I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 598 [3 chapters combined into 1] Riley: Hehe, you're coming towards me on your own init

I have to say, the dimensional barrier is really useful.

Just then, Rasu released Xiaofeng from the Pankut Box. Before Xiaofeng could even rejoice, Riley, along with the Dragon Team members, appeared out of thin air behind them as the silver-gray dimensional wall materialized.

"Spider-Man! You finally came!"

Upon seeing the familiar, dark figure appear, Rasu couldn't help but call out. His previously furrowed brows visibly relaxed considerably.

Clearly, compared to those villains who see Spider-Man as a demon on earth...

After Riley deliberately sent them to jail in Denmark, letting them experience the benefits of a relaxed, laissez-faire approach to imprisonment, the trio of the Mafia, now completely reformed, looked at Riley with incredibly warm eyes every time they saw him!

Unfortunately, just as Riley had guessed, to prevent Rasu from "defecting" at the last minute, not only did Shendu himself not participate, but even the other two members of the Black Hand Gang's iron triangle—Zhou and Afen—were kept by Shendu's side.

They claimed it was because they trusted Rasu's abilities and that he alone was enough.

But Rasu could see perfectly well that this was because he was worried that one Valon wasn't enough, so he deliberately detained his two good brothers as hostages!

So when Rasu saw Riley and the others arrive, he breathed a sigh of relief, believing that the demons released this time would surely be defeated by Riley and wouldn't cause any trouble...

But Rasu merely greeted him and dared not approach Riley even a fraction of a second, lest the Holy Lord, like someone with sensitive skin, directly harm his two good brothers.

Before Rasu could even utter a few words, several green-skinned ninja soldiers emerged from his shadow. Right before Riley's eyes, they dragged Rasu, who was holding the Panku Box, directly into the shadows.

Of course, given Riley's speed, he could easily rescue Rasu from the ninja soldiers at such a short distance.

However, with the addition of a host of superheroes, the overall strength of the Dark Force has plummeted.

If Rasu could be rescued even earlier...

Putting aside Rasu's biggest worry—whether Valon and his group would become targets of Shendu's wrath—Rasu still has the Panku Box in his hands.

Once this artifact is lost, the seven demons sealed in hell will completely lose their chance to see the light of day again.

By then, no new demons will emerge to fill the void left by the Holy Lord. Instead, the dark energy will rebound from its lowest point, brewing an even more powerful crisis!

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, and confirming that Rasu and the others still had value to him and that the Holy Lord would not harm them, Riley could only suppress the urge to attack and let Rasu disappear before his eyes.

Then, Riley looked towards the Wind Demon, a massive creature resembling a toad, which was surrounded by a dense army of green-skinned ninja soldiers. The Wind Demon's appearance was like a toad magnified a thousand times; its grayish-green skin was covered in bumpy bumps, and each breath caused visible fluctuations in the surrounding air. Its bulging, pupil-less, pale blue eyes were looking down at Riley, as if assessing an appetizer about to be eaten.

"Hmm? You actually stayed?" Riley raised an eyebrow curiously, a hint of amusement in his voice. "I thought Shendu would take you with him. Looks like you were sold out by Shendu?"

It's worth mentioning that...

Because Shendu had betrayed the other demons once, even knowing they were released by him, the seven demons wouldn't treat him well or obey his commands. They wouldn't consider temporarily setting aside their own interests to help Shendu release the other demons; instead, they would act independently, prioritizing their own desires.

To draw an analogy, their relationship is like that of teammates in a Delta volleyball team.

Only because they were both demons, and Shendu still had to release other demons, did they not turn against Shendu on the spot to settle old scores and completely eliminate him.

However, Xiaofeng is the only "outlier" among the seven demons.

When Xiaofeng was called "balloon" to Rasu's face during their first meeting, he simply blew a breath as a form of punishment.

And when he blew that breath, he clearly held back. Except for Jackie Chan, who was closest and caught off guard, being blown away, Rasu and Ah Fen, who were standing a little further away, remained firmly in place, completely unharmed. It was only when Jackie Chan hit them that they both collapsed to the ground.

Even after the Holy Lord altered the Book of History, allowing the Eight Demons to regain control of Earth, Xiao Feng's method of ruling his mortal subordinates was merely to make them fight each other to please himself.

