Chapter 8, Atavistic Bear Transformation, Get Lost

On his bare upper body, countless black bear hairs sprouted. As he transformed, the giant bear tattoo on his back gradually faded away, becoming invisible.

The scene shifted once again. Fang Tianyu was stationed in Qingzhou, and fortune smiled upon him as he gained the recognition of powerful figures. The military supplies increased steadily, and he rose through the ranks step by step. Those years were filled with boundless happiness for his family

Ning'er, this is unfair. You must remember that your father is a good man. This is too unfair to your father. The ways of heaven are unjust

With each hammer strike, each sword clash, and each resounding sound of "dang dang dang," the echoes continued to reverberate throughout the entire martial arts arena

Hold on, hold on...

The twelfth hammer, it hurts so much, my hand, my hand has lost all feeling...

Find a miracle doctor, find the chief priest, even if it means losing everything, even if I go into debt of 1 million, I will definitely save my son

Fang Ning sidestepped and moved lightly, immediately evading the blow. However, Meng Tie not only experienced a surge in strength but also significantly increased his speed, no longer unable to catch up with Fang Ning as he had before. With a sudden lunge, he struck again, aiming another hammer blow at Fang Ning.

The thirty-third strike, so heavy, but it’s alright, I can hold on. According to what my great-grandfather once said, even the most powerful bear clan transformation cannot last for a quarter of an hour. He is only fifteen years old; it is impossible for him to remain this ferocious forever

One must seize this opportunity, leaving no chance for the opponent to evade; I refuse to believe that I cannot crush you!

Son, although your father may never return, there are six hundred thousand people. Even if it means dying in a foreign land, I must save them. You are a man now; the family relies on you. I am sorry, my son

"Call me Dad, just say it, this is my son, my son, hahaha, call me Dad, my precious son"

His head no longer resembled that of a human; a massive mouth opened, revealing canine teeth and a library of horrors. The head transformed into that of a bear, and the entire being morphed into a half-human, half-bear monster

A scene unfolds where the tall father, Fang Tianyu, holds him high in the air, continuously spinning, spinning, spinning, and laughing heartily

Above the high walls, some spectators threw copper coins and silver dollars down towards Meng Tie, attempting to disrupt him and create an opportunity for Fang Ning. This is a common practice in the martial arts arena, where spectators can interfere with the duel by throwing money. However, Meng Tie, even with a sword at his side, did not evade; these small coins had no effect on him as he continued to wield his large hammer, striking towards Fang Ning.

Step by step, he retreated, gradually reaching a point where there was no further retreat. From the center of the martial arts arena, he moved back to beneath the protective wall, unable to retreat any further, with the solid high wall behind him.

Scenes flashed before Fang Ning's eyes, and in the memories of the past, Fang Ning found her own strength, becoming incredibly resolute

The swift counterattack of the sword could no longer be unleashed. The only thing Fang Ning could do was to use the corundum to withstand the opponent's strikes, trying to avoid having the iron sword hit by the opponent. This was because the sword sharpening technique sacrificed the sword's durability in exchange for sharpness, and such heavy blows from the hammer would shatter it after just a few hits.

With each hammer strike, Fang Ning's arms grew heavier, his mouth tasted sweet, and he felt as if he might vomit blood. The deafening sound of the blows rendered his ears numb, and he could no longer hear anything, yet he continued to persevere

When, when, when, when, when, when ... ...

Am I going to die? They say that those who are about to die will see memories from the past

As a deafening sound of a sword and hammer colliding echoed, Fang Ning blocked the blow. At the moment the hammer reached above his head, Fang Ning raised his sword in a swift motion, slightly withdrawing his body to evade the direction of the hammer's strike. With a precise maneuver of his precious sword, he deflected the hammer to one side, continuously evading and blocking, neutralizing the opponent's fierce attack and successfully parrying the blow.

I cannot give up, I cannot die

The time has come, no need to evade any longer, it is time to counterattack! Fang Ning shouted loudly

As the scene shifted once more, due to Fang Ning's soul power being excessively strong at the time of his birth, his tiny infant body was unable to contain it, constantly teetering on the brink of life and death. Fang Tianyu gently touched his head and resolutely said

Young man, hold on, don't lose heart, hold on...

He then looked at Fang Ning, swung the large hammer in his hand, and struck towards him. At that moment, the sixty-pound hammer felt as light as a straw in his hand, as if it had no weight at all

According to common sense, saving six hundred thousand people should warrant grand rewards; however, due to the presence of petty individuals in power, Fang Tianyu was instead exiled to the outskirts of the empire, stationed at the border, where he must accumulate five hundred military merits to return to the Tianluo Empire

Another scene unfolds, as the mother gently pats Fang Ning on the back, humming a soft lullaby: "Sleep, sleep, my dear baby..."

Perseverance, only perseverance

Fang Ning's mind had never been so clear, as if he were in a wondrous state. Even more astonishing was that in Fang Ning's memory, it resembled a rapidly flashing slideshow, with fleeting images passing by, as if he were split into two: one fighting desperately, while the other was immersed in past memories.

This strike possesses immense power and incredible speed, making it completely unavoidable; one can only brace for impact. Instantly, some spectators could not help but close their eyes, thinking, it’s over, this kid is doomed.

In the final scene, the mother, unwilling to accept such an outcome, returns to her family, seeking help from her relatives to rescue Fang Tianyu. However, she is met with ridicule and scorn, ultimately being expelled from the clan

The eighteenth strike, what tremendous strength from mhetushu.com, the transformed barbarian is indeed different. The terrifying power is something I cannot evade; I can only brace myself like this

The one hundred and fourth strike, I will not be defeated, I cannot die, I must survive, my mother is waiting for me, I will save my mother, my father is also waiting for me, I will rescue my father, I want our family to reunite and live a happy life

The fifty-fourth strike... ...

