When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Two days later, Zhu Chongjiu sensed a slight movement in the flame tattoo on his back!

Zhu Chongjiu stopped Xiao Hei, who was following the Imperial Tutor's group. Xiao Hei looked up and asked Zhu Chongjiu on his back, "What's wrong, Ninth Brother?"

Zhu Chongjiu said, "Wait a minute," but inwardly he wondered why the flame tattoo on his back, the source of fire, had moved for a while when they first entered the Flaming Mountain Continent, then moved again when they reached the giant volcano, and then stopped moving. Why was it moving again now that they had arrived here?

Zhu Chongjiu carefully sensed his surroundings for a moment, but found nothing unusual.

Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "This time it was just a slight movement. Maybe I was too nervous. Maybe they just moved slightly or changed their posture!"

Regardless of the consequences, Zhu Chongjiu followed the Imperial Tutor's group of locals to minimize trouble. After all, the locals, venturing into such dangerous places, would surely have some safe routes. Also, if they encountered a monster attack, the Imperial Tutor's group ahead would be paving the way for Zhu Chongjiu!

After pondering for a while, Zhu Chongjiu let the little black dog under him continue forward. After another half day, Zhu Chongjiu was stunned and looked into the distance ahead. He thought to himself, "Such a strong fire element aura. It's six or seven thousand kilometers away, and I can still sense it!"

Moreover, it wasn't the aura of a demonic beast, but the aura of a rare and precious treasure. After sensing the direction the Imperial Tutor and his party were heading, Zhu Chongjiu instantly understood that they were heading towards this rare and precious treasure!

It seems that the sudden pulsation of its own fire source just now was probably due to the tremor it felt after sensing that rare and precious material.

Little Black beneath Zhu Chongjiu did not stop, continuing to follow in the footsteps of the Imperial Tutor and his entourage. After walking tirelessly for half a day, Zhu Chongjiu finally clearly sensed that rare and precious treasure.

To Zhu Chongjiu's astonishment, within a radius of a hundred miles around that rare and precious treasure, there were actually ten incredibly powerful Emperor-level demonic beasts. It should be known that each of these Emperor-level demonic beasts possessed world-destroying power, making them virtually impossible for ordinary people to contend with.

In contrast, the group led by the Imperial Tutor, though numerous, consisted of only six true Emperor-level experts. On this God-Forsaken Continent, the intensity of battles between Emperor-level experts was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. In such clashes, those below the Emperor level had no chance to intervene; they were as fragile as ants.

Of course, there are always exceptions. Only those chosen by heaven, like Zhu Chongjiu, who possess unparalleled divine weapons, can fight beyond their level.

However, looking at the vast and boundless God-Forsaken Continent, there is only one person as blessed with such extraordinary talent as Zhu Chongjiu.

However, what puzzled and baffled Zhu Chongjiu even more was that, although it was obvious to anyone with eyes that the two sides were vastly different in strength and the human side was at a clear disadvantage, they actually engaged in close combat with those ten extremely ferocious Emperor-level demonic beasts without hesitation and launched a fierce battle.

Just then, Zhu Chongjiu suddenly let out a clear shout: "Xiao Hei, speed up and head towards the battlefield ahead immediately!"

At this moment, Zhu Chongjiu's majestic mount, Xiao Hei, also sensed the earth-shattering battle unfolding three thousand kilometers ahead.

As soon as Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, Xiao Hei grinned and shouted excitedly, "Haha, I've been strolling around at a leisurely pace these past few days, and it's really made me want to go!" With that, Xiao Hei kicked off with all four hooves and, like a black lightning bolt slicing through the night sky, sped off towards the battlefield amidst the flames of war!

At this very moment, the group led by the Imperial Tutor was embroiled in a breathtaking and arduous life-or-death battle. Six Emperor-level experts had formed a tight protective circle, firmly shielding those below the Emperor level within its center. However, even such a formidable defense could not completely stem the tide of battle. Every now and then, powerful energy fluctuations, like raging waves, would pierce through the Emperor-level experts' defensive line and surge into the protective circle.

Each lingering impact severely injured those weaker within the protective circle. Some coughed up blood and collapsed on the spot; others perished instantly, a truly gruesome sight.

Suddenly, an Emperor-level expert glared angrily and roared hoarsely, "Imperial Tutor, who exactly provided this intelligence?"

The intelligence report clearly stated that there were only four Emperor-level demonic beasts guarding this place, but now there are a full eight! Moreover, who knows how many more Emperor-level demonic beasts are lurking in the shadows, waiting to ambush us! His voice was filled with anger and resentment.

Immediately afterward, another Emperor-level expert shouted anxiously to the Imperial Tutor, "Imperial Tutor, this mission has failed! If we continue to struggle like this, I'm afraid we will all perish here! If we retreat now, perhaps a few of us can survive..."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Tutor slowly turned his head and looked solemnly at the people behind him who were within the protective circle.

He took a deep breath, as if drawing in all the courage around him, and then said in a low but firm voice, "Gentlemen, please think carefully. If we choose to retreat and flee out of fear at this moment, what tragic fate will those we leave behind face? They will surely become helpless food for these ferocious and inhuman monsters, not one of them will be left alive!" After he finished speaking these impassioned words, the Imperial Tutor gripped the gleaming weapon in his hand tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, showing his extreme tension and determination. At the same time, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes, as if he was prepared to sacrifice his life.

