At close range, Lin Chuan discovered that this fifth-rank Ghost Beast possessed strength roughly equivalent to the Deity Transformation stage. Combined with its astonishing physical resilience, killing this monster would indeed not be easy.
Still, it was not difficult enough to truly trouble everyone. The reason they had chosen to join forces was simply because none of them wanted their trump cards and techniques seen through by others, nor did they want to work hard for half a day only for someone else to reap the rewards.
At this moment, everyone had surrounded the Ghost Beast in the center. No one used any killing moves. Instead, they warily watched the people around them, clearly aware of how fragile this alliance was and that someone might turn on the others at any moment.
"Let's do it!" Lin Chuan said directly upon arriving.
A large amount of sand and stone began flying out of his storage ring. He had no intention of rushing in to fight at close quarters. It was enough to restrain it from the perimeter with sand and stone, and he could also use the opportunity to test the fifth-rank Ghost Beast's strength.
Seeing Lin Chuan make his move, the others no longer hesitated and attacked one after another. In an instant, all manner of spells and magical treasures rained down upon the surrounded fifth-rank Ghost Beast.
Roar!
The Ghost Beast's furious roar resounded through the heavens. Endless blood-red light erupted from its body, swiftly forming an enormous curtain of light that enveloped it.
"What terrifying defense!" Zhang Shaoyang shot out a sword qi strike, but it only stirred faint ripples across the light curtain. His expression immediately changed.
"Stop holding back. End this quickly," Young Master Hai said coldly.
Seeing that everyone was still probing one another, Young