《Rise Of The Beast Lord》 Chapter 1 : The Hunt for the Sharp-Toothed Deer Munch, munch... The Spring Rabbit chewed the delicious fruits thoroughly before swallowing. Then, it raised its head and twitched its ears, listening for any movement nearby. If it sensed danger, it would flee immediately and hide in the nearby green grass! But when it heard nothing, it returned to its meal, though it remained alert. Just by coming to this grassless area, it was already taking a risk. Thanks to its green fur, it could camouflage itself within the grass, making it difficult to spot. But here, in this open patch, it was completely exposed. And yet, it couldn''t resist¡­ The fruits before it were simply too tempting! What could make a creature risk its life other than greed? Dozens of fruits, each with different shapes and flavors, were scattered before the rabbit¡ªwas this not the dream of every herbivore? But it was unaware that it was being watched. Not too far away, a Sharp-Toothed Deer stood still. It was as tall as an elephant, with a lean yet powerful body and massive, crown-like antlers branching from its head. It gazed at the rabbit, observing its every move with precision. And yet, it did not move a single inch¡ªit looked like a frozen statue. The rabbit wasn''t a filling meal, but it would make for an excellent dessert after devouring all those fruits! In the shadows, the Sharp-Toothed Deer concealed its body, which was covered in old, partially healed scars, behind a massive tree with a wide, cracked trunk, filled with dark, sinister fissures. This tree was a predator as well! It couldn''t act in this moment, but it longed for the small rabbit to come closer¡­ But these were not the only predators here! Above, on a branch of a tree near the rabbit, two sharp eyes locked onto the Sharp-Toothed Deer. They monitored its every movement, never straying for even a second. As time passed, the rabbit''s caution gradually faded. Feeling safe, it began to fully enjoy its meal. And in that moment, the deer''s gaze sharpened¡ªwhile the gaze upon it remained vigilant. Without a sound, the Sharp-Toothed Deer shifted its body and stepped out of the tree''s shadow. It lowered itself, gathering power in its hind legs as its spiritual energy surged to enhance them. Boom! The ground shattered beneath its feet as it launched itself like a missile toward the little rabbit! The moment of predation had arrived! The air exploded, dust rose, and the ground cracked under the sheer force of its charge! Mid-air, the Sharp-Toothed Deer tucked its legs beneath its belly and opened its ferocious mouth, revealing enormous, razor-sharp, metallic teeth¡ªthe very reason behind its name: Sharp-Toothed Deer! At that moment, the rabbit finally realized what was happening. Terror exploded within it! It hadn''t expected a sudden attack, and that mistake was fatal. It reacted too late. It was too slow to run toward the grass¡­ perhaps, too slow to escape at all. But¡­ was this truly its end? In an instant, the Sharp-Toothed Deer was nearly upon the rabbit. At that moment, its position aligned with the tree where the sharp-eyed observer had been hiding. If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. Boom! A sudden movement! A faint explosion in the air! The branch above the tree shattered, and a figure shot out like lightning. It was time to hunt! This was the long-awaited moment! The Sharp-Toothed Deer never expected to become the prey! It had already begun to react, but there wasn''t enough time¡­ A figure was already descending upon it at deadly speed! Schink! In an instant, two long daggers pierced its neck! The mud-covered man, who had been hiding all along, had used the deer''s own charge against it, driving his weapons deep into its flesh! Not stopping there, he pushed off the deer''s neck, keeping his distance in case of retaliation. The Sharp-Toothed Deer crashed into the ground, letting out a savage roar of fury. It rose immediately, charging madly at its attacker. It did not care about its pain¡ªit only cared about vengeance! It was already furious from its recent losses and the invasion of its territory. Exploding forward, it launched a deadly attack, aiming its massive antlers at the mud-covered man. Swiftly, the man reinforced his legs and leaped over the deer, narrowly avoiding the charge. But it wasn''t that simple this time. Now, the deer was fully focused on the battle! It twisted sharply and lunged at the man mid-air! Its mouth opened. Its teeth were enormous, sharp, and terrifying¡ªso much so that traces of old blood still stained them. At the last moment, with flawless agility