Dark Gold Red Claw Bear

Dark Gold Red Claw Bear

The next day.

Early in the morning, Wang Ke led them to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for Soul Rings and give them some practical experience.

Chen Ping'an went along with them as well.

He also wanted to see which soul beast the aura that surpassed the Sky Azure Bull Python belonged to.

Their journey was unobstructed, and they soon arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Shui Binger needed a Soul Ring of around 8,000 years, and soul beasts of that age did not live on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. They were generally found closer to its center.

"We are currently on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. Next, we will continue deeper and deeper inside. The soul beasts we encounter will grow stronger and stronger, and ten-thousand-year soul beasts may appear. All of you must stay completely alert."

Wang Ke explained many things along the way. After all, this was her first time leading them so deep inside.

Although she was a level-seventy Soul Saint, if she encountered a ten-thousand-year soul beast, she would have no spare attention to look after the other students.

"Okay, Teacher."

Shui Binger nodded and continued observing their surroundings.

From time to time, one or two century-old or decade-old soul beasts would appear.

Those soul beasts were nothing to fear. The most terrifying ones were the elusive ten-thousand-year soul beasts.

Ten-thousand-year soul beasts had already developed intelligence. If one wanted to launch a sneak attack, it would be impossible to guard against.

As they ventured deeper, everyone's nerves grew taut.

Only Zhu Zhuqing looked completely relaxed.

Because she knew Chen Ping'an was here, even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast would not be able to harm them.

As they went deeper, the roars of all kinds of wild beasts gradually became audible.

"I'm a little scared."

Shui Yue'er tightly clung to Shui Binger's arm, looking around anxiously, terrified that a fierce beast might suddenly leap out and attack them.

Shui Binger comforted her, "Don't be afraid. Teacher is here. She's a Soul Saint-level powerhouse."

At that moment, waves of commotion suddenly rose from the surrounding area.

"Everyone, be careful. A powerful soul beast is approaching."

Wang Ke abruptly stopped and immediately unleashed her Martial Soul Avatar.

"Seventh Soul Skill—Ice Phoenix True Body!"

The powerful aura made it difficult for Wang Ke to withstand.

A massive figure emerged from the grass, accompanied by deep growls.

"It's a 23,000-year Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear."

Chen Ping'an recognized it at a glance. Though it had not fully emerged yet, he had already sensed its aura.

It was a giant bear covered in dark golden fur, standing a full three meters tall.

When it entered everyone's field of vision, they were all stunned.

Its eyes held no emotion, filled only with indifference and cruelty.

Its entire body was covered in dark golden fur. Its arms were especially thick, and its broad, powerful shoulders resembled city walls.

At the ends of its thick arms were incomparably sharp, enormous dark golden claws. Each claw alone was over a meter long.

When its thick arms spread apart, its claws merely cutting through the air along with its body produced faint hissing sounds.

A Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear that was over twenty thousand years old was enough to rival an ordinary fifty-thousand-year soul beast.

"It's actually the legendary Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear!"

Wang Ke sucked in a cold breath. This soul beast was absolutely not something she could handle. It was a top-tier soul beast!

"Ping'an, I'll hold this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear back. Take the others and leave."

Cold sweat streamed down Wang Ke's face. She had even begun thinking of her last words.

However, Chen Ping'an did not seem to hear what she said. He was simply examining the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

A 23,000-year Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear was just within the absorption limit for Zhu Zhuqing's fifth Soul Ring.

Zhu Zhuqing's soul skills mainly centered around claws, and this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear suited her perfectly.

"Humans... It has been so long since I last saw humans. Such tender, delicate humans. Today, I can have a proper feast."

The Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear swept its gaze over them and spoke in human language, though its words were somewhat unclear.

A 23,000-year Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear being able to speak human language was quite a rare thing as well.

"I didn't expect you could speak human language. That's wonderful."

Chen Ping'an stepped in front of Wang Ke and stared directly at the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

The instant their gazes met, the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear staggered several steps back. Its initial confidence turned into fear.

"Since you are a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear, do you know whether there is a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear around 480,000 years old in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

At Chen Ping'an's words, the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear became even more terrified. That was their clan chief.

Very few people knew of their clan chief's existence.

Moreover, the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear clan was already extremely rare.

How did this human before it know?

"Not talking? Then I'll send you to hell."

Chen Ping'an advanced step by step, while the Dark Gold Red Claw Bear retreated step by step.

It was not refusing to speak. Chen Ping'an's aura had frightened it so badly that it could not utter a word.

"Ping'an Gege."

Wang Ke and the others were dumbfounded by the sight.

Chen Ping'an had not even released his Martial Soul, yet he had forced the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear into such panic.

Only Zhu Zhuqing knew how terrifying Chen Ping'an's strength was. It had already exceeded their imagination.

"Don't run. Since you came here, obediently become a Soul Ring."

Chen Ping'an raised one hand and pressed it down toward the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear as though covering the heavens.

Under such terrifying pressure, the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear had already lost its ability to move.

It was nothing more than a lamb awaiting slaughter.

"Xiao Zhu, come here and finish it off."

Chen Ping'an beckoned to Zhu Zhuqing. Understanding his intent, Zhu Zhuqing walked over.

"Ping An Gege."

"Go kill this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear and absorb its Soul Ring. This Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear is very suitable for you."

Chen Ping'an patted Zhu Zhuqing on the shoulder.

The instant his hand came down, the Soul Power that had accumulated in her body for so long erupted at once. It broke through level forty-nine and directly reached level fifty.

It continued rising, only stopping at level fifty-two.

Chen Ping'an had deliberately sealed this Soul Power away while cultivating with Zhu Zhuqing. Advancing too quickly would truly have been detrimental.

He had mainly feared it would affect Zhu Zhuqing's foundation.

Now it was fine. After absorbing the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's Soul Ring, she could stabilize her cultivation.

"Okay!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded obediently.

Wang Ke was stunned by the sudden consecutive breakthroughs.

This series of events directly shattered her convictions.

No Soul Ring had appeared, no soul skill had been used, and he had not even moved a finger. It was like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

Just how terrifying did one's strength have to be?

Could he be a Titled Douluo?

At that moment, deep within the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear that had slept for tens of thousands of years slowly opened its eyes.

"Someone dares hunt my clansman!"