Bear Mountain Lord

Its speed is astonishing.

Almost instantly, it appeared in front of the Mystic Bone Sect Master, its bear paw, imbued with terrifying Demon Power, slamming towards the Sect Master's head!

"Don't even think about it!"

The Mystic Bone Sect Master roared, his bones cracking and his body suddenly expanding.

The "Mystic Bone Body Forging Technique" he cultivated was the Mystic Bone Sect's signature technique, and his physical training skills had reached a state of perfection.

Bang--!

The bear's paw collided with the sect leader's arms, producing a dull thud.

The ground beneath the sect leader's feet cracked instantly, and he was forced back five steps, his arms going numb.

"Such immense power!"

The sect leader was startled, but he had no time to think further before Bear Mountain Lord's second attack arrived.

This strike was faster and fiercer; the bear paw generated a sharp wind pressure, aiming straight for the sect leader's chest!

"Sect Master, be careful!"

Yan Tieyi shouted loudly, his figure as solid as an iron tower blocking the sect leader's path.

He clenched his fists, his blood and energy surging like a tide, and unleashed a powerful punch!

Bang--!

As the bear paw collided with the iron fist, a layer of iron-black luster appeared on the surface of Yan Tieyi's fist.

However, Bear Mountain Lord's power was simply too terrifying!

Yan Tieyi felt an overwhelming force coming from the bear's paw, which sent him flying several feet. He barely managed to regain his balance only after his feet plowed two deep furrows in the ground.

Yan Tieyi was clearly a Body-Refining Martial Artist, able to withstand Bear Mountain Lord's attacks with his bare hands.

"Aperture-Opening Realm? Not bad, but not enough!"

Bear Mountain Lord grinned maliciously, turned around, and his massive bear body, like a moving mountain, crashed into Meng Jiu on the other side!

Meng Jiu was prepared and dodged the attack with a quick movement.

But the wind pressure generated by the bear's body still made his chest feel tight and his breathing erratic.

"This guy... really is Half-Step Mystic Core!"

Meng Jiu felt a heavy weight in his heart.

He excels in speed and Movement Technique, but direct confrontation is not his forte.

Even so, he could still feel the terrifying pressure emanating from Bear Mountain Lord, a being who had already stepped one foot into the Mysterious Core Realm!

"Zhou Zheng!"

Meng Jiu gave a low shout and exchanged a glance with Zhou Zheng.

Having worked together for many years, the two had long since developed a tacit understanding.

Zhou Zheng roared and swept his silver Great Halberd horizontally, slashing towards Bear Mountain Lord's waist and abdomen!

At the same time, Meng Jiu's figure blurred into afterimages, approaching from the other side, a ball of dark blue light gathering in his palm.

"Hmph, a mere trick!"

Bear Mountain Lord snorted coldly, and with a wave of his paw, Zhou Zheng felt a terrifying force coming from the Great Halberd, and then suddenly dropped it.

The Great Halberd was flung away by Bear Mountain Lord, and Zhou Zheng's figure was also carried away, flying hundreds of meters.

"Waste!"

Bear Mountain Lord didn't even glance at Zhou Zheng's departing figure. In his view, the only troublesome ones were the two remaining Deputy General. As for the Mystic Bone Sect Master, he was merely a bit tough to beat and posed no threat whatsoever.

Just then, Meng Jiu's attack arrived!

The dark blue light in his palm suddenly erupted, transforming into dozens of tiny ice needles that shot towards Bear Mountain Lord!

A hint of disdain flashed in Bear Mountain Lord's eyes.

It opened its mouth and let out a bear roar!

Roar--!!!

The bear's roar was like a thunderclap, shaking the mountains and forests, and causing the ground to tremble slightly.

The ice needles shattered amidst the bear's roar, turning into ice shards that scattered in the air.

The roar of the bear caused Meng Jiu's blood to surge, his body to freeze, and he almost fell from the sky.

"Is that all the four of you are capable of?"

Bear Mountain Lord sneered, flicked his paw, and then struck the Mystic Bone Sect Master with a palm.

Bang--!

This palm strike landed squarely on the sect leader's shoulder, sending him flying several feet and crashing through ancient trees.

"Sect Master!"

Yan Tieyi shouted and rushed forward to support the sect leader.

The sect leader clutched his shoulder, his face pale, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth.

"It's nothing... just a superficial wound..."

