Just as William was about to land on the ground, something unexpected happened, and he suddenly felt himself being hurled and caught midair.
The force with which he was swept up into the air took him completely by surprise. His body was lifted before he could react, and for a brief moment, his balance was entirely thrown off.
At that moment, he could see the ground rushing past beneath him at a flashing speed, while a sharp sensation pressed against his back.
It felt like sharp claws gripping him firmly. Thanks to his high cultivation, the claws did not pierce through his flesh, but the pressure alone was enough to make him aware of how dangerous the situation could be.
He immediately raised his head and looked upward, trying to identify what had grabbed him.
What he saw made his expression stiffen slightly.
It was a flying creature.
Its maw and horns were almost identical to the corpse he had examined earlier, but the rest of its body was entirely different.
