Chen Siyu and her group stepped into the Misty Forest and were immediately swallowed by the dense fog. The mist was so thick it seemed almost tangible, reducing visibility to only a few feet ahead. An eerie silence surrounded them, broken only by the occasional deep beastly roar echoing through the fog and sending chills down their spines.
"Stay close and remain alert. This forest is full of dangers," Chen Siyu warned in a low voice. Everyone circulated their spiritual power and moved forward cautiously.
They had not gone far when a massive Misty Mane Bear suddenly lunged out of the fog. Its body was covered in long grayish-white fur, and its eyes gleamed with savage red light. With a sweep of its paw, it stirred up a fierce gust and struck at the group.
"Watch out!" Chen Ruixuan shouted. He swiftly pulled out a slingshot and fired a pellet imbued with Chaos Power. The pellet struck the Misty Mane Bear in the chest, but only made it pause briefly before it roared and charged again.
Chen Siyu swung the Five-Colored Ribbon around one of the Misty Mane Bear's legs and yanked hard, trying to trip it. At the same time, the other Spirit Guard Alliance members unleashed their spells. Some fired ice arrows at the bear, while others attempted to burn it with fire magic.
The Misty Mane Bear was thick-skinned and tough-furred, seemingly unfazed by the attacks. It tore free of the Five-Colored Ribbon, opened its bloodstained maw, and bit at Chen Siyu. She twisted aside, narrowly evading the fatal strike.
Seizing the opportunity, Chen Ruixuan gathered Chaos Power around his fist once more and unleashed the Pretty Me Punch, slamming it into the Misty Mane Bear's head. The punch carried immense force, leaving the bear dizzy and