together.

Mantis’s eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Instead of retreating, she charged forward.

Mantis shifted quickly, dodging the spear.

She followed the spear handle to close in on Bird Beak.

Among Day Patrol Deity and Bird Beak, Mantis judged Bird Beak to pose the greater threat to her.

Day Patrol Deity, with an arm rendered useless, was essentially finished—a threat not worth considering.

If Bird Beak hadn’t been restraining her, Mantis would have long killed Day Patrol Deity.

Seeing Mantis close in, Bird Beak flicked her spear shaft, making it whip toward Mantis like a serpent.

Mantis, wounded, reacted slower than usual.

Caught off guard, the spear shaft collided with her back, causing her to stumble.

Day Patrol Deity immediately seized the opportunity, closing in and unleashing a series of kicks aimed directly at Mantis’s head.

A cold glint flashed in Mantis’s eyes.

Rage surged—not dodging or evading, she raised her hands into Mantis Claws. The metallic finger covers glimmered coldly as she jabbed them toward Day Patrol Deity’s legs.

Since Day Patrol Deity was in such a hurry to die, Mantis didn’t mind granting his wish—kill him first and then face Bird Beak one-on-one.

At least it would rid her of this meddlesome annoyance.

Seeing Mantis’s motion, Day Patrol Deity’s face contorted in horror.

But it was too late; his move had already committed, leaving him no time to dodge.

Ah—

Day Patrol Deity let out a scream.

Mantis’s finger covers jabbed fiercely into his legs. A successful hit prompted Mantis to smile coldly.

Her hands swiftly pulled back.

The sharp finger covers sliced through Day Patrol Deity’s leg flesh as though cutting tofu.

In no time, two deep gashes exposing bone appeared on Day Patrol Deity’s legs.

Sweat poured off Day Patrol Deity like rain; his legs, severely wounded, could no longer hold him up. He fell to the ground, clutching his legs and emitting a series of harrowing cries.