Chapter 34: The Bear Demon

The world’s transformation accelerated, and Zuo Meng had spent this period intently observing its shifts.

“World evolution doesn’t always demand brute force.”

Through his observations, Zuo Meng redefined the Dream World’s usage. Though he’d created this realm initially to pass time, its unfolding potential now astounded him. Recalling his real world attempts to exploit flaws in the Three Great Lords’ cultivation methods seemed laughable now. The Dream World’s boundless promise rendered external conflicts irrelevant – he simply needed seclusion to nurture it. What eluded him in reality became clear through this world’s lens. His elevated perspective revealed truths others missed, unveiling the Dream World’s proper application.

Build foundations, permeate reality!

Once the Dream World fully merged with reality, he’d become the Tai Chu ancestor, the origin of Wan Fa. Troublesome masters or junior sisters would be crushed beneath his palm. Resolved, Zuo Meng decided to abandon Heifeng Fort upon awakening, seeking isolation in some hidden valley for a decade.

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“I’ll mirror His method – find a pivot point, manipulate laws, then plant my seeds for harvest.”

The golden silhouette’s actions inspired him. When this era ended, he’d grant that entity a Rebirth opportunity.

As laws shifted, spiritual energy gradually resurged. Internal cultivation simplified, ascending to Foundation Establishment became commonplace. With Foundation Establishment cultivators clashing openly, the Entire World plunged into immortal path fervor.

“Footsteps?”

Zuo Meng’s brow furrowed at approaching noises.

“Who dares? After the lawshift, the Black Forest bars casual entry.”

Rising, he moved toward the sound. The transformation affected both human martial artists and natural beasts equally. Humans breaking limits pursued immortality; beasts gaining intelligence became demon creatures.

This Black Forest housed demons.

Earlier, Zuo Meng had sensed newly barrier-breaking presences fleeing from him.

“Master, how fare you?”

A green-clad swordswoman supported a bleeding young monk. Their companions included a masked dagger-wielder and trembling girl.

Four individuals.

Odd grouping.

“Not dead… yet.” The monk Jie Nian coughed, crimson staining his robes. “Never imagined… Black Forest’s horror…”

“We must flee!” The masked Luo San hissed. “That underground palace spawned actual demons.”

Their mission for the underground palace had gone awry, resulting in demon ambush and Jie Nian’s injury.

“I’d leave if possible!” The girl whimpered. “We’re lost! This accursed forest…”

“Poisonous Insects everywhere.” Luo San skewered a centipede against bark. “This hellish wood bordering Suzhou? Post-survival, I’m relocating.”

The girl cursed her curiosity. Among these martial arts masters – Cold Mountain Temple’s prodigy Jie Nian, Yijian Sect’s genius Jiang Luoyan, Suzhou underworld’s Luo San – her non-combatant status made her most vulnerable.

“Signal sent.” Jiang Luoyan clutched her sword. “My clansmen will come.”

“Futile.” Luo San gestured upward where interlocked branches blotted sunlight. “Our provisions worry me more.”

As others nodded grimly, Luo San suddenly froze. Jie Nian stifled coughs. Jiang Luoyan’s blade hissed free. The girl trembled behind them.

A bipedal black bear emerged, eyes gleaming with sardonic intelligence – unmistakably a bear demon.

“Flee!”

Luo San’s thrown dagger bought milliseconds as he bolted. Their prior encounter proved the demon impervious to attacks.

“Great Bear King! I’m stringy!” The lagging girl pleaded beside collapsing Jie Nian. Jiang Luoyan’s desertion stung worst – the monk had taken his injury saving the swordswoman, yet she’d now sacrificed him as distraction.

The bear demon’s oppressive aura choked them.

Death approached.

Eyes squeezed shut… yet no strike came. An unfamiliar voice spoke.

“Alive?”

She blinked. A young scholar stood before her. Behind him lay the pursuing bear demon, motionless.