Chapter 36: Chapter36-The Desperate Claw Tyrant
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Under Claw Tyrant's questioning gaze, Lady Black Goat merely maintained a solemn expression as she watched Annasi approach.
Years of honing her instincts between life and death had given her an almost unerring sense—this Annasi carried an unfathomable terror. Yet, this terror lay beyond her perception.
She could not detect its presence.
In fact, she had a strong feeling that if not for her strength having significantly improved after her last slumber, even her keen intuition would have failed to sense the impending danger lurking in the unseen.
"Old hag, what exactly have you sensed? Why do you look so grim?"
"This village may be a little strange, but you and I are both tier-4 spellbeasts. You, in particular, are now the undisputed ruler of this region."
"What do we have to fear when we join forces? The people of this village should be the ones trembling in reverence and fear!"
Claw Tyrant's voice was savage.
With a flick of its massive bear claws, razor-sharp talons sliced through the air, leaving behind a piercing, shrill sound, as if they could shred anything in existence.
But before its words had fully landed, a brilliant golden radiance suddenly erupted in the sky above them, illuminating the surroundings with dazzling light and instantly enveloping them.
The moment Claw Tyrant found itself bathed in the golden glow, it felt an overwhelming pressure descending from above. Like an all-pervasive tide of molten lead, the force surged into every part of its body, bringing excruciating pain.
By its side, Lady Black Goat's hefty frame quivered. She gazed at the unfolding golden brilliance with shock, and as the heavy radiance engulfed her, she immediately sensed an overwhelming, sacred presence—majestic and commanding!
The instant she perceived this aura, Lady Black Goat froze.
A god!
Only a god could wield such immense power!
There was truly a god in this village!
While Lady Black Goat was frozen in stunned disbelief, Claw Tyrant, beside her, was even more paralyzed, struck as if by divine thunder, trembling uncontrollably.
Unlike Lady Black Goat, its strength was far inferior.
Under the god's pressure, it found itself utterly immobilized, as though transformed into a lifeless statue. Even though terror gripped its very being, it could not utter a single sound.
A god—how could a god exist in this world?
And in such a tiny village?
Its mind reeled in utter disbelief. But despite its shock, Lady Black Goat, whose tier surpassed Claw Tyrant's, was still able to speak.
She raised her gaze toward the towering golden figure, an awe-inspiring statue of divine majesty. Just one glance was enough to instill profound reverence.
Even for someone as proud as Lady Black Goat, under Owen's terrifying divine pressure, her body instinctively began to bow.
Yet this impulse lasted only a fleeting moment before her pride suppressed it.
Though she had no idea who this golden deity was, she could sense that Owen's aura, at most, rivaled a tier-4 extreme entity.
She, however, was a tier-4 advanced spellbeast, while Claw Tyrant was a tier-4 mid spellbeast. If they combined their strength, they might still stand a chance.
"Old hag, resist his pressure! Let's take him down together—there's no way he can withstand our combined strength!"
At that moment, Claw Tyrant forced itself to take a deep breath, momentarily dispelling the surrounding golden pressure. It glared at Owen's towering form with fury.
As a lord of the Fallen Lands and a tier-4 mid spellbeast feared by countless others, it harbored immense pride.
However, just as this arrogance began to swell within it, an even more terrifying divine might descended from above.
Claw Tyrant's face twisted in horror. The energy it had just gathered dissipated instantly, and its massive form nearly sank into the earth beneath the crushing force.
Compared to Claw Tyrant's pitiful state, Lady Black Goat fared slightly better, yet her bones still creaked under the immense pressure, as if being crushed by a colossal weight.
Any thoughts of resistance that had flickered within her mind were shattered completely.
This terrifying god was far beyond anything she could contend with!
Her previous thoughts of defiance now seemed laughable.
As the divine presence grew even more suffocating, the shadow of death crept upon her. Lady Black Goat hastily turned toward the figure hovering in the sky—Owen.
"I do not know what kind of god you are, but I am a spellbeast under the banner of Five Gods Mountain."
"If you dare lay a hand on me, do you realize the consequences you will face?"
Despite being suppressed by Owen's divine might, Lady Black Goat showed no fear. Instead, she sneered at him.
"You may not have heard of Five Gods Mountain, but let me remind you—it is a mighty alliance formed by five tier-4 peak spellbeasts, known far and wide as the Five Eyes. Even the lord of Black Iron treads carefully around them."
As she spoke, her expression turned haughtier.
The Five Eyes were renowned even within Black Iron.
Countless spellbeasts longed to join them, hoping to prosper and become feared.
But the Five Eyes had exceedingly high standards, rejecting most who sought membership. She was among the rare few who had been accepted.
It was this affiliation that had allowed her to rapidly ascend to tier-4, making her connection to the Five Eyes an essential cornerstone of her power.
It was also the very reason she had been able to act so recklessly.
Hearing this, Claw Tyrant felt a surge of hope and confidence. If Lady Black Goat was under the Five Eyes' protection, then there was no need to fear!
This god may be powerful, but it could never stand against the Five Eyes!
"The Five Eyes?"
Owen, standing high in the air, murmured as he gazed at the two spellbeasts who had regained their arrogance.
He knew of the Five Eyes—a coalition of five tier-4 peak spellbeasts.
For a tier-4 peak awakener, or even a tier-5 beginner awakener, they might indeed be a force to fear.
Unfortunately for them, they were facing him.
Owen's brief silence, in Lady Black Goat and Claw Tyrant's eyes, was a sign of hesitation—a sign that he was backing down.
To them, this was entirely expected. After all, who in their right mind would dare oppose the Five Eyes?
"Even if you are a god, without any backing, you have no choice but to submit to the Five Eyes!"
"Come forward and die—I promise to make it quick!"
The two spellbeasts burst into laughter, already planning how to divide up the village.
But in that moment, the divine pressure intensified to an unimaginable degree. A colossal palm print emerged from the void, crashing down upon them like a descending mountain.
Thud!
Claw Tyrant, the weaker of the two, immediately coughed up blood. Its organs felt as if they had been crushed under an unfathomable force, and its body slumped, drained of all vitality.
Seeing this, the once-defiant Lady Black Goat instantly turned and fled.
She now understood—this god was not only terrifyingly powerful but also overwhelmingly domineering!
He had utterly disregarded the Five Eyes. And judging by Owen's immense power,
her so-called trump card was nothing but a joke.
Her only chance at survival was to escape.
"Honorable god, I meant no offense to your domain! This was all just a misunderstanding. When I return, I will personally inform the Five Eyes and extend an invitation for you to join us!"
"The Five Eyes are exceptionally welcoming—they will treat you as a guest from afar!"
As she fled, Lady Black Goat's voice rang out, attempting to plead for mercy.
After all, Owen's strength had surpassed even the Five Eyes' strongest members. Perhaps only the Beast Alliance could stand against him.
Yet Owen remained utterly indifferent.
To him, these two tier-4 spellbeasts were nothing more than gifts from the heavens—how could he possibly let them escape?
With a swift grasp toward the void, Owen reached out toward Lady Black Goat, who had already fled several kilometers away.
Claw Tyrant, now grievously wounded, looked back with regret.
If only it had not come here in the first place, it would not be facing death today.
And beneath its fleeting regret, a desperate plea surfaced in its eyes.
It could only hope that Lady Black Goat would come back to save it.