and unwavering focus, the man grabbed onto one of the Sharp-Toothed Deer''s antlers and used its momentum to execute a smooth aerial flip, narrowly dodging the deadly fangs. Boom! The Sharp-Toothed Deer crashed into a tree ahead, shattering its trunk completely. But it didn''t give up! It turned in rage, ready to charge again. But¡­ something was wrong. Its breathing grew heavier. Its steps became unsteady. On its neck, where the daggers still remained, a river of blood had formed, pouring onto the ground in red streams. The blades had severed a major artery. Its strength was fading. Its death was only a matter of time. The Sharp-Toothed Deer''s eyes darkened, filled with rage¡­ but a trace of hesitation flickered within them. "So¡­ you''ve finally noticed." A voice as cold as ice came from the mud-covered man, who stared at the staggering deer before him. The deer had been so engrossed in battle that it hadn''t paid attention to the wound on its neck. But now, realizing the truth, it hesitated for a brief moment before directing its spiritual energy to heal itself. But¡­ "You think I''ll let that happen? After going through all this effort to hunt you down?" With a chilling expression on his mud-covered face, the man had already lunged at the Sharp-Toothed Deer, refusing to give it a chance! The deer had no choice but to redirect its spiritual energy to enhance its giant legs. Whoosh! It instantly dashed to the side, trying to escape! "Hahaha!" The man burst into laughter and gave chase. With the deer''s injury, its speed had dropped¡ªcatching up was no challenge. No matter how far the deer ran, there was no hope. It had reached its limits. It could not continue¡­ In the end, it stopped. It had made a decision¡ªto launch one final, desperate attack and take its enemy down with it! Pouring the last of its spiritual energy into its body, it exploded forward in a final assault. Its eyes gleamed with unwavering resolve! But¡­ It collapsed before it could reach the man. Its life had come to an end. Chapter 2 : More Sharp-Toothed Deer! Shh... Crack. Agil took a deep breath, his body straining under the weight of the massive corpse he was dragging. The Sharp-Toothed Deer was enormous, nearly the size of an elephant, with a sleek body and twisted antlers that extended like ancient branches. A deep wound gaped at its neck, blood still seeping from it, though the murder weapon was nowhere to be seen¡ªAgil had already retrieved his twin daggers and returned them to his belt. He tied a green rope around the deer''s twisted antlers and pulled with all his strength. Yet, despite his physical prowess, the task was grueling due to the sheer size of the corpse. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, revealing glimpses of the skin beneath the layer of mud covering his face. The mud wasn''t just for camouflage but also to mask his scent from the Sharp-Toothed Deer during the hunt. Beneath the grime, his face was pale with a reddish hue, his sharp black eyes cutting like blades, and his long, wavy hair sharing the same dark color. Though he was only seventeen, his gaze carried a maturity far beyond his years. A wide smile spread across his face. He had finally succeeded! This was the first dormant-spirited creature he had ever hunted. The tension that had gripped him throughout the hunt began to fade, replaced by a rising excitement. From this moment on, even dormant creatures would no longer be safe from his fangs! After a short while, he returned to the hunting site, ensuring the battle hadn''t attracted any unwanted predators. He had already scouted the area beforehand and confirmed it was free of threats, so there was no reason for concern¡­ at least not for now. But when he turned to the tree the deer had been hiding behind, a thought crept into his mind. "A massive tree... a sturdy trunk, deep cracks, and a thick canopy... this really looks like a Root-Trap Tree!" he muttered. He hadn''t paid much attention to this tree before, having been too focused on preparing for the hunt. Even if it was a Root-Trap Tree, as long as he didn''t get too close, it wouldn''t pose a threat. These trees were predators, true, but they only attacked those who entered their domain. Still, he felt a twinge of regret. "Too bad, I don''t have time to hunt you now... I need to leave before nightfall." He glanced at the sinking sun. Traveling back in the dark would be dangerous¡ªvisibility would drop, and who knew? The scent of blood might attract other beasts! Quickly, he bent down and grabbed a handful of leaves, wiping the blood off the deer''s corpse. He had another good reason