Life never goes as planned.
The future is always uncertain, no one can truly predict what lies ahead.
But—
"Haha, I have finally reached the fourth stage."
The Leviathan's laughter echoed through the surroundings, its face twisted into a mocking sneer.
The gazes of the three beasts turned grim as they beheld the Leviathan's form.
The whale was the first to speak, its voice trembling:
"Have you truly completed the fourth stage?"
The Leviathan turned to the whale, its deep, slitted pupils narrowing as it extended a palm forward.
"What do you think?"
A staff materialized in its hand, one that looked strikingly familiar.
"This… isn't this my spear?"
The turtle spoke, utterly shocked.