Julian and the others all heard that voice, disbelief written across their faces. Julian was the first to speak. "Accelerate. We can't stay here long." Herbert was equally stunned as he shouted, "Lord Flame Emperor, what was that voice just now? And that giant hand from the Holy Land—what was going on?"
Julian wore a grim expression as he called out, "Everyone, stay alert. That guy isn't someone we can deal with right now." Hearing Julian's words, Herbert's face filled with shock. "Lord Flame Emperor, even you can't deal with him?"
Everyone aboard the Flame Dragon Ark trembled at Julian's words. Panic filled every face as they cried out, "Really? Even Lord Flame Emperor can't do anything against him?!"
Julian's face darkened. "Lord Flame Emperor isn't omnipotent. If we can't beat him, then we can't beat him." Julian thought to himself, Just Imu-sama speaking was enough to make people's hearts tremble. If I fought Imu-sama now, it would be like throwing meat buns to a dog—once I went, I wouldn't come back.
As the Flame Dragon Ark sped forward at full speed, the void directly ahead collapsed once more. Space shattered like glass with a series of sharp cracks. Then a massive black hand reached out. Julian and Herbert were both startled, shouting, "How is this possible?!"
The enormous black hand stretched out from the void like some primordial beast. Before it, the huge Flame Dragon Ark looked like a tiny toy. Julian and Herbert did not hesitate for even a moment, immediately activating their strongest forms. Julian entered the Flame Dragon Beastman Form and directly transformed into the Flame Emperor God of War Form, while Herbert activated the Flood Dragon Beastman Form and entered the Divine Dragon Hurricane Form.
Everyone aboard the Flame Dragon Ark wore terrified expressions as