Chapter 87: Mountain Range Giant Bear!

"What do I think?"

TaKe raised his head, looking toward the spot not far away where the light had torn open the darkness.

There was a not-very-wide winding path along the mountain ridge.

And following that winding mountain ridge path, it continued upward.

In the depths of the darkness, a place others cannot see.

There lay a powerful and astonishing leader's aura.

At the same time, the purple veins linking the deeper strata were also clearly visible.

Indeed, the traits of a demon king existed there.

"HuoNi said that was quite right."

TaKe nodded.

"This place is indeed worth exploring."

Having come all the way.

TaKe could also have used the world's veins to find the correct path, or even taken shortcuts to reach deeper strata more quickly.

But TaKe did not do so rashly.

Gradually understanding the writhing world track of this demon king's tomb stratum.

Even using the opportunity of the strata's writhing, he examined the conditions of other extraordinary teams through the changes in those different stratum veins, and even probed the invading Dim Sun Dimension.

That was the safest approach.

After all, TaKe didn't want to get trapped here because of his own reckless maneuvers.

At the same time, TaKe had no intention of acting as the party's guide.

If TaKe led the way,

Once TaKe left, the path taken by the other party members would inevitably be a one-way road.

Each and every one would surely die here.

And HuoNi would lead the way himself.

Perhaps the path would be somewhat difficult.

But at least they could figure out the pattern and find their own way back.

They received TaKe's affirmation.

GuDaer looked around and spoke.

"Since that's the case, let's rest here for a moment."

"Then..."

GuDaer looked toward the not-far rugged mountain path at the edge of the light.

"Let's go up and face that fierce battle!"

As a Ranger, GuDaer had the ability to listen to the sounds of nature.

From the creeping vines, stone steps, and the gentle stream not far away.

He heard the breathing of a 'bear'.

The bear sleeping atop the great earth was an Earth Giant Bear.

The Earth Giant Bear was a terrifying creature comparable to a giant dragon.

A Lord-level Mountain Range Giant Bear?

That seems unlikely.

At least, this stratum world does not seem capable of breeding a Lord-level Mountain Range Giant Bear.

But at least it is a top-tier Chief-level Mountain Range Giant Bear.

Mountain Range Giant Bear bloodline.

A Chief-level creature near the Demon King.

Either one is a terrifying existence.

If it truly is a Third Stage being.

Even if TaKe were willing to fight, GuDaer would stop him.

GuDaer believed TaKe could escape.

But the others would likely die here, becoming the Mountain Range Giant Bear's dinner.

If it is a Second Stage being.

Then we could still give it a try.

Soon a campfire was lit.

The fire's light, though it pushed back the darkness, was not large.

But it could give people a warm, comfortable feeling.

Each person took out food to replenish.

They had already spent about half a day inside the Demon King's Tomb.

Everyone was either fighting or rushing along.

There was no time to rest.

As battle approached, they naturally needed to adjust their condition to the best.

Priest HuoNi extinguished the lantern in his hand.

From the slight grimace of pain on his face, one could tell he was also fully committed to the continual release of that holy light.

Taking out the snacks specially packed by XiLuoer, TaKe also ate them slowly.

One felt the breeze that blew by and confirmed there was no danger.

Guda'er took out some fruits and vegetables to replenish.

Guda'er was a devout originalist of the Vegetarian Sect.

"If I didn't hear wrong,"

"There should be a leader with the Mountain Giant Bear's bloodline on the mountain."

Guda'er's voice, accompanied by the crackling of the firelight, suddenly rang out.

Although knowing there would be a fierce battle later,

but when Guda'er elaborated on the creature they were about to face,

many people's faces darkened slightly.

Mountain Giant Bear bloodline!

That is a terrifying creature comparable to a giant dragon.

Especially the heavy armored knight Makusi, when he heard they would be facing a Mountain Giant Bear later,

In his hand, the heavy shield as thick as a door panel suddenly felt somewhat unstable to hold.

Such a fearsome creature, the Mountain Giant Bear, possesses power enough to shake mountains.

If he truly tried to withstand it head-on,

then his death would surpass everyone's imagination.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?"

Lei Meng·Ke Li beside him leaned his head over and laughed.

Makusi took a deep breath and said in a low voice.

"Every heavy blow from the Mountain Giant Bear's strike on my body will become proof of my growth."

"You'd better be able to withstand it, or else you'll be slapped to death, and... I won't be able to save you." Huoni, who was earnestly repairing his own lantern, added seriously.

For a moment, the air grew slightly stagnant.

"After we go up later, stay smart and don't directly resist that big creature's attack."

At that moment, Ta Ke spoke up, breaking the silence and stalemate.

"Even if Xiluoer came, they might not be able to withstand it."

"You all just need to continually carry out harassment and obstruction."

"I will handle the damage output!"

Ta Ke's words let everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, the Mountain Giant Bear, clearly written in the extraordinary curriculum, is an absolutely formidable creature not to be provoked.

Given their physiques, whoever resists will die.

Ta Ke looked toward the dark depths beyond the ridge.

"We'll set out after the next wave of the shifting layers completes its exchange."

Not long after,

The world's layers shifted, and loose stones rustled down.

Everyone rose to their feet.

This time, Ta Ke took the lead.

As they climbed, the Mountain Giant Bear's low growl gradually rose.

From the initial faint growl, when they reached the summit, the sound had become like thunder.

At the entrance of the giant bear's den, up to ten meters high.

Guda'er listened carefully.

After a moment, he turned to look at everyone.

"It's a level 29 Mountain Giant Bear leader!"

"Moreover, inside there is the power of the Demon King Rank, and I have already heard those powers threatening me."

"It seems we've come to the right place."

"Let's start preparing!"

Following Guda'er's orders,

everyone immediately sprang into action.

This time, everyone's goal was to enter the depths of the Demon King Tomb, hunt down a powerful leader-level creature, and then transmit the Demon King's trait back.

Since the main target is that powerful leader-level creature,

naturally, all core strength and resources were prepared for this purpose.

Even the specialized enhancements of the few sorcery arts Ta Ke learned this time,

were also aimed at slaying such powerful leader creatures, investing additional source energy experience.

Soon everyone had made rough preparations.

"You all... who can summon flesh-and-blood life?"

Ta Ke asked.

Sheep Transformation Technique, which can turn many different life-forms into sheep.

However, sheep transformed from flesh-and-blood lifeforms have a better fleshly scent.

"I will."

The priest Huoni beside him said.

"Then let's have one."

With Priest Honi's summoning.

Not long after, a dark succubus walked out from the summoning magic circle.

The newborn dark succubus had not yet taken another look at this world.

Ta Ke used a 'Sheep Transformation Technique' to turn it into a fresh, tasty sheep.

At that moment, the snoring from deep within the cave was slightly interrupted.

The big creature inside the cave seemed to have sniffed out something.

They glanced at the cave.

Ta Ke sped up.

Then, in front of everyone, Ta Ke touched the succubus all over.

The onlookers beside them were wide-eyed.

Watching Ta Ke's skilled maneuver, they also realized that this was probably not Ta Ke's first time doing this.

While the big creature was still asleep.

A shadowflame magic wolf leapt out from the nearby shadows.

"Drive it in."

As Ta Ke gave the order.

The shadowflame magic wolf transformed into a 'sheepdog', driving the 'succubus-sheep' toward the deep cavern where the mountain-range bear resides.