When Jackie Chan mentioned that Shendu was being held in solitary confinement because Valon had mistaken the warden's cake for the container of the Pankuh Box, Xiaofeng's first reaction was that if he didn't rescue Shendu, it would be difficult to save his other demon brothers and sisters. Unlike the other demons who thought it was none of their business and simply walked away.

Even Xiaofeng, who could have used his abilities to raze the prison to the ground, was willing to transform himself into a human for this rescue operation, so that he could act discreetly and avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

Thinking about it this way, after the other six demons were freed, their first reaction was the same as Shendu's: only thinking about restoring their former ruling position, completely disregarding the lives of the other demons...

Xiaofeng is probably the only one among the eight demons who is qualified to accuse the Holy Lord of betraying them.

"So, you're the Spider-Man who's caused my brothers and sisters a lot of trouble? Save your breath, this childish sowing won't work on me."

When the howling wind responded, its sound was like a hundred broken drums being struck simultaneously, deep and murky. Each syllable was accompanied by the echo of the howling wind.

But those resounding words formed a startling contrast with his demonic identity.

"I stayed behind to avenge my brothers and sisters! Don't think you can truly fight against demons! Bo Gang and the Holy Lord were both careless and underestimated you, which is why they fell for your tricks. But this time, you will die by my hand!"

That "outlier" quality made Xiaofeng's words sound surprisingly righteous and awe-inspiring.

In contrast, Riley, dressed in a jet-black battle suit, exudes a chilling aura simply by standing there, clearly a villain with a dark twist...

Xiaofeng, the true demon, is actually acting like a righteous character because he's raised the banner of "avenging his brothers and sisters"! It's like he's completely reversed the natural order!

"This is between him and me, and you are not allowed to interfere!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaofeng pushed aside the ninja soldiers on both sides. His massive, gray-green body stepped out from the ninja soldiers' encirclement.

With each step, a spiderweb-like crack appeared on the concrete ground beneath their feet, and the surrounding air churned violently.

Seeing that Xiaofeng had actually abandoned his obvious numerical advantage and wanted to engage in a fair one-on-one duel, Riley's lips curled up slightly beneath his mask. He suddenly found Xiaofeng, with his adorably ugly appearance, much more pleasing to the eye.

Thinking this, Riley first raised his hand and pointed to the ninja soldiers waiting in place, indicating that Uncle Long and the others should deal with the ninja soldiers, leaving Xiaofeng to "entertain" himself.

Then, facing the approaching demon, Riley spread his hands, imitating a centenarian from Egypt, and calmly responded.

"Huh? Not only did he not run away, but he actually walked towards me?"

"How am I supposed to knock you away if I don't get close to you?"

The howling wind parted its jaws, revealing a row of jagged, serrated teeth that stretched almost to its ears. The air around it began to swirl wildly at a visible speed. The gale howled and gathered in the not-too-small laundry room, swirling the gravel and dust on the ground into a hazy vortex.

"Hehe, let's give it a try then."

Seeing this, Riley also lowered his hands.

To compensate for the size difference between them and prevent himself from taking advantage of being smaller and less likely to hit, the symbiotic suit connected to Riley's mind began to writhe wildly. In just a few breaths, his body rose to be level with Howling Wind.

The bulging muscles, outlined in the black battle suit, exuded a powerful beauty. White spiderweb patterns were stretched into a menacing giant web, covering his broad chest and back. Adding to the surreptitious opening of Venom's mouth, revealing a mouthful of gleaming white teeth and a tongue longer than his head, constantly dripping saliva…

His entire being—if this form could still be called "human"—surged in power, and with steps so heavy they cracked the ground, he walked toward the howling wind before him.

That posture, that aura, every step he took felt like a heavy blow to the hearts of the spectators…

He's practically a villain straight out of a horror movie!

Even the Dragon Team members, who knew Riley inside and out, couldn't help but feel a moment of disorientation as they watched Riley's retreating figure.

Especially Uncle Long, whose gaze was fixed on Riley's retreating figure. While reaching into his pocket, hesitating whether to call Sheriff Black, he lowered his voice and turned to his father, whose eyes also held a complex expression, cautiously asking, "..."

"Dad...we should be on the side of justice, right...?"

"Of course."

Upon hearing this, the old man raised his hand and closed his mouth, which had unconsciously opened wide, trying to maintain a calm tone.

But the hand that was holding the dried pufferfish, without his noticing, unconsciously aimed at Riley's back. And out of absolute trust in Riley, it hung heavily at his side.

"That big, dark-skinned guy, he's our teammate, right?"

