The fury of the flames surged into the sky, colliding violently with the claw of the Giant Horned Rat. Accompanied by a heart-wrenching howl, the Giant Horned Rat couldn't help but retreat. It stared at Duanmu Huai with a mix of anger and fear in its eyes. Then, in the next moment, the Giant Horned Rat disappeared without a trace.
Duanmu Huai paid no mind to the Giant Horned Rat's reaction. He simply maintained his defensive posture. He did not intend to go on the offense in the Giant Horned Rat's territory. Instead, he focused on maintaining his defense and releasing the Black Flame to completely incinerate the rat's Divine Realm. But the Giant Horned Rat wouldn't just sit back and watch its realm be destroyed; it would undoubtedly do something to stop Duanmu Huai.
This was like someone setting fire to your home. You either flee and live a penniless life, or find a way to extinguish the fire.