I Am Bear Two

The instant a hand landed on his shoulder, Wang Xian instinctively twisted sideways, turned around, and threw a punch behind him!

Then came a thunderous BOOM! A dark shape flew several yards through the air.

Before he could see who it was, a beastly roar rang out behind him: "Awoo!" A fierce gust came rushing at him!

Then came an angry bellow: "Where'd this savage come from? How dare you hit your grandpa Bear Two!"

Wang Xian looked up and jumped in fright. A black bear six feet tall stood before him, pounding its chest with both fists.

It roared, "You're already dead!"

Wang Xian snapped, "This is my territory! What kind of monster are you? Get lost!"

This was his first time meeting a speaking demonic beast. Even after seeing a powerful expert like Granny Hundred Flowers, Wang Xian was still startled.

Bear Two thumped its chest and chuckled. "This is my territory!"

With that, it swung its fists like the wind and lunged at Wang Xian.

A fierce battle erupted in an instant!

Wang Xian thought, Perfect. I can test my physical strength. He punched at the black bear, but Bear Two was even faster than he was.

The man and bear's fists collided in midair. They trampled who knew how many green bamboos.

Gradually, the fight grew louder and louder. The repeated thuds carried all the way to the Daoist temple, where even the Old Daoist sitting in the main hall heard the roars echoing through the mountains.

Remembering that Wang Xian was supposed to dig up bamboo shoots for their guests, he could only wave his sleeve.

"You blockhead, don't delay me from entertaining my guests. Hurry up and go dig bamboo shoots with my disciple..."

"Awoo!"

At the Old Daoist's voice, Bear Two flew several yards backward in alarm. It thumped its chest and hollered, "This little guy is..."

Hearing his master's voice, Wang Xian laughed. "I'm Wang Xian!"

"What kind of thing is Wang Xian?"

Bear Two roared, "I'm done fighting. I'm hungry. Hurry up and dig some bamboo shoots for me! Once I've eaten, your grandpa Bear Two will deal with you!"

"You're asking for death!"

Wang Xian swung his arm and shot into the sky. In an instant, he ripped through the air and punched Bear Two flying as it came at him.

"Awoo! Awoo! Awoo!"

Amid a string of roars, Bear Two ignored the Old Daoist's instructions and charged at Wang Xian again.

Only after the man and bear had beaten each other black and blue did Bear Two start cursing and yowling.

"You dare hit me, brat? When Big Sis gets back, I'll have her beat you to death! You're finished!"

"Master, this little Daoist of yours is going to kill someone!"

"You're not even human! Who's Big Sis? And who's Bear Big?"

"Big Sis is Donghuang Shuyu. There's no Bear Big. Don't try to cozy up to me, brat!"

"Fine, I'm going to dig bamboo shoots!"

Hearing Bear Two hollering from the back mountain, the Old Daoist first froze, then stroked his beard and smiled faintly.

He said to Nangong Feiyan, "My female disciple picked up a black bear in the mountains the year before last... That blockhead slept through the whole winter. It woke up."

Nangong Zhilan couldn't help asking, "You have another female disciple? Where is she?"

After seeing how weak Wang Xian was despite being in the Foundation Establishment Realm, she was eager to learn what the other girl was like.

The Old Daoist smiled. "A little one from the Eastern Phoenix Clan. She should be back soon, I reckon."

After a whole winter apart, the Old Daoist found himself missing his eldest disciple too—a girl who might give Wang Xian a headache.

Nangong Feiyan blurted out, "Who would've thought the princess of the Eastern Phoenix Family could stand the solitude of these mountains?"

The Old Daoist smiled. "Why not stay a while longer? When she comes back, you can bring her along to the East Sea."

Nangong Fei shook her head and smiled. "I think Bear Two is quite promising. Why not have the Eastern Phoenix girl bring it to the East Sea when she comes? I could help it transform."

The Old Daoist was delighted. "Then it's settled."

He didn't want Nangong Feiyan paying too much attention to Wang Xian, but he had no objection to Donghuang Shuyu and Bear Two.

After all, that blockhead had been cultivating for so many years. It was about time it transformed.

Nangong Feiyan hadn't expected the Old Daoist to agree so readily, and couldn't help feeling it was unfair to Wang Xian.

After a moment's thought, she asked, "What cultivation level has your female disciple reached? Should Wang Xian come to the East Sea and cultivate for a few years too?"

