Chapter 21: Subduing Demons!
Just as Xu Zhengyang was lost in his random thoughts.
Suddenly.
As soon as he stepped into the interior of Fallen Immortal Valley, his cultivation progress bar immediately stopped growing.
Although the spiritual energy in Xu Zhengyang’s body was unaffected, at this moment he felt a profound sensation.
As soon as the spiritual energy left the body, it would instantly dissipate!
[So this is the restriction formation?]
A strong desire suddenly arose in Xu Zhengyang’s heart, [If I can record Fallen Immortal Valley’s restriction formation into my database. Once I analyze it, I might level up my understanding of Immortal Dao runes!]
……
At the same time.
Chen Min saw Chen Qiang taking those two burdensome juniors to subdue demons, and he even planned to give them on‑site instruction.
Although Chen Min showed nothing on her face, inside she couldn’t help feeling a little resentful.
Because of this.
Right after entering Fallen Immortal Valley, Chen Min immediately exerted her martial‑path body technique with all her might, hoping to ditch those two burdensome juniors behind.
But…
Even though Chen Min had tried her best.
Behind her, the three of them followed her pace leisurely, without a single one falling behind!
Half an hour later.
Chen Min, panting slightly, glanced back and was shocked in her heart:
[It’s okay if the innate expert is a bit slow, but that pretty boy hasn’t even reached the Innate Realm—how can he possibly keep up with me?]
A hint of bitterness appeared in Chen Min’s heart, [Is the gap between me and the disciples from the upper sect really that big?]
Amid her aimless thoughts, Wuyou Spring had already come into view.
“Please stop for a moment, esteemed immortal‑envoys!”
After stopping Chen Qiang and the other three, Chen Min took off the backpack on her back and retrieved several fist‑sized porcelain bottles.
Then she said to the three, “Esteemed immortal‑envoys, please forgive me. Within Fallen Immortal Valley, Techniques cannot be used; even if you had cast a concealing Technique outside, it will immediately become ineffective once inside the valley. But that Fear‑Clawed Bear has an exceptionally sensitive sense of smell; it can detect any strange scent within a ten‑mile radius. Because of this. To avoid prematurely alerting that beast, please allow me to sprinkle this Pure‑Stain‑Free Powder on you immortal‑envoys.”
Though Chen Qiang appeared arrogant, he was actually tactful in small matters.
So he readily agreed and said, “In that case, please go ahead, young friend.”
“Thank you, esteemed envoys, for your understanding.”
Chen Min relaxed upon hearing that, then opened the lid on the Pure‑Stain‑Free Powder and evenly sprinkled it over Chen Qiang and the other two.
After doing all this.
Chen Min finally said, “Envoys, please follow me—the beast is not far ahead!”
……
Wuyou Spring was one of the few drinking water sources in Fallen Immortal Valley.
Because of this.
A large herd of Absolute Spiritual Rhinoceroses was born and lived there.
Fortunately, the area of Wuyou Spring was large enough, so although the Fear‑Clawed Bear was stationed there, the number of affected Absolute Spiritual Rhinoceroses remained within a range acceptable to the Chen clan.
At this moment.
Most of the Chen clan’s disciples were busy here.
First, constantly monitoring the Fear‑Clawed Bear;
Second, trying to relocate those Absolute Spiritual Rhinoceroses outward, doing everything possible to reduce potential risk.
Chen Min lowered her voice and reported to Chen Qiang, saying, “Reporting to the immortal envoy. That Fear-Clawed Bear has occupied a cave over there since it fled here three days ago, and it has blocked the entrance with boulders, seemingly to heal itself inside. If not for this, our clan’s disciples wouldn’t dare to move the herd of Absolute Spiritual Rhinoceroses so openly.”
“Mm.”
Chen Qiang nodded after looking at the dense claw marks outside the cave, each three feet long and three inches deep. “It really is the Fear-Clawed Bear!
