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.

of the favors the fire source beast graced him

the fire source beast had shown to Austin could vouch for the purity of

indebted to the fire source beast and was

then. I'll be off now. Farewell, my

fire source beast goodbye before turning his back towards

come back and

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

back. Wait for

air, erasing all doubts, relieving the restless heart of the

the Time Ship and headed for the Fallen Divine Valley with renewed conviction sprouting in

travel, Austin

"Oh, Austin's back!"

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

so glad you're doing

growing more powerful by the

You've already surpassed us.

acknowledged your talents and

up to Austin, irrefutable pride reflecting in its eyes as it patted Austin's

praise. I suppose I

recommendation, I would never have had the opportunity

returning the

the sky-devouring dog who had discovered Austin and brought him back to the

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

Austin, or else

up and patted Austin on the shoulder

helped you

you remember that,

wanting to be left

worry, everyone. I remember

cherish you

each of

bad

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

kidding me! You guys can't possibly compare to me

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

who took notice of his skills and kept him

have the nerve to take all the credit from me?

scoffed, visibly angered by their

black bull snapped

"You, old dog!

greedy enough to

our efforts based on what you think! I

the zodiac

the rambunctious zodiac animals, Austin decided to

Austin arrived at the square deep in the