The colossal form slowly lifted off the ground, as if the entire land was about to be torn apart.
Trees hundreds of meters tall were uprooted and crashed down.
Countless amounts of soil rained down, and a dense cluster of small spiders emerged from the ground.
Though called small, these spiders were as large as washbasins.
Watching countless spider legs scuttling across the ground made one's skin crawl.
The three kittens, terrified, leaped onto Zhang Chen's body.
One in front, one behind, and Miao Qi, most dramatically, perched atop Zhang Chen's head!
"Wuuu~ Humm!~"
"Kaka-kaka..."
The monstrous creature let out a roar.
A gust of wind swept through, blowing the small spiders on the ground away. Nearby giant trees swayed violently, as if about to topple.
"Hahaha, the ancient god has awakened! In the name of the Mother Goddess, I beseech you, punish these heretics!"
The priest stood his ground, laughing heartily.
Several laborers beside him were already pounced upon and being savagely torn apart by the small spiders.
Strangely, the priest remained unharmed.
The swarm of small spiders seemed to sense Zhang Chen's intimidating presence. The tide-like sea of spiders deliberately created a vacuum zone as they passed by Zhang Chen.
However, they did not retreat far, instead gathering in increasing numbers around them, staring menacingly at Zhang Chen and the four women.
"What should we do? So many spiders! I'm terrified of spiders!"
Miao Qi, her legs wrapped around Zhang Chen's neck, cried.
"My body feels uncontrollable, I can't help it!"
Miao Ke, though her rational mind told her not to be afraid and to fight, found her body trembling uncontrollably as she clung to Zhang Chen.
Miao Yin was so frightened she couldn't utter a word.
The three kittens began vibrating on Zhang Chen's body, their vibrations eerily synchronized.
Lian Ke, meanwhile, continuously pierced the bodies of surrounding small spiders with her spear, one after another.
But there were too many small spiders. As soon as one died, another would drag it away to be devoured, and more spiders would fill the gap.
Judging by the sheer number of small spiders and Lian Ke's attack rate, it would take three months of such efforts to eliminate all the spiders in the vicinity.
"These small spiders aren't the most terrifying. The most terrifying is that guy. It's said to be an ancient being capable of destroying the world!"
"The revival of the Beast Forest is likely related to this creature!"
Lian Ke said as she fought.
Upon hearing this, the three kittens looked at the colossal monster in the sky, their faces turning pale.
"How can we possibly fight something like that? My claws can't even scrape off its dandruff!"
"True God, what should we do?!"
Miao Qi was on the verge of tears.
"Wait, this guy looks a bit familiar..."
Zhang Chen tilted his head back, staring intently at the massive creature, a nagging feeling that he'd seen it somewhere before.
"Could it be... Roide?"
Zhang Chen exclaimed in surprise.
"Kaka-kaka... Wuu!~"
The colossal monster shook its body, dislodging all the soil clinging to its massive head.
Hundreds of dense, varied-sized compound eyes were immediately revealed.
"Wuu?!"
It was indeed Roide!
Even after five hundred years, this behemoth was still alive!
And upon seeing Zhang Chen, it recognized him instantly.
It let out an excited roar and took a step forward.
Squelch!
The priest of the Mother Goddess Cult was instantly crushed into a bloody pulp.
The surrounding small spiders also scattered in panic, vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye!
"Ro-what? True God, you know it?"
Lian Ke shielded Zhang Chen, holding her spear aloft in surprise.
"Yes, this is an old friend. You don't need to be so nervous!"
Zhang Chen said, gently patting Lian Ke's shoulder, signaling her to step aside. He then extended his hand towards Roide.
"Kaka-kaka..."
Roide slowly lowered its immense head, bringing it closer until it gently rested against Zhang Chen's palm.
"There, there, good boy. It's been so many years since we last met. You must have been lonely in this world all by yourself!"
Zhang Chen gently stroked Roide's head, speaking softly.
At this moment, the three kittens' fur and tails stood on end, their pupils shrinking to slits as they gazed at Roide's massive bristles.
"Such a terrifying creature... is also a pet of the True God?"
"Good heavens, True God, how many pets do you have?!"