Chapter 966

The Blood Vulture was in bad shape. Its once-imposing figure was now covered in wounds, some so deep that bone was exposed. Bite marks riddled its body, remnants of the vicious battle it had endured against other beasts. The lack of treatment had worsened its injuries, weakening it considerably. Its eyes, once filled with fierce aggression, now held only exhaustion and helplessness. Its energy had plummeted, and its former dominance had vanished. Cedric, Albert, and the others had the beast completely surrounded. They knew it wasn't finished yet. Even a wounded Blood Vulture was still dangerous—if it went all in, it could still take a few of them down with it. Thus, they remained on high alert, not daring to let their guard down. At that moment, the sudden appearance of two figures made everyone spring into action, instinctively looking toward the source of the sound. When Cedric and the others saw that it was Giana, they let out a collective sigh of relief—at least it