27 Campaign for a Herb (2/2)

They were nothing more than a duo compared to the glamorous gangs of other groups.

Isolated, they acted in a calm manner and were like everyone here.

To go to the Core Circle.

Whether it was greed, curiosity or just for fun, there had to be a purpose for everything person will do and can do.

Reaching their destination it was a large yet shallow cave that had a tree in the center of the cave.

A small dew dropped from the ceiling that fell onto the shiny red skin of a fruit hanging off the tree.

The beast was clearly not here but when Dean turned to his left he saw the guardian of that precious fruit.

A giant figure with the height of triple the average human's and blue flames that extended from it's skin was glamorously shown off in front of the crowd of hunters.

The feline features turned out to be similar to a tiger and two large fangs stuck to the mouth of the beast.

Taking a slight sniff, its yellow eyes scanned the area filled with hunters and echoing a low roar as well as a tyrannical aura that followed its glare.

Christian took notice of the warning and prepared to catch the tiger off guard

”CHARGE!!!”

The command resounded within the mob and as the first few people ran towards the beast, it created a chain effect where the whole squad followed.

Dean looked to the side and saw that there were other calm minded people.

Grabbing the shoulder of Leonard, he pressed his index finger tohis mouth to signal silence and made sure he didn't move.

Leonard complied with the subtle movements and watched the ensuing chaos before him.

The tiger had pounced towards one of the groups and instantly crushed them using sheer weight while using his claws to strike a few dozen cultivators.

It was simply a slaughter fest and those that tried to get close suffered pain that was worse than death.

The blue flames would instantly disintegrate their hopes into ashes as their clothes would catch fire yet felt warm and soft until it reached the skin.

The skin would burn until the fire would roast the muscle, nerves and bones one by one.

Those that managed to bypass the flames were slowly losing their hopes as the thick white hide of the tiger was impossible to penetrate using their weapons

Feeling a slight tickle, the tiger would turn to those in close range and simply swipe its paw to kill a person.

This slight disturbance caused great annoyance that made the tiger scream its irritation for being surrounded by ants.

”ROAR!”

Along with the ferocious roar was the aura of what cultivation level the beast was at.

Spiritual Cultivation 5

With this, it was the last straw for everyone in the presence of this tyrant.

Formations were scattered and everyone ran for their lives with the majority of them in the center that ran south while the smarter people dispersed into the other directions.

Seeing the annoyance running away without learning a lesson, the tiger leaped towards them and howled.

Those calmly watching could instantly see what the tiger was doing.

It was releasing magic!

A barrage of flames instantly roasted a group and those lucky enough to survive had to withstand excruciating pain to try and run away.

Morale was something that couldn't be raised in this circumstance while Christian smiled in quiet.

'I can start making my move.'

Dean saw the dominant strength of the beast and knew his limits.

'Only a fool would want to try and beat a monster with that much strength'

Sighing, Dean knew he couldn't make any profits but his starts were in sync with Christian

'I should start making my move'