Why are those beyond the Legendary tier called Divine Generals?

Because from this moment, their power brushes against the divine domain. No Epic Level or Legendary being could withstand a single strike from them.

From here onward, their strength qualifies them to command godly armies under the Sovereign Deities. Thus, the mighty between Legendary and Demigod earn the title: [Divine General].

Facing a pack of Epic Level brats, I didn’t even bother shifting my casual robes into battle gear. Sword in hand, I chased them down one by one. A single casual swing cut them all down where they stood.

Even those who barely parried my first strike with desperate effort fell to my second slash the next second.

"Pathetic... absolutely pathetic," I muttered, shaking my head after wiping them out in barely a minute. "Nowadays, even Epic Level fools dare hunt a Demon King? An adult Phoenix?"

I swiftly returned to my original spot.

Chixun still stood frozen there, unresponsive even after seeing me back. She looked utterly dazed. Sighing softly, I tapped her forehead, dragged her unconscious form aside to hide her, and left a protective mark before turning away.

*What rotten luck for Chixun to stumble into this,* I thought grimly. *But I must find Lu now. Best let her rest here awhile. I’ll erase her memories later—after I bring Lu back.*

"Tch. Didn’t expect hunters this fast..." I sprinted toward Lu’s sensed location, jaw tight. *Hold on, Lu. Just hold on.*

Lu was only Platinum-ranked. Her Demon Royal Family bloodline and secret arts might let her briefly fight one or two Epics—but the earlier ambush proved there were far more. Ten Epic Level hunters likely surrounded her now.

She couldn’t win. Couldn’t escape.

*But with her tricks... she might hold out five minutes.* I’d wasted two already dealing with the ambush and Chixun. Three minutes left.

Ten kilometers to Lu. Doable.

My Battle Halos blazed brighter. Power surged through my limbs. Speed exploded. Like a missile, I tore toward Lu’s fading presence.