Zhang Lie was really quite worried that that peak-grade lifeform would go into hiding.

The worst-case scenario would be if it realized that it wasn't Zhang Lie's opponent and went into hiding until it consolidated enough power to strike once again. After all, Zhang Lie didn't have time to waste on playing hide-and-seek with a peak-grade lifeform.

The stampede of corrupted beasts had occurred because the peak-grade lifeform was confident of its own victory. This would be when it was least guarded, and hence the best time to strike.

Zhang Lie intended to kill it in one swift, decisive blow.

The peak-grade lifeform finally came into sight. It was a plant-based...