Potential Allies of the Red Race

Brion suppressed his anger and listened quietly as the Azure Emperor spoke about the incident, especially Steel Heart's punishment.

"I am preparing the Black Sky Sacrifice with the Black Emperor and the Rock Emperor. I cannot withdraw and return to deal with Steel Heart and the others myself right now... With the barrier broken, none of the key areas in the Forest of Corruption are safe anymore. Order every garrison demon general to hold their positions! At the same time, dispatch more elite demons to monitor Steel Heart's group's movements."

Brion listened anxiously. Did the Azure Emperor actually intend to let the matter rest? Without the Demon Faction's support, what could the Red Race team use to fight against the combined forces of Steel Heart and the Azure Dragon Oath Extermination Team?

Not to mention the Furnace Edge Squad, along with the other Awakened who had joined them—

Brion had already learned of the Furnace Edge Squad's existence.

During the earlier pursuit, Brion had briefly clashed with Leien and Muro.

The Furnace Edge Squad and Brion had actually recognized one another through their fighting styles. After all, both sides were fairly well-known among the Awakened of the Silver Heart Great World.

Brion, Luo Bu, and the other Red Race experts were stronger, but with the Furnace Edge Squad determined to stall, Brion had been unable to kill them quickly.

Moreover, Brion's team and the demons had been in a hurry to return to Root Palace at the time, so they had not continued the fight.

"I'll monitor Steel Heart!" Brion stepped forward to take on the task. Only this way could he possibly gain even a sliver of support from the Azure Emperor, who had chosen to lower his banner.

"You aren't afraid?" The Azure Emperor seemed somewhat interested.

Brion: