Danger Ahead
Lazar finally stood up. The energy readings coming from the mist were far too strong to be ignored any longer.
He strode through the many beasts, stepping over masses of them and within a few steps was standing within striking distance of Hao Xuan.
Still somewhat apprehensive, Lazar chose to observe first.
When the barbarian party first come in, Lazar singled out Hao Xuan because not only was he much smaller than the others but the energy and life force that he gave off was also much lower in intensity as compared to them.
He seemed the most insignificant and the easiest one to deal with among the lot. That's why he had ordered the canine Ether Beast to send the Nightmare Hounds out first, both as a test and an inquiry.
If Hao Xuan was too weak he would simply die by their claws and if he managed to survive, Lazar would take control of his mind after it had been whittled down by the Nightmare Hound's ability.