The once-dense forest had been devastated, with vast swathes of giant trees destroyed.
The surrounding ground was littered with scorched craters, blackened tree remains, and the occasional patch of open flame.
Five people and one mouse faced each other atop the scorched earth. Both sides were panting heavily, utterly exhausted.
"This monster's stamina is incredible."
"Damn it, the five of us still couldn't grind it to death."
"It grew during the battle."
After what should have been a standard BOSS fight, they were left speechless to discover that the BOSS had only grown stronger the longer they fought. It even seemed capable of going berserk!
In terms of its innate potential, the Forest Sage King was not weak in this world. In the original story, its combat ability had clearly improved after it was taken to the Great Tomb for training.
This time, when faced with powerful enemies, it had relied on a monster's physical advantages to wear its opponents down until they were exhausted as well.
Though its body was covered in wounds and scorch marks, it had not suffered any fatal injuries.
"Tr-truly impressive. You are the strongest foes I have ever encountered. I, the Forest Sage King, acknowledge you as the strongest!"
The enormous, fat hamster panted as it looked at the five of them. Its huge incisors gleamed, while the smoky chains that had originally restricted its speed had already shattered.
Now that it was no longer restrained in speed, the Forest Sage King had no intention of continuing the hard fight. It knew full well that if they fought to the bitter end, it was more likely to lose. It was already thinking of retreating.
Liu Xiang, Li Qiao, and the others could only watch helplessly.
The smoky chains had shattered. With the opponent's speed,