"Innate Realm..."
After sensing the completely unmasked aura fluctuations coming from Shen Lin, Black Bear said solemnly, "Who are you, and why are you slaughtering your way through my Black Wind Stronghold?"
"Do I need a reason to slay demons and exterminate devils?"
Shen Lin gently shook his head and said, "Didn't you send people to find me? How come now that I've delivered myself to your door, you don't recognize me?"
Black Bear froze for a moment and instinctively said, "When did I... Hm? You're..."
"Shen Lin?!"
Looking at the other man's youthful face, Black Bear suddenly came to his senses.
"That's right!"
Shen Lin nodded, then turned to glance at the white-robed man whose expression had turned ugly. With a smile, he said, "I didn't expect this trip to yield an unexpected harvest. Someone as young as you who's reached the Innate Realm... your remaining lifespan..."
Before he could finish, Black Bear had already charged over from the side, his bear paw sweeping forth amid gusts of Black Wind Qi.
This palm strike was imposing and powerful, far surpassing every demon Shen Lin had encountered before.
Boom!
Shen Lin did not retreat. He swung out with his fist, colliding head-on with the other man.
The fierce wind blast sent the tables, chairs, and benches inside the room tumbling in all directions.
Black Bear retreated several steps. Looking at Shen Lin, who had also been forced back, he bared his teeth in a grin. "Kid, not bad! To break through to the Innate Realm at such a young age—your talent is indeed just as extraordinary as the rumors say. It's just a pity..."
Before his voice faded, his huge body had already shot forward at tremendous speed.
"Black Wind Palm!!!"
He struck down with another palm. Deep-black wind vortices