Chapter 203: The Canyon Snow Bear, The Three-Zhang Golden Body

Chapter 203: The Canyon Snow Bear, The Three-Zhang Golden Body

"It is said that the Demon Lord emerged from the Spirit Realm Gate and fled to the Inner Realm. A group of powerful cultivators pursued him here, and a great battle ensued."

"The Demon Lord, alone, slew all his pursuers, but he also sustained grave injuries in the process," Violet said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"The Spirit Realm Gate?" Meng Chong asked, intrigued.

"It is said to be a gateway to the Spirit Realm, but I don't know much else about it. Knowledge of the Spirit Realm Gate is extremely rare in the Inner Realm. I only came across this information by chance; even my father doesn't know about it," Violet boasted.

As they ventured deeper into the canyon, the cold became more and more intense, and soon, even Violet seemed to be struggling to bear it.

"There's something odd about this cold," Meng Chong frowned.

"It's the residual power left behind by the cultivators who perished while besieging the Demon Lord," Violet said in a low voice.

Even after such a long time, there was still residual power present, indicating just how powerful those cultivators had been.

Of course, the unique geography of the canyon and other factors likely played a role as well.

Taking advantage of the situation, Violet once again attached herself to Meng Chong, curling up like a little cat against his body.

Meng Chong's Golden Body acupoints began to rotate, drawing in the cold and nourishing his Golden Body. At that moment, Meng Chong had a sudden realization.

The Great Sun Golden Body was extremely yang and robust, but if he wanted to transcend and transform, he needed to accumulate a deep foundation and nourish his body to perfection. The nourishment of the Golden Body acupoints was particularly crucial.

At that moment, Meng Chong realized that by using the cold to nurture his body and stimulate the yang nature of the Great Sun Golden Body, he could achieve a balance of yin and yang, leading to transcendence and transformation.

"Breakthrough is within reach! The opportunity has presented itself!" Meng Chong's heart raced with excitement.

As he continued forward, he suddenly noticed a concave area beneath the canyon wall, seemingly covered by a thick layer of ice.

A chilling aura permeated from the depression, and within it, he could vaguely make out what appeared to be a shattered corpse beneath the thick ice.

This corpse was the source of the bone-chilling cold.

Left behind by one of the cultivators who had besieged the Demon Lord, the corpse emanated the yin cold energy that the cultivator had cultivated, spreading and accumulating in the depression.

Even after so many years, the cold still penetrated to the bone.

The strength of that cultivator must have been fearsome indeed.

Meng Chong surveyed the valley, feeling that there was something unique about this place that caused the residual power of the cultivators to dissipate slowly.

It was because of this that, even after such a long time, the leftover power of the cultivators could not be underestimated.

"They must have chosen this place to besiege the Demon Lord because of its uniqueness," Meng Chong thought.

As he approached the depression in the canyon wall, the chilling aura became even more piercing, like thousands of tiny needles pricking his skin.

"Meng Chong, what are you doing there? It's too cold," Violet shivered, her teeth chattering as her face turned pale.

Meng Chong pulled her off his body and tossed her aside, saying, "I'm going to cultivate for a while. You can wait outside."

Without paying any attention to Violet's angry protests, he stepped into the depression.

As soon as he entered, he felt the piercing cold stimulating his body, and the Great Sun Golden Body immediately began to operate. Golden light shone, and he seemed to transform into a human-shaped sun.

"This person met a rather tragic end," Meng Chong observed, looking at the shattered corpse beneath the thick ice, as if it had been slashed by a dozen blades.

Sitting down cross-legged in the depression, Meng Chong began to nurture his body in preparation for breaking through to the Tongxuan Realm.

Violet could only wait patiently from a distance, watching as Meng Chong cultivated.

She looked deep into the canyon, a serious expression on her face. "Is there really a Jade Token in this Demon-Hunting Battlefield? The Spirit Realm Gate should be nearby, but how do we open it, and why can't I see it?"

Violet took out a small booklet from her storage bag and began to study it intently.

Time passed, and Meng Chong, still seated cross-legged, began to radiate golden light. The thick ice in the depression seemed to be melting, and the chilling aura that had permeated the area had disappeared.

Rumbling sounds echoed as Meng Chong's aura surged, the golden light intensifying, and his presence becoming even more fierce.

The bald head reflected the radiant light, and with his eyes half-closed, he resembled a golden-bodied Arhat.

Violet put away her booklet, her eyes wide with amazement as she watched from a distance. Her eyes shone with delight.

