The Supreme God

"Let's wait for those guys to leave first. Then I'll send you out,"

the fire source beast said, slightly nodding.

Since then, the sun had set several times, marking the passing of several days.

"It seems those three Lords of Darkness have left the Fiery Eye.

I'll go outside and inspect the situation. You stay put,"

the fire source beast instructed.

"Alright. I'll wait for you."

Austin nodded, acknowledging this plan.

Even though the three Lords of Darkness maintained the upper hand in strength compared to the fire source beast, he could still escape their clutches if his whereabouts were compromised. Therefore, Austin didn't stress over the repercussions of him getting caught.

With his mind made up, the fire source beast set out, leaving Austin behind in the secret chamber to investigate the situation outside.

With that, several days passed by before the fire source beast returned to the secret chamber.

"It seems the three Lords of Darkness have left the Eight Fires Valley, along with their demon guards of darkness.

Since the coast is clear, I'll escort you out now,"

the fire source beast briefed Austin, gesturing him to follow.

With that, the fire source beast exited the chamber with Austin in tow before they made their way out of the Fiery Eye.

The fire source beast was familiar with this part of the Fiery Eye like the back of his hands. He could navigate his way through it even with his eyes closed, making it easier for him to enter and leave this area as he pleased.

With the fire source beast as his escort, Austin soon left the Fiery Eye and safely entered the vicinity of the Eight Fires Valley.

"You must come back to visit me in the future. I'll be waiting for you."

The fire source beast voiced his wishes to Austin, laying his feelings bare. With conflicting emotions muddling his existence, he expressed reluctance in bidding Austin farewell.

After sharing an eventful journey with Austin, he grew attached to the latter, harboring strong feelings of companionship.

The fire source beast race consisted of simpleminded creatures. Once they made up their minds about something, they would remain committed to it with unwavering fortitude as though it were set in stone.

"Don't worry. I'll come back for you,"

Austin said with a friendly wink.

Of course, the feelings of respect were mutual. Reciprocating the fire source beast's compassion towards him, Austin, too, held him in high regard. Back when Austin felt cornered with the nine leaders of the Time Chamber Sect and the demon guards of darkness hot on his trail, left with not many options, he had to retreat to the Eight Fires Valley.

There, he encountered the fire source beast on a whim. With the beast as his accomplice, Austin was able to shake his pursuers off his back, granting him temporary freedom.

In addition to that, the fire source beast offered Austin a Fire Bead, which contributed to a drastic increase in his combat skills, apart from teaching him the fire-controlling technique.

never returned any of the favors the fire

could be said that the kindness the fire source beast had shown to Austin could vouch for the purity of their

to the fire source beast and was grateful for all his selfless

be off now. Farewell, my

the fire source beast goodbye before turning his back

to come back and

go, the fire source beast followed Austin out of the Eight Fires Valley before Austin's figure vanished out of sight. The beast then felt a gut-wrenching sadness plague his heart watching his friend leave, what he wouldn't

back. Wait

voice resounded through the air, erasing all doubts, relieving the restless heart of the fire source

confront it, Austin sat on the Time Ship and headed for the Fallen Divine

significant amount of travel, Austin

"Oh, Austin's back!"

him emerge before their eyes, the twelve zodiac animals couldn't contain themselves and rushed to surround him,

glad you're doing

powerful by

You've already surpassed us.

I acknowledged your

sky-devouring dog said, walking up to Austin, irrefutable pride reflecting in its eyes as it patted

I am humbled by your praise. I suppose I could give credit where

the opportunity to meet

confessed, returning the sky-devouring dog's warm

dog who had discovered Austin and brought him

so fast, dog. Don't forget that I've assisted Austin a lot on his journey too! That being said, I hold the right to share in his progress just as much

Austin, or else I'll beat

and patted Austin on the shoulder heavily, wanting to earn

helped you a

you remember that,

not wanting to be left

everyone. I

you all

of

Not bad at

big black bull praised Austin, mumbling to itself, satisfied by Austin's approach on the

me! You guys can't possibly

fantasies, but it doesn't matter how much you've helped Austin. It will never amount to my contributions since I was the one who

and kept him here. If it weren't for me, you

guys still have the nerve to take all

sky devouring dog scoffed, visibly angered

the black

"You, old dog!

to bag all the credit

undermine our efforts based on what you think! I object

dulled down from the unresolved issue as the zodiac animals indulged in a scuffle among themselves, trying

Austin decided

the square deep