"Several hundred kilometers, what do you think...?"
The Bronze Skull Beast's eyes darkened as it gazed at the two clumsy, Calamity Beast.
"Do you think those humans could travel that far in a single day?"
Upon hearing this, the two Calamity Beast stood frozen in place.
Then.
"Can't you... run away?" The bear-like Calamity Beast blinked, asking with some confusion.
The Bronze Skull Beast's lips twitched, but it didn't reply.
The wolf-like Calamity Beast nearby were startled awake by the noise.
It glanced at the Bronze Skull Beast, then quickly turned to the Bear-like Calamity Beast and cursed:
"Idiot! How could those humans possibly travel that far in a single day!"
"Huh? But we've only run this far, haven't we?" The bear-like Calamity Beast's eyes widened, looking somewhat puzzled.
"We were able to run this far because we let the other Calamity Beast run on their own, and we are at least Fifth Tier, with Lord Bronze Skull Beast even being Sixth Tier!" the wolf-like Calamity Beast roared angrily. "That's why we were able to run so far, but those humans, a bunch of them Fourth Tier, and many even below Fourth Tier, how could they possibly run this far in a day?! It's like asking you to bring those low-level trash along; could you even get here in a day following the route we took today?"
"I see!"
The bear-like Calamity Beast's eyes widened slightly, as if it had just realized something.
As it spoke, it turned its head to look at the intelligence report in front of it.
"So, did this intelligence just suddenly appear in this place on its own?"
What an idiot!
The wolf-like Calamity Beast's lips twitched. It gave up on the idiot and turned its gaze to the Bronze Skull Beast.
"Lord Bronze Skull Beast, what should we do? All we know now is that there are definitely Fifth Tier humans ahead. If we don't continue chasing, it seems we have no other way to find them! If we go forward, at least we can find that Fifth Tier human and force them to tell us where the other humans went! If we go backward..."
It wasn't said after that, but the meaning was obvious.
After that, they had absolutely no idea where to find those humans!
Damn it, these humans are truly despicable!... The wolf-like Calamity Beast gritted its teeth and cursed inwardly.
"Continue onward and find those humans!" the Bronze Skull Beast said slowly and deeply.
"Then, Lord Bronze Skull Beast..."
The wolf-like Calamity Beast spoke, then quickly stopped on its own.
It realized that Lord Bronze Skull Beast didn't want to be played like this and wanted to stop!
Although, in its view, if Lord Bronze Skull Beast continued to follow, there was a high probability that it would be able to catch the humans ahead!
After all, the Bronze Skull Beast was at the Sixth Tier, while those humans were only at the Fifth Tier!
As long as Lord Bronze Skull Beast chases after them at top speed, there is a very good chance that he can catch up with them!
but...
The Bronze Skull Beast didn't want to be so obviously tricked, and it didn't want to say anything, but it subconsciously started to speak again, though it didn't finish...
Thinking of this, the wolf-like Calamity Beast cautiously raised its eyes and glanced at the Bronze Skull Beast.
It breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that the other party was not acting strangely.
I need to be more careful with my words in the future...
"Lord Bronze Skull Beast, aren't you going to go after them?" A voice suddenly came from the side.
The wolf-like Calamity Beast felt its fur stand on end.
It turned its head to look at the bear-like Calamity Beast that was dying without realizing it, then turned its gaze to the Bronze Skull Beast lord. Just as it was about to say something, it suddenly paused.
In their field of vision, the Bronze Skull Beast showed no displeasure.
Instead, they asked:
Why do you think the humans in front of us did that?
Upon hearing this question, the wolf-like Calamity Beast paused for a moment.
It glanced at the Bronze Skull Beast, and only after confirming that the other party was indeed not displeased did it look away and think seriously for a moment.
Then he said:
"So that we can follow their route and buy time for the others to evacuate as soon as possible!"
"That's right!" the Bronze Skull Beast replied solemnly.
"Ah, I see. So the other humans fled in the opposite direction, right?" The bear-like Calamity Beast, which had been listening for a while, finally realized what it meant and offered what it considered a very clever idea.
After all, if the people in front were trying to buy time, then the others would naturally run in the opposite direction to gain even more time!
"No, considering the cunning of those humans, it's very likely they won't run in the exact opposite direction; they might run to the side," said the Bronze Skull Beast. "Of course, the exact opposite direction should indeed be a primary consideration!"
Upon hearing the words of Lord Bronze Skull Beast, he finally agreed to his suggestion.
The bear-like Calamity Beast nodded with a look of pride and agreement.
"Uh... what should we do then?" the wolf-like Calamity Beast asked hesitantly.
It really didn't know what to do.
After all, what we know now is that other humans probably won't run in this direction, right?
What's the point? They still don't know where those humans went!
"You continue following this intelligence; I'll search in the other directions!" the Bronze Skull Beast said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, the wolf-like Calamity Beast paused, staring blankly at the Bronze Skull Beast.
"You... search in other directions?"
"Hmm!" The Bronze Skull Beast nodded heavily. "Since those humans are trying to stall for time, it means the other humans must have evacuated to a place quite far away, one that can't be reached in a short time! In that case, as long as I find them within this timeframe, that's enough!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Bronze Skull Beast paused, looking at the two stunned Calamity Beast, and said:
"If we were outside, I really wouldn't have any ideas, but inside the Sacred Temple, the space is limited. I just need to explore all these areas within the limited time!"
"Well..."
The wolf-like Calamity Beast opened its mouth, hesitant, unsure whether it should reveal its true thoughts.
In its view, for Lord Bronze Skull Beast, ignoring them and continuing along the existing route was the fastest way!
With the Bronze Skull Beast's Sixth Tier strength, if it chases after them directly, the humans ahead certainly won't be able to escape!
but...
A search across the entire space?!
It's not impossible, but this is just too tiring!
After hesitating for a moment, it looked at the Bronze Skull Beast and ultimately swallowed its thoughts.
Fine, if Lord Bronze Skull Beast is willing to do it this way, then so be it. I'd better not make a fool of myself!
The Bronze Skull Beast had no idea what the wolf-like Calamity Beast were thinking, and even if it did... it probably still wouldn't have explained itself!
It understood everything once it saw through the humans' actions and realized their purpose.
Ahead, there is definitely the person who took the other humans and disappeared from their senses yesterday!
In this situation, even if it followed the wolf-like Calamity Beast's idea and chased after it, it would be impossible to find the other party.
In other words, in this situation, its solution is the only one that other humans could find a way to achieve!
Turning its gaze back, the Bronze Skull Beast glanced at the humans at its feet.
It raised its paw and tossed the human over.
"Alright, you guys get moving. This human is yours to handle. You'll likely encounter many more later, and this might not even be the end. We need information about those human migrations."
"Okay, we understand!"
The wolf-like Calamity Beast responded, extending its claws to seize the human in its palm.
A painful and weak groan could be heard...