for this¡ªhis spirit energy had dropped to a dangerously low level, leaving him with only about 40% remaining. Facing another predator in this state would be sheer recklessness. Once finished, he tossed the leaves aside and rested for a moment before heading toward the fruits he had used as bait for the deer. As for the rabbit, it had long since fled. He hadn''t expected the rabbit to play a role in his success. When the deer first approached the fruits, it was hesitant¡ªperhaps it had encountered traps before. But when the rabbit appeared and began eating without consequence, the deer let its guard down and focused on attacking, giving Agil the perfect opening. A smirk tugged at Agil''s lips as he looked at the fruits. "I guess I owe that rabbit one." Maybe he''d sell the fruits¡­ or eat them himself. But as he neared, something else caught his attention. The disturbed soil beside the fruits, right beneath them¡­ the location of his unused trap! His trap was simple but effective: a pit covered with sturdy branches. A thick branch kept them from collapsing, but it had been split into two halves. The only thing holding them together was a small metal piece connected to a fiber string that extended to Agil''s hiding spot. The moment he pulled the string, the branch would snap, causing the wooden cover to give way beneath whatever stood atop it. But before he could reach it¡ª Swoosh! A sudden crash! He had no time to think. Instinctively, he unleashed his spirit energy, reinforcing his body just as he had trained countless times! But it wasn''t enough! Crack! This story originates from a different website. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. A small shadow shot toward him at insane speed, slamming into his chest and shattering his ribs! "Ugh¡­!" Agil coughed up blood as he staggered backward, crashing against a tree. But there was no time to complain¡ªhe strengthened his legs and leaped to the side, barely dodging the second strike! Bam! Something struck the tree where he had been standing just moments ago. If he hadn''t moved¡­ He retreated again, drawing his twin crimson daggers, his eyes locked onto the swirling dust around the tree. Then, suddenly, a small shadow leaped from the haze, soaring through the air. A green rabbit with massive emerald eyes. It stared directly at Agil, as if memorizing his every move. "A Spring Rabbit!" A sharp tension ran through Agil, but he didn''t attack. He knew Spring Rabbits weren''t aggressive without reason. And Agil had a good guess as to why¡ªit was the fruits! Just as he suspected, the rabbit didn''t advance toward him. Instead, it turned to the fruits and shot him a warning glare, as if saying: "These are mine. Stay back." Agil let out a quiet sigh, despite the pain in his chest. "So, it came back for the fruits..." But why was a dormant-spirited rabbit here? It wasn''t supposed to be in this area! Then, an idea struck him, his eyes gleaming with realization. "Could it be¡­ it was just born?" Talented rabbits awakened and reached the dormant spirit level within half a year. If one went unnoticed during that time, its existence wouldn''t be recorded. He decided to retreat. These were just fruits¡ªnot worth the risk of fighting such a creature. Had he known he''d get injured like this, he wouldn''t have even considered reclaiming them. But he didn''t lower his guard. He continued watching the rabbit, and the rabbit watched him in return. In the meantime, he subtly channeled his spirit energy to heal his injury! Then... The rabbit''s ears twitched, as if picking up something. Agil froze. The rabbit was no longer focused on him¡­ it was looking to the side. He followed its gaze, but there was nothing there. He enhanced his hearing with spirit energy¡­ nothing. But a few moments later¡ª Tap. Tap. Tap. Multiple footsteps¡ªfast, approaching rapidly. His body tensed, his eyes widening in alarm. He didn''t move. He forced himself not to think about running¡ªif he fled, he''d have to abandon the deer''s corpse due to its weight! Then what was the point of all the effort he had put into this hunt? Then¡ª They appeared. Four beasts. The first, as large as an elephant, with massive, twisted antlers¡­ just like the deer he had killed! The other three were smaller, antlerless¡ªfemale Sharp-Toothed Deer! The male looked at the corpse, then at Agil and the rabbit. It growled. It stepped forward, revealing its steel-like fangs. The rabbit growled back, stepping forward as well, issuing its own warning. Tension surged. Though the deer had just arrived, battle was already on the verge of erupting. Agil remained silent, his