A figure was swiftly moving through the dense forest of Black Dragon Mountain. Suddenly, the young man stopped and spotted a row of human footprints on the ground. He looked down and saw about ten people, probably left there three days ago. Oh no! He remembered that the young men from Niu Village were planning a hunting trip up the mountain a few days ago. Could it be them? He felt something strange going up the mountain this time. At Jiang Feng's current speed, he should have reached the depths of Black Dragon Mountain, but now he couldn't find even a single sign of life. He became even more worried about the villagers and quickly ran in the direction of the footprints.
Atop a peak of Black Dragon Mountain, a nightmarish battle was unfolding. Within a tranquil and deep forest, a massive, colorful tiger and a mighty bear demon engaged in a tense and fierce standoff. The tiger's stature was terrifying, exceeding eight meters in length and nearly five meters in height! Such a massive size was undoubtedly no ordinary tiger; it must be a powerful, mutated tiger demon.
Looking at the bear demon across from them, it was equally astonishing. Its physique was almost as large as the tiger demon's, its muscles bulging and brimming with power. However, a closer look revealed that the black bear's injuries were significantly more severe, especially one of its eyes, which had been severely damaged and blinded, and the wound was still oozing blood.
Even as the two behemoths stared at each other, their gazes occasionally drifted towards a small pond nearby. The pond appeared calm, but the scene hidden within was terrifying enough. The entire pond was littered with the corpses of various animals, each as shrunken as a dead tree, as if all their essence had been drained by some mysterious force.
In the very center of the pool, a lotus bud stood quietly. Now, nearing full bloom, it emanated a strange, peculiar light, illuminating the surrounding waters with a riot of color. Clearly, this bizarre sight indicated that this lotus was no ordinary item, most likely a rare treasure.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this treasure that the two monsters before him were willing to risk their lives. Recalling the stories his grandfather had once told Jiang Feng, "Everything in this world possesses spirituality, from the wild beasts and birds of the deep mountains and ancient forests to the exotic flowers and plants of the remote wilderness. Anyone fortunate enough to obtain some rare treasure or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could embark on a path of spiritual cultivation, and even ultimately transform into a human form." With this thought, Jiang Feng couldn't help but become even more concerned with the thrilling battle before him.
At that moment, the tiger demon suddenly let out a deafening roar, like a thunderclap blasting through the forest, and then pounced at the black bear with lightning speed. The tiger demon's body was nimble and agile, streaking through the air like a bolt of lightning, its agility astonishing. Its gleaming claws were incredibly sharp, and each swing unleashed a gust of wind that seemed to rip through the very air, creating a deadly threat.
The bear demon, on the other hand, despite its massive size, showed no sign of clumsiness. Relying on its immense strength and sturdy physique, it withstood round after round of ferocious attacks from the tiger demon. Its thick fur acted like an indestructible armor, effectively protecting it from the tiger demon's sharp claws.
However, as time went on, during this thrilling battle, the black bear began to lose strength. Its breathing became more rapid, and its movements gradually slowed down.
At this crucial moment, something unexpected happened! The tiger demon, previously locked in a fierce battle with the black bear, suddenly changed its tactics, abandoning its immediate opponent and darting towards a mysterious lotus in the distance. This sudden change startled the black bear, for this mysterious lotus was the very treasure it had discovered in the first place! As long as the lotus blossomed and bore fruit, it would be able to harness the powerful power of this miraculous fruit to enhance its cultivation and successfully transform into a human form.
To ensure the lotus blossomed and bore fruit quickly, the black bear had gone to great lengths. It had captured nearly every nearby animal, hoping these pitiful creatures would become nutrients for the lotus. But now, with victory in sight, the odious tiger had intervened, attempting to rob it of its opportunity.
At this thought, the black bear's heart suddenly ignited with rage. With a roar, it gathered all its strength and rushed towards the tiger demon like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, the black bear had caught up with the tiger demon. Then, raising its right palm high, it swung it with all its might, and the palm brought down the tiger demon's back with overwhelming force.
Just as the bear paw was about to hit the tiger demon's body, at this critical moment, a jaw-dropping scene appeared - the tiger demon's figure disappeared without a trace like a ghost!
The black bear immediately understood: it had been tricked! The tiger demon had appeared behind the black bear, its maw wide open, gripping the bear's neck tightly. The black bear roared in pain, clearly sensing the end of its life. Unwilling to give in, the tiger demon focused its remaining strength on its left paw and struck back. Unexpectedly, the tiger demon struck the black bear so tenaciously. A blow to the abdomen, blood dripping profusely, the black bear's massive body collapsed with a thud, its eyes fixed on the enchanting lotus.
The tiger demon looked at the dead black bear, ready to enjoy the fruits of victory. However, when it turned to walk towards the lotus, it heard the sound of footsteps in the grass.
It turns out that when the two behemoths were battling, their attention was completely focused on each other, and they didn't notice that the young men from Niu Village had been hiding nearby. These guys are really brave! They actually thought: "Reap the benefits while the mantis stalks the cicada, while the oriole is behind!"
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