The breakthrough of the Great Sun Golden Body was a natural progression, and Meng Chong had not only broken through to the Tongxuan Realm but had also transcended and transformed into a Golden Spirit Body!

"My strength has increased!" Meng Chong exclaimed, feeling the changes in his body.

"With this transformation, my Great Sun Golden Body has become even more powerful and robust. This is the Tongxuan Realm!" Meng Chong stood up, carefully sensing the changes in his physical body.

With the Golden Body acupoints fully nourished, he could now, with just a thought, manifest a three-zhang-tall golden body and become a small giant!

"With my current physical might, even a spiritual treasure would struggle to injure me!"

Recalling his master's unstoppable might as he single-handedly pushed back dozens of peak Great Grandmasters, Meng Chong believed that with his current strength, he could achieve something similar. By manifesting the three-zhang golden body and becoming a small giant, he could ignore the attacks of Great Grandmasters and simply push them back with brute force.

"This Demon-Hunting Battlefield is a fantastic place!" Meng Chong gazed into the depths of the canyon.

Violet ran over, her face flushed, and placed her hand on Meng Chong's body, caressing the firm and muscular form. The sheer power emanating from him made her heart flutter.

"Smack!"

Meng Chong slapped her hand away and scowled, "Keep your hands clean!"

Violet pouted and giggled, "Meng Chong, congratulations on your improved strength!"

"Alright, let's go," Meng Chong said, continuing his journey into the canyon. Not long after, he spotted a fifth-grade spirit herb growing beneath a canyon wall, almost hidden among the snowy landscape.

Violet went forward to dig up the spirit herb.

As they continued on their way, they discovered several more fifth-grade spirit herbs in quick succession.

"Something's not right," Meng Chong furrowed his brows. "Fifth-grade spirit herbs are supposed to be extremely rare. Why are there so many here?"

"It's probably because the cultivators who besieged the Demon Lord carried spirit herb seeds, which fell and took root here over the years, eventually growing into fifth-grade spirit herbs," Violet speculated.

Meng Chong glanced at her, knowing that she had a good understanding of the secrets of the Demon-Hunting Battlefield.

"What are you looking for here?" Meng Chong asked in a low voice.

"The Jade Token!" Violet replied, her expression turning serious. "If we find the Jade Token, we can enter the Spirit Realm Gate. Meng Chong, will you come with me?"

She looked at him with hopeful eyes.

"We'll see," Meng Chong said noncommittally.

He didn't know what the Spirit Realm Gate was, and he felt that his current strength was still insufficient. As for what the Jade Token was, he didn't bother to ask further.

"Something's not right!" Meng Chong suddenly stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed intently ahead.

"What is this?"

Violet's face paled.

As the two of them appeared, a fierce beast lurking in the depths of the canyon seemed to sense their presence and let out a low growl. Soon, a humanoid giant bear came into view.

The bear stood upright, its snowy white fur blending seamlessly with the surrounding snow, resembling a walking snowflake.

Towering at over two zhang tall, the giant bear resembled a diminutive giant. What truly caught Meng Chong's attention was the short spear grasped in one of its massive bear paws.

The spear wasn't actually short; it only appeared so due to the bear's towering stature.

"Meng Chong, something's wrong! We need to run!" Violet exclaimed, her face filled with concern.

"Get back!" Meng Chong unsheathed his sword, his expression grim.

He sensed that this bear was unusual; there was a human-like glint in its eyes that set it apart from other beasts.

"But—" Violet anxiously protested.

As the giant bear drew closer, its menacing aura intensified, and its speed increased. Violet could only retreat to a safe distance, fearful that she would become a burden to Meng Chong.

Once she was out of harm's way, Violet retrieved the small booklet from her bag and frantically flipped through the pages. "It doesn't mention anything about a giant bear here!"

A thunderous rumble reverberated through the air as the giant bear charged forward, raising the spear in its paw. The spear tip gleamed with a chilling light, and a sharp aura swept toward them.

The spear tore through the thick snow, piercing toward Meng Chong.

Boom! Meng Chong unleashed a dominating aura that engulfed the heavens and the earth. With a single slash of his sword, he obliterated the spear's aura and, instead of retreating, he advanced, charging directly at the bear.

Having just entered the Tongxuan Realm, he relished the opportunity to hone his skills.

Moreover, this snow bear was unusual, and hunting it would be a worthwhile endeavor.

Its snowy white pelt would make a fine gift for his master.

Meng Chong's thoughts raced as he faced the bear.