mind racing with questions, even as he tried to stay calm. Why are they here? Was the deer I killed not actually alone? Were my sources wrong? Or¡­ did they come from another territory to claim this one''s domain? One thing was certain¡ªthe male deer had to be of the dormant spirit rank as well! Otherwise, why would it have a herd of females? He dismissed the possibility of it being at the developed spirit rank¡ªif that were the case, he''d already be dead! And in the end¡­ Agil made his decision. Retreating wasn''t an option. If his final guess was correct and they were here to claim this territory, they wouldn''t let him go even if he ran! Male deer were arrogant¡ªthey killed competitors to take over their domains. Since Agil had slain this one''s predecessor, he could be seen as the new ruler! Then, an idea struck him. The deer didn''t know he was the one who killed the Sharp-Toothed Deer. The rabbit was here too! He glanced at the rabbit with a sharp smirk. I don''t know why you''re so bold, but¡­ I''ll use you! And then¡­ Quietly, careful not to draw attention, he leaped onto a branch, swiftly climbing into the tree. He wouldn''t interfere¡ªhe would simply watch! And let the rabbit fight in his place. And beneath Agil''s gaze¡­ The deer and the rabbit moved. Then, in an instant¡ªan explosion! The battle had begun. Chapter 3 : The rabbit vs the deer The rabbit and the deer charged at each other, both of their bodies enhanced with spirituality. Although the rabbit was small, even laughable compared to the sharp-toothed deer, it did not retreat; it attacked head-on! Boom! Their heads collided with force, sending the wind swirling violently and dust scattering everywhere. Shock appeared in the deer¡¯s eyes¡ªwhy was a spring rabbit attacking directly? It had fought many rabbits before, and all of them were evasive, hard to catch. Crack! The deer¡¯s antlers cracked, as did the rabbit¡¯s skull. However, it was lighter in weight, so it was sent flying, while the deer remained standing firm. Barely touching the ground, the rabbit shot forward, giving itself no chance to stop! It dashed directly toward a nearby tree, using it as leverage to leap again, attacking the deer from the side! Thanks to its experience, the deer quickly reacted, leaping backward to avoid the attack, then smoothly turned, trying to tear the rabbit apart with its sharp teeth! But the rabbit was faster, narrowly avoiding the attack at the last moment. The battle continued, and it was clear that the deer had the upper hand. With its experience and agile movements, it easily dodged the rabbit¡¯s attacks while relentlessly pressing on. On a nearby tree, Ajeel watched the scene with a grim expression, silently screaming in fury within his heart: ¡°What is this foolish rabbit doing? Why is it fighting like this?!¡± Normally, green rabbits relied on evasion and waited for the right opportunity to strike; they didn¡¯t have strong bodies. But this foolish rabbit focused entirely on direct attacks! What happened to waiting for the right moment? Did it not realize that in a head-on collision, it would suffer the most?! Ajeel lifted his head and glanced at the female deer. They were still watching from a distance, not intervening¡ªand that was natural. Unless they were given orders from the male deer, they wouldn¡¯t act. Seizing the opportunity, Ajeel closed his eyes, sensing his spirit, then dove into it. Inside his spirit... A vast white space extended, and at its center floated a white nucleus, inside which a pure white liquid filled 30% of it. Seeing this, Ajeel¡¯s expression darkened even further. ¡°I¡¯m in a tough spot.¡± Once the deer finishes with the foolish rabbit, it will be his turn! Since the battle began, Ajeel had been using his spirituality to gradually heal his chest injury and regain some of his vitality, but now he stopped. What he had done so far was enough, and he had to conserve the remaining of his spirituality. ¡°Damn it! I was a fool... I should have backed off from the hunt once I lost my Yin Roots!