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The moment Black cast the spell, the Heart Witch and the others sprang into action.
The water demon summoned moisture from the air, forming a pair of massive hands to intercept the spell. However, upon seeing Jackie Chan standing firm, he instead grabbed a brick and hurled it at the airborne spell.
On the other side, Truu's expression was tense and serious as his massive frame charged forward. The Witch Heart Demon and his allies cast him a glance filled with disdain and sorrow but paid no real attention to either Jackie Chan or Truu.
Just as they were about to unleash their devastating powers on the duo, a barrage of powerful energy bullets struck near them.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The police officers of the 13th district had arrived, working together to buy Jackie Chan time while suppressing the demons with their energy weapons.
Boom!
The relentless barrage of energy bullets forced the four demons to dodge and reposition themselves.
At that moment, Jackie Chan and Truu seized the opportunity, reaching for the spell that Black had thrown.
But before they could celebrate, the Earth Demon melted into the ground, evading the energy blasts. In an instant, he reemerged, ambushing Jackie Chan and snatching several spells from his grasp.
"Success!"
Jackie Chan's eyes widened in shock. He gripped the few remaining charms in his hand and immediately pushed forward.
Boom!
The Earth Demon was sent flying like a cannonball.
Boom!
He crashed into a wall, creating a massive crater with cracks spreading outward like a web.
"What?!"
Everyone was stunned. They knew Jackie Chan, but they had never seen him possess such raw, supernatural strength.
A sharp observer quickly deduced that it must be the power of a spell.
Among them, Sheriff Black was the one who knew the truth best.
"The Bull Charm grants its user immense brute strength."
The thought flashed through his mind, and he exhaled in relief.
Though the Earth Demon had stolen a few spells, they didn't seem particularly powerful—mostly auxiliary abilities.
"Hmph."
The Heart Demon sneered as he turned to the Earth Demon, who had just regained his footing.
"Hand over all the charms."
The Earth Demon held up three spells—the Rabbit Charm, the Tiger Charm, and the Rat Charm.
Absorbing them into his body, the Witch Heart Demon immediately felt his power surge. His pale, emotionless face twisted into a wicked grin as he fixed his gaze on Jackie Chan and Truu.
"You have no chance."
"What?!"
Jackie Chan and Truu felt their hearts sink.
Boom!
The Witch Heart Demon raised his palm, gathering energy, and unleashed the power of the Dragon Charm.
A searing beam of lava energy erupted toward them.
Jackie Chan and Truu braced themselves.
Truu glanced at the charm in his hand, his mind racing. With a thought, his eyes surged with electric energy—like the Dragon Charm's power.
This was the strength of the Pig Charm.
Boom!
Their beams collided mid-air, triggering a powerful explosion. The force of the impact sent shockwaves rolling through the battlefield, while fiery sparks scattered in all directions.
The temperature soared, and the acrid scent of burning energy filled the air.
"Hmph."
The Witch Heart Demon scoffed. His own magic amplified the power of the Dragon Charm, and within moments, Truu let out a pained cry as he was blasted backward, slamming into the ground. He lay there, unable to move.
"Truu! Are you okay?!"
Jackie Chan gasped, gripping the charms in his hand. Gritting his teeth, he activated the Snake Charm to vanish, then used the Monkey Charm's transformation ability to take the form of an eagle.
Silently, he soared high above the battlefield before diving straight toward the Witch Heart Demon.
"A mere human?"
A glint of mockery flashed in the demon's eyes.
"Don't overestimate yourself."
The movement of the surrounding air, the shifting direction of the wind—Jackie Chan couldn't fully grasp them.
Then, the Witch Heart Demon swung his hand with force.
Whoosh!
A violent hurricane erupted.
Jackie Chan was caught in the storm, tossed through the air before crashing to the ground beside Truu. The charms in his hand scattered in all directions.
"Kill them."
The Witch Heart Demon spoke with calm authority before adding, "And bring me the charms."
"Understood."
The Water Demon, Earth Demon, and Wind Demon responded in unison, their bodies shifting into their elemental forms as they surged toward Jackie Chan and Truu.
"Be careful!"
Sheriff Black's expression darkened. He raised his firearm, ready to provide cover—
But before he could act, the Witch Heart Demon turned to face him.
A sinister red glow flared in the demon's eyes.
"Before worrying about others, perhaps you should consider your own fate first."
The Witch Heart Demon sneered, his voice low and hoarse, as an eerie chill wrapped around Sheriff Black.
Black's face paled.
Then—
BOOM!
A terrifying energy ray erupted from the Witch Heart Demon's hand, hurtling toward him with devastating force.
"Sheriff!"
"Chief Black!"
The nearby police officers' eyes widened in horror. They clenched their fists, their bodies tensed with the desperate urge to intervene—but they knew they wouldn't make it in time.
In that moment, it became clear—Sheriff Black was truly a respected and capable leader.
Meanwhile…
Jackie Chan watched, his heart pounding as the energy blast surged toward Sheriff Black.
Fear, frustration, and helplessness swirled inside him. But amidst those emotions, another thought surfaced—
Where was Constantine's backup?
Why weren't they here yet?
It wasn't resentment—Jackie Chan had fought with everything he had to hold off the demons. But if reinforcements had arrived sooner, the battle might have taken a different turn.
Sheriff Black braced himself.
This is it.
He was going to die.
Then—
Whoosh!
A sudden gust of wind swept through the battlefield.
"Hmm?"
The Wind Demon was the first to notice something amiss.
Though they weren't in a sealed space, this wind didn't originate from an exhaust vent or any natural source.
Where was it coming from?
More than that—it wasn't just a breeze. It was a disturbance, like a presence moving at incredible speed.
A figure.
And then—
A blinding flash of orange-red divine light illuminated the corridor.
A second later, a slender figure emerged, a shield raised high—
Blocking the Witch Heart Demon's deadly attack.
"She…"
Someone gasped in disbelief.
Even Jackie Chan was stunned.
He swallowed hard, staring at the familiar silhouette before him.
And then, in an awestruck mumble—
"Wonder Woman…?"
"She's the backup Constantine mentioned?"
The realization struck him like a lightning bolt.
Then—exhilaration.
This was Wonder Woman!
If Xiaoyu were here, she'd probably be so excited she'd leap into the air—even if both her legs were broken—just to witness this moment.
BOOM!
Wonder Woman stood firm, her shield absorbing the full brunt of the Witch Heart Demon's energy attack. Then, with a swift movement, she slashed her sword through the beam, cutting it apart into a shower of harmless sparks.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
Her footsteps echoed as she strode forward, eyes locked onto the Witch Heart Demon.
Her cold expression sharpened, brows furrowed in defiance as she declared—
"Heart Witch, this is Earth—not Hell!"
Whoosh!
She swung her sword again, and the very air seemed to split apart—creating a momentary vacuum in its wake.
Her voice carried unwavering authority as she continued—
"Even Mephisto can't run wild here."
"What makes you think you can?"
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