The giant bear's eyes widened slightly, seemingly surprised by Meng Chong's strength. The spear in its paw glowed once more, and countless spear auras appeared, reaching their pinnacle in an instant as hundreds of strikes were unleashed in rapid succession.

Meng Chong roared, and his sword radiated the power of wind and thunder, resembling a violent storm as he continuously slashed at the bear, engaging it in a fierce battle.

However, the giant bear had the advantage due to its towering height, allowing it to attack from above.

Even the burly Meng Chong appeared diminutive in comparison.

Clang!

The sword and spear clashed, causing Meng Chong's hand to tremble, and his precious sword to vibrate slightly. His expression shifted as he realized that the bear's spear was no ordinary treasure!

The battle intensified, with Meng Chong's sword radiating a dominating aura that swept through the area. However, the giant bear exuded a formidable pressure, resembling heavenly might as it sought to suppress Meng Chong's spiritual consciousness.

But it was countered by the dominating aura of Meng Chong's sword, rendering it ineffective.

"A semi-divine bear?" Meng Chong's eyebrows furrowed as he sensed the pressure. This oppressive force felt purer and more direct than the pressure emitted by the Hidden Pavilion Lord, and it seemed specifically aimed at suppressing spiritual consciousness.

However, it appeared weak and faintly familiar.

It reminded him of a similar, subtle pressure and fluctuation he had experienced before.

"Who are you?" Meng Chong asked in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the bear as he continued to fight.

From the moment it appeared, the giant bear had remained silent, neither roaring nor growling—a behavior that was uncharacteristic of beasts.

The spear auras grew increasingly intense, and a powerful aura surged from the bear's body, its eyes becoming sharper and its attacks more fierce and relentless.

It was as if its strength was awakening.

Moreover, the oppressive force and fluctuations it emitted became more pronounced.

Meng Chong felt the pressure intensifying.

Boom! In an instant, the bear shook its spear, causing it to clash with Meng Chong's sword. Then, taking advantage of this moment, the bear swiftly swiped at Meng Chong with its other paw.

It didn't aim for Meng Chong himself but instead swiped at the sword and spear, now locked together.

Bang! Meng Chong felt a tremendous force strike the side of his sword, and the long spear vibrated as if stuck to the blade. With the bear's swipe, a powerful force transmitted through the weapons, attempting to knock Meng Chong's sword away.

The giant bear was battle-hardened and seemed to be an experienced warrior, adept at using clever tactics even in the midst of a fierce fight to disarm its opponent.

Meng Chong remained unfazed, and with a thunderous punch, he struck the long spear, causing it to fly away along with his sword.

Unfazed, the giant bear swiped both its paws, sending gusts of wind and snow in Meng Chong's direction. The powerful palm strikes resembled towering mountains crashing down on him.

Meng Chong countered with his own fierce punches, engaging the bear in a brutal, close-quarters battle. The resounding booms of their clash echoed through the canyon, and craters formed in the ground beneath their feet.

The giant bear's towering stature, robust physique, and exceptional strength gave it a clear advantage. It relentlessly struck with its paws and even took the opportunity to kick out with its legs.

No matter how one looked at it, this was not how a bear should fight.

Meng Chong's body emanated a powerful aura, and his eyes glinted with a cold light. He became increasingly convinced that the oppressive force and fluctuations emanating from the bear were somehow familiar.

In a fleeting moment, an image of a worm flashed through his mind, followed by the figure of Elder Wu!

Although Elder Wu was weak and the worm insignificant, the oppressive force and fluctuations they had emitted were strikingly similar to those of the giant bear!

This bear's body had been possessed!

Meng Chong roared in anger, his eyes cold as he declared, "No matter what you are, you will die today!"

In that moment, his rage surged as he recalled his battle with Elder Wu, during which his life had hung in the balance. Elder Wu's motive for wanting to kill him had remained a mystery. Now, facing the giant bear, he sensed a similar intent.

"Do you think you can rely on your powerful beast body to gain the upper hand?" Meng Chong perceived the bear's intention to close the distance and exploit the advantages of its robust and formidable physique in a melee, hoping to overpower him.

Boom! In that instant, a golden light radiated from Meng Chong's body.

"When it comes to physical combat, I fear no one!"

The Golden Body acupoints circulated, and in that moment, the changes brought about by their cultivation were unleashed.

As the giant bear watched in shock, Meng Chong's body seemed to swell with air, causing his clothes to instantly rupture.

Golden light enveloped him, and his muscular physique exuded a sense of formidable power. His eyes blazed with intensity, and his bald head gleamed.

Meng