Was it the Demon God isolated beyond the Endless Great Forest, going to every length to stop Evelina from giving birth?
But that didn't make sense logically...
Why would a Demon God go to such lengths to hinder its own God's Chosen One?
Shouldn't it be hoping for her smooth development and early Promotion?
Wait...
Could it be because of her childbirth?
Because of the child about to be born?
As though he had suddenly found a breakthrough amid his confusion, Babayak forcefully twisted the neck of the wind leopard he had already subdued, then turned to look in Evelina's direction.
A ring of black-green demonic energy had already overflowed around the stone monument in the center of the clearing, thick as a wall.
It blocked every gaze directed within, while unceasing cries of pain continued to emerge from inside.
The child still hadn't been born?
"Chief, we won't be able to hold on much longer at this rate! These native creatures are acting too strangely!" Mite shouted from nearby.
His strength was far inferior to Babayak's, and he was clearly already at the end of his rope.
By comparison, the other Goblins were likely in much the same condition as Mite.
Babayak clenched his back teeth, feeling immense pressure.
If he continued protecting her, he would essentially be opposing the Demon God driving all these creatures to attack.
With his current strength and standing, doing so was no different from seeking death.
He would even drag this entire squad of Goblins down with him.
But if he gave up?
That would mean betraying Lord Li Yun and violating the Loyalty he had once sworn to uphold!
So the answer was obvious.
"You go call for reinforcements! Get help!"
"I'll hold them here first!"
Babayak gave the order with absolute