The rumbling ground suddenly went quiet.
For a single heartbeat, there was only the sound of heavy breathing and the rustle of leaves under running feet.
Then...a low, savage growl echoed from the left side of the valley.
Another answered from the right. And then one more came from behind.
It was not one beast...there were many growls, each answering back to back.
Everyone stiffened at the same time.
The air grew heavy, filled with the stench of blood and madness. The evil ferocious beasts had already reached them.
A cold wave of fear ran through the entire line.
Shi Feng, who was running behind with Su Qinglan, suddenly stopped. His golden eyes sharpened. His body tensed like a drawn bow.
Then he lifted his head and let out a thunderous roar.
The sound was deep, powerful, and filled with killing intent. It rolled through the forest like a storm.
Every fox felt their skin prickle. Goosebumps rose all over their bodies.
They all knew that roar.
