"Ah, this fool is definitely going to die."

Wang Yuan sighed helplessly.

It was hard to coax a fool into desperately attracting the spirit beast's attention.

Turns out the guy is indeed a fool.

In the face of a Golden Pill Late Stage spirit beast, he can't even dodge.

"How about this, we join forces now, just need to heavily injure the giant bear."

Han Luonan suggested.

"Daoist Fellow Han, carefully sensing the aura on the giant bear, it's several times stronger than before, even a Golden Pill Late Stage cultivator might struggle to hurt it."

Zhou Yu had his own concerns.

He was considering the bigger picture.

If they act now, Xia Liu will certainly be killed.

But without Xia Liu as a target, the aura-enhanced giant bear would surely lock onto him.

Escaping then would be a matter of luck.

If the giant bear locks onto him, the outcome will be just one.

The bear with the power of thunder can kill a Golden Pill Mid-Stage cultivator as easily as crushing an ant.

"Let's watch and see."

Wang Yuan shared Zhou Yu's thoughts.

He didn't want a foolish move to disrupt the bigger plan.

Without Xia Liu, they can find someone else, but without themselves, everything really ends.

Crack! Crackle!

Thunder energy erupted from the bear.

The currents flashing on its body were visible to the naked eye.

It looks as if it could unleash thunder at any moment.

And it was so close to Xia Liu!

To the surprise of Wang Yuan and the others, it stopped and didn't smash Xia Liu to pieces.

"Something's wrong!"

Wang Yuan immediately sensed something amiss.

"Daoist Fellows, look at what mark this kid is forming in his hand?"

Hmm?

Zhou Yu and Han Luonan realized and were equally puzzled.

Soon, they were deeply shocked by what happened next.

The thunder energy dissipated from the giant bear.

The enormous five-meter tall figure came before Xia Liu.

The massive shadow completely enveloped Xia Liu.

The giant bear and Xia Liu formed a stark contrast.

None of this was important.

The significant thing was, the giant bear lowered its head!

The hands capable of tearing apart a Golden Pill Stage cultivator gently stroked Xia Liu's legs!

Absolutely!

Compared to Golden Pill Late Stage cultivators, the giant bear full of thunder energy was actually worshipping Xia Liu!

Just like a dog in a normal household in the mortal world!

And Xia Liu is the dog's master!

Wang Yuan was utterly dumbfounded.

Zhou Yu and Han Luonan were equally stunned.

What is going on?

"Ha, didn't expect the mark inside the little white bear is still there!"

Bai Jue's voice echoed in Xia Liu's mind.

"Elder Bai, when did you set a spell on the giant bear?"

Xia Liu was confused, he was really scared when the bear rushed over.

If Bai Jue hadn't repeatedly assured safety, he would have used the Heaven and Earth Movement Technique to run away.

"I came here once before being trapped in North Cool County, and I was searching for the Thunder Region, only to discover this little white bear full of thunder energy."

Recalling the past, Bai Jue secretly praised his luck.

"At that time, the Step Thunder Bear was still young and injured by some spirit beast, I stopped to save it and left a mark inside it. Within my Divine Sense range, I can arrive immediately if its life is in danger, resulting in today's opportunity!"

Bai Jue didn't foresee this.

Two thousand six hundred years later, the little white bear is still alive.

Seems the lifespan of spirit beasts far exceeds cultivators of the same rank.

"I see! So when I use the spell, it sees me as you?"

Xia Liu queried.

"That's roughly it. The spell I set at the time included some master-servant techniques, so now you're half its master."

"Half a master?"

"Yes, if you wish to be its complete master, extract a wisp of its soul and imprint it in your Divine Sense. However, this method is more cumbersome and should be used with valuable spirit beasts."

Bai Jue explained.

"The Cultivation Realm is truly full of wonders!"

Xia Liu marveled.

"Haha! You have much to learn, I'll guide you well on this journey."

"Thanks, Elder Bai!"

Xia Liu cherished the advice, eagerly wishing to boost his power.

Only upon reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage can he help Bai Jue form a physical body.

"Young Friend Xia, what's happening? Is the giant bear your pet?"

Seeing Xia Liu remain unmoved by the giant bear, Zhou Yu hurriedly sent a thought.

"Kind of."

The simple three words rendered Zhou Yu momentarily lost.

His mind raced quickly.

Since Xia Liu is the bear's master, entering the valley is now easy!

"Young Friend Xia, surely the Thunderbolt Valley is fraught with dangers, you should command the bear to set aside its hostility to us three, thereby entering the valley together where we will protect you."

"Senior Zhou, the Thunder Region within the valley is crucial for me. Without possessing the thunder origin, entering is useless; better to stay outside."

Xia Liu responded.

"Damn it!"

Zhou Yu gritted his teeth in anger.

At this moment, Xia Liu actually abandoned him!

Trying to take the valley's treasure for himself!

But it makes sense, having a Golden Pill Late Stage spirit beast as a pet, what more does he need to worry about?

"Daoist Fellow Zhou, what's the situation?"

Wang Yuan asked.

"Now the spirit beast listens to Young Friend Xia's orders."

"What!"

Wang Yuan and Han Luonan couldn't stay calm.

Does it mean Xia Liu has a powerful card up his sleeve!

"What's the situation now?"

"He wants to enter the valley alone."

"Damn brat!"

The hot-tempered Wang Yuan cursed out loud.

"Old man, I'd advise cleaning up your tone, or my mate here could crush you with a slap!"

Xia Liu's gaze turned extremely sharp.

The Step Thunder Bear followed his will, its murderous look aimed at the three's position.

At this moment, one order from Xia Liu, and it would instantly strike Wang Yuan and the others.

"Damn! The bear has locked onto me!"

"I'm locked by its aura too!"

…

Wang Yuan's group had faces of deep despair.

No one expected things to end up this way.

No one.

"In view of you leading me here, leave now."

After some thought, Xia Liu casually said.

"You!"

"Daoist Fellow Wang! Don't be rash!"

Seeing Wang Yuan start to speak again, Zhou Yu quickly stopped him.

The current Xia Liu is no longer the same.

With the giant bear, he could kill them!

"Don't provoke him, or we'll all perish here."

"Let's go!"

Han Luonan said, hurriedly using movement technique, leading the two away.

"Hmph! Xia Liu, I'll remember you!"

Throwing down harsh words, Wang Yuan also quickly left, striving to escape from the domain covered by the bear's aura.

"Cough, Young Friend Xia, my apologies, those two recently consumed some rather intense natural treasures and haven't fully refined them, leading to excessive agitation, we'll leave right now."