The forest lay quiet, save for the soft rustling of leaves in the breeze. Yet, the stillness was deceptive—danger crackled in the air. The Grade 4 beast loomed before them, its massive form dark against the forest backdrop, eyes blazing with primal rage. Li Wei scanned his teammates, catching their anxious glances.
"Stay sharp!" Li Wei commanded, his tone as calm as steel. "Work together. If you focus, we'll bring this beast down."
Mei Chen and the others formed up, responding to his call, their gazes shifting between the beast and each other. In past battles, they'd leaned on Li Wei's strength, but now, he was pushing them to rise above their limits. His eyes were cold, yet a fierce determination burned in them—he wanted them to grow, to harden into true warriors.
