Shen Mo chuckled and reached out to rub Bai Li's soft head: "Yes, thanks to Bai Li's illusion, we were able to deal with this group of Iron Armored Pigs so easily." She looked at the corpses of the Iron Armored Pigs scattered all over the ground, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. The first step of this Trial Mission was successfully completed.
"Let's collect the Yao Cores and Materials from these Iron Armored Pigs," Lin Yaoyao said. Although Iron Armored Pigs are low-level Yao Beasts, their Yao Cores and some body Materials also have a certain value and can be used to refine Medicinal Pills or for Artifact Refining.
The three of them immediately began to collect the spoils. Bai Li nimbly used a Dagger to cut open the abdomen of an Iron Armored Pig, took out the Yao Core, and collected some useful Materials, such as the tusks, fur, and bones of the Iron Armored Pig. Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo also collected their respective spoils; their movements were skilled and rapid, clearly being familiar with this process. In a short while, the three of them had finished collecting all the Yao Cores and Materials of the Iron Armored Pigs and put them into their Storage Pouches.
A thick smell of blood permeated the air, attracting the attention of other Yao Beasts in the forest. To avoid unnecessary trouble, the three decided to leave as quickly as possible. They continued deeper into the Monster Beast Forest, hoping to hunt more powerful Demonic Beasts and obtain more Trial Points.
In the dense forest, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground. Lin Yaoyao, Shen Mo, and Bai Li carefully moved through the woods, their steps light and making no sound, as if they were one with the forest. Bai Li still walked at the front, her two fox tails sensitively detecting the surroundings to warn Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo.
Suddenly, Bai Li stopped in her tracks, looking deep into the forest with a solemn expression. Her two fox tails trembled uneasily, and even the fine fur on her snow-white coat stood up. She felt a powerful Demonic Qi rapidly approaching, far stronger than the previous Iron Armored Pigs, making her heart skip a beat.
"What's wrong, Bai Li?" Lin Yaoyao noticed Bai Li's abnormality and asked quickly. Shen Mo also stopped, drew her long sword, and watched the surroundings alertly.
"A powerful Yao Beast is approaching!" Bai Li said urgently, a hint of worry flashing in her silver eyes. This powerful Demonic Qi made her feel uneasy. "We must be careful!" Bai Li emphasized again. She could clearly feel the pressure of this Demonic Qi, making her realize that the coming Yao Beast was extraordinary.
Hearing this, Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo immediately heightened their vigilance. They drew their Flying Swords and assumed a defensive posture, ready for battle. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere became tense. The leaves rustled and the wind howled, as if foretelling the arrival of danger.
A deafening roar suddenly came from deep within the dense forest, followed by a massive figure charging out. It was a giant black bear, its body covered in black fur that stood up like steel needles. Its eyes were blood-red, like two burning torches, and it emitted low roars that made the surrounding trees tremble. Its limbs were thick and powerful, and every step it took on the ground made a dull thud, as if an earthquake were occurring, making Lin Yaoyao, Shen Mo, and Bai Li feel a pang of palpitations.
"It's a Black Rock Bear!" Shen Mo recognized the Yao Beast's origin at a glance. Her expression changed, and she said solemnly, "This Black Rock Bear is a Ninth-Stage Foundation Establishment Yao Beast. It's powerful, thick-skinned, and has extremely high Defense!" Shen Mo had read about the Black Rock Bear in books before. This kind of Yao Beast is famous for its strength and Defense, and few Cultivators of the same stage are its match. The appearance of the Black Rock Bear made Shen Mo realize they had encountered a formidable opponent.
system xiao han's voice also rang in Lin Yaoyao's mind: "Black Rock Bear, Ninth-Stage Foundation Establishment Yao Beast. It has great strength and extremely high Defense. Its attack method mainly relies on brute force. Its weakness is its relatively slow Speed and dullness." system xiao han provided Lin Yaoyao with information about the Black Rock Bear, giving her a clearer understanding of its strength and weaknesses. Knowing oneself and the enemy is the only way to win a hundred battles.
The Black Rock Bear roared, its massive body like a small mountain as it charged toward the three of them. Its eyes were blood-red and filled with fierce light. It swung its massive bear paw, bringing the sound of whistling wind as it slapped down hard toward Lin Yaoyao's group. The huge bear paw was like a millstone, bearing an overwhelming Aura as it crushed toward the three, as if to turn them into meat patties.
