On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, Jiang Mian stopped his carriage and cautiously stepped inside.
It was nearing dawn, a time when all things should be bustling with life, yet the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest were deserted, devoid of birds and beasts, as if some terrifying presence had appeared.
“The Star Dou Great Forest is the most expansive Spirit Beast forest on land, home to tens of millions of Spirit Beasts, but why can’t I even see the lowest-level Spirit Beast right now?” Jiang Mian crouched down, hiding himself, and muttered.
Behind Jiang Mian, a Haze flashed, and a middle-aged man with a long, narrow face and a terrifying scar over his left eye slowly emerged. He spoke with a playful, cold expression, “Too bad this innate full spirit power is going to fall into my hands.”
“You are, a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School’s Consecrator!” Jiang Mian’s expression changed drastically. He had been in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for six years; how could he not recognize this Spirit Master?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School’s top consecrator, an eighty-seventh-level Battle Spirit Douluo, Xiong Qing, whose Spirit was the Nether Bear.
This fellow was considered a formidable hand in the Spirit Master’s world. His Nether Bear Spirit possessed both destructive power, agility, and defense, so much so that even ordinary Titled Douluo dared not underestimate him.
“Did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School send you to kill me?” Despair filled Jiang Mian’s eyes. “I didn’t expect them to truly not allow an innate full spirit power to leave.”
“Little brother, actually, I still think highly of you,” Xiong Qing said, crossing his arms. “Why go through all this trouble? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is one of the Upper Three Sects, with countless resources. Even if your engagement is broken off, what does it matter? Aren’t you still a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?”
“I lived in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for six years, treated like a dog,” Jiang Mian said coldly. “And in the end, they still want me to grow up and serve them. Do they really take me for a dog?”
“Alas, more words are useless,” Xiong Qing raised his hand and said coldly, “One must fulfill their duties in their position. Since you refuse to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I cannot allow a menace like you to remain outside.”
Jiang Mian closed his eyes. For a tenth-level Spirit Master to resist an eighty-seventh-level Spirit Douluo was simply a fantasy. He hadn’t expected to face a life-or-death situation so soon after transmigrating.
He was unwilling!
Roar!
A deafening bear roar suddenly echoed from the horizon, causing the surrounding trees to shed their leaves. Several nearby trees were directly shattered, indicating that the newcomer was not to be trifled with.
“What is that thing?” Xiong Qing trembled all over. He clearly felt his Spirit being suppressed. This feeling was like a cub seeing a grown beast, instinctively trembling.
A giant bear with dark gold fur charged towards Xiong Qing, destroying everything in its path. Its arms were extraordinarily thick, and its shoulders were as broad as city walls. When its dark gold claws swung, one could even hear a hissing sound of tearing through the air.
“Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!” Jiang Mian’s pupils trembled. Legend has it that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear possesses a portion of Behemoth bloodline, and the strongest Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear can even fight against a giant dragon without being at a disadvantage.
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Spirit Beast’s attack and defense are both top-tier. They absolutely hold a dominant position among bear-type Spirit Beasts.
In comparison, Xiong Qing’s Nether Bear seemed somewhat insignificant.
“An eighty-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear?” Xiong Qing’s legs involuntarily trembled. His voice was hoarse as he said in horror, “How can there be such a terrifying existence on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?!”
“The best of the thirty-six stratagems is to run,” Jiang Mian wiped the sweat from his forehead, intending to sneak away.
Even though this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was only eighty thousand years old, its raw strength was enough to give even a Titled Douluo a run for their money, let alone Xiong Qing, who was merely a Spirit Douluo.
“Eighth Spirit Ability, Dark Nether Strike!”
Xiong Qing released his Spirit and immediately used his most powerful Spirit Ability. Facing such a strong enemy, no one would dare to be careless.
