His entire body tensed instantly, a wary alertness surging through him. Stepping cautiously around a sharp bend, his eyes widened at the sight awaiting him, a massive Tier 9 beast stood silently, exuding an aura at the absolute peak of its tier.
The creature, a powerful bear-like beast with thick obsidian fur and shimmering silver markings, glared fiercely toward Orion.
However, Orion's gaze immediately shifted beyond the beast, a sudden excitement igniting within him. Just behind the formidable guardian lay a pool of milky-white liquid, an Origin Mana Pool, radiating vibrant, pure mana. And it was much larger than the one the group found before.
His heart leaped, excitement briefly overshadowing caution, "Yes! This is exactly what I need to break through!"
Without hesitation, Orion decisively withdrew two intricately designed scrolls from his storage ring, their surfaces shimmering faintly with potent runic inscriptions.