I just hope its injuries aren’t too severe, or it might affect the efficacy of the Blood Pill!”
With that said.
After a brief warm-up, Chen Qiang said to Xu Zhengyang and Yang Hong, “You two, watch closely!”
As he spoke.
Chen Qiang vanished from sight in an instant, his figure turning into a blur barely discernible to the naked eye as he shot toward the cave!
In the next moment.
Chen Qiang punched the boulder blocking the cave entrance.
As his martial qi surged out and poured into the rock, a dull thud echoed.
The massive boulder instantly shattered into powder, revealing the pitch-black cave and, within it, a towering, over-one-zhang-tall black-furred bear!
The Fear-Clawed Bear, seeing the entrance unsealed, instinctively tried to roar to scare off the intruder!
But just as it opened its mouth,
Chen Qiang’s attack came first—an edge of martial qi directly sliced through its windpipe, leaving it voiceless!
The Fear-Clawed Bear, severely wounded, flew into a rage!
It crossed its two paws, forming a deadly net of foot-long claws, and slashed fiercely at Chen Qiang!
“A trapped beast’s struggle.”
Chen Qiang sneered at the sight, his body shrinking as he bypassed the net of claws and dove straight into the bear’s chest.
In the next instant.
Chen Qiang used his hand as a blade, martial qi wrapping tightly around his arm to condense a tangible blade of energy!
With a swift strike.
The Fear-Clawed Bear was decapitated on the spot!
……
Nearby Chen clan disciples, upon seeing the monster that had troubled the entire clan defeated in a single move by Chen Qiang, were instantly overwhelmed with awe!
The gloomy haze hanging over Wuyou Valley immediately lifted!
“So this is the heritage of an upper sect?”
“Truly terrifying...”
“Nice! We don’t need to rush the Absolute Spiritual Rhinoceroses away now!”
……
While the Chen clan disciples cheered in joy,
Chen Qiang had already sealed the Fear-Clawed Bear’s wounds with martial qi to prevent excessive blood loss that could affect pill refinement.
Storage artifacts couldn’t be used in a restriction-formed area.
But Chen Qiang didn’t mind.
Just as he was preparing to leave with the bear in hand, suddenly.
A weak but persistent cry came from a corner of the cave!
“Oh?”
Seeing this, Chen Qiang suddenly understood and said, “So this beast came here specifically to give birth, huh…”
As he spoke.
Chen Qiang waved his large hand, martial qi bursting forth, sweeping the shivering cub from the corner into his palm.
Then, with one hand carrying the bear corpse and the other cradling the Fear-Clawed Bear cub, Chen Qiang walked out of the cave.
Xu Zhengyang, seeing that the battle was over, immediately stepped forward and said, “Martial Uncle is mighty!”
“Mm.”
Chen Qiang nodded and looked at the cub in his hand. “Though the Fear-Clawed Bear’s potential isn’t high, it’s still fierce enough. Once raised, if nothing else, it’ll make a fine mount.”
After speaking.
Chen Qiang glanced at Xu Zhengyang and Yang Hong and said, “Just in time—I’ve taught you both the Splitting Sky Palm. Whoever learns it first gets this bear cub as a reward!”
As he said this.
Chen Qiang glanced at the adult Fear-Clawed Bear, its entire body covered in black fur.
Then he looked at the cub in his hand—black fur only on its eyes, ears, shoulders, limbs, and back, the rest white.
With a puzzled expression, he said, “Such a good Fear-Clawed Bear, why does its fur look like a mutt? Was its father a polar bear?”
Xu Zhengyang froze when he saw the appearance of the bear cub in Chen Qiang’s hand, thinking:
[Isn’t that a panda?!]
In his previous life, raising pandas was illegal.
But in this world, no such law existed!
So Xu Zhengyang immediately turned and asked Yang Hong, “Junior Brother Yang, how’s your comprehension of the Splitting Sky Palm coming along?”