"...Strictly speaking, yes."

"Then why does Riley look even more demonic than that demon across from him when he laughs now? Could it be that he's fallen for it again, and his mind has become extreme, just like before?!"

"...Father doesn't know either, but Father is certain that Riley is still blessed by righteous energy and has not been affected by dark energy."

Upon hearing this, the old man recalled Riley's gaping maw dripping with saliva after he turned into Venom, and remained silent for a few seconds, a rare occurrence.

In the end, Dad chose to go against his conscience... cough cough, no, I should say... believe in his achievements in air magic and give Riley his assurance.

Finally, the father, still somewhat worried, added meaningfully.

"Of course, you can ask Riley about this question after this matter is over."

"...Then let's forget about it."

As the two were discussing amongst themselves, Xiaoyu, standing between them, showed not the slightest fear at Riley's change. Instead, her eyes lit up, as if she had seen a favorite toy, and she jumped three feet high with excitement.

"So that suit had this function... That's so cool! I'll try it out next time I borrow Riley!"

"No! Absolutely not!"

"Oh! How could this happen... You guys are such a spoilsport! Humph!"

However, before Jade could finish speaking, Jackie Chan and his father responded in unison. Their tone was so resolute, it was as if they were rejecting a dangerous proposal that would most likely lead to the end of the world!

Under this strange atmosphere, the distance between Riley and Howling Wind began to shrink continuously...

Until the distance between them had become so great that they could almost touch each other.

As if they had agreed beforehand, they both raised their right arms at the same time.

There were no probing attacks, no feints, no fancy or unnecessary movements...

Two fists, one carrying a hurricane compressed to its limit, the other wrapped in golden magical energy fluctuations, drew two straight trajectories in the air and collided head-on without avoiding each other!

The instant their fists clashed, the shockwave that suddenly exploded up turned the gravel and dust on the cell floor into a ring-shaped tsunami, crashing down in all directions!

However, before the shockwave could fully spread, their free hands, facing each other, unleashed a straight punch without any fancy moves, and they collided with each other again with a muffled thud!

The combined shockwaves from the two punches compressed the surrounding air to the point of bursting with a piercing roar!

"Come on! Let's face it head-on! Don't be a coward!"

Riley roared, his fists becoming blurry black afterimages as he furiously pounded forward at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

With Riley's current strength, even without using the amplification magic of the Ox Talisman, every punch he throws still carries pure numerical beauty! The sonic booms produced when his fists tear through the air are continuous!

"That suits me perfectly! Anyone who backs down is a coward!"

The howling wind roared just as deafeningly, and its two enormous iron fists transformed into a gray-green storm. Amplified and amplified by the dark energy, the howling wind, which should have been no match for Riley, now carried the savage power of a demon, directly clashing with Riley's fist shadows! It showed no sign of being at a disadvantage!

Every collision of fists creates a shockwave.

The rubble was shaken and suspended in mid-air, and the entire prison began to tremble violently from the clash between the two.

"Tell my mom! I'm not a coward!"

Riley, his fighting spirit soaring and finding the fight increasingly exhilarating, had completely lost all interest in maintaining a composed demeanor. Shouting loudly, his punches grew faster and faster; the afterimages of his fists, barely visible to the naked eye, had already formed an impenetrable, dark wall!

"You mean I'm a coward?! Watch this! Ora Ora Ora Ora—!"

At the same time, Xiaofeng, who had been through thousands of years of trials and tribulations, was returning to the world and was becoming more and more courageous and excited as he fought!

The relentless swinging of the iron fist was also reaching its limit! With each strike that landed on Riley's fist, the shockwaves alone were enough to carve countless deep grooves into the reinforced concrete wall!

"Mu da wood da wood da wood da! Mu da—!"

Upon hearing Xiaofeng's roar, Riley's face suddenly contorted as if triggered by some underlying code, and he let out a vampire-like battle cry.

His roar even drowned out the roar of the fists and the hurricane at one point.

And in a short period of time, after countless exchanges of attack and defense...

Their iron fists clashed once again, locked in a stalemate.

When they looked at each other, in addition to the hostility caused by their different positions, there was also a sense of mutual respect and admiration for each other, as if they were evenly matched!

"Looks like I underestimated you, Spider-Man."

