Against The Eternity Chapter 115: [114] Chapter - 67: The Beasts Attack (Part 2/2)

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[114] Chapter - 67: The Beasts Attack (Part 2/2) Eklavya drove forward with a sharp cry, thrusting his spear straight into the beast. Its hide resisted for a brief moment—dense and resilient—but gave way under the force. The blade pierced through, and blood burst outward in a violent spray. It splashed across his clothes, only to slide off the smooth, special-thread fabric without leaving a stain. His hands were not spared, nor was his face. A few drops clung there, stark against his skin, as he held his ground with the spear buried deep within the beast. Even though the shield had shattered, it had not truly vanished. Being formed of ki, it simply dispersed for a moment before returning to its source. The five chakras reformed around his arm, spinning once again in controlled motion, ready to be summoned at his will. He had brought down a low-level fourth-tier beast—but not alone. Most of its strength lay in its tails, its primary weapons and defense. And those had been occupied. An eight-tier master had held them back, forcing the beast into a vulnerable position. That opening had been all Eklavya needed. Now, only two remained. The battlefield tightened, the chaos narrowing as the last threats stood their ground. Then, suddenly, a heavy crash echoed through the clearing, loud and abrupt, cutting through the clash of battle like a signal of something shifting. Eklavya turned sharply toward the source of the sound, his gaze cutting through the clearing. The man who had assisted him descended moments later, landing beside him with controlled ease. Eklavya glanced at him briefly. “What’s your name?” he asked. “Uddhav,” he replied, introducing himself without hesitation. “Come with me,” Eklavya said, his tone leaving no room for refusal. Uddhav nodded at once and followed as Eklavya broke into a run, heading toward the source of the disturbance. Around them, the remaining members of the group were still locked in combat. When they arrived, the scene had already shifted. Two of the warriors had just brought down another low-level fourth-tier beast. Its massive body lay collapsed on the ground, while both men stood nearby, breathing heavily, with minor injuries visible, but they ignored it. Because after all, in a battlefield like this, wounds were inevitable, and survival mattered far more than comfort. He moved toward them, his steps steady and direct. The two warriors straightened immediately and bowed their heads in respect as Eklavya approached, with Uddhav close behind him. Eklavya’s gaze shifted to the fallen beast. It was the same kind he had just defeated, though its build was slightly larger and its aura was faintly stronger. The two who had brought it down didn’t linger. Without a word, they turned and rushed back into the fight, rejoining the battle as more beasts pressed in from the edges of the clearing. Eklavya’s attention moved ahead. Only the last one remained. It was of the same species, but injured. Its movements were slower, its strength clearly diminished. Still, it was fighting back fiercely. One of their men was already engaged with it, visibly wounded. His movements were strained. Just then, another ally stepped in to support him, attempting to hold the beast’s advance. Eklavya assessed the situation in an instant. “Go. Help him,” he said to Uddhav. Without hesitation, Uddhav nodded and moved forward. Eklavya turned, his gaze sweeping across the clearing. The others were still engaged, holding their ground against the remaining beasts, each locked in their own struggle. Tightening his grip on the spear, he surged toward the nearest target—a third-tier beast. As it lunged, he met it head-on, driving a sharp kick into its body and using the recoil to spin through the air. Before the creature could recover, he brought the spear down in a clean arc, striking its neck. The blade sliced through with precision. The beast—a crocodile-like creature lined with crystalline spikes that shimmered in a deep reddish-purpl