Half a month later, deep within Sunset Forest, towering, densely packed trees blocked out the sunlight, forming a dark, secluded woodland.
Within this forest, a Nine-Star Demon Leopard darted along at an astonishing speed. Agile and sure-footed, he crossed the trees as though treading level ground, his steps light and swift, as if he were competing in a race.
Though he was already panting for breath, he dared not pause for even a moment, for a group of powerful Soul Masters was pursuing him relentlessly.
A little over a hundred meters behind the Nine-Star Demon Leopard, several Soul Masters were rapidly closing in by various means.
Some flew on swords, their sword light flashing as it traced paths through the air; some raced along the ground with swift, powerful strides, their footfalls pattering without pause; others effortlessly leaped dozens of meters into the sky, soaring freely like birds.
The threatening presence left the Nine-Star Demon Leopard extremely tense. Once these Soul Masters caught him, the outcome of the battle would be beyond question.
Thus, he could only keep fleeing forward, constantly pushing his own limits.
Earlier that day, the Nine-Star Demon Leopard had been locked in a fierce battle over territory with his old rival, the Blood-Armored Beast King, on the outskirts of the Sunset Forest Core Area.
This battle was not merely a struggle for territory. It was also a way to hone his strength and, above all, satisfy the hunger for victory deep within his heart.
He and the Blood-Armored Beast King had fought for countless years, each wanting to devour the other. In their intermittent clashes, they competed and grappled, constantly drawing out each other's potential.
However, just as the battle was about to reach a fever pitch, a dozen or so High-Rank Human Soul Masters suddenly