As Xiaofeng subtly changed his form of address for Riley, he gently shook his hands to relieve the soreness and pain from the intense punches. His enormous, pupil-less, scarlet eyes, along with the movement of his facial muscles, revealed a hint of curiosity as he re-examined the strange, dark, and ferocious opponent before him—an opponent who seemed even more demonic than himself.

"You are the first human to be able to stand steadily after taking so many of my punches."

Its voice remained low and hoarse, like a broken drum. But the initial arrogance in its tone had unknowingly diminished by more than half.

"However, you must be holding back something, right?"

Just then, Xiaofeng changed the subject, his gaze suddenly sharpening, revealing his displeasure at being looked down upon.

"When Bo Gang returned to Hell, he went berserk, saying that you had treated her like a punching bag, leaving her no chance to fight back. He also warned us never to answer the Holy Lord's call and return to Earth. He even claimed that Earth is now the real Hell..."

"But if your strength is only what you just demonstrated, it's absolutely impossible for you to deal with Bo Gang! It's even less likely you could make her this afraid!"

"Oh dear, have we been discovered?"

Riley tilted his head at the words, his fang-filled, venomous mouth splitting into a sinister grin.

Then, he spread his hands, his tone as frank as if some harmless little secret had been exposed, and nodded in acknowledgment without any hesitation.

"After all, as the Wind Demon, you haven't even used your special abilities. It's only fair that I reciprocate, so I naturally have to hold back. Otherwise, even if I win, it would be an unfair victory, and you'd definitely be unhappy about it."

Xiaofeng froze for a moment, then threw his head back and let out a deafening burst of wild laughter.

The laughter, accompanied by a howling wind, echoed throughout the cell, causing loose concrete fragments on the walls to fall down in a flurry.

"Hahaha! Interesting! I thought I underestimated you, but it turns out I'm the one being underestimated! Good, very good, excellent... In that case, I'll get serious!"

The moment he finished speaking, Xiaofeng opened his mouth wide and took a deep breath, his chin swelling up at a visible speed.

The instant Xiaofeng exhaled, a violent current of air erupted from him, carrying countless sharp wind blades invisible to the naked eye, rushing straight towards Riley!

"Perfect timing! This is the best way to deal with you!"

Riley felt the space before him enveloped by the hurricane, and the safe zone was constantly being compressed, yet the smile on his lips only widened. Sensing the change in Riley's state of mind, the symbiote suit rippled with excitement across his body.

Despite the strong warning from his spider-sense, Riley lowered his center of gravity, slightly bent his knees, and braced himself with his hands on the ground, assuming a starting position commonly used by athletes.

Then, Riley moved.

However, Riley neither charged directly at Xiaofeng nor simply relied on high-speed movement to dodge Xiaofeng's attacks; instead, he ran around Xiaofeng.

His speed was so fast, like a clone technique, that he left a complete afterimage of Riley in place. In less than a breath's time, he had run around the laundry room more than a dozen times!

As his running speed increased, Riley's figure left a dark, circular trail in the air.

The trajectory became increasingly dense and solid...

Ultimately, a black whirlwind wall was formed that was visible to the naked eye!

The air inside the wall began to swirl wildly under his influence. The airflow was forcibly drawn into his running trajectory, colliding head-on with the howling hurricane in the exact opposite direction!

The two forces collided violently in the center of the cell, and surprisingly, Riley, who did not use any magic, was still able to hold his own against the wind forces in a head-on clash!

Even as Riley intentionally or unintentionally reduced the diameter of the wind wall, the wind blades that were supposed to be used to attack Riley were also swept up by the powerful airflow and turned into part of Riley's attack, returning them all to Howling Wind!

Although for the thick-skinned Xiaofeng, this level of wind force was like a tickle, utterly unable to cause him any real harm...

Such a bizarre scene still made Xiaofeng's giant eyes widen suddenly, and he belatedly began to understand why Bo Gang acted as if he had seen an immortal god again when talking about "Spider-Man".

He has lived for thousands of years and has seen countless mortals who dared to challenge demons...

Some relied on magic, some on divine artifacts, and some on reckless courage...

But he had never seen anyone, without any magical aid, use extreme speed and a powerful physique to create a hurricane that could directly confront his wind power!

So much so that Xiaofeng stared at the blurry figure accelerating within the black whirlwind wall. After a moment of stunned silence, he finally couldn't hold back and let out a low growl filled with astonishment from deep within his throat.

"You can do this? You idiot, are you even human...?"

"Have humans become this outrageous these days?"

"Between the two of us, who is the real demon of the wind?!"