It must be said that after seeing the attributes of the “Golden Bees,” Xia Tian indeed had some ideas.
Leaving aside everything else, just with the extremely bizarre poisonous effects, if they could give their own people a shot of “stimulant” before battle, it might not allow them to challenge higher-level opponents, but it would at least make them invincible among those of the same level, wouldn’t it?
Moreover, from the Earth Will’s hint information, it was clear that human lords were encouraged to leave their territories and subdue these “primitive Xenomorph .”
Coupled with the fact that the jungle’s danger level wasn’t too high at the moment.
“Captain Wu, and the rest of you (yayi), bring your sabers and come with me!”
Xia Tian made a resolute decision.
Seeing them come out, the Golden Bees immediately happily drew “8”s in the air, then all turned their heads and flapped their wings, flying away.
The group, carrying their weapons, followed quickly, but they hadn’t walked many steps. After only about a hundred meters, they rounded a dead, withered tree in the jungle, so large that four or five people could embrace it, blocking their view.
Xia Tian then saw his target.
It was a beehive, hanging about ten feet off the ground, beneath a rock, looking as if it were carved from a solid piece of gold. Each honeycomb was perfectly standard, like a replica, shimmering with a mesmerizing golden light in the sun.
At the same time, Xia Tian also understood why these Golden Bees had sought him out.
Because below the suspended beehive, a giant bear with silver fur all over its body was standing on its hind legs, tearing at the beehive with its millstone-sized silver paws, digging out chunks of golden-colored honey and stuffing them into its gaping bear mouth, feasting with relish, making slurping sounds.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Hundreds of Golden Bees swarmed around the silver giant bear, flying up and down, extending their stingers to try and stop its actions.
But it was useless.
Because the silver giant bear’s fur was extremely thick, almost half a foot long, and most importantly, these silver hairs were very stiff, standing upright like silver needles as soon as the Golden Bees approached!
Therefore, before the Golden Bees’ stingers could even touch it, they would be struck down by the giant bear’s fur.
Even if they chose to attack the silver giant bear’s eyes or nose, the effect was very limited, because their “toxicity” not only caused no substantial harm to the silver giant bear but instead added effects like “excitement, fatigue elimination, and pain immunity” to it.
As a result, the silver giant bear couldn’t even be bothered to deal with them; it simply closed its eyes, its paws constantly tearing at the beehive, eating honey until it dripped from its mouth.
“This bear is probably not simple,” Xia Tian thought.
Last night, the Ghost Vultures cleared the area. Besides micro-sized creatures like the Golden Bees that weren't on their menu, any creatures that could still roam near the jungle had to be extremely powerful!
In fact, when Xia Tian locked onto the silver giant bear with his “Eye of Insight,” the information he received confirmed this.
【Silver Jade Demonic Bear (Blue)】
【Level】Ninth Tier (Undergoing Transformation)
【Physique】10
【Soul】3.3
【Traits】Jade Bear Bloodline (Possesses Demonic Beast Bloodline), Thick Hide
【Description】A creature from a cultivation world, about to successfully activate its demonic beast bloodline. It has tough skin and flesh, a violent temperament, and loves to eat honey and fish!
This silver-furred bear probably came from the same world as the Purple-Striped Fierce Tiger before, falling into this jungle after its world shattered.
But it was clearly stronger than the Purple-Striped Tiger, both in size and in the attributes displayed by the “Eye of Insight,” which were significantly higher. Even its name was “blue.”
Especially the “Undergoing Transformation” attribute, which made Xia Tian realize that “Mortal Tier Nine” was clearly not the current upper limit.
“Captain Wu, are you confident?”
Xia Tian told Wu Song the information he had gathered.
“My lord, I’d like to try!”
Wu Song showed no fear upon hearing this. His physique had already reached its peak in his original world, unable to advance further.
But upon arriving in this “Eternal Land,” and after eating the meat of that Purple-Striped Fierce Tiger last night, he vaguely felt his strength increase a little again!
And since this silver giant bear came from the same world as the Purple-Striped Tiger, its meat should also have an effect, right?
For a martial artist, becoming stronger is an unchanging pursuit!
So, Xia Tian and a few yamen runners temporarily stayed put, while Wu Song, alone, walked towards the beehive with his saber.
The golden bee swarm seemed to know he was reinforcements; they didn't block him and made way.
Then Wu Song ran through the jungle with his saber, and upon getting close, he unhesitatingly slashed at the neck of the standing giant bear.
Clang!
Unexpectedly, that layer of foot-long silver fur was like a layer of silver metal interwoven into armor. The standard saber issued by the yamen that Wu Song held couldn't even harm it in the slightest!
Moreover, the extremely solid fat beneath the fur gave this giant bear powerful resistance, and its neck was not broken by the impact of the slash either.
However, Wu Song’s immense strength could not be ignored even by this demonic beast bloodline giant bear. At least, after this slash, the giant bear, who was stealing honey, couldn’t help but let out a roar, abruptly turning its body, its eyes filled with ferocity, and a bear paw, carrying a fierce gust of wind, swiped towards Wu Song.
Compared to tigers, which are felines, a bear’s claws are actually more terrifying, because tigers primarily rely on their mouths for hunting, while a giant bear’s paws are as flexible as a human’s. One swipe can easily tear off the scalp or even the skull of most creatures!
