Chapter 6, The Fox Bear

Bending down slightly, He Yiming did not turn to flee, but instead faced the other party calmly.

However, what He Yiming did not expect was that after completing the fifth layer of his Hunyuan Force, it did not come to a halt; instead, it seamlessly began to operate on the route of the sixth layer.

The sound coming from there was extremely faint. Based on previous experiences after entering the mountains, it seemed to be small animals such as pheasants and foxes. However, for some unknown reason, He Yiming felt an inexplicable sense of crisis, which is why he did not dare to relax in the slightest

The powerful internal strength of the sixth layer, along with the formidable capabilities of the water system technique, the Ripple Skill, were fully demonstrated by He Yiming at this moment

The cunning nature of this creature can undoubtedly lead to significant losses for those encountering it for the first time. If it were not for He Yiming having witnessed his uncle kill a fox bear, he might not have believed that a fox bear of such size could be so agile.

When these two forces are combined, the power they unleash is certainly not to be underestimated; even the dominant beings deep within the mountains would not easily provoke such entities

Although the sixth layer of Ripple Technique cannot be compared to the power of the same level of Metal Techniques in terms of attack, it possesses some remarkable healing effects. Especially under the current circumstances, using Ripple Technique for self-healing offers significant advantages for the next round of combat

This creature is not an ordinary bear; its physique is similar to that of a typical bear, yet it possesses a pair of fox-like ears. It is the renowned beast known as the fox bear in the mountains. This type of fox bear not only has strength comparable to that of a bear but also possesses the cunning and agility characteristic of a fox.

Suddenly, He Yiming stopped in his tracks, his eyelids twitching slightly. This was a sign of impending danger, and even He Yiming himself was unsure why his senses had become so acute, but it was nonetheless a fortunate occurrence.

He Yi Ming was momentarily taken aback, his gaze darting like lightning over the large bear, especially after noticing its two ears, a serious expression immediately appeared on his face. He inwardly cursed, realizing that his luck was truly exceptional.

He has already elevated his internal strength to the utmost limit, and the power of the ripple technique has also been exerted to its maximum. However, the opponent has completely withstood it solely with their strength, and the force of the rebound has left him in great distress

The fox bear seemed to sense that the short human before it was not to be trifled with, so it did not charge directly. Instead, it began to leisurely circle around He Yiming.

Watching its clumsy and slow movements, He Yiming felt a cold smile in his heart

Since this big fellow refuses to leave, let us drive it away. As long as it understands that it possesses a power greater than its own, then, by the nature of the fox bear, it will surely retreat.

Of course, He Yiming only intended to drive it back and did not genuinely wish to kill it. At the very least, before mastering the true martial arts secrets, He Yiming was unwilling to engage in a life-and-death struggle with such a mountain overlord

He Yi Ming did not retreat or evade, for he knew that if he made any movement at that moment, this fox bear would undoubtedly become incredibly agile and pursue him. It is unknown how many ferocious beasts and humans have been deceived by this fox bear in a state of unpreparedness, ultimately becoming its delicacy.

This is the benefit of having strong internal energy; a slight difference can sometimes lead to a significant divergence.

After circling around He Yiming twice, this fox bear also seemed puzzled. This little creature appeared to be not very strong, yet for some reason, it gave off a very dangerous feeling.

A palm resembling a fan collided forcefully with an underdeveloped palm.

He vowed in his heart that upon returning, he would immediately enter the Scripture Repository. With his sixth-level internal energy strength, he was already qualified to study martial arts manuals. If he had learned the martial arts manuals earlier, he would have been able to exert several times this strength, and with just that one strike earlier, it would have been enough to scare the fox bear out of its wits.

With a cold snort, a powerful internal force surged forth from the dantian, swiftly traveling along the meridians of the shoulders to reach the palms.

Although the Ripple Technique is powerful, it has only been practiced for one night. Under normal circumstances, He Yiming would naturally be able to multitask and control it. However, at this moment, he had entered a strange state of being, leaving no room for any other thoughts. As a result, the internal energy flow within him naturally reverted to the pathways he had painstakingly trained for over eight years.

As he advanced step by step, He Yiming's heart was pounding like a drum, his eyes filled with vigilance, while a trickle of sweat ran down from his back.

