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.

any of the

that the kindness the fire source beast had shown to Austin could vouch

Austin felt indebted to the fire source beast and was grateful for

off now.

the fire source beast goodbye before turning his back

back and

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 sacrifice to make

back. Wait for me until

erasing all doubts, relieving the

journey behind him and another awaiting him to confront it, Austin sat on the Time Ship and headed for

amount of travel, Austin safely reached the Fallen Divine

"Oh, Austin's back!"

twelve zodiac animals couldn't contain themselves and rushed

so glad you're

powerful

You've already surpassed us.

your

irrefutable pride reflecting in its eyes as

I am humbled by your praise. I suppose I could

it weren't for your recommendation, I would never have had the opportunity to meet our master and be

returning the sky-devouring dog's

dog who had discovered Austin

That being said, I hold

Austin, or

walked up and patted Austin on the shoulder heavily, wanting to

too! I've helped you a lot

remember that,

wanting to be left

I remember

you all

fair to each of them, attempting to

bad at

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

guys can't possibly

my contributions since I was the one who acknowledged his talents and recommended him to our master. So, you can't possibly

skills and kept him here. If it weren't for me, you guys would never have had the chance to meet

have the nerve to take all the

devouring dog scoffed, visibly angered by their

triggered, the black bull snapped

"You, old dog!

you greedy enough to

efforts based on what you

enough, the cheery atmosphere dulled down from the unresolved issue as the zodiac animals indulged in a

Austin decided to exit himself from the situation for some

the square