¡± Without them, how could he restore his spirituality? He knew that losing his Yin Roots wasn¡¯t a coincidence; he had some suspicions, but he had acted too hastily! The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. And as expected... The battle was nearing its end. The rabbit had worn itself out, and foolishly, it kept attacking head-on, suffering numerous injuries without finding any opportunity to heal or regain its strength while focused on the fight. Yet, it did not retreat. An angry expression appeared on its face, showing its teeth, with a gleam of defiance and arrogance in its eyes! It had lived barely over half a year. When it was younger than four months, it lived like any ordinary rabbit, hiding in the green grass, living a dull life. But everything changed when it turned four months old¡ªwhen its spirit awakened! Since then, it became a master among rabbits! With its strength, it took over the tastiest patches of grass, and not content with that, it started leaving the green grass, searching for fallen fruits or anything better than grass. At first, it was scared... but it gathered courage, step by step, until when it faced another opponent, it crushed it with its strength! Over time, pride and arrogance crept into it... But unfortunately, throughout all this time, it had never faced a creature of its size, and it didn¡¯t know its true value... Just a rabbit... ... The rabbit prepared to attack the deer again. It wanted the fruits, and it would take them! It had always gotten what it wanted. Boom! It enhanced its body with spirituality and struck the deer with force! But this time... As the collision neared, a dangerous gleam appeared in the deer¡¯s eyes! It lifted its head and opened its mouth! Boom! The rabbit¡¯s strike caused the deer¡¯s teeth to crack, even shattering parts of them, but it didn¡¯t realize the situation it was in! It was just a small, inexperienced rabbit... It had entered the deer¡¯s mouth! ¡°Aaaahhh!¡± The deer clenched its teeth, trying to tear it to pieces! Despite all the rabbit¡¯s resistance, it couldn¡¯t break free... it was exhausted, injured, and its body was nothing but a weak mass of flesh and bone. At that moment... Its courage and arrogance crumbled. In the end, they were of no use... The rabbit began to scream in pain and agony, but it was in vain... It was torn apart mercilessly. Ajeel watched the scene with a grim face, his heart pounding violently. No matter how hard he tried to suppress his fear, he knew the truth... He might be next. At that moment, the deer lifted its head and looked directly at the tree where Ajeel was hiding. In its eyes, there was a murderous intent, as if saying: ¡°It''s your turn.¡± Its arrogance grew, but unlike the rabbit, it wasn¡¯t careless... it remained cautious. It glanced at the female deer before taking heavy, majestic steps toward the tree. As it did so, it slowly swallowed the rabbit¡¯s corpse! But even with all its caution, it didn¡¯t expect an attack from another direction... Suddenly! The ground beneath its feet collapsed! Boom! Dust spread everywhere, branches shattered, and noise filled the air! The deer was struck with shock and surprise! Instinctively, it enhanced its body with spirituality to the maximum, raising its guard while letting out a savage cry! ¡°Raaaaa!¡± The female deer ran quickly, surrounding the pit, responding to the male deer¡¯s call, though their eyes gleamed with some hesitation. But even then, they didn¡¯t know what to do, and nothing happened! On the tree where Ajeel had been hiding earlier, there was a broken branch and a rope made of tree fibers lying on it... But there was no one. ... A few meters away, Ajeel was running at full speed, occasionally enhancing his legs with spirituality! ¡°I did it! Now, run at full speed to the Ironclaw Bears'' area!¡± Chapter 4: Two-Headed Horse Agil ran at full speed between the trees, his breaths quickening with every step, yet his lips curled into a faint smile. He had succeeded! At last, the Sharp-Toothed Deer had fallen into the trap. But that joy didn¡¯t last long¡­ He knew that damned creature wouldn¡¯t stay stuck forever. Since it was capable of enhancing its body, this fall wouldn¡¯t cause it any serious harm. Originally, Agil had prepared the trap to hunt the lone deer, but he hadn¡¯t used it at the time. Now, when the deer was busy swallowing the rabbit and had drawn close, he seized the opportunity. He waited for the perfect moment, then pulled the fiber string previously tied to the tree. The result? The ground collapsed, and the deer fell into the pit! But¡­ unfortunately, Agil couldn¡¯t exploit the opportunity to attack! There were many reasons for that. First, targeting the deer while it was inside the pit was difficult. Second, even if he attempted an attack, the rising dust would hinder his vision, even if he enhanced his eyes. And third, and most importantly¡­ that damned deer was incredibly experienced. Even after its fight with the rabbit, no visible injuries had appeared on its body, and it hadn¡¯t lost much spirituality. It was a dangerous opponent, and eliminating it quickly wasn¡¯t possible. Agil wasn¡¯t a fool. He knew his chances of killing the deer were