He has just broken through to the sixth level of internal strength, and is filled with confidence. Although he is reluctant to provoke this mountain overlord, he does not harbor much fear if the other party were to bring trouble upon him

However, at this moment, he did not realize that the internal energy circulation within his body was not the Ripple Technique, but had returned to the Primordial Energy he had cultivated for eight long years.

He Yiming gazed at the masterpiece he had created, secretly marveling within himself. The sixth level of internal energy was indeed incomparable to the fifth level. Although the Ripple Technique was primarily a water-based martial art and its offensive power was far inferior to the Golden System's Primordial Force, the damage inflicted by the sixth level of the Ripple Technique still surpassed that of the fifth level of the Primordial Force.

The tree, which three people could embrace, suddenly swayed as if it had been struck by a fierce wind. The branches and leaves at the top rustled and fell like flowers scattered by a celestial maiden.

He merely wanted to test the power of his six-layer cultivation, but unexpectedly encountered this giant at the edge of the forest. Moreover, judging by its appearance, it seems to have been attracted by the sound of the large tree shaking just now

He Yiming's lips curled slightly, unable to help but bare his teeth and draw in a sharp breath.

From that place, a faint sound of footsteps could be heard. If it had been before yesterday, he might not have been able to detect it, but after reaching the sixth level in his training, his senses had improved significantly, allowing him to hear it clearly at this moment

The steps of the fox bear came to an immediate halt, its body straightening up, shedding the earlier sensation of heaviness akin to a mountain, and instead retreating as if flying. Its movements were as swift as lightning, agile as a fox, and in an instant, it had already retreated to a distance of twenty meters from He Yiming, concealing its body within the dense thicket.

His gaze was directed forward, yet he could not find the figure of the fox bear among the dense bushes

At last, a dark hand emerged, pushing aside all the branches and leaves that obstructed the way, revealing a bear standing over two meters tall.

If he were to turn and flee at this moment, or show any sign of fear, the fox bear would undoubtedly pursue him relentlessly, like a maggot clinging to flesh

Taking a deep breath, the internal energy from the sixth layer flowed once again into his palm, and his hand, which had been somewhat swollen, suddenly felt a chill of coldness.

This chill made him feel extremely comfortable, and the pain in his palm was gradually dissipating

However, that fox bear will certainly not fare well either; otherwise, it would not have hastily revealed its swift speed to leave this place like a startled bird.

He Yiming's palm slowly left the trunk, where it seemed that nothing had changed, yet there was an extreme look of surprise in his eyes. This was because he had already sensed that his strike had inflicted significant damage on the tree

That fellow has an enormous physique; if he were truly hiding among these small bushes, there would surely be traces to follow. He Yiming felt a surge of doubt in his heart; could it be that the creature actually retreated

He waved his hand, and in He Yiming's heart, a subtle emotion stirred, recalling what his uncle had once said about the habits of the fox bear

The massive body exerted a tremendous pressure upon He Yiming, akin to that of a mountain. In that moment, the fox bear fully unleashed the strength characteristic of the bear family

Perhaps it was due to a slight hunger that this fox bear finally lost its patience. With powerful strides, it raised its thick, plump paw and charged towards He Yiming

However, the fox bear generally lives deep in the mountains, yet one has now wandered to the edge of the forest and was encountered by He Yiming, who could only sigh and inwardly lament his misfortune

The fox bear is indeed very intelligent. When encountering humans or other beasts, it initially behaves like an ordinary bear, with slow movements that may lead one to feel complacent. However, if one truly lets down their guard, they will come to understand the true speed of the fox bear when it suddenly strikes.

He lifted his foot and, with unwavering determination, He Yiming cautiously advanced in the direction where the fox bear had just retreated.

This creature is not only extremely cunning but also notorious in the mountains for preying on the weak while fearing the strong. During the first confrontation, although I managed to drive it away, He Yiming knew that this creature had not gone far; instead, it was lurking in the shadows, observing my every move.

His ears twitched slightly, and he immersed himself completely in a wondrous state

Suddenly, a glimmer of brilliance flashed in He Yiming's eyes, and he immediately turned his head, gazing intently at his side and rear.

Gently extending a finger, I lightly touched the spot where contact had just been made. In an instant, that area turned to powder, slowly sliding down like quicksand. After a moment, a larger hollow appeared here, dark and extremely frightening.

In the face of unknown dangers and pressures, He Yiming unleashed his potential, focusing intently on observing the movements around him