The scales of the Fire Qilin are a vivid red, and as it levels up, the scales become increasingly red and vibrant.

But the scales of this Qilin appear to be a bright red too, yet they aren't the fiery red; instead, they resemble the color of fresh blood. They seem bright but actually have a slightly bloody tint within.

Looking at some other details, it also differs slightly from a Fire Qilin.

For those unfamiliar with Fire Qilins, the difference might go unnoticed, but Chen Guan saw it immediately.

"Archers and ranged pets, prepare... tank pets, prepare..." Chen Guan recognized it wasn't a Fire Qilin but didn't elaborate, beginning to command the team into battle.

Under the command of Chen Guan, archers and various types of ranged attack pets launched their attacks at the Qilin.

The pets serving as tanks were poised at the front, ready to charge up and withstand the Qilin's assault at any moment.

The Qilin, which had been lying on the ground resting, stood up and faced the barrage of arrows and other offensive weapons coming its way. The Qilin didn't bother to dodge, letting the arrows fall upon its body.

The sound of clanging was heard as the arrows either bounced off or snapped directly, unable to even scratch the Qilin's fur.

Everyone was shocked; facing such formidable bodily defense, they couldn't even break through. How could they fight it?

Without giving them time to think, the Qilin had already taken off, violently charging toward them.

The speed of the Third Awakening Secret Spirit was terrifyingly fast; the Qilin was like an armored vehicle in berserk mode, charging up in the blink of an eye.

"Groups 3 and 4, tank pets to the front... Squad seven and eight, fall back... Other teams, move to the flanks... Groups 1 and 2, send pets to harass from the sides..." Chen Guan sat atop the serpent's head, continually issuing commands.

The Signal Flag Soldier quickly waved the Great Banner, directing the team's actions.

The battle was fiercely intense; with just one charge, the Qilin instantly killed several tank pets.

At the forefront, an Iron Armor Rhinoceros collided head-on with the Qilin, only to be effortlessly knocked into the air. The Qilin then snapped its jaws, biting off its head, spilling blood on the spot.

Other tank pets fared no better against the Third Awakening Qilin; a Vajra Crocodile had its head crushed under a single hoof of the Qilin.

The Blood Qilin was massacring among the pets without even using its Secret Skill, unstoppable by anyone.

Everyone watched in horror, repeatedly glancing back at the Command Flag, hoping Chen Guan would give the retreat order or personally intervene.

Having experience battling the Ink Qilin, they believed if Chen Guan took action, even if he couldn't kill this Fire Qilin, he should be able to drive it away.

However, they couldn't even breach the Fire Qilin's defenses, leaving them no chance of victory but to wait for Chen Guan's intervention.

Chen Guan, behind them, had no intention of acting. Watching the Qilin run rampant, he only commanded the team to engage in guerrilla warfare, continuously changing battle formations and using pets to harass and surround the Qilin.

Due to Chen Guan's delay in acting, some disarray began to appear within the team; their pets weren't acquired for free. With them slaughtered by the Fire Qilin, no replacements would be provided upon return, leading to significant losses.

Seeing the chaos within the team, Chen Guan stood on the snake's head, gathered Primordial Energy in his throat, and shouted loudly, "I will not participate in this battle; you must rely on your own strength to slay this Qilin."

The sound spread across the battlefield, causing everyone to be in an uproar.

Without Chen Guan's intervention, how could they possibly defeat this Third Awakening Fire Qilin?

Seeing the team already showing signs of disorder, Chen Guan continued, "I am the commander, not a fighter. If I could handle everything myself, what would I need you for? Don't I have hands to pick up the spoils myself? Or are you mere scavengers, adept at picking up after others?"

Everyone's mindset, already somewhat unstable, was about to explode after hearing these words, faces flushed with anger. His words were harsh.

Chen Guan ignored their thoughts, continuing, "An individual's strength is always limited. One can be ten enemies, a hundred enemies, a thousand enemies, but never invincible. Many powerful individuals are in the world, but none have been known to single-handedly confront an army. Even Emperor Ancestor did not conquer the world relying solely on personal power but through the invincible Great Qin Iron Cavalry."

"Each of you hails from the Celestial Court Army, where none aren't acclaimed as heaven's darlings. Since when did you become scavengers picking up trash?"

Their faces constantly shifted as they heard, knowing Chen Guan was right. As soldiers, merely seeking to gain benefits from following others was disgraceful.

Yet, they truly couldn't defeat the Qilin; not even breaking its defenses left them without a way to fight or hope.

Chen Guan's gaze swept the battlefield as he continued, "Previously, you didn't believe me, thinking I couldn't contend with the Ink Qilin alone; I don't blame you because you didn't understand me or know my capabilities. Disbelief is natural."

"But now, you actually don't trust yourselves. If I could fight the Ink Qilin alone, yet a thousand of you with so many pets lack the courage to face this Qilin, how can you talk about fighting when you're thinking of fleeing? Do you believe you're so incapable that a thousand of you are no match for me alone?"

Chen Guan then said, "You don't believe in yourselves, but I believe in you, for you and I are the same, geniuses who entered the Celestial Court Army through our strength and effort. We all have abilities and wisdom far beyond ordinary people. You just lack the opportunity; you're missing the spark — a fire that will ignite your glorious path."

"Believe in me, and believe in yourselves too. Give yourselves a chance, and give me a chance. As long as you give your all, I guarantee you can slay this Qilin because you possess that strength inherently. Don't underestimate yourselves..."

"This battle... I am only the commander... I will absolutely not fight... You are the protagonists on the battlefield... Everyone listens to the order... Kill for me..." Chen Guan didn't give them a choice, resuming to issue commands.

Everyone felt their heads buzzing as Chen Guan clearly stated he would not fight. If they fled against orders, they would face military justice.

If they didn't run and continued hesitating, today might be their last.

"Screw it... Let's go for it..." someone cursed, with adrenaline surging.

In fact, many felt a certain power seemingly stirring within, an urge to fight without restraint.

As the command flags waved, everyone seemed injected with enthusiasm, not only displaying combat power beyond their usual but also appearing more mentally awake, skillfully commanding their pets better than before.

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