The moment the beast entered the clearing, chaos erupted. The coalition members exchanged fearful glances, their bravado crumbling. Though the beast's intimidating presence loomed large, their gazes flitted back to Li Wei, who stood calmly among his team, radiating an aura far more terrifying than the creature itself.
For a heartbeat, the coalition hesitated, their leader already a crumpled heap at Li Wei's feet. Then, as if on cue, they turned and fled, scattering into the trees, preferring the threat of the forest to the merciless calm in Li Wei's piercing blue eyes.
Li Wei spared them only a moment's glance before turning his attention to the beast—a hulking, boar-like creature with gleaming tusks and muscles rippling under thick fur. Its bloodshot eyes locked onto Li Wei, its breath coming in short, angry snorts. But where the coalition saw terror, Li Wei saw opportunity. He was tired of observing; now was the time to end this distraction.
