This time, everyone worked together, making sure that anyone who had yet to finish their task completed it first.
Demon Emperor Daochen kept track of the numbers.
Just then, the Little Demon Emperor suddenly reminded him, "Attendant Master Daochen, a friendly reminder: some little friends are approaching."
The Demon Emperor immediately surveyed his surroundings warily.
Other contestants had appeared.
By now, the Demon Emperor understood that most of these so-called little friends were warriors with attendants, just like them.
Demon Emperor Daochen signaled for everyone to stop, and then they hid among the magic beasts.
They deliberately concealed their auras, and even the magic beasts suddenly lost all trace of them.
This was a Concealment Formation, an advanced application of formations that was difficult even for the Demon Emperor to use.
After all, finding a patch of ground among the magic beasts that they dared not touch was no easy feat.
After the Demon Emperor and his companions disappeared.
Before long, a group of Black-Robed Men crept over.
They looked around doubtfully. The magic beasts were still in turmoil, having just suffered heavy losses in a fierce battle.
The Black-Robed Men surveyed their surroundings warily, bewildered, and began communicating in their own unique language.
"The enemy vanished. They noticed us and fled."
"There are still traces on the battlefield. They're cautious and alert, and they fled quickly."
"The hunting mission failed. Let these magic beasts bear the brunt of our fury!"
"That damned God of the Void actually hunted down two of our squads. If we don't avenge them, we won't be able to answer to His Majesty the Emperor."
"Let's keep waiting. The army will be here soon. When that happens, not a single one of these stragglers will escape."
As they watched the men converse, none of the