extremely slim! And if he failed, he would be the next victim¡­ His spirituality would run out, and at that point, he would be nothing more than torn flesh beneath the deer¡¯s fangs! "Sometimes, retreating is the wisest choice¡­" Even though he told himself that, he wasn¡¯t completely satisfied. If he got the chance to trample that deer, he wouldn¡¯t miss it! He was furious at that bastard for causing him all these problems. Still, his retreat now was a wise decision, just as it had been when he initially hid and let the rabbit fight. Back then, he knew the deer was at the Dormant Rank, and he wasn¡¯t sure if any of the herd¡¯s females possessed the same strength. Fighting at that time would have been certain suicide! But after observing the battle, he realized the deer was only at the initial stage of the Dormant Rank. Luckily, it wasn¡¯t in the stable stage, or his chances of survival would have been nearly nonexistent! As for the female deer, he didn¡¯t sense any spiritual aura emanating from them. They were merely ordinary creatures. Usually, creatures that had reached the stable stage of the Dormant Rank possessed a stronger soul than an average person, and they emitted a faint aura that could be sensed over time. Agil sighed as he ran. "Ah¡­ Unfortunately, I don¡¯t have time to cover my damned scent¡­" ¡­ At the site of the previous battle, where the rabbit and the deer had fought, three female deer surrounded a massive pit, broken wood and loose soil scattered around it. And suddenly¡ª!! Swoosh!!! A massive shadow burst out of the pit! The Sharp-Toothed Deer had emerged, its body covered in dust, with a few minor bruises¡­ Blood-red veins spread across its eyes from sheer rage, and an expression of fury and madness crossed its face! BAM! The deer suddenly crashed into a tree in front of it, then raised its head and let out a crazed roar! "Aaaaaaah¡ª!!!" Then it started running wildly, kicking trees and crashing into them in a frenzy! Bam! Baaam! It raged like a mad beast for a while before finally stopping. Its nose and ears twitched sharply, then it slowly lifted its head¡­ and looked in the direction Agil had fled! And in that moment, it let out a murderous snarl and shot forward like an arrow! Today¡­ one of them would die! ¡­ Elsewhere, ahead of Agil¡­ A lone horse stood amidst the grass, lowering its head to graze slowly, enjoying its meal away from its herd. This horse had a dark yellowish-gray hide, with no hair covering it. Its four eyes were blood-red, and its neck split into two branches from the middle. Each neck bore a massive head with powerful teeth. But just as it was about to lower its heads to graze further¡­ it suddenly froze. Its four ears twitched, then it raised its heads and looked to the side. Far away, between the trees¡­ Under the setting sun¡¯s glow, a blurry figure was sprinting at high speed. As it drew closer, the horse managed to discern its features. A young man clad in black, covered in patches of dried mud. His expression was cold, but a clear glimmer of urgency shone in his eyes. As time passed¡­ The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. The young man drew nearer and nearer¡­ The horse¡¯s four eyes stiffened, and it let out an angry neigh, stepping forward to warn the uninvited visitor. But¡­ The young man didn¡¯t stop. He continued running at a steady pace, his expression unchanged. He was as cold as ice, with no trace of fear in his eyes. Rage surged in the horse¡¯s heart, and it let out a powerful snort, glaring at this insolent human. Murderous intent filled its four eyes! Its hooves moved¡­ then it charged wildly! Tak! Tak! Tak! Its speed was terrifying, leaving massive hoof prints behind as dust rose into the air. But¡­ even at the last moment¡­ The young man remained steady, advancing without a hint of panic. More than that¡­ anger began to surface in his eyes! And just as the horse lunged forward to tear him apart with its powerful teeth¡ª!! Swoosh!!! In a flash, the young man drew two daggers from his belt and surged forward with devastating speed! Crack!! The ground beneath him shattered, and dust erupted everywhere! Before the horse could grasp what was happening¡­ the young man had already leaped over one of its heads! In that brief second, the horse¡¯s eyes met the young man¡¯s. The first¡­ was filled with shock and terror. The second¡­ carried immense fury and cold-blooded killing intent! And without hesitation¡ª!! The daggers plunged into the horse¡¯s head¡ª! A fountain of blood erupted onto the young man¡¯s cold face¡­! But he didn¡¯t stop. Instead, he swiftly yanked the daggers out and leaped