A gigantic, ink-black bear phantom appeared behind Xiong Qing. It transformed into a rolling, thick ink, gathering into Xiong Qing’s right hand. Xiong Qing instantly shot out like an arrow from a bowstring, colliding with the mountain-sized Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.
Boom!
Dust and smoke scattered, and a powerful shockwave erupted, directly leveling the surrounding forest. Jiang Mian was directly knocked back a dozen meters by the shockwave, falling to the ground unable to move.
“This is too terrifying.” Jiang Mian spat out a mouthful of blood with a gasp. He shakily stood up, hid behind a boulder, and only then dared to quietly look towards the battlefield.
Xiong Qing’s previous strike only ruffled the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear’s fur, failing to cause any effective damage.
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear struck with a claw. Even though Xiong Qing had activated his Spirit Avatar, he was still knocked into the ground, spitting blood and severely injured.
“It seems that if I don’t prepare to risk my life, I won’t be able to retreat from this beast today.” Xiong Qing roughly wiped the blood from his face. He shot into the air with a whoosh, his hands moving with the wind, like a Gatling gun, smashing spheres of condensed Haze towards the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.
“Fifth Spirit Ability, Nether Fire Chain!”
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear used its claws to shield its face, resisting Xiong Qing’s fifth Spirit Ability. It seized the opportunity, striking out with a claw, and the space before it seemed to be torn open by its single claw.
Xiong Qing was no match. His chest was torn open by the claw, and he fell to the ground like a bullet, clearly gravely wounded and on the verge of death.
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Family’s famous ultimate skill, Tearing Sky Claw!
Legend has it that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, ranked sixth among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, once injured the Black Dragon King, Di Tian, with this very skill.
One must know what a terrifying existence Di Tian was. He was the Black Dragon King, the leader of all Spirit Beasts in the world. No Spirit Beast dared to disobey Di Tian’s command.
However, at this time, the few in the ranks of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts were all sleeping in the Life Lake, which allowed the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python to occupy the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Otherwise, with the meager strength of the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, they would simply not be qualified to lay claim to the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
“Why would an eighty-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?” Jiang Mian hid behind the stone, cold sweat pouring down his body.
However, it was also fortunate that this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear appeared in time, otherwise he would have surely died at Xiong Qing’s hands.
As Jiang Mian was celebrating, the battle there was nearing its end. Xiong Qing no longer had the strength to fight. He was now being lifted up by the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear like a doll.
Xiong Qing’s face showed determination. He hadn’t expected to fall here after a lifetime of heroism.
He laughed in extreme anger, then suddenly released his Nether Bear Spirit and tightly embraced the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear: “Beast, you want to kill grandpa, but grandpa won’t let you off easy either!”
“He wants to self-destruct!” Jiang Mian inwardly cried out, realizing the danger. Before he could run any further, he felt an irresistible, powerful shockwave suddenly hit his back.
With a boom, blood rained down, mixed with Xiong Qing’s fragments. The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was also badly injured by Xiong Qing’s desperate counterattack.
Its massive body was already stained red with blood. It trembled, seemingly searching for something.
“This Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear must be at the end of its rope!” Jiang Mian frowned tightly. He dared not act rashly, fearing that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear would target him again.
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear looked left and right, even tilting its head to sniff the surrounding aura. Before long, it Lock-Oned onto Jiang Mian’s location.
“Oh no, it’s coming for me.”
Jiang Mian’s heart sank. He knew he wouldn’t make it even if he ran, so he might as well fight to the death. Thinking of this, a red and white Poké Ball suddenly appeared in Jiang Mian’s hand.
“Go!”
Jiang Mian threw the Poké Ball with all his might. The moment the Poké Ball was about to touch the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, a Spirit Beast radiating dazzling golden light suddenly darted out.
As a result, the Poké Ball, without deviation, directly hit that Spirit Beast!
“Oh my...”
In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, the waters of the Life Lake began to surge outwards. In the depths of the lake, a pair of golden eyes slowly opened!