Tang Zhong stayed in place, watching Liu Tian leave, and at this moment, he really didn’t want to say anything. Now that Tang Zhong had absorbed the blood essence fruit, he was completely fine and directly prepared to sleep. After getting up early the next day, he would go straight to find Liu Tiansheng. However, as Tang Zhong lay on the bed, for some reason, he just couldn’t fall asleep! He blankly stared at the ceiling, constantly thinking about what had happened before! Did Liu Tian really fall in love with him? Before long, he drifted off to sleep, still in a daze. Early the next morning, Tang Zhong quickly got up, feeling full of energy. With Tang Zhong’s current condition, even a short rest would make him feel great! He headed directly towards the Mission Hall of the Earth Guard. He saw that nearly everyone had already arrived. Tang Zhong was startled: "How did you all get here so quickly?" Having witnessed Tang Zhong’s prowess yesterday, they were very respectful. "It’s nothing, we just got here!" Liu Tiansheng stepped forward and said: "You’re here!" Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel⦿fire.net "Yes, Commander Liu!" Tang Zhong replied. Liu Tiansheng looked Tang Zhong up and down, incredulous: "Did you absorb that thing?" "Yes!" Tang Zhong nodded, quickly understanding what Liu Tiansheng wanted to say. "Great, great, great!" Liu Tiansheng was even more excited. This result wasn’t just good for him—he could tell that Tang Zhong had truly absorbed all the power of that fruit! "Then let’s go!" Liu Tiansheng said. The group then set off together, heading towards Flame Demon Mountain. To get to Flame Demon Mountain, they needed to take a spaceship! The group quickly boarded the spaceship! On the way, Liu Tiansheng explained more about Flame Demon Mountain to Tang Zhong. "In short, on the way up the mountain, I just hope you can coexist peacefully because the Demon Beasts are fierce. In the final battle at the top of Flame Demon Mountain, you should elect the strongest person. Also, remember, absolutely avoid conflicts with others. Do you understand?" "Moreover, this time, in addition to the examiners from the Inner Guards, there are also some Inner Guards forces present. If any of you are noticed by a force, and they invite any of you to join, you can choose to participate. Under the Inner Guards, joining a force is much better than going solo!" "We remember!" everyone said in unison. Soon, the spaceship landed within the territory of Flame Demon Mountain! From a distance, they could see a massive Volcano ahead, and the surrounding temperature was much higher, roasting their bodies! The spaceship couldn’t get too close, otherwise, it would spontaneously combust. A large group disembarked from the spaceship. Tang Zhong looked around and discovered that this was merely a landing area for spaceships! He could also see other spaceships there! Yet, even as the spaceship had reached here, not a person was in sight, which was truly strange? Liu Tiansheng looked around and said: "Something’s not right? If they had arrived, where could they possibly have gone?" "Should we wait a bit, Commander Liu?" someone asked. "No need, let’s head down and check out the scene first. At this time, they shouldn’t be inside, so let’s go take a look first!" Liu Tiansheng said. The group followed Liu Tiansheng off the spaceship and walked forward. Flame Demon Mountain must always have been used as the Inner Guards’ examination site; otherwise, a wall wouldn’t surround the mountain! At this moment, they saw the entrance, with a large stone beside it inscribed with three large characters: Flame Demon Mountain! Tang Zhong looked down and saw traces of people walking on the ground, which meant that someone had walked through here before. Could it be that someone had already gone inside? But the people from the Earth Guard hadn’t arrived yet. What was the meaning of those people going in? Immediately, a few people hurried over. At the entrance, two soldiers were standing guard. Liu Tiansheng was about to lead the people away when suddenly the two soldiers pulled out long spears, crossing them in front. "Halt! This is the exam site for the Inner Guard of the Galactic Guard. If you’re unrelated, it’s best to leave quickly!" the two soldiers said. Liu Tiansheng was taken aback, then said: "I am Liu Tiansheng, the Guard Captain of the Earth Guard under the Galactic Guard. I’m leading our Earth Guard members to participate in this examination. Please allow us to pass!" The two soldiers grinned: "Earth Guard Commander? I think you should head back now!" "Why?" Liu Tiansheng’s face changed instantly. "Why even ask? Don’t you get it yet? The people from the four guards of Metal, Wood, Water, and Fire have arrived long ago and are already inside. The competition is about to start. Do I need to let you in when you’re this late?" the soldier said. "Impossible, wasn’t it supposed to start at 12? It’s only 10 now!" Liu Tiansheng said. "It starts at 10, understood?" the soldier said. Liu Tiansheng’s face changed, realizing the soldier might be right, but he distinctly heard Jin Luotian of the Gold Guard say it was at 12! "Damn, that guy tricked me!" Liu Tiansheng said through gritted teeth. "What’s going on?" Tang Zhong asked. "I was deceived!" Liu Tiansheng said. Hearing this, Tang Zhong didn’t ask any more questions and turned to the two soldiers: "Are you two going to let us pass?" The two soldiers became sullen upon hearing Tang Zhong’s words: "Kid, where do you get the guts to speak to us like that?" Liu Tiansheng hurriedly pulled Tang Zhong back, saying: "What’s wrong with you? Don’t argue with them, we’re the ones who are late!" The people behind watched Liu Tiansheng: "Guard Captain Liu, if this is the case, will we be unable to participate in the competition?" "Well..." Liu Tiansheng wasn’t sure! The soldier smiled: "Yes, you can’t participate now, so move aside and don’t block the way. If you want to blame someone, blame yourselves for being late!" Without warning, in the next moment, Tang Zhong took action, kicking one of the soldiers. The soldier hadn’t expected Tang Zhong to attack and offered no resistance, getting kicked to the ground and screaming. As for the other soldier, his face turned even darker, looking at Tang Zhong indignantly: "What do you think you’re doing? How dare you hit someone!" Even Liu Tiansheng and others were stunned; this was a first, hitting a soldier. Tang Zhong leisurely looked at the soldier and said: "Commander Liu is the Commander of our Earth Guard. How can you, a mere soldier, insult him ?" The soldier’s face contorted with rage: "I thought it was something big, but it’s just a Commander of the Earth Guard. I’m a soldier of the Inner Guard. If you had spoken nicely, I might have let you through. Now, there’s no way. Get lost!"