Chapter 237 - The Heart of the Fores (2/2)
Xie Xie made a bitter face. “That’s easy to say, but—”
Tang Wulin suddenly threw out his arms to stop everyone in their tracks. His eyes narrowed as he tried to make out what lay beyond the trees in front of them.
Tang Wulin’s connection to plants due to his Bluesilver Grass meant that his perception was the keenest in the forest amongst his group and he could sense what others could not; for example, he could sense the fear of the surrounding plants.
“Come out!” he growled.
As if working in tandem with Tang Wulin, Gu Yue summoned a fireball and tossed it in the direction of his gaze.
The fireball surged into the depths of the forest, exploding midair when a blur of motion attacked it.
A majestic figure emerged from the shadows, and Xie Xie sucked in a deep breath. Fear gripped his body, his daggers trembling in his hands.
Over three meters in height, the figure towered over them. Dark-gold fur covered its body and it had a pair of indifferent and ruthless eyes. Most alarming of all, however, were its gigantic arms. They were thick and solid, each sporting meter-long claws that were dark-gold. Faint hissing sounds could be heard whenever it slashed at the air.
Tang Wulin’s pupils contracted. “The Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear!”
If they were to choose a single soul beast that they absolutely didn’t want to encounter, it would be the Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear.
Tang Wulin had witnessed an entire pride of Blazing Demon Lions prostrate themselves before it like kittens during their first encounter. It was also the first time his golden dragon claw had been defeated.
That memory had been carved into both his and Xie Xie’s hearts.
In the past three years, they had yet to encounter it again. As a result, they had nearly forgotten about it… until today.
Be it offense, defense, or speed, the Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear excelled in everything. Its explosive power dominated both close quarters and long range combat.
Even among other peak-level soul beasts, it stood a step above them. It was a frightening soul beast that could even contend with dragons!
Crimson bloodthirst seeped into the Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear’s cold eyes as it stared at them. It advanced toward them step by step, its body starting to faintly glow.
“I’m the vanguard,” Tang Wulin said. ”You guys assist me. If I’m defeated, exit immediately.”
Tang Wulin strode forward as he spoke, his head held high. He started slow, but gradually he began to run, then he was soon charging forward courageously!
Shame settled into Xie Xie’s heart as he stared at Tang Wulin’s valiant figure. Every time danger rear’s its head, he’s the one charging in. No! This time won’t be the same!
Xie Xie dashed to the side, suddenly moving at a high speed.
An ice wheel arced through the air toward the bear while simultaneously, the elements in the air grew increasingly frenzied and started to gather together.
At long last, class zero came to face its greatest opponent yet.
Tang Wulin continued to close the distance between the him and the Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear, yet the soul beast came to an abrupt halt.
The ice wheel struck the bear’s head, but it didn’t even blink as icy air descended upon its body and covered it in a layer of frost.
With a booming roar, the bear brandished its claws to swipe at Tang Wulin. The ice wheel’s restraining effect was nothing to it.
Tang Wulin’s right hand transformed into the golden dragon claw and he swung at the bear. He may not have been its match three years ago, but he was different now.
A metallic crash tore through the air. Tang Wulin staggered back seven steps before steadying himself.
During his first clash with a hundred-year Duskgold Dreadclaw Bear, he had been sent flying.
He looked at his claw. It was undamaged, but he had felt a sudden spike in soul power consumption during the clash.
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