No wonder he is a child of destiny; at such a young age, he can transform. In Gaul, such talent is rare in a century. It seems he is indeed formidable. He has gone berserk, with his strength, speed, and physical defense all increased by at least three times. It's over; the young man is bound to lose.

Meng Tie did not dodge or evade; his transformed body was not afraid of this minor injury. After being struck by a sword, the intense pain only fueled his anger further. He continued to swing the heavy hammer and struck again

In the midst of sorrow and anger, consumed by demonic flames, the mother fell ill. Even knowing that she might die, she did not wish to bear the burden, and in the final moment, she still sought to stop herself

Ning'er, do not go, do not go...

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, I will not be defeated, get out of my way

The one hundred and thirteenth strike, I held on, I held on, I succeeded, he could not withstand it, he transformed into a raging power, which has already begun to dissipate, I won

Countless shouts arose, converging into an ocean. The front row, which had initially been devoid of spectators, at this moment rallied all the audience together, shouting in unison to cheer for Fang Ning

Although the immense force of this strike was dissipated and redirected to the side, the residual power compelled Fang Ning to step back two paces to release this terrifying force. However, Fang Ning's other hand was not idle; as the sword moved, it casually slashed, cutting a one-inch long and three-tenths deep gash into the right leg of Meng Tie.

So shameless, actually going berserk, it's over, it's over, what a pity for this dual-sword youth

Under the relentless onslaught akin to a tempest, Fang Ning defended with sword after sword, persevering to the end. Each time, she utilized corundum to withstand the blows, shifting her body to dissipate the force, successfully blocking the opponent's frenzied barrage with each strike.

As the scene shifted once more, the Fang family endured years of hardship. Finally, Fang Ning grew up, his soul and body merged, and he regained his health. However, the family's savings were depleted, their home was bare, and they were burdened with countless debts. In the end, with no other options available, in order to ensure his son's healthy growth, Fang Tianyu had no choice but to take a job stationed in the outer realms

Meng Tie's stature was at least one and a half times taller than before; at this moment, he was no longer human, but rather a standing ferocious bear. He let out a breath, akin to the sigh of a fierce bear awakening from hibernation, familiar with its surroundings.

With the fierce roar of the barbarian youth, his body gradually began to change, bones cracking with a sound, his stature increasing, and muscles swelling.

This strike was faster than the previous one, making it impossible to evade entirely. Fang Ning could only continue to retreat, swaying left and right, always appearing as a phantom. He sidestepped and shifted laterally, using his sword to parry and neutralize the opponent's immense strength from the iron hammer, then counterattacked with a strike, inflicting injury

With his loud shout, countless spectators immediately began to shout together: "Hold on, hold on..."

Meng Tie saw his opponent block his hammer strike and counter with a sword thrust, which instantly enraged him. He paid no heed to the counterattack and swung his massive hammer again, this time aiming to smash the iron sword in Fang Ning's hand with all his might. From the moment the battle began, he had noticed that this sword had been honed using a sharpening technique. He couldn't help but strike; as long as he could break this sword, he would be able to kill his enemy

Fang Ning stepped back, shifted to the side, blocked, released the hammer, and drew the sword

Yes, hold on. When the opponent transforms and blocks the first strike, Fang Ning realizes that he must endure. After the opponent goes berserk, their strength and speed surpass his own. It is impossible to evade; he can only withstand it.

The audience on stage, discerning and unable to contain themselves, exclaimed: "Ancestral bear transformation? This is the transformation of a bear person. How old is he? Fifteen years old, and he can actually undergo ancestral rage, turning into a half-bear person?"

The continuous clashing sound of swords and hammers echoed in the martial arena, growing louder and louder. With this sound, Fang Ning found himself retreating further and further, gradually unable to launch a counterattack with his sword, and could only defend with both swords to block the opponent's hammer strikes

Under this firm belief, Fang Ning steadfastly withstood the opponent's attacks. Gradually, the power of the iron hammer wielded by Meng Tie began to wane, and his once-mighty form started to shrink. The bear-like figure gradually dissipated, and the strength he had gained from his berserk transformation began to fade away

This kind of fury cannot be limitless; it can only be sustained for a brief moment. As long as one waits for the moment when the opponent's transformation ends, victory will be assured.

Ning'er, you have grown up; you are a man now. In the days when your father is not here, you must protect your mother. Your father will be away for a few years, but he will return. By then, our family will be reunited, and we will live well together

Countless voices arose, and everyone was convinced that Fang Ning would undoubtedly be defeated

It is unknown who shouted from the audience: "Hang in there, kid, hang in there..."

Who would have thought that two years ago, the Outer Void experienced a catastrophic collapse, leading to the destruction of the Qingzhou realm? In order to save the six hundred thousand citizens of Qingzhou, Fang Tianyu violated imperial law and forcibly activated the border teleportation array, rescuing a total of six hundred thousand subjects of the empire

With this swing of the hammer, a resounding sound erupted in the air. At that moment, the iron hammer sliced through the air, producing a piercing whistle, illustrating the terrifying power of this strike

In the relentless pounding of the hammer, Fang Ning's hands were already cracked at the tiger's mouth, bleeding profusely. This heavy hammer was even more formidable than the previous blows, gradually sapping Fang Ning's ability to retaliate, forcing him to retreat, block, and evade the opponent's terrifying attacks