The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 869 - 478: Painted Skin_2

This guy is really fast. The thought had just flashed through her mind when the opponent’s gigantic claw, carrying a biting cold wind, swung towards her face. The paw was massive, like a construction hammer, almost capable of grasping her whole body. Strips of black light flickered between the claws, reflected from razor-sharp spikes over a meter long. Such massive claws, if they hit her solidly, it would surely be unbearable, even if she had a strong physique, Divine Power protection, the Black Scale Armor, and a Meat Ball shield.

"Polar bear?" Under the bright moonlight, she finally saw clearly that the creature before her was indeed a white giant bear over thirteen meters long, with a strong and solid build. Blue intricate patterns adorned the corners of its small blue eyes, and its thick hips were naturally painted with blue runes, glowing with a mysterious blue light as the demonic power surged through them. Changtian also saw it and urgently called: "Bone Carving and Skin Painting! Be careful!"

Unfortunately, he called too late, or perhaps the giant bear was just too quick. Ning Xiaoxian only managed to block her chest with the Tusk when the massive claw struck, sending her flying like a ping pong ball, fast and hard.

Several gasps echoed in the field, from Tu Jin, the Hidden Guard, and one indistinct and faint.

The force sent her flying over a dozen yards away, unstoppable, straight towards a big stone.

Tu Jin was aghast. Although his Qishou form was robust, it wasn’t known for speed, and Qi Zai was tightly entangled with Wenren Bo at the other end, leaving no time for rescue.

Thankfully, just before she collided, Ning Xiaoxian executed a nimble Hawk Flip mid-air, instantly turning herself head-up and feet-down. Her feet landed on the big stone, clinging to it like a gecko, neutralizing all kinetic energy.

A flash of cold light appeared in her eyes as the white bear, having struck her, didn’t stop but pursued her fiercely in the same direction. With such a large body, it should have been clumsy, but somehow this creature seemed to have taken some potion, running gracefully through the scattered rocks, even more agile than a leopard.

Changtian, seeming to understand her thoughts, spoke, "In Ancient Times, some demon species practiced the secret technique of Bone Carving and Skin Painting, carving rune arrays into their bones and fur to harness the power of the arrays. However, this demanded a high physical quality from the subject, which weak species couldn’t withstand. This white bear must have the Gale Technique runes, hence, with the support of the array, moving swiftly despite its bulk, as if aided by the wind."

Unexpectedly hit by a claw, Ning Xiaoxian’s chest now ached faintly, it was quite uncomfortable, and she was secretly amazed by this giant bear’s strength. She knew that despite not having fully resisted, it would take at least four hundred thousand catties of force to send her flying and inflict internal injuries. This bear hadn’t eaten any Dragon Elephant Fruit, yet possessed such power, perhaps it was a naturally born mutant? She had heard of certain giant strength demon species, possessing mutants born with ten times the strength of their kin.

She didn’t know that Qing Ji had searched extensively in the Extreme North to find this white bear. Life in the Extreme North was harsh, and the extreme cold was a trial even for demons. The so-called "Immune to Cold and Heat" actually had limits, with cultivators and demons from the southern Southern Continent unable to survive the northern cold. This white bear was indeed a rare exception in its tribe, born as a Guardian of the tribe. Unfortunately, when it was young, the tribe was annihilated by invaders, and it was passed amongst others until Qing Ji purchased it.

The white bear charged again, and Ning Xiaoxian instantly wielded the Tusk in its demon skull form, took a deep breath, and leapt lightly beneath the bear’s claw instead of retreating. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The white bear swung its paw again, striking down.

Ning Xiaoxian was once again sent flying by the giant force. However, this time, she wore a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth, while Qing Ji, flying through the air, cursed angrily: "Fool!"

She had already adjusted her direction, and this strike from the white bear sent her right towards Qing Ji. Moreover, due to the bear’s full and fierce strength, she flew faster than Qing Ji’s taming tool flight. Flying wasn’t her strong suit, and as Qing Ji had already flown far, how else could she catch up to him without this method?

Amidst the chaos, she still had the presence of mind to shout back: "Tu Jin, it’s up to you!"

Tu Jin, slower than her and the white bear, missed both collisions, causing her needless injuries. Now, filled with guilt and anger, he didn’t need her order to transform into his Qishou form, tightly engaging the white bear. Since consuming the Dragon Elephant Fruit, his Qishou form had grown even larger, and the two giant beasts clashed fiercely, the roaring and pawing sounds shaking the surroundings and nearly triggering another avalanche.

Ning Xiaoxian, despite her satisfaction, bit her lip. Enduring two full-force hits from this powerful white bear, even an iron body would get dented, and despite her resilient physique, she couldn’t be entirely unscathed. Her chest ached terribly, though she had no time to examine it with Divine Thought, she knew at least two ribs were broken.

Time for a swift victory.

Seeing her flying like a cannonball, Qing Ji’s expression was unpleasant. Yet, fortunately, someone else who was with him stepped forward and said: "Young Master, just go, I’ll cover the rear." Qing Ji glanced at him, said nothing, and indeed turned to leave.

This man was short and stocky, with an unremarkable appearance, no distinct features on his face to remember; Ning Xiaoxian judged with one glance that he was human and not highly cultivated, no more than the Nascent Soul Stage. A year ago, a Nascent Soul Stage was as insurmountable as a mountain to her, but now, someone at that stage wasn’t even a match for her in a single encounter. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)