"No need. Wang Xian's techniques are weak. I won't send him along to trouble you two."

The Old Daoist thought, At a time like this, how could I let Wang Xian out of my sight?

The Four Great Sects had already set their sights on the Divine Sword, to say nothing of the countless cultivators in the world.

Mentioning his female disciple, the Old Daoist couldn't help smiling as he replied, "My female disciple is quite well cultivated. She could certainly go see the outside world."

Nangong Zhilan sighed again. "Honestly, what kind of master are you? You only have two disciples, yet you play favorites?"

The Old Daoist's eyes widened.

"I only have two disciples, and you both want to spirit them away. Who'll keep me company up here?"

Nangong Feiyan had come seeking a sword and left empty-handed, but she'd unexpectedly learned that Bai Youyue of the Demon Abyss had appeared in Kunlun. That wasn't good news for the East Sea, either.

The two women stayed at the Daoist temple for only a day before hurrying away.

The Old Daoist didn't mind. Bear Two had woken up, which meant Wang Xian finally had a sparring partner for close combat.

Bear Two had gained a companion, and Wang Xian had gained a training partner.

Every afternoon, after finishing his day's lessons, Wang Xian went wild in the mountains with Bear Two.

Though the snow and ice had only just begun to melt, Wang Xian had been cooped up all winter, and Bear Two had slept through the whole season. Neither could bear to stay inside any longer.

"Awoo!"

A strange look glinted in Bear Two's eyes. It struck a master's pose and clapped its paws.

"My paws are itching. Don't disappoint me!"

Wang Xian narrowed his eyes and growled, "Come on!"

Before the words had left his mouth, Bear Two charged straight at him. At the same time, Wang Xian raised his hand, ready to strike.

Like a plum blossom snapped from its branch.

Seeing Wang Xian match strength with it, Bear Two grinned.

It barreled straight in, intent on using its overwhelming strength to crush Wang Xian beneath the weight of Mount Tai!

But Wang Xian took a step back. Bear Two's vision blurred, and Wang Xian vanished.

Its eyes flew wide open. It was about to roar when Wang Xian's palm slammed into its back...

The strike was so fast, like a ghost!

It sent Bear Two flying. The bear shuddered as if struck by a small mountain, then crashed into a tree.

The tree shook several times. Bear Two's head lolled to one side, and it passed out cold.

It had all happened so quickly that Wang Xian hadn't expected Bear Two to be such a pushover.

Furious, he walked over and kicked it. "Quit playing dead..."

"Awoo!"

To his surprise, Bear Two grabbed one of his legs in an instant and rolled across the ground!

Wang Xian sucked in a sharp breath and instinctively twisted around, striking Bear Two's shoulder with his palm. "You blockhead! How dare you play dead on me!"

With just one move, he broke free of the bear's claws!

Yowling, Bear Two scrambled to its feet and stared at Wang Xian in disbelief.

It thumped its chest. "You tricked me?"

"You're not all that!"

Wang Xian knew full well that he couldn't beat the beast, but he still struck a lofty pose, as if he stood alone above all under heaven, invincible.

Bear Two roared, and its full cultivation erupted.

Its paws swept at Wang Xian like two great trees!

Wang Xian's physical strength and speed were already impressive, but he was still no match for Bear Two.

So he had no choice but to retreat through the air and trade a punch with it mid-flight!

"Ah..."

At last, Bear Two swatted him flying!

"You're too weak."

Bear Two shook its head, looking at Wang Xian, whose legs were trembling.

It said disdainfully, "When senior sister gets back, she'll beat you until you wish you were dead every single day!"

"Again!"

Before Bear Two had finished speaking, Wang Xian charged at it once more, raising his right hand and throwing a punch!

Just as the punch landed, a flash of light burst from Bear Two's fist. It slammed into Wang Xian's fist in an instant.

As expected, Wang Xian's body shuddered in midair, and the blow sent him flying.

Furious, he shouted, "Bear Two, don't push me too far!"

Awoo!

Bear Two thumped its chest and laughed. "I'm done playing. I'm going to ask the Old Daoist why he took a guy like you as his disciple!"

Before Wang Xian could react, Bear Two was already streaking toward the Daoist temple like a cloud of black smoke.

Wang Xian brushed the grass off his clothes.

From far away, he shouted, "You're just a demonic beast! What are you so proud of?"