Heavy footsteps came from deep within the forest, accompanied by faint tremors in the ground.
A massive Crimson Demon Mastiff slowly emerged. Its body was covered in dark red fur, and the eyes on all three of its heads showed obvious reluctance and hesitation. Its steps were as heavy as if they had been filled with lead.
This was Scarlet King. As one of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts, it had always run rampant through the Star Dou Great Forest. Yet now, faced with the word "sacrifice," even a creature as ferocious as it could not help but feel fear.
After all, who the hell would willingly use their own existence for an unknown experiment?
"Come here." Di Tian's voice was low, carrying unquestionable authority. His golden eyes narrowed slightly as an oppressive aura spread outward—this was a warning. Scarlet King was not allowed to back down.
All three of Scarlet King's heads lowered at once, clearly sensing Di Tian's anger. It stopped walking, and the eyes of its middle head looked toward Di Tian with a trace of pleading, only to receive an even sharper gaze in return.
"Why don't... I do it instead?" Bi Ji spoke softly, her pale green eyes filled with pity. Kind by nature, she truly could not bear to watch Scarlet King take such a risk. "It's only a sacrifice. If it really can be done as this human boy says, I wouldn't mind sacrificing myself once."
"No!"
Before Di Tian could respond, Scarlet King's leftmost head suddenly spoke, its voice hoarse yet resolute. "Bi Ji, you're far more important than I am. I'll do it."
It knew very well that the Star Dou Great Forest could not do without Bi Ji. Compared to her, although it was also considered powerful, its status among