Quite a few within Dragon Observatory had started to understand the situation and had been ostracizing Big Claw over the past couple of days. Whether they did so consciously or subconsciously, the monster spirit might not have lived until present day if it wasn’t for Void.0

Big Claw had been contemplating his future recently as well, contemplating if… he should leave Dragon Observatory. He might have a chance to leave while Void was still here. Once the fifth rank was gone, the monster spirit might not be able to leave even if he wanted to.0

As Big Claw thought over things in his room, his transmission pendant lit up. A foreboding feeling filled his heart and a frown crossed his face when he opened the message. He was to guide a third rank exalted emperor, and the message had come from Exalted Emperor Yu Chen himself!0

This would be a good assignment under normal conditions; many would line up for such a wonderful opportunity. How would it ever be his turn?0

It might’ve been possible before, but now?0

Big Claw was uneasy.0

But as a member of Dragon Observatory, one that was yet to betray the faction, he could not refuse.0

He sighed inwardly, accepting the mission despite knowing...0