Facing the Black Rock Bear's attack, Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo didn't dare to be careless. They immediately sacrificed their Flying Swords to battle the Black Rock Bear. Lin Yaoyao's Flying Sword was as white as snow, emitting a soft light like a bolt of white lightning, carrying sharp Sword Qi as it stabbed toward the Black Rock Bear's head. Shen Mo's Flying Sword was as black as ink, emitting a cold light like a bolt of black lightning, carrying the sound of breaking air as it stabbed toward the Black Rock Bear's abdomen.
Bai Li released an illusion, attempting to confuse the Black Rock Bear. The tips of her two fox tails emitted a faint pink light, which intertwined to form a misty haze that enveloped the Black Rock Bear. Bai Li hoped to use the illusion to confuse the Black Rock Bear and make it lose its sense of direction, thereby creating an opportunity for Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo to attack.
However, the Black Rock Bear's strength far exceeded that of the Iron Armored Pigs. It was not affected by the illusion. Although the pink mist enveloped it, it could still clearly see the figures of Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo and accurately judge their attack directions. Instead, because of the interference of the illusion, it felt threatened and became even more furious, its attacks becoming more violent.
"Roar!" The Black Rock Bear roared, its massive bear paw swatting away Lin Yaoyao's and Shen Mo's Flying Swords with a deafening bang. Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo groaned and staggered back. They hadn't expected the Black Rock Bear's strength to be so great that it could easily swat away their Flying Swords.
Having succeeded in one strike, the Black Rock Bear didn't give Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo a chance to breathe. It swung its massive bear paw again, swatting toward them. Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo quickly dodged. They didn't dare take the Black Rock Bear's attack head-on and could only keep dodging, looking for a chance to counterattack.
Lin Yaoyao's and Shen Mo's figures flickered rapidly in the dense forest, flexibly dodging the Black Rock Bear's attacks like two butterflies dancing, moving with ease within the giant bear's attack range. After the Flying Sword was swatted away, Lin Yaoyao quickly changed her hand signs, and the snow-white Flying Sword returned to her hand. The sword's body buzzed, emitting a crisp sword chime like a flexible fish circling Lin Yaoyao, waiting for an opportunity. Shen Mo wielded her long sword so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through, the sword light flickering to form curtains of black sword light, blocking the Black Rock Bear's attacks.
Seeing that the illusion was ineffective against the Black Rock Bear, Bai Li stopped releasing it and switched to using Fox Fire attacks. She took a deep breath, her two fox tails shaking violently behind her. White Fox Fire condensed in her palm, like a fire Dragon, whistling as it surged toward the Black Rock Bear. The Fox Fire was extremely fast, reaching the Black Rock Bear in the blink of an eye.
The Black Rock Bear swung its paw, trying to swat away the Fox Fire. The white Fox Fire collided with the black bear paw with a muffled bang. The Fox Fire was swatted away, turning into sparks that dissipated in the air, but the black fur on the bear paw was also scorched, emitting a burnt smell. The Black Rock Bear felt the pain and let out an angry roar. Its eyes were blood-red as it stared fixedly at Bai Li, filled with rage and killing intent.
"Roar!" The Black Rock Bear roared, its massive body charging toward Bai Li again. Although its Speed couldn't match Lin Yaoyao's and Shen Mo's Flying Swords, it was still a standout among Foundation Establishment Stage Yao Beasts. Its massive body brought a gust of wind, causing the surrounding trees to sway and tilt.
Seeing this, Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo quickly sacrificed their Flying Swords again to stop the Black Rock Bear's attack. Lin Yaoyao's Flying Sword was like a beam of white light, carrying sharp Sword Qi as it stabbed toward the Black Rock Bear's head. Shen Mo's Flying Sword was like a bolt of black lightning, carrying the sound of breaking air as it slashed toward the Black Rock Bear's hind legs.
Although the Black Rock Bear's massive body looked clumsy, its reaction Speed was not slow at all. It suddenly turned, dodging Shen Mo's attack while swinging its bear paw to swat at Lin Yaoyao's Flying Sword. Lin Yaoyao quickly controlled the Flying Sword to change direction, narrowly avoiding the Black Rock Bear's attack.