Just then, another angry shout suddenly came from the crowd: "Imperial Tutor! Don't you understand? If we continue to resist, everyone will die without a chance of survival! But if we give up now, at least a few Emperor-level experts might be able to escape and live. Can't you do the math?"

Upon hearing this, despair filled the faces of those who had been hiding within the protective circle. They knew their lives were now as fragile as candles in the wind, yet they were powerless to change their situation. Finally, someone could no longer bear the pressure of this despair and cried out in grief and indignation, "My lords, please stop protecting us useless people! Retreat now! If heaven is kind enough to grant you a chance to live, then I beg you to return and avenge us, the innocent who have perished!" Before he finished speaking, tears streamed down his face, his pitiful state moving all who witnessed it.

At this critical moment, the two terrifyingly powerful Emperor-level demonic beasts, who had been lurking in the shadows, waiting for the best opportunity to launch a sneak attack, suddenly appeared like ghosts! They seized this fleeting opportunity with perfect coordination and launched a fierce attack with thunderous force, their target being the unsuspecting Emperor-level expert.

In an instant, two incredibly sharp bursts of energy roared in, striking the Emperor-level expert like a torrential downpour. Caught off guard by such a sudden and devastating blow, the Emperor-level expert had no time to defend or dodge, and was sent flying backward at an astonishing speed towards the center of the crowd, like a kite with a broken string.

Meanwhile, those within the circle were completely unprepared for this turn of events. By the time they sensed the impending danger, it was too late. With a dull thud, the Emperor-level expert crashed solidly into the crowd.

The unfortunate few people caught in his flight path didn't even have time to utter a scream before being violently knocked to the ground by the powerful impact. A chilling sound of bones breaking rang out, followed by a gruesome scene of flesh and blood flying everywhere. These poor souls died instantly, without even being able to struggle.

Looking at the Emperor-level expert again, his condition was also extremely miserable. He was spitting out blood, like a blood arrow shooting straight into the sky. His face, which had been flushed red from cultivating his techniques, was now a deep, ripe tomato red. His breathing was extremely weak, with exhalation far exceeding inhalation, clearly indicating that he was severely injured and on the verge of death!

The two Emperor-level demonic beasts revealed their true forms. After successfully launching a sneak attack, they quickly rushed towards the Emperor-level beast they had knocked down, intending to eliminate him completely.

The remaining five Emperor-level experts wanted to stop them, but they were tightly entangled and faced great danger. If they were not careful, they would end up like the Emperor-level expert who was ambushed.

The Emperor-level expert, who had been suddenly attacked and fallen to the ground, struggled to his feet, swaying as his face was filled with rage and determination. His eyes widened as he roared at his companions, "Run! Retreat!" At the same time, he gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at the approaching enemy, and muttered hatefully, "Even if I die today, I'll take one of you down with me!"

After speaking, the Emperor-level expert took a deep breath, and his inner energy surged wildly like a raging tide. His body began to expand rapidly, his muscles taut as if they were about to burst, and he exuded a terrifyingly powerful aura, clearly gathering strength to launch a final, fatal blow!

Just then, the two demonic beasts that had launched the sneak attack had already rushed in front of this Emperor-level expert. They bared their fangs and claws, displaying a ferocious and suicidal stance, as if they were ready to fight to the death. However, unexpectedly, when the Emperor-level expert unleashed this earth-shattering final attack with all his might and a death-defying resolve, the two cunning Emperor-level demonic beasts merely feinted, easily dodging this thunderous assault.

Witnessing this scene, the remaining five Emperor-level experts exchanged bewildered glances, a wave of despair and frustration washing over them. They thought to themselves, "These demonic beasts are far too cunning; their intelligence is in no way inferior to ours!"

The Emperor-level expert who had given his all in a desperate gamble, filled with extreme resentment, gradually lost his footing and slowly tilted backward. Finally, he crashed heavily to the ground, motionless, his life extinguished.

The remaining members protected by these six were now essentially exposed to the attack range of these two Emperor-level demonic beasts, and the other Emperor-level experts could not rely on them for rescue.

Some of those who had been retreating and fleeing stopped in their tracks. Looking at the Emperor-level lord who had been ambushed and killed while protecting them, they were filled with grief and indignation!

Suddenly, a furious shout came from the crowd: "Brothers and sisters! Today we are trapped in a desperate situation and there is no way to escape! Originally, you gentlemen still had a chance to escape, but in order to protect us, they were trapped here one by one."

Since things have come to this, and death is inevitable either way, let's not be cowards who drag down our leaders. If there are any like-minded people, let's charge forward together.

Just as the Emperor-level mage finished speaking, he raised his arm and shouted "Kill!" Then, his figure shot towards the two Emperor-level demonic beasts like an arrow released from a bow!

Upon hearing the words of the royal-level mage, the others behind him also stopped fleeing and charged towards the two powerful emperor-level demonic beasts amidst deafening battle cries!

Upon witnessing this scene, one of the demonic beasts' already hideous face twisted even more grotesquely. It opened its blood-red maw and let out a piercing, hoarse roar: "Hmph! This is utterly futile! Since you're so reckless, then today I'll feast on a delicious human flesh!" With that, the beast exuded a chilling aura and charged towards the valiant royal-level mage with overwhelming force…!