Chapter 1338: Chapter 733: The Celestial Cycle Chapter 1338: Chapter 733: The Celestial Cycle Elder Talon Skyler listened to the suggestions of his companions,
Feeling a trace of relief in his heart,
Taut as a bowstring,
Ready to respond to any crisis that might suddenly arise.

The night was ink-dark,
Silence surrounded them, with only their own breaths and the occasional distant howls of wild beasts audible,
Making the atmosphere even more tense.

They formed a circle,
Back to back,
So that any movement from any direction
Could be detected immediately.

Little White felt instinctive vigilance and unease facing two beasts that were natural enemies. The Demon Beasts were enormous, like moving hills, their muscles taut with seemingly boundless power. Their eyes glinted with a brutal light, like the coldest stars in the night sky, emitting a chill that made one’s heart tremble, as if they were ready to pounce and shred Little White with their sharp claws and fangs.

Little White clung tightly to Logan, its tail trembling unconsciously, betraying its inner fear. Yet its gaze was exceptionally firm, revealing a steadfast and unyielding determination. It certainly didn’t want those Demon Beasts to gain any advantage, and even less to see them hurt its beloved owner Logan, the human who always had a warm smile and showed it boundless affection.

“How about that, it looks like you, Little Fox, have no desire to help me, eh?” Logan suddenly retorted with a teasing and playful tone. He gently patted Little White’s head, his fingers conveying warmth and comfort. In truth, Logan wasn’t really blaming Little White; he just wanted to tease the clever and witty Little Fox to alleviate the tension of the moment.

Little White looked up at Logan with a hint of helplessness and grievance in its eyes. It used its front paws to paws at Logan’s trouser leg, as if to say: “Owner, you know that’s not what I mean. I’m just… just a little scared.”

Logan chuckled, bent down to pick up Little White, and held it tightly in his arms. He whispered, “Don’t be afraid, Little White. I’m here, and they won’t be able to hurt you. We are the best partners, aren’t we?”

Little White nuzzled in Logan’s embrace, feeling the solid chest and warm aura of its owner, the anxiety in its heart gradually subsided. However, it did not forget the two Demon Beasts that were eying them fiercely; their presence was like a sharp sword hanging overhead, ready to fall at any moment.

Just then, one of the Demon Beasts suddenly let out a deep roar, the sound deafening like thunder, causing the trees around them to shiver. Its body lunged forward as if it was about to pounce on Little White and Logan.

Little White was so frightened that its whole body stiffened, clutching tightly onto Logan’s clothes. Logan, however, remained composed. He gently patted Little White’s back, reassuringly spoke, “Don’t be afraid, it’s just trying to intimidate us. As long as we keep calm, we can find a way to deal with them.”

With that, Logan drew a longsword from his waist, its blade gleaming with a cold light and a chilling murderous aura. He gripped the hilt tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the two Demon Beasts, as if swearing to them: If you want to hurt us, you’ll have to step over my dead body first!

Little White, inspired by Logan’s determined gaze, leapt down from his embrace and stood by his side. Though its body was still trembling slightly, its eyes had become exceptionally resolute.

At that moment, the other Demon Beast also let out a roar, its voice even louder than the first, as if it wanted to shatter the entire forest. It too leaped forward, launching a pincer attack with the first beast.

Little White and Logan exchanged glances, both seeing the determination and bravery in each other’s eyes. They knew that this was a life and death struggle, and only by standing united could they defeat the enemy before them.

Logan wielded the longsword in his hand, its flash like lightning, cutting through the air with a whooshing sound. He moved agilely between the two Demon Beasts, slashing with his sword and dodging to the side. His movements were swift and quick, like lightning darting through the forest.

Little White was not idle either. Using its speed and agility, it wove in and out around the beasts’ feet, occasionally leaving gashes with its sharp claws on their legs. Though its strength was far from matching the Demon Beasts, its quickness and nimbleness caused them considerable trouble.

The battle raged on, with Logan and Little White giving their all. They knew that only by overcoming the enemy before them could they protect themselves and each other. The two Demon Beasts were not yielding either; roaring angrily, they constantly launched fierce attacks at Logan and Little White…

When Logan unexpectedly asked his question, Little White bashfully lowered its head, its ears drooping slightly, and its cheeks turned a faint red, like ripe wildfruit in the forest. Scratching at the ground with its paws, it seemed to be looking for a crack to crawl into, to avoid Logan’s mocking gaze.

“Hmph, you little thing, have you even learned to be shy?” Seeing this, Logan’s lips curled into a playful smile. He gently patted Little White’s back, the force just right, not causing pain but making Little White feel the closeness of its owner.

Little White felt the good intentions of Logan, and the embarrassment in its heart dissipated somewhat. It sneaked a peek at Logan, then quickly lowered its head again, as if scared of being caught in its stealthy gaze by Logan. But quickly, it seemed to think of something, and its eyes sparkled with a cunning light, like the brightest star in the night sky, twinkling with a lively brilliance.