"If you encounter any problems in the future, feel free to discuss it with Austin,"
the chief of the nine-tailed demon fox race advised, as he glanced at his people.
"Got it,"
the senior members replied.
"Come with us, sir!"
"Sir, how about we all stay here and keep you company?"
Every nine-tailed demon fox was reluctant to leave their chief behind.
His people considered him highly-respectable and dignified.
"That's enough!
Don't be so sentimental. For the development of our race, you must leave with Austin.
You will have a better future in the outside worlds.
Besides, this separation is temporary. Once everything subsides, I will go out to look for you,"
the chief scolded, as he gave his people a stern look.
Everyone heard the tinge of determination in his voice. He was doing everything for the sake of their
race. Of course, they had to toughen up in his behalf.
The chief was a serious person, and it was the rule in their race to obey his orders.
"Austin, you should get going.
I'll leave my people with you."
The chief's voice had softened a little. He turned around to look at Austin, trusting him with his men.
"Okay.
Don't worry. I will try my best to keep them safe,"
Austin reassured.
"I am sending you into my spatial magic treasure," Austin explained to the nine-tailed demon foxes.
There were more than one hundred thousand foxes in front of him.
Austin waved his hand, and he released a teleportation power. The power wrapped all the demon
foxes, including Violet. He transported them somewhere they could be safe—his continent.
He figured that it would be best to send them there because he thought that it would be best for Violet
to get acquainted with her people.
"Let's go,"
Austin said to Elmer.
The two of them bid farewell to the chief and started to leave the continent.
"Don't worry. He used to be a governing god. Even if he only has a little strength left, he can keep
himself from getting killed,"
Elmer comforted Austin through his spiritual sense.
"You're right,"
Austin responded.
Then, the two of them moved a few steps away from the chief.
When Austin and Elmer were no longer in his view, the chief started to examine his surroundings.
"Land of Void, I know you've got lots of secrets. Now I finally have the energy and time to explore it.
Maybe my injuries will be healed if I stay here,"
he murmured to himself.
Meanwhile, in the Heaven Beast Valley, the seven chiefs were having a discussion through their
spiritual sense.
"It has been a while since our master entered the Land of Void. I'm wondering if he has found the nine-
tailed demon foxes."
"Our master is invincible and resourceful. He will come back with them safe and sound."
"I wonder how much time it would take before they get out of the Land of Void."
These seven chiefs were Austin's slaves.
While all these were taking place, there was another group in a secret space in the Heaven Beast
Valley.
They were five divine gods from the demon snake race. They were half kneeling in front of a blurry
figure.
"Some time ago, the survivors of the nine-tailed demon fox race appeared in the Heaven Beast Valley.
Have you done a thorough investigation about this as I ordered?" the blurry figure asked the five of
them in a low voice.
There was a hint of magic within his voice that would make others respect him.
"Sir, we have looked everywhere in the Heaven Beast Valley, but we got nothing.
It is likely that many demon foxes are hiding somewhere in the Heaven Beast Valley.
They are good at illusions. Moreover, they are cunning,"
an old man dressed in yellow robes replied.
"Sir, I don't think it's a big deal.
Back then, you have already defeated their chief then. Surely, these survivors of the nine-detailed
demon fox race won't be a threat. They are small in numbers,"
a strong man countered.
"Of course! These weak foxes will pose no danger against us.
However, the fact that Alfie, their chief, is still alive could be troublesome,"
the blurry figure said, stressing every word.
"Alfie!"
The five divine gods grew nervous.
Alfie was a name that once shocked the Heaven Beast Valley, and even the Sea of Chaos.
He was the chief of the nine-tailed demon fox race and he also served as the former leader of the
Heaven Beast Valley. He was a governing god.
"Do you think that Alfie is still alive?
He took very serious damage during the war. I don't think he could have survived that,"
the yellow-robed elder commented.
"Yes, I'm sure that he survived.
And I know for a fact that he's hiding in the Land of Void.
I have a hunch that he will come for me one day.
I've been waiting for him,"
the blurry figure stated.
'Alfie is still alive!'
The five divine gods exchanged horrified glances. They took a deep breath since they found this rather
surprising.
'If the news that he is still alive got out, it would cause a sensation in the Heaven Beast Valley—even
the Sea of Chaos.
After all, a governing god has the powers to cause great changes in the Sea of Chaos, ' they thought to
themselves.
"We have to be very careful.
We can't lower our guard. We must pay attention to any news about the nine-tailed demon fox race.
Do you understand?"
the blurry figure gravely advised.
"Yes, sir!"
the five divine gods answered immediately.
"Something happened in the Celestial Snake Cosmos where you are in charge.
Actually I found traces of the survivors of the demon fox race there.
Are you sure you know nothing of their whereabouts?" the blurring figure asked, as he rested his eyes
on one of the five divine gods.
There was a questioning look in his eyes.
'Does he get suspicious of me?'
the divine god thought to himself, a little scared.
This particular person was Manson, who had become Austin's slave.
"Sir, I have perceived every corner of the entire cosmos. I religiously did it every day to make sure I find
them.
But I haven't found any trace of them,"
Manson replied.
"Don't let me down.
You are one of the people I trust the most. I believe you will never turn your back on me.
Is that clear?"
the blurry figure said as he stared at Manson threateningly.
'It looks like that this old man has suspected that I betrayed him.
It's not safe for me to stay at the Heaven Beast Valley.
As soon as my master comes back, I will leave with him, '
Manson planned in his mind.
"Fair enough.
Rest assured, sir. I will try my best to repay your kindness.
I will even die for you,"
Manson promised with all the seriousness he could muster.
"Great."
The blurry figure nodded his head without showing any emotion.
"Milo will stay here. The four of you take your leave,"
he ordered.
"Yes, sir."
The other four divine gods vanished into thin air.
"Do you think Manson has betrayed us?"
the elder in yellow robes, Milo, asked the blurry figure.
"Recently, his behaviors have been a little strange.
Keep an eye on him.
Once you find anything wrong, bring him to me immediately,"
the blurry figure commanded.
"Got it."
Milo nodded his head.
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