Chapter 412

"Baa, baa!!"

The bleating of goats rang out as the lead goat, its whole body filled with a terrifying aura, once again led the great herd in an attack.

Last time, their prey had fled too quickly, making them pounce on empty air. This time, they ran even faster, almost moving the instant the aura appeared, afraid they would miss out on that delicacy.

"Whoosh—"

The Earth Evasion Talisman flashed with white light, and his entire body immediately escaped into the earth and hid away.

"???"

The herd arrived at the place giving off the scent that lured beasts, each of them showing puzzled expressions. Where had that sweet, delicious food gone again?

"Baa, baa!"

The lead goat's eyes were blood-red as it circled around, its nose constantly sniffing the ground. Yet there was not the slightest scent of prey, as if the smell from before had all been their imagination.

They had been one step too slow again, causing them to miss their chance.

"Baa, baa."

The goat, huge as an elephant, showed a trace of vexation in its eyes. Then it turned its head and bleated twice at its kin before leaving in a hurry, setting off on the journey to search for food.

The vast herd thundered away in a mighty rush, while a dozen or so Sha Beasts at the rear cast reluctant glances back. They seemed to feel that their leader had not checked carefully enough, and that if they searched properly, they might discover something.

Unfortunately, what they said did not count.

"Whoosh—"

A head poked out, eyes narrowed as he looked toward the goats at the back of the herd, revealing a thoughtful expression.

After a while, he released the Sha Concealing Art, exposing the same "sweet" aura from last time.

"Rumble, rumble,