The intervention of Dunnington, Prefect of Bluefire Prefecture, caught everyone by surprise.
For a moment, everyone on the battlefield stood frozen, unable to understand Dunnington's choice.
"My Lord Dunnington, our hatred for the Four Divine Beasts Clan is irreconcilable. We hope you can make an exception for us."
After a moment of silence, Reinass forced himself to speak.
If it had been anything else, once Dunnington spoke, he would certainly have carried out his orders without question. But regarding this matter, he truly could not accept it.
His hatred for the Four Divine Beasts Clan ran too deep. For it, he was willing to pay the price of his life.
Now, at long last, the Four Divine Beast Chief Sovereigns were dead, and the Four Divine Beasts Clan had been surrounded by them. They were only one step away from wiping them out.
Yet a single sentence from Dunnington had made them stop. How could they possibly be willing to accept that?
"My Lord Dunnington, you have no ties with the Four Divine Beasts Clan. Why concern yourself with whether they live or die?"
"My Lord Dunnington, we have no intention of offending you, and we are willing to go to Bluefire Prefecture to apologize to you. But the Four Divine Beasts Clan cannot be spared."
Dunnington's brows instantly furrowed, and his tone turned much colder.
"What? You have objections?"
Dunnington was very displeased. He was a Paragon Highgod. In the past, unless a Chief Sovereign issued an order, no god could defy his words—not even an Asura.
"We wouldn't dare! Since that is the case, we will not enter the Skyrite Mountains." Seeing that Dunnington seemed angered, the eight exchanged glances and ultimately did not dare say anything more.
"My Lord Dunnington, thank you for coming to our aid.