"But Master, could I go first this time? I've recently figured out some new moves and want to test their power!"
Little Fire blinked and leaned forward.
Ye Lingtian did not answer, but his eyes were thoughtful.
Soon, the group arrived at the edge of the forest.
Dark mist filled the forest, an evil aura emanated from it, and a low roar could be faintly heard.
The old man said tremblingly.
"Sir, this is it! They're inside!"
Ye Lingtian nodded and stepped into the forest, with Xiao Huo following closely behind.
"Master, look at this aura, it's much weaker than that guy from before, probably just some low-level thug, right?"
"Don't let your guard down!"
Ye Lingtian's gaze sharpened slightly.
"There's something unusual in this black mist!"
Before he could finish speaking, a low laugh came from the woods.
"Hehe, Nine Heavens Emperor, I've long admired your name!"
The little fire immediately bristled.
"Oh! You actually know the master? You've got quite the nerve! Where did you come from, daring to speak to my master like that?"
Black mist churned, and a blurry figure slowly emerged from the forest.
It was a demon draped in a black robe, its face hidden beneath a hood, its body gleaming with an eerie light, as if forged from some kind of dark metal.
"You are the Nine Heavens Emperor?"
The black-robed demon's voice was hoarse and low.
"Tsk tsk, indeed extraordinary. However, you've only come here to die today!"
"Master, this guy is such a braggart!"
Little Fire interrupted without any politeness.
"Where does he get the confidence to say something like that? Do you think he's got something wrong with his head?"
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