The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 70 - 64 Human Bear Appears_2

Chapter 70: Chapter 64 Human Bear Appears_2

After several hours of such turmoil, when she lifted the curtain of the carriage again to look outside, it was already Weishi (which is 1-3 p.m.). Fortunately, the caravan only cooked meals in the morning and evening, which meant she could hide in the carriage for the entire day. Anyone who wanted an extra meal at noon would have to huddle in the carriage gnawing on their own dry rations.

At this moment, the sky was overcast, the wind howled fiercely, and the mountain peaks in the distance were shrouded in dark clouds, within which faint lights flickered, hinting at lightning hidden inside them. Following the direction of the wind, the storm seemed to be rushing towards them. The weather in the mountains was so unpredictable—one moment it could be blazing hot, and the next, a deluge. With the sky’s countenance so foul, it was estimated that it wouldn’t be long before Heaven began pouring down water.

Deng Hao’s face was just as gloomy as the sky.

The merchant team was currently passing through a depression, with high cliffs right above them. If they were trapped here, with rainwater pouring in from all sides, even if the people and horses were unharmed, the goods would be submerged. The cargo of the caravan was wrapped in four layers: the innermost layer resembling canvas, a layer of oil paper in the middle, and two layers of nitrate-treated calf leather on the outside, ensuring the rainwater could not penetrate. However, if the ground water rose, it would spell disaster. The cost of his more than a dozen carts of goods alone amounted to tens of thousands of taels of silver, and any loss would severely deplete the caravan’s Primordial Energy.

But that wasn’t the worst of it. Cliffs were steep, and rocks were bare. He could see with his eyesight the red earth exposed beneath the cliffs. In the mountains, when rainwater is violent and fierce, it’s not uncommon for sand, rocks, and mud to be washed down, forming mudslides. If they were still standing at the bottom of the hill, wouldn’t they be waiting to be buried alive? Given the vastness of this forest area, the scale of the mudslides doesn’t need to be large; just a small one could be enough to wipe out the entire merchant team of over two hundred lives, along with the livestock and goods, all buried here.

What was even more infuriating was that this route was frequented by many merchant teams. If they were completely annihilated here, it’s likely that within two days, other passing teams would pick up a tremendous advantage. Although Deng Hao was known for his good temper, he couldn’t tolerate such an outcome at all, hence after a brief glance at the sky, he ordered in a deep voice: "Advance at full speed."

They not only needed to hurry forward but also to move uphill to ensure that the ground water level would not rise and to keep an eye on the surrounding situation. In the deep mountains, many wild animals and demons liked to attack Humans when the torrential rain and darkness set in.

Luckily, the sentries dispatched forward by the merchant team hurried back, informing Deng Hao that there were giant rocks on the mountainside where they could take shelter. As such, the entire team immediately changed direction and started marching uphill. Deng Hao’s capability was now evident; the trees in this deep forest were enormous with wide spacing, and the undergrowth was sparse in comparison, allowing the passage of the carriages. Now, as time was precious, he ordered his subordinates to advance three abreast, keeping the cargo wagons and carriages for guests in the middle, with supplies and baggage at the rear, planning to abandon the supplies if there wasn’t enough time to escape, as the animals pulling the supply wagons were the slowest.

At this critical juncture, lives and goods were of utmost importance. Supplies could be replaced in due course, but what’s there to discuss if lives were lost?

With each command he issued, his subordinates obeyed without fail, showing strict discipline. The two merchants accompanying them had considerable experience. Initially terrified by the darkening sky, they were somewhat reassured by the swift response of the merchant team.

Everyone whipped their horses and sprinted with all their might, all hoping to reach the giant rocks before the downpour began. The draft animals chosen by the merchant team were selected for their stamina, so their speed wasn’t as good as that of fine horses. Everyone was so anxious that they sweated profusely, wishing they had wings to fly to their destination.

The dark clouds overhead seemed to deliberately give them time. Nearly two quarters had passed, and not a raindrop had fallen. The silhouette of the giant rocks became clearer in their field of vision, and in another two quarters, they would likely have achieved a great escape. Even Deng Hao, usually so calm, couldn’t help but reveal a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

Yet it seemed that God was intent on opposing them.

Now, as the sky darkened and stones and sands flew, the rocks and giant trees passing by appeared to be teeming with ghostly shadows, as if hiding countless dangers. However, having seen so much already, no one paid them any mind, focusing solely on forging ahead at full speed.

Suddenly, a small clump of bushes in front began to sway. In such windy weather, what was that? Almost no one paid it any attention, but then a thunderous roar erupted, and a massive figure leapt out from behind the bushes!

No one knew how long this shadow had been lurking there; it was a pitch-black mass that coiled on the ground like a big stone at night, not drawing attention.

And for that reason, the horses at the front of the merchant team nearly crashed into it before it stood up.

A bear-man! Moreover, a true behemoth. The force of the wind seemed to halt in the might of its presence.

According to Ning Xiaoxian’s rough estimate, when it stood upright, it was at least seven meters tall, which meant that when it stood, its height exceeded six meters! What was that concept? The height of a standard duplex in Huaxia, from the ground to the top ceiling, is only five and a half meters!

The bear-man had a thick and hefty body, like a small mountain blocking the way of the merchant team. Its roar was deep and resonant, with a penetrating power, filled with indescribable mania and rage, and its single roar caused the draught horses pulling the cargo to neigh in panic, their legs weakening to the point of almost collapsing.

Such a massive giant beast, with such a terrifying presence, truly was the worst nightmare for those traveling through the wilderness!

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