Shelby's earlier demonstration of power must have terrified every beast within a five-mile radius.
For hours, they had trekked deeper into the forest, but not a single monster dared show its face. The sun had started its slow descent from the zenith, casting slanted golden rays through the tangled branches overhead.
Finally, they spotted movement.
A corrupted beast emerged from the undergrowth, letting out a guttural growl as it locked eyes with them.
Zane narrowed his gaze. "What the hell is that thing? It's got the body of an elephant… and the head of a dinosaur."
A chime rang in his mind.
[Prey Detected!]
[Species: Mutated Carniphant]
Carniphant – Stats:
Health: 470/470
Mana: 357/357
Strength: 410
Agility: 389
Intelligence: 355
"That's quite normal," Shelby commented casually. "This place is another world altogether. Go on. Deal with it. And remember—hold back your strength. I'm starving, so try to leave some meat on the table."