For this reason, Wu Song also didn't clash head-on with it. Seeing that the first slash failed, he immediately stepped on the fallen leaves on the ground, retreating by alternating his feet.
“Jade Ring Steps!”
Xia Tian recognized at a glance that this was the footwork Wu Song had taught him earlier.
As a move refined from actual combat, it was equally effective in narrow and uneven terrain. Although the silver giant bear’s eyes were fierce and its claws swiped rapidly, Wu Song easily dodged them.
Crack!
However, the missed bear claw struck a tree about the size of a human head. The bark was torn off a large section on the spot, and even the tree trunk emitted a cracking sound, showing how astonishingly powerful this giant bear was.
Subsequently, it stood up on its hind legs and slapped the side of Wu Song’s standard saber, which he had swung up to chop again.
Bang!
The quality of this type of yamen-issued saber was, of course, predictable. Under the powerful collision of two beings with ten times the physique of ordinary Earth humans, it instantly broke into several pieces.
Wu Song’s thick brows furrowed. He could only abandon the saber and at the same time punch the nearby tree trunk, which had been nearly broken by the silver giant bear's slap, completely snapping it.
He then lifted both hands, using the tree trunk as his weapon, and smashed it towards the silver demonic bear. The latter showed no retreat, roaring and standing on its hind legs, continuously swatting and clawing at the tree trunk with its millstone-sized paws, causing it to constantly shatter and shorten!
Undoubtedly, this was the most unique battle Xia Tian had ever witnessed. Two beings, both rated as “Mortal Tier Nine” under the Eternal Land’s classification standards, one with astonishing divine strength, casually picking up a several-hundred-pound tree trunk as a weapon, the other with tough skin and flesh, able to withstand Wu Song’s thousand-jin (roughly 1100 lbs) force.
Logically speaking, as a silver-ranked “Heroic Figure,” Wu Song’s strength should be above that of this blue giant bear.
However, because his saber broke and he had no suitable weapon, and the layer of silver fur covering the giant bear, which could harden into needles, was like wearing a “counter-armor,” preventing him from using his most proficient fist and foot techniques.
Additionally, the silver demonic bear had been stung by many “Golden Bees,” and the toxins, upon taking effect, made it immune to pain and fatigue!
For a time, both sides were locked in a fierce struggle.
And facing a battle of this caliber, neither the Golden Bees nor the few yamen runners were qualified to participate!
However, Xia Tian could.
“Give me your saber.”
Xia Tian, who was observing the battle from a distance, suddenly said to a yamen runner beside him.
【Do you want to use “Touch of Gold” on “Song Dynasty Yamen Standard Official Saber (White)”?】
After the latter handed him the saber, golden text appeared before his eyes. Xia Tian silently uttered “Yes” in his heart, and the saber in his hand immediately burst forth with dazzling golden light!
And that wasn't all.
【Is it... Is it... Is it?】
Yes! Yes! Yes!
When the golden light dissipated, the saber in Xia Tian’s hand had completely changed its form.
The pommel of the hilt was a lifelike antique bronze tiger head, its eyes radiating fierce light. The guard was shaped like a tiger’s claw, capable of locking an enemy’s weapon. The blade itself had extremely dense, faint purple patterns, a “Thousand Forged” level treasure saber that only ancient grandmaster blacksmiths could produce after repeated hammering and forging!
“Leader Wu, catch the saber!”
Xia Tian shouted, and with a flick of his wrist, he threw the “Transformed” treasure saber over!
Wu Song retreated from the battle, listened to the wind to judge the position, and caught the saber thrown by Xia Tian in one swift motion!
“Good saber!” Wu Song couldn’t help but exclaim.
Immediately, the saber light flashed, and he slashed through the air towards the silver-furred giant bear.
Roar!
As a quasi-demonic beast, the giant bear was not unintelligent. It used the same trick again, slapping heavily on the saber blade.
However, what it didn't know was that this saber was completely different from before. Although it was struck in mid-air by its claw, it didn't break. Instead, Wu Song used the force to swing the saber, and the blade flashed like lightning across the exposed chest area of the standing silver demonic bear, taking away a piece of silver hide the size of a washbasin!
Before the silver demonic bear, which roared deafeningly after being injured, could retaliate, Wu Song had already performed the Jade Ring Steps, spinning his body in a circle on the ground, and both his left and right feet kicked out consecutively like afterimages, hitting the silver demonic bear’s chest where a layer of skin had been peeled off!
Jade Ring Steps · Mandarin Duck Kicks, this is a combo, and also Wu Song’s unique skill. Moreover, in “foot combat” situations, Wu Song’s own traits would further enhance this unique skill, which had already been rated as “Grandmaster” level.
Boom!
The silver giant bear, weighing over fifteen hundred jin, was kicked in the chest by Wu Song’s two feet, flying seven or eight meters through the air. Its breastbone made a “cracking” sound of shattering, and its beating heart instantly exploded. After it landed on the ground, there was no longer any movement.
And against the backdrop of the golden sunlight filtering through the leaves, Wu Song’s robes flapped, his long black hair danced, appearing like a god or a demon.