The three-meter giant bear, with a body like a mountain, exuded a powerful pressure far beyond what a human of the same rank could muster. It gave the impression not of a spirit beast, but of a towering, immense peak.

He Yiming took a deep breath. Having previously fought against two Totem Emissaries, He Yiming immediately understood why Xiong Wuji had boasted so boldly.

It was because this yellow giant bear was too formidable; the pressure it currently displayed even surpassed the combined might of Suoge and the Red Wolf King in their human-beast fusion. Coupled with the unfathomable Xiong Wuji by its side, they seemed utterly unreachable. Although the two sides had not yet officially clashed, He Yiming had a distinct feeling that the combined strength of this man and bear would surpass that of Suoge and She Ru in their respective fusions.

Yang Hao and Zhou Datian also seemed to sense the opponent's might, their expressions turning extremely grave.

However, these two were also veterans of countless battles. Though overshadowed by the great bear’s aura, it hadn't caused them the slightest psychological impact.

After all, the natural physique of humans could not compare to these spirit beasts, yet humanity was the spirit of all things. Who would ultimately claim victory could only be known after engaging in combat.

Zhou Datian stepped forward, his imposing aura intensifying. Although suppressed by the opponent, he seemed ready to strike at any moment. Almost simultaneously, a figure flashed, and Yang Hao vanished from his original spot.

He crouched low, darting out like a spirit fox, circling the training grounds and hugging the ground until he reached the back of the man and the bear.

Since their combined force couldn't suppress the opponent through sheer presence, the strategy would be to separate and launch harassing sneak attacks.

This bear’s body was so massive and cumbersome; surely it couldn't compare to these two Three Flower realm powerhouses.

In the eyes of Ai Wenbin, Li Mingxuan, and the others, a glimmer of admiration surfaced. Despite this being their first time cooperating, Yang Hao and Zhou Datian displayed remarkable synergy.

However, the smile on their faces had barely appeared when the situation in the arena violently shifted.

Xiong Wuji leaped up and charged forward like lightning, followed closely by the bulky great bear.

The moment this man-and-beast combination moved, even Ai Wenbin’s expression darkened slightly.

Fast...

They were incredibly fast!

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, they were already in front of Zhou Datian.

When engaged in battle, Xiong Wuji’s eyes held an almost frenzied light. He locked his focus tightly onto Zhou Datian’s body, stretching out his iron-like hands, as if intending to tear him to shreds right then and there.

What was even more terrifying was that the great bear behind him also thrust out its colossal arms, which resembled steel pillars. It moved after Xiong Wuji but arrived first, smashing down fiercely towards Zhou Datian.

Their timing was impeccably subtle: they struck precisely at the moment Yang Hao had darted behind them and just managed to steady himself. That brief pause allowed them to seize the window for a sudden assault, instantly creating an opportunity for the man-and-bear combination to focus solely on Zhou Datian.

Zhou Datian’s face instantly grew as heavy as water. In his perception, what charged towards him was no longer just a man and a bear, but a mountain—a moving mountain.

In an instant, he judged that the power of this strike was likely beyond his ability to resist alone.

Yet, he simultaneously sensed that Yang Hao, behind the giant bear, had suddenly exerted force and was surging towards this spot. If he could weather this blow, even for just a split second, it would create a precious opportunity for a rear attack.

The light in his eyes flared brightly, and he made his decision in a flash.

How could a dignified expert of the Three Flower realm fail to hold on for even a moment...

With a flick of his wrist, the three-section staff that had been slung on his back mysteriously appeared in his hands. He gripped one end in each hand, and the two tips lashed out like a viper's tongue toward the oncoming palm of the giant bear.

Two soft sounds erupted—sounds that, to the ears of all innate experts, resonated like the booming of war drums.

The moment one end of the staff connected with the giant yellow bear’s thick paw, Zhou Datian’s expression drastically changed, and his feet immediately lifted off the ground as he flew backward.

He Yiming and the others with sharp eyes then noticed that on the palm of the yellow giant bear, a faint yellow light flickered intermittently.

That was True Qi, the kind of brilliant radiance that could only be emitted by the most powerful circulation of True Qi.

At this realization, the hearts of everyone present hammered violently.

So, this giant bear could actually utilize True Qi like a human...

On the high platform, Ai Wenbin exclaimed in shock, "A Holy Beast?"

"Not a Holy Beast," Li Mingxuan sneered beside him. "This dull bear has merely grasped a small trick in circulating True Qi. Being able to channel it through its four limbs is already quite impressive; to reach the self-assured state of a Holy Beast, it’s still a step short."

Ai Wenbin’s expression did not improve following her assessment.

The innate talent of spirit beasts was immense, but the greatest difference between them and humans was their inability to freely employ Innate True Qi as humans could.

