The Flamepattern Rhino and the other Fourth-Tier Demonic Beasts remained on the defensive, so they advanced slowly.
Chang Jun and Zhou Bai Xuan sensed that something was wrong.
If they unleashed their full strength and cut loose, they could carve a bloody path through the horde in a few breaths.
"Fellow Daoist, why are you being so cautious?"
Chang Jun could not help asking.
The Flamepattern Rhino answered without looking back, impatience in his voice.
"I told you to stop asking questions. Just follow me!"
"You—"
Chang Jun's brows drew together, his expression darkening.
He secretly sent a voice transmission to Li Chang'an. "Fellow Daoist Li, these Demonic Beasts treat you very well. Could you ask them why they're acting so strangely?"
"Let's wait until this Beast Tide is over."
Li Chang'an shook his head slightly and did not ask.
In truth, he had already spotted the clue.
These lower-tier Demonic Beasts charging at them in a frenzy had clearly been controlled.
Whoever was behind it could control this many Demonic Beasts at once. That person was certainly no weakling.
For now, the best course was to do nothing, follow the Flamepattern Rhino's lead, and travel with them.
Over the next few hours.
They encountered more than ten Beast Tides in succession.
The Flamepattern Rhino and the others stayed restrained throughout, never injuring a single lower-tier Demonic Beast.
"Fellow Daoist Li, we're nearly there."
The Flamepattern Rhino suddenly spoke, explaining the place to Li Chang'an.
Not far ahead lay the shared territory of the Flamepattern Rhino clan and the Demonic Beasts of the other races.
Before long.
An enormous formation appeared before them.
It was translucent and dark red throughout, like a gigantic bowl turned upside down over the entire Monster Race territory.
"A Quasi-fifth-Rank formation!"
Li Chang'an's eyes narrowed.