"I'm guessing that these Demon Spirit Beasts aren't that many; there can't be endless amounts of them. The more of them we kill, the higher your chances of survival! I acknowledge something else, too—even the stronger among us won't be able to escape just relying on ourselves!"

Fane's words calmed them down a little, but it was still not enough. Fane continued, "All of you take turns to be on the lookout, and utilize our geographical advantages as well. The moment you notice anything, swiftly send us a message right away and retreat to the end of the canyon. Don't hesitate for even a second. We'll be back as soon as possible!"

After saying that, Fane pointed out a few men. "Cloud and Kesh, as well as Stephen and Trey. The four of you will come with me."

All five of them, including himself, were the strongest of their entire alliance, and they could stand their ground as long as they were facing less than 15 opponents.

Cloud, Kesh, Stephen, and Trey immediately nodded.

Fane looked at Rudy. "You should stay behind. The moment you notice anything wrong, retreat into the fog. We can communicate through sound arrays."

Rudy nodded vigorously. In truth, he did not want to stay with these people, and he was far safer if he was with Fane. However, he did not object to Fane's arrangements either. He could tell that Fane had other intentions with this arrangement.

Everyone knew he was close to Fane. The fact that Fane left him here was an assurance to those who remained.

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About 50 kilometers away from them.

Karsh frowned as it listened to reports from its subordinates, which was a snake-bodied beast reported.

"There's nothing wrong with the other directions. Only three lower-leveled beasts that went to the west have yet to return."

Karsh nodded. Its cold eyes looked toward the west as it said, "I thought that those people would change directions, but they're still in the west."

Mijas, standing behind Karsh, said, "I feel like those humans aren't running without a goal. They must've determined where they wanted to go before they started to run." Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Karsh looked at Mijas with some praise. It was the first time Karsh noticed that Mijas had a brain. Before this, no matter what Mijas said, it sounded like an idiot.

Karsh sighed. "Gather all the Demon Spirit Beasts. We'll head to the west now!"

The beasts behind Karsh acknowledged it.

Karsh had a deep frown. Standing at about a meter and a half, it straightened its back and thought for a moment before it said coldly, "Isn't the misty canyon toward the west? Are they aiming for that place?"

Mijas and Besant froze at this. Their eyes darted all around as they exchanged a meaningful look.

Karsh said, "I sure hope not. If those humans rush in, we'd have to leave without anything. Of course, I don't think they'll be so impulsive."