Scarlet King came to an abrupt stop, all three of his canine faces twitching slightly.
He knew what he was about to face, but he could not escape it.
"You're back?"
"Did the Auspicious Beast have fun?"
Di Tian neither opened his eyes nor raised his head.
"Reporting to Lord Di Tian... I failed in my duty."
"Three-Eyed Golden Lion... was captured. She will most likely be killed."
Scarlet King thought for a moment, then finally forced himself to speak.
The wind above the Lake of Life suddenly stopped.
The Ferocious Beasts absorbing Soul Power all opened their eyes at once.
"Impossible! Why didn't I sense anything?"
"Is the Auspicious Beast mute? She was beaten half to death and didn't even know to call for help?"
"Scarlet King, do you know what you're saying?"
"None of us sensed anything. Do you think someone could obscure all of our senses at once?"
Shocked, doubtful, disbelieving gazes all focused on Scarlet King.
"Say that again."
Di Tian slowly opened his eyes.
"This subordinate is incompetent!
"Three-Eyed Golden Lion was severely injured by Tang Xiao of the Clear Sky Sect, while the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python defected in the middle of battle."
"This subordinate fought with all his strength and refused to retreat, yet still failed to protect the Auspicious Beast! I beg Lord Di Tian to punish me!"
Scarlet King immediately prostrated himself, all three heads pressed against the ground.
"The Auspicious Beast was captured?!"
"The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python rebelled?!"
"Are you sure you weren't drunk out of your mind?"
Di Tian slowly rose to his feet.
The air within a hundred miles instantly froze solid.
All the Ferocious Beasts held their breath.
"This subordinate deserves death..."
Scarlet King lowered his back even