The Might of the Pestilent Ancestor

Just as Xiao Chen was about to accept his reward,

a powerful wave of weakness suddenly surged up from within him.

The demonic aura around him rapidly faded.

His gray hair and blood-red eyes vanished.

"Damn it, so soon? The time limit is up again!"

Xiao Chen's vision went black. He fell from the sky and slammed heavily into the ground with a bang.

Fortunately, his body was exceptionally tough!

The fall did him no harm.

Several mountain-sized demonic beasts poked house-sized heads out from the ancient forest. Their scarlet pupils locked onto Xiao Chen, desire blazing in their eyes!

Xiao Chen's body was terrifyingly powerful, practically a treasure of flesh and blood, carrying an immense allure for demonic beasts!

"Protect the citizens of Great Xia!"

The commander of the Divine Fire Army led his subordinates in surrounding Xiao Chen. Blazing flames ignited across their bodies as they vigilantly watched their surroundings.

The demonic beasts eyeing him like tigers stalking prey gave Xiao Chen one unwilling look before slowly retreating under the pressure of the Divine Fire Army.

Two hours later.

Xiao Chen slowly woke up!

Hiss!

His head felt as though it were splitting apart.

Though the weakness had eased considerably, it still lingered.

"You're awake?"

When Xiao Chen turned his head, he saw a battered face filled with concern.

Warmth rose in his heart.

The Divine Fire Army had remained by his side the entire time!

That was also why he had dared to directly unleash True Demon.

Blood Corpse Mountain was fraught with danger.

Without someone to guard him during the weakened period after True Demon, he likely would not have survived more than a few dozen breaths.

"Thank you, Senior, for protecting me!"

"No need for courtesy. For Great Xia to produce a hidden dragon like