Flender walked over to the Vajra Bear lying on the ground.
He crouched down and carefully examined the bear's injuries and the color of its fur.
He pinched the fur at the side of the bear's neck, then lifted its eyelid to inspect the color of its pupil.
Then he stood up, dusted off his hands, and nodded at Dai Mubai. "This Vajra Bear is around seven hundred years old, which is just right for you.
"The optimal absorption period for a second Soul Ring falls within this range. You got lucky."
Dai Mubai stepped forward, gripping the dagger meant to finish it off.
He looked at the enormous creature on the ground, which stood far taller than he did, and took a deep breath.
Then he crouched down, aiming the blade at the Vajra Bear's body.
His movements were clean and decisive, with no hesitation as the dagger sank into its fur.
Strands of bright yellow light rose from the giant bear's body.
The lights slowly gathered and compressed in the air.
At last, they formed a solid, brilliant yellow Soul Ring that floated above the Vajra Bear, slowly spinning.
It radiated a gentle yet heavy Soul Power fluctuation.
Dai Mubai sat cross-legged before the Soul Ring.
He closed his eyes, placed his upturned palms on his knees, and used his Soul Power to draw the ring closer.
The instant the Soul Ring touched Dai Mubai's body, his entire body tensed sharply.
A vast surge of Soul Power flooded into him from the ring.
That power carried the Vajra Bear's savagery and wildness.
Like an invisible beast, it rampaged through his body.
A fine layer of sweat quickly formed on Dai Mubai's forehead.
The veins in his neck bulged one after another, while the muscles in his arms twitched