The wind howled through the trees as Travis darted between towering trunks, his speed blurring him into a shadow among the woods. Each step was light, precise, his senses sharpened and focused. He had ventured deep into the Spirit Beast Mountain Ridge, hunting for high-tier essence beasts to hone his elemental mastery. His recently refined body, empowered by the Nine-Hell Incubus Physique Law, pulsed with power as he dashed effortlessly across uneven terrain.
But then, amidst the rustle of leaves and chirping insects, a sharp clang and a beastly roar split the air.
"A fight?" Travis skidded to a halt, his instincts flaring.
From the east, about three hundred meters away, the sounds of battle echoed — snarls, screeches, and the occasional crack of elemental collisions. Curiosity gripped him. His eyes narrowed as he shifted course, leaping through the branches like a wraith.
As he approached the source of the commotion, a horrific scene unfolded before his eyes.
