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.

he had never returned any of the favors the fire source beast

fire source beast had shown to Austin could

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

I'll be off now.

goodbye before turning his back towards

back and play

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

back. Wait

erasing all doubts, relieving the restless heart of the fire source

the Time Ship and headed for the Fallen

amount of travel, Austin

"Oh, Austin's back!"

couldn't contain

glad

more powerful

You've already surpassed us.

your talents and recommended

pride reflecting in its

humbled by your praise. I

had the opportunity to meet our master and be where I stand

confessed, returning the sky-devouring

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

I've assisted Austin a lot on his journey too! That

Austin, or else I'll beat you

walked up and patted Austin on the shoulder heavily, wanting to earn a share in the

helped you

you remember

wanting to be left behind and eating its companions'

I remember

you all

fair to each of them,

bad at

to itself,

kidding me! You guys can't possibly compare

much you've helped Austin. It will never amount to my contributions since I was the one who acknowledged his talents

Divine Valley, I was the one who took notice of his skills and kept

guys still have the nerve to take all the credit from me?

scoffed, visibly angered by

triggered, the black bull snapped

"You, old dog!

greedy enough to bag

undermine our efforts based on what you think! I object

atmosphere dulled down from the unresolved issue as the zodiac animals indulged in

Austin decided to exit himself

arrived at the square