off the horse, his black cloak and hair fluttering in the wind. Then, without a moment¡¯s delay, he sheathed his daggers and dashed forward again¡­ As if his life depended on it. As if that horse¡­ wasn¡¯t even worth stopping for. Eeeeehhh! Behind him, the horse reared up, screaming in agony! Hot blood gushed from two deep wounds on its head, staining the ground red. Its four eyes flickered with boundless fury, but terror crept into its soul! It turned and fled wildly in the opposite direction of the young man, leaving a trail of blood behind. Two-Headed Horses were different from the arrogant, battle-loving Sharp-Toothed Deer. They were cowards before those stronger than them! There was no hesitation¡ªif staying meant death, fleeing was the only option! The horse ran at full speed, caring for nothing but survival. True, the young man hadn¡¯t chased after it, but it didn¡¯t dare stay a second longer in the same place! Yet it didn¡¯t know¡­ it was running straight to its demise. And suddenly, after a short sprint, it stopped! It stared ahead sharply¡­ something was approaching. At that moment, the horse hesitated. Should it flee again? Or charge forward? It wavered, but it couldn¡¯t forget what had happened moments ago¡ªthe terrifying scene burned into its memory forever¡­ It changed course! It dashed to the right without stopping, thinking it had escaped¡­ but then, a dreadful scream echoed behind it! A menacing, violence-filled, death-laden roar. Whatever had made that sound¡­ had noticed it too! And it was ready to fight! The horse trembled violently, its breath ragged, but what truly terrified it wasn¡¯t the sound¡­ it was the image that surfaced in its mind with that roar! A tall, lean body packed with taut muscles, sharp eyes gleaming with savage killing intent¡­ and massive, branching antlers extending from its head! It was¡­ a Sharp-Toothed Deer! A ruthless predator¡­ that knew no mercy! The horse charged forward in a frenzy to escape, but the sound of heavy footsteps began to approach quickly... One of its heads turned slightly, and it saw it! Far behind, there was a sharp-toothed gazelle... completely enraged... filled with an intent to kill that couldn''t be described! No matter how hard it tried to escape, the gazelle got closer and closer... There was no hope, no savior, even its herd was far away... This was its end! Finally, the horse stopped. Instead of turning its back on death, it decided to fight! Who knows? Maybe there¡¯s a chance to win... even if it''s slim, that¡¯s better than surrendering! What¡¯s the use of yielding? The horse growled in anger, suppressed its fear and hesitation, and its eyes blazed with a fiery spark of combat! It charged towards the oncoming gazelle! Neither of them backed down... there was no hesitation... both of them stared at each other... until the decisive moment arrived! Boom!! The horse¡¯s head collided with the gazelle¡¯s horns with unimaginable force! But at that very moment... The result was sealed! The gazelle, with its immense strength, drove the massive horse through the air with its reinforced horns! It didn¡¯t give it a chance, immediately pouncing on it and sinking its sharp teeth into one of its necks! Tearing!! A flood of blood exploded, staining the gazelle¡¯s face with a dark red color! The horse staggered, spat blood, feeling its strength fading... But the gazelle didn¡¯t let it suffer for long. As soon as it swallowed the chunk of meat it had torn, it charged again to pierce the horse¡¯s belly with its deadly horns! It was over! The horse gasped, choking on its own blood, let out a final scream... then collapsed, lifeless! Aaaah... The gazelle opened its mouth, took a bite of the dead horse¡¯s flesh. Its teeth were like grinders, tearing through the meat easily, sinking into the tissue, crushing the bones! Bit by bit, its teeth became stained with blood, and the ground beneath it turned into a red swamp! It was enjoying its meal when it suddenly stopped... A terrifying scream of pain escaped from it! Aaaaaaaa!! It clenched its teeth. A look of utter torment appeared on its face, then... its body began to writhe and tremble strangely! It couldn¡¯t stand still. Its limbs began to slam violently against the ground, kicking the air madly, charging blindly, crashing into trees, smashing rocks, filling the forest with chaos! It kept resisting, fighting with everything it had, but... In the end... Even after its violent resistance, even after its indomitable will, something unstoppable happened! The gazelle stood still, its body frozen, its breaths heavy... Then, slowly... Its pupils turned blood-red!