The Little Demon Emperor had no choice but to explain it to him. "You're already on their kill list. If you give up now, you're giving up your own life. While you're growing stronger, so are they."
"They might even have started hunting down contestants already."
"After all, sometimes attendants are part of your strength, too. If their level is higher than the enemy's, the information and various support abilities they can provide are still very useful."
These words were actually also a reminder to the Demon Emperor to hunt down as many contestants as possible.
But the Demon Emperor clearly did not take them to heart.
He had too many concerns. It was impossible for him to devote himself wholeheartedly to hunting those contestants.
At times like this, the advantages of being a lone wolf became clear.
With no ties or burdens, one could go to war at any moment.
Whatever one wanted to do, one could simply do it. No one would stop them, and no one would dare.
Demon Emperor Daochen was deeply envious.
Just then, the Lord of Fate came over to remind him, "Your Majesty, everyone has completed their missions. Shouldn't we head back?"
Demon Emperor Daochen warily scanned his surroundings but found no danger.
"All right, let's move out. We're going home."
At the Demon Emperor's command, everyone soon began the journey back.
"We won't have to travel with our hearts in our throats this time."
Everyone's strength had improved considerably, and their confidence had grown as well.
"I don't believe those fellows will dare come after us again. Their repeated failures are bound to draw attention."
Sure enough, they encountered no danger along the way. Even the sense of impending crisis in the Demon Emperor's heart vanished, as though the enemy had abandoned