Chapter 48: Chapter48-The Five Eyes Gather
The Sabertooth Tiger stood about three meters tall, its body covered in spotted stripes. Its razor-sharp fangs glistened with a cold, deadly light.
The moment Thomas arrived, the beast instinctively sensed danger. Without hesitation, it let out a thunderous roar that echoed through the forest.
However, before the roar could fully resound, Thomas and his team launched their attack.
A barrage of fireballs—each brimming with terrifying power—rained down upon the beast.
It had no time to react.
In mere seconds, its body was engulfed in raging flames, reducing it to a smoldering charred husk before it could even fight back.
As its consciousness faded, the last thing the Sabertooth Tiger saw was Thomas and his team expertly dissecting its corpse.
"These spellbeasts are of a high grade—they are Deus Initium's favorites. Get the body back as soon as possible."
Thomas immediately ordered the villagers to transport the Sabertooth Tiger's remains back to the settlement.
Every time he slaughtered a spellbeast, he would offer its body as a tribute to Deus Initium.
And every time, Deus Initium would absorb it.
A high-level spellbeast like this was too valuable to waste.
Just as the villagers were about to carry away the spellbeast's remains, a sharp, piercing shriek suddenly echoed through the forest.
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In the next instant, terrifying auras surged in from all directions.
One by one, spellbeasts radiating immense power surrounded them.
The overwhelming pressure crashed down like a tidal wave.
Thomas, standing at the forefront, narrowed his eyes as his divine aura flared.
His gaze instantly locked onto the two spellbeasts leading the encirclement.
"Crimson Bat King!"
"Azure Wolf King!"
"So, the Five Eyes spellbeasts finally couldn't sit still any longer?"
Hovering high in the sky, Crimson Bat King—a massive blood-red bat with a wingspan of five meters—looked down at the group with its glowing crimson eyes.
"Thomas, you've gone too far. This is our spellbeast territory—did you really think your kind could roam here freely?"
Beside it, Azure Wolf King stepped forward.
Its colossal silver-furred body crushed trees beneath its weight, and its icy blue eyes gleamed coldly.
"You killed a few weak spellbeasts and now think you're invincible?"
As the two spoke, a terrifying, frigid aura erupted outward, suffocating the air.
Tier-4 Advanced!
Two Tier-4 Advanced spellbeasts from the Five Eyes!
At that moment, even the bravest villagers felt a flicker of unease.
In recent days, as they hunted more spellbeasts, information about the Five Eyes spellbeasts had spread, and their ruthless brutality had become legendary.
Even though their own strength had soared thanks to Deus Initium, seeing these infamous creatures in person sent a chill down their spines.
However, that fear didn't last long.
After all, they had already slain a pre-tier-5 spellbeast together—why should they fear two Tier-4 Advanced spellbeasts?
"If we eliminate the Five Eyes, we'll have completely cleansed the spellbeasts in our region!"
"That's right! If we wipe them out, we'll have fulfilled Deus Initium's divine command!"
As the villagers shifted from fear to excitement, the Azure Wolf King and Crimson Bat King exchanged shocked glances.
Most of these villagers were only Tier-1 or Tier-2, with a few reaching Tier-3.
In other places, such a force would be considered formidable—but against them?
They were nothing more than insignificant insects.
Why weren't they afraid?
"We were searching for you, and you had the audacity to come straight to us. Now, you'll never leave this place."
Thomas stepped forward, his divine aura flaring.
Even though he was only Tier-4 Beginner, the godly might emanating from him made him seem unstoppable.
Both spellbeasts suddenly felt their bodies stiffen.
For a brief moment, they thought they saw a towering, divine figure standing behind Thomas, reaching toward the heavens.
Despite Thomas's inferior level, the sheer pressure he radiated made them feel as if a mountain was crushing their backs.
Since ascending to 1-Star Peak Ancient God, the divine power of Deus Initium had strengthened Thomas, making his aura more fearsome than ever.
"Die!"
With divine might suppressing the two spellbeasts, Thomas roared as an ocean of flames surged forth, aiming to incinerate them to ashes.
"Thomas, even if you have a god backing you, this is our Five Eyes domain. Today, you will die!"
Suddenly, just as the fire was about to consume Azure Wolf King and Crimson Bat King,
three even more terrifying auras descended from the sky.
A hurricane of force obliterated Thomas's firestorm in an instant, sending shockwaves rippling outward.
The surrounding vegetation withered as moisture was drained from the air.
Then, from three different directions, three figures of distinct colors appeared.
Cerulean Butterfly!
Dark Turtle!
Amethyst Fox!
Three more Five Eyes spellbeasts—each at pre-tier-5!
"The Five Eyes are gathering?! How many years has it been since this last happened?"
"They've all broken through to pre-tier-5? No wonder they've been so quiet—they were hiding their strength!"
"If they're all converging here, they must have a plan. These spellbeasts are different from the others."
At that moment, the Annasi villagers, who had once been fearless, now wore expressions of shock.
One or two spellbeasts? They could handle that.
But five at once?
Three pre-tier-5 spellbeasts and two Tier-4 Advanced ones?
Even with all their newfound strength, victory was far from certain.
"I told you there was something strange about this so-called missionary, but you wouldn't believe me. If I weren't so cautious, Five Eyes might've become Three Eyes by now."
Cerulean Butterfly, its wings shimmering with vivid colors and trailing poisonous dust, spoke in a cold, ruthless tone.
Dark Turtle, its heavy shell shifting slightly, spoke in an ancient, measured voice.
"I don't know why Thomas radiates such overwhelming divine power, but eating him will surely benefit us immensely. We can't let them escape."
Amethyst Fox, its charming, violet-hued eyes glinting with mischief, smirked.
"Don't worry. I've already set up a formation. They won't be able to escape. Not only that, but the formation will also split them apart, preventing them from combining their strength beyond their levels."
As Thomas had studied them, so too had they studied Thomas and his followers.
From what they had observed, Thomas did seem to possess divine empowerment, but it was still within their ability to counter.
To eliminate any risk, they had decided to strike first.
This time, they would wipe them all out.
"The fox's formations are no joke. Let's not give them any chance—kill them quickly!"
Cerulean Butterfly's soft, melodic voice carried an undertone of lethal intent.
Without hesitation, it lunged at Thomas.
"Whoever kills him gets the biggest share of Thomas's flesh—what do you say?"
"Agreed! His body is mine!" Dark Turtle rumbled.
In an instant, all three pre-tier-5 spellbeasts charged straight at Thomas.
Of all the enemies present, only Thomas posed a real threat.
The rest, while strong, were insignificant in comparison.
Faced with their combined assault, Thomas's breath quickened—but instead of fear, his eyes shone with exhilaration.
It had been a long time since he had gone all out.
"Form the battle array!"
At his command, the villagers channeled their elemental energy into him.
But just then, a strange purple glow erupted beneath their feet!