Mano's Logistics; The Emperor-Level Path Severed

After defeating Blood Wing Nightmare Moth and Bone Blade Skull Moth, the situation on the Eastern Battlefield temporarily stabilized.

After a brief discussion, Chiyo and Toga decided that Toga would remain in the rear to consolidate the remaining forces, treat the wounded, and guard against a possible Moth Demon counterattack.

Meanwhile, Chiyo would venture deeper into enemy territory alone to scout out the Flying Moth Demon's headquarters.

"Are you really going alone?"

Toga wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Chiyo solemnly.

"The Flying Moth Demon's base is bound to be heavily guarded, with two other demon generals stationed there. It's too dangerous."

Chiyo adjusted his clothing and carefully tied the storage pouch Princess Lingyue had given him around his waist.

"That is precisely why I need to infiltrate it.

"A frontal assault would only cause our people to die for nothing."

He formed hand seals, and faint Chakra fluctuations emerged around him.

Under Toga's astonished gaze, Chiyo's appearance began to change—his silver hair turned gray-brown, his red eyes became ordinary brown, his height shrank slightly, and his facial features grew rougher.

Within a few breaths, he had transformed into an ordinary Moth Demon Warrior, even disguising his demonic aura flawlessly.

"This is..."

Toga's eyes widened.

"Just a little trick."

Chiyo's voice had become hoarse as well.

"I'll be careful. I'll return once I've finished scouting. Consolidate our forces as quickly as you can and wait for my signal."

Toga heavily patted Chiyo's shoulder.

"Come back alive, brother. Princess Lingyue is still waiting for you."

Chiyo nodded. With a flash, he turned into an inconspicuous gray shadow and disappeared into the purple-black mist to the east.

The sight deep within Flying Moth Demon territory was even more tragic than Chiyo had expected.

The earth looked