Chapter 121: The Beast

A sense of anticipation hung in the air. Ethan could feel the energy of the arena building, as if it were preparing for the imminent confrontation. He stood in the center, his stance relaxed yet ready, his senses attuned to every detail of his surroundings.

He sensed a presence from the front. Suddenly, a sound caught his attention. The soft thud of footsteps echoed through the hall, growing louder with each passing second. Ethan turned his gaze toward a grand staircase at the far end of the arena. Descending from the top was a figure.

The Floor Guardian was an imposing sight. Standing well over three meters tall, the creature possessed a muscular human build, its body covered in a mix of sleek fur and rough, scaly skin. Its head, however, was that of a beast—reminiscent of a wolf or perhaps a bear, with dark, menacing eyes that glinted with intelligence and malice. Sharp, pointed ears twitched as it descended, its gaze locked onto Ethan.