He gritted his teeth and stood up, his eyes filled with rage.

"That beast, I will kill it today!"

"Sect Leader, calm down!"

Meng Jiu stopped him, his voice low.

"Bear Mountain Lord is at the Half-Step Mystic Core Realm. Even if we join forces, we can only manage a draw against him at best."

"If you act rashly and your attack is foiled, you will only give it an opportunity to exploit!"

Upon hearing this, the sect leader clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, but he knew Meng Jiu was right.

He had just exchanged a blow with Bear Mountain Lord and had already felt the difference in their strength.

Half-Step Mystic Core Realm, just one step away from the Mysterious Core Realm, but that one step means a world of difference to them!

"How long can the Demon Suppression Division protect you?"

Bear Mountain Lord stood there, licking the blood from his paw, his eyes full of mockery.

"They won't spend their whole lives here with me."

"Once you leave, everyone in the Mystic Bone Sect will become my food!"

Having said that, Bear Mountain Lord looked at the sky that was about to break through the dawn, thinking that the demons he had sent out to attack the Mystic Bone Sect should have returned by now, but why was there no movement at all?

A hint of doubt arose in Bear Mountain Lord's mind.

Logically speaking, given the capabilities of those scouts, they should have returned to report long ago.

Could it be... that the Demon Suppression Division also has reinforcements at the Mystic Bone Sect?

Bear Mountain Lord's gaze fell in the direction of the Mystic Bone Sect, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

It pondered for a moment, its gaze sweeping around as if weighing something.

Neither side can defeat the other, and if the other side's experts stationed at the Mystic Bone Sect come to their aid, they will be the ones who suffer.

A moment later, it let out a cold laugh.

"That's enough for today."

"I have many things to do and don't have time to waste here with you."

Before the words were even finished, its figure had already darted into the depths of the mountains and forests.

"Stop!"

Yan Tieyi shouted and was about to give chase, but was stopped by Meng Jiu.

"Don't chase!" Meng Jiu's voice was low. "Bear Mountain Lord is Half-Step Mystic Core Realm. If it has set up an ambush, we'll only suffer if we chase after it!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Tieyi paused, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Just let it go like that?"

"Otherwise what?"

Meng Jiu smiled wryly, "Even if we join forces, we can only manage a draw at best. If it fights to the death, we might not be able to capture it."

"Not to mention..."

His gaze turned towards the Mystic Bone Sect, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

"We've been away from the Mystic Bone Sect for so long, we wonder if it left any backup plans."

Damn it!

Upon hearing this, the Mystic Bone Sect Master's expression darkened as he considered a possibility. "Let's go back quickly."

Yan Tieyi punched a tree trunk next to him, creating a deep crater.

"That beast is too cunning!"

Bear Mountain Lord did not go far after leaving; instead, he followed the scent back to the vicinity of the Mystic Bone Sect.

Having coveted the Mystic Bone Sect for months, and perhaps only a few bites of high-level flesh and blood away from breaking through to the Mysterious Core Realm, coupled with the blood feud over the killing of his son, it was naturally impossible for him to let them go so easily.

Even if there are new experts, he wants to see them for himself before making any plans.

The group returned to the Mystic Bone Sect with their hearts pounding.

Having fought with Xiong Bear Mountain Lord all night, I only now realize how much time has passed.

If Bear Mountain Lord had left a backup plan for the Mystic Bone Sect, those disciples would be completely unreliable; any Aperture-Opening Realm Demon could easily slaughter the entire sect.

Perhaps the only hope lies with that newly arrived Deputy General Yang.

However, given the opponent's strength, none of the people present, including Zhou Zheng, were entirely confident that they could survive the night.

Stepping through the mountain gate.

There was no bloodstains or messy battle remnants on the road.

The disciples patrolling the road looked tense, holding weapons and standing ready for battle.

Only when she saw Gao Chengen's familiar face did she relax, managing a smile from her stiff expression that had lasted all night.

Several elders, along with the remaining disciples, came forward with excited expressions, their hearts filled with joy.

"Sect Master, you're back!"

Gao Chengen suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. There were no signs of fighting, so it seemed that Bear Mountain Lord had not sent any demons to attack Mystic Bone Sect last night.

At this moment, an elder looked behind them and then asked in confusion:

"Where is Deputy General Yang? Didn't he come back with you?"