This was the biggest obstacle hindering their advancement in strength.

However, once they broke through this barrier, their power would advance by leaps and bounds, potentially reaching the level of a Holy Beast in a very short time. Even a Human Peak Venerable might not be its match.

Although this yellow giant bear could only channel True Qi through its four limbs and could not achieve full circulation throughout its body to unleash its maximum power, the True Qi emanating from its limbs, combined with its inherent strength, was certainly not something Yang Hao and Zhou Datian could hope to match.

His gaze shifted, catching the eager glint in Jin Zhanyi's eyes, which sparked an idea in his mind: perhaps only Jin Zhanyi, possessing the supreme strength needed to reach the Apex State, could contend with this large, clumsy bear.

At this moment, he secretly regretted his actions. If he had known this would happen, he would have pushed Jin Zhanyi forward as a shield, even if it meant losing face and enduring ridicule.

The actions of the man and the bear below were lightning-fast. After repelling Zhou Datian, they did not relentlessly pursue.

The towering giant bear suddenly performed a move that appeared bizarre and unbelievable to everyone watching.

It leaped straight up from where it stood, enveloping Xiong Wuji with its body. In mid-air, it executed a somersault. When Yang Hao reached its front, he was not met with the bear's back, but with a giant bear that had spun around while airborne.

The bear’s massive mouth opened, and it brought down a paw in the same manner, carrying an imposing momentum like a giant rock crushing down, stirring up a tremendous, surging force.

Although Yang Hao hadn't witnessed Zhou Datian’s confrontation with it earlier, as a Three Flower realm expert, he grasped the general situation solely through sound and sensing. Seeing the enormous bear paw descending, he naturally dared not meet it head-on.

He exerted a slight force with his feet, and his body came to a dead stop. But just as he prepared to gather force to retreat, his ankle was suddenly gripped tightly.

Yang Hao was alarmed. A quick glance showed him that Xiong Wuji had clung to the giant bear’s thigh at some unknown moment. He flicked a sleeve, which wrapped silently around Yang Hao’s legs.

Although this sleeve was not a famous treasure like the Five Elements Ring, infused with Xiong Wuji’s potent True Qi, it was far from something Yang Hao could easily break free from.

The man and the bear coordinated with flawless precision, as if they had rehearsed this a million times: repelling Zhou Datian, entangling Yang Hao, and the bear's descending paw striking with the weight of Mount Tai.

Just as Yang Hao fell into peril, He Yiming’s eyes suddenly lit up.

The giant bear’s palm, shimmering with yellow light, seemed to bring him a peculiar sensation.

At this moment, Xiong Wuji and the yellow giant bear seemed to vanish. In He Yiming’s sight, a pair of strange hand seals appeared. These hand seals condensed an inscrutable, profound power that churned vividly within his mind.

The human art of hand seals naturally differed from the attack methods of spirit beasts, but the overwhelming momentum of the giant bear’s descending strike resonated with something deep within He Yiming’s heart.

For months, he had been diligently studying the Heaven-Flipping Seal, yet always felt something was missing, unable to truly grasp its essence. But now, the bear’s terrifying momentum and its reckless, all-out striking posture allowed He Yiming to vaguely capture a thread of inspiration.

A vast, oppressive aura erupted from him—a raw, intensely aggressive presence.

Yu Jinglei, Zhang Zhongjin, and the others beside him instinctively jumped back quickly, as if stung by a scorpion.

Even at this critical juncture of observing the battle, they were startled by this sudden aura and reacted by dodging.

Of course, they realized their mistake mid-air; this aura emanated from He Yiming, and unless He Yiming had gone completely mad, he wouldn't attack them.

Thus, while suspended in the air, their aged faces flushed, though inwardly they were shocked, unable to comprehend why He Yiming had suddenly become so terrifying.

This sudden shift immediately drew the attention of all the experts present. Although most of their focus was on the combat arena, quite a few glanced over here.

Subsequently, every pair of eyes was filled with complex emotions: jealousy, envy, disbelief, and more.

He Yiming’s aura fluctuated as he raised his hands, seemingly forming an arcane seal. He appeared completely immersed in a state exclusively his own.

Any observer with even a shred of insight could easily discern that He Yiming had entered a state of sudden enlightenment.

Jin Zhanyi’s eyes shone brightly. He Yiming could reach enlightenment just by watching the battle; perhaps he too could attain it if he entered the fray himself. The yellow giant bear, on the verge of evolving into a Holy Beast, looked like a massive stepping stone in his eyes.

But he couldn't enter the stage!

For a moment, Li Mingxuan seemed to Jin Zhanyi to be on the level of an ancient hag, causing him to grind his teeth in hatred...

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