Just then, Bai Li released Fox Fire again. The white Fox Fire turned into the phantom of a fox, whistling as it surged toward the Black Rock Bear in an attempt to block its attack. The Black Rock Bear swung its paw and swatted away the Fox Fire, but its fur was also scorched by the fire. It let out a roar, and its massive body actually trembled slightly under the scorching of the Fox Fire. It seemed the high temperature of the Fox Fire still caused it some damage.
Lin Yaoyao seized the opportunity and sacrificed her Flying Sword once more. This time, she poured all her spiritual energy into the Flying Sword. The snow-white Flying Sword shone brightly like a dazzling beam of light, carrying an indestructible Aura as it stabbed toward the Black Rock Bear's head. Shen Mo circled behind the Black Rock Bear and poured her spiritual energy into her long sword. The black sword body emitted a cold light as she swung it, slashing hard at the Black Rock Bear's hind legs.
Seeing Lin Yaoyao's and Shen Mo's attacks, Bai Li also immediately released the Shapeshifting Art, transforming into the Two-Tailed White Fox. Her giant fox body, carrying a powerful pressure, pounced toward the Black Rock Bear. She swung her sharp fox claws, clawing at the Black Rock Bear's chest.
The attacks of the three landed on the Black Rock Bear almost simultaneously. Lin Yaoyao's Flying Sword pierced the Black Rock Bear's head, Shen Mo's long sword slashed its hind leg, and Bai Li's fox claws tore into its chest. The Black Rock Bear let out a painful roar, its massive body crashing to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust and losing all signs of life.
As the dust settled, the Black Rock Bear lay motionless on the ground, blood flowing from its wounds and staining the earth red. The surrounding trees had been affected by the aftershocks of the battle, with broken branches and fallen leaves scattered everywhere in a mess.
The three didn't dare lower their guard and cautiously approached the Black Rock Bear. Lin Yaoyao poked the Black Rock Bear's body with her Flying Sword. After confirming it was completely dead, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally solved it." She put away her Flying Sword, her voice carrying a hint of exhaustion. This battle had been quite a drain on them.
"Yeah, this Black Rock Bear was really troublesome." Shen Mo also put away her long sword. She moved her wrist; the battle just now had been a bit difficult for her. The Black Rock Bear's strength and Defense had exceeded her expectations.
Bai Li also changed back from her Two-Tailed White Fox true form to human form. She walked to Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo, patted her chest, and said, "It's a good thing we have such tacit cooperation; otherwise, this Black Rock Bear would have been really hard to deal with." Her voice carried a hint of relief. This battle made her realize the importance of teamwork.
Lin Yaoyao took out Medicinal Pills from her Storage Ring and gave them to Bai Li and Shen Mo. "Quickly take the pills to recover your spiritual energy." After the three took the pills, they began to collect the spoils. The Black Rock Bear's Yao Core, fur, claws, and Bear Gall were all precious Cultivate Materials and were worth a lot.
Bai Li nimbly used a Dagger to skin the Black Rock Bear. This fur was tough and thick, an excellent material for making Defensive Magic Robes. Lin Yaoyao took out the Black Rock Bear's Yao Core, which contained abundant spiritual energy and could be used to refine Medicinal Pills or directly absorbed to improve one's Cultivation Base. Shen Mo was responsible for collecting the Black Rock Bear's claws and Bear Gall, which were important Materials for refining special Medicinal Pills.
"This is a good harvest." Lin Yaoyao looked at the spoils filling the Storage Pouch, a satisfied smile appearing on her face. The harvest from this Trial Mission far exceeded their expectations, giving her full confidence in the upcoming trials.
Shen Mo also nodded. "With these Materials, we can refine many Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts after we return."
Bai Li folded the Black Rock Bear's fur and put it into her Storage Pouch. "After we get back, I'll use this fur to refine a Defensive Magic Robe for Sister Yaoyao." Her tone carried a hint of excitement. She had always wanted to do something for Lin Yaoyao, and now she could use these spoils to refine a Defensive Magic Robe to keep her safe. "Great!" Lin Yaoyao agreed with a smile, touched by Bai Li's sentiment.
Shen Mo also said, "Then I will also use these Materials to refine some Medicinal Pills to improve our Cultivation Base."
After collecting all the spoils, the three continued deeper into the Monster Beast Forest. Their goal was to hunt more powerful Demonic Beasts and obtain more Trial Points. Bai Li's twin tails swayed gently in the breeze as she continued to lead the way. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, falling on them and elongating their shadows, like three brave adventurers exploring an unknown world and welcoming new challenges.