The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 73 - 66: That Stunning and Gorgeous Strike

Chapter 73: Chapter 66: That Stunning and Gorgeous Strike

"Fool!" Deng Hao roared, his voice filled with both breathlessness and anger. This boy is his distant relative, how is he going to explain this to his family after he goes back? "This bear’s hide is tough, aim for its ribs and eyes!"

"Everyone, pay attention, the bear’s right leg is injured, it’s a weak point!" A scout, who had just jumped down from a tree in the morning, sternly shouted. His movements were light, and he seemed to run without touching the ground, clearly taking a nimble route. Following the direction he pointed, indeed, there was dark blood gushing from the ankle of the bear’s right leg, but the bear’s fur was originally black, and no one noticed it for a moment.

People couldn’t help but feel a chill in their hearts. If it could charge at the merchant team even with a wounded foot, what if it were unharmed?

Now that its weakness was known, handling it became much easier. The round formation formed by the merchant team had two layers, inside and out, one side harassing and the other attacking, retreating immediately after striking, and replacing them with partners from the second row; people from both rows could cover each other, ideally suited to deal with strong but slow enemies.

The bear demon roared continuously. Its pouncing, claw attack was too powerful, no one dared to get too close, so even if some of its vital points were injured, the wounds were not severe. Perhaps because it was previously injured by Mr. Yan, rather than risking its rough hide elsewhere, it especially protected its eyes well, and the merchant team had no way to attack its small eyes.

Thus, a deadlock persisted for a brief half moment, with both sides evenly matched.

Normally, the merchant team could steadily and surely make the bear bleed out and slowly die. Indeed, this is often the method used by the merchant team when encountering large demons or fierce beasts. However, this time was different; the sky was already dark, and a torrential rain could arrive at any moment. In the face of this natural force, how insignificant is the strength of humans?

They had no time! Lingering here even for a brief moment further reduced the chance of the entire team’s survival!

Ning Xiaoxian vaguely felt something was amiss. Isn’t this bear a demon? How come it doesn’t show any demon-like cunning, but instead behaves like a completely irrational blind bear?

Besides, even if it were merely a wild beast, it should still have the instinct to beg for life, to flee. After such a severe injury, why doesn’t it run away, but instead stubbornly endures here with everyone?

"Why doesn’t it run?" she murmured softly, and others who heard it thought she was just talking to herself, but Changtian knew she was asking herself.

"Very good, you finally noticed it." He praised aloud. He delayed reminding her because he hoped she would experience it on her own.

Humans are different from demons; combat is not an inherent instinct within the Human Clan, but relies on observation and slaughter acquired over time to slowly accumulate experience. The current battle between the merchant team and the bear demon was an excellent opportunity to observe up close without risking lives; she must seize it well to watch and think more.

"The wound on this giant bear’s right leg is deep, almost reaching the tendon, and it’s very straight, seemingly caused by a sharp weapon. Also, the blood that is flowing out is black, indicating that the weapon was poisoned." He explained gently, disregarding the tense atmosphere on the scene, treating this desperate fight as if it were a teaching demonstration, "Take a closer look at the bear’s eyes and corners of the mouth."

He certainly knew that time was precious for the merchant team. But what did it matter to him?

If a flash flood or mudslide really broke out, Ning Xiaoxian could just hide in the God Demon Prison and would be safe. As long as she was safe, what did the lives of others have to do with him?

Following his instruction, she looked. Fortunately, now with her enhanced eyesight, despite the bear’s vigorous movements, it did not hinder her from observing the target. "The bear’s eyes have turned a blood-red color, quite eerie; as for its mouth corners..." she squinted and observed for a while, "the drooling is yellowish-white, disgusting!"

She was so engrossed in observing that she didn’t notice Mr. Yan, standing woodenly beside her, turning his head and glancing at her slightly.

"Hmm, there’s not a single trace of rational light in its eyes, only madness and brutality. It’s truly sad that a demon of over four hundred years of cultivation has turned into this." Changtian finally concluded, "This bear demon has completely gone mad, only wishing to perish together with the enemy."

He coldly continued: "What use is mercy to a mad beast? If not for that moment of pity earlier, there wouldn’t be another newly dead on the ground now." He referred to Mr. Yan but intended to remind her. This girl sometimes had too tender a heart, only leading to more trouble for herself.

Ning Xiaoxian, upon hearing this, was stirred and turned to look at Mr. Yan. Indeed, the usual smile that often hung on his lips was gone. He furrowed his brows and whispered softly, "A thought’s difference, save one, kill one. A thought’s difference." It seemed to touch a sorrowful chord, his tone filled with endless sighs. His voice was very low; if not for her exceptional hearing, she would never have heard it.

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