The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear slammed its forepaw into the ground and turned quickly, but didn't attack again. It stared at the Spirit Entity, who still looked completely unruffled, and a very human hesitation flickered in its eyes.
It was certain its full-force attack had landed. There was no way that thing should still be alive! But just now, its supposedly fatal swipe seemed to have hit nothing at all. It had clearly seen its massive claw sweep through the Spirit Entity's head, only to... pass right through!
The attack had failed!
Watching the battle below from midair, Qian Yun gave a cold laugh. "Come on, let's see just how powerful you are—the one rumored to be capable of slaying dragons!"
As he said, the Spirit Entity below didn't rush to attack either. It twirled the Spirit Blade in its hand, then tilted its head and beckoned to the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear with a finger.
Its pride offended, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's hard-won calm was instantly replaced by fury.
Without a word, it lunged with a raised paw. If one strike wasn't enough, it would strike again. It refused to believe this thing was truly invincible!
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was fierce, but the Spirit Entity was even fiercer! It took every one of the bear's heavy blows without hesitation, letting its paws hit its body and pass through. The Spirit Blade in its hand struck straight and true, each thrust stabbing into the bear's throat.
For a while, man and bear traded blows like street thugs brawling, neither giving an inch.
At last, a crimson drop of liquid flew through the air once more and sank into the soil. The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear pulled back, and a line of blood trickled from its neck.
It