Throughout the long journey, the four ancient and mysterious mythical beasts continued to launch fierce and relentless attacks, their power remaining so formidable that they were impossible to resist.

Just as a fierce battle was reaching its climax, Didi suddenly cried out in astonishment, "Shadow...look! When I was fighting one of the divine beasts just now, I seemed to glimpse demonic energy flickering around it. Logically, this shouldn't be right, right? These ancient divine beasts should be embodiments of light and justice! How could this happen...?"

Didi's words shocked the other two, who stopped in their tracks and stared intently at the divine beast that was locked in fierce combat with Didi.

As expected, just as Didi said, a faint demonic aura did indeed emanate from the body of the divine beast, and this strange phenomenon plunged them into deep confusion.

Since ancient times, mythical beasts have been revered as sacred symbols, possessing unparalleled power and dazzling brilliance. They symbolize light, justice, and protection, completely contrary to the evil and demonic forces.

But now, the reality before them has ruthlessly shattered their once unwavering beliefs, making the whole situation increasingly complex and confusing, like a fog.

"Could it be that these divine beasts have been corrupted by some strange and unpredictable dark force? Or is there a huge conspiracy hidden here? Is it the legendary first Demon Lord who is secretly causing trouble? Or is there an even more terrifying being lurking here?" Ye Ying frowned deeply, thinking intently, with all sorts of strange thoughts and guesses constantly surfacing in his mind.

“Ying’er… In my opinion, your guess is probably not wrong,” Ji Wuchen said softly as he began to try to recall the past.

He clearly remembered that when these four ancient and mysterious divine beasts fought alongside Ye Ying, their tacit understanding was so seamless, and their trust in each other was as solid as a rock and unbreakable. They were truly close comrades and partners.

However, at this very moment, they were inexplicably corrupted by demonic energy. Such a sudden change was truly perplexing and incomprehensible.

It must be understood that Ye Ying, as the incomparably noble little princess of the Demon Clan, incorporates many elements such as light, darkness, and the power of faith into the cultivation techniques she practices.

It was precisely for this reason that the divine beasts surrounding her were able to communicate with her telepathically and showed no signs of becoming possessed by demons.

But how did the situation become so complicated and baffling?

Ji Wuchen pondered deeply, trying his best to find the answer to the question, but ultimately found nothing. The confusion in his heart surged up like a tide.

The scene before him felt utterly unfamiliar, as if the whole world had completely changed and was no longer the same as before.

He couldn't help but feel worried. If even these ancient mythical beasts couldn't withstand the erosion of dark power, what a huge crisis the whole world would face!

As for the current "first generation Demon Lord", just how powerful has he become?