As his words faded, the King of the Underworld turned and stepped out of the Refining Furnace with a confident smile.
Entei followed him out.
Just then, Chongli arrived on auspicious clouds, having dealt with Ryuura, Kyora, and Shuura.
He had fought three opponents alone without suffering a single injury.
His aura remained formidable as he approached the King of the Underworld, waves of scorching blood energy rolling from his body.
"Chongli, hoist this Refining Furnace and bring it back to Demon Wolf Castle on Bluestone Mountain."
The King of the Underworld spoke evenly. He could easily carry the Refining Furnace himself, of course, but there was no need.
Chongli alone would suffice.
"Yes, Lord King of the Underworld."
Chongli answered without hesitation. Whatever the King of the Underworld commanded, he would obey.
He would not hesitate in the slightest.
Only then did Chongli look at the Refining Furnace. A single glance told him how heavy it was.
He approached it, his body transforming, growing taller and more powerfully built until he became a giant ape the size of a small mountain.
His immense, hulking body towered over Horai Immortal Island, impossible to miss.
The commotion was tremendous. He stood so tall that all the half-demons on the island could see him.
"Look, everyone..."
"That looks like the demon who defeated the Four War Gods!"
"How terrifying! He can grow that huge!"
The half-demons on the island cried out in astonishment. They had never seen such an enormous demon before.
And since he could defeat the Four War Gods, this giant ape demon had to be an extraordinarily powerful being.
"What is he going to do?!"
The half-demons voiced their confusion, wondering why Chongli had taken on such an enormous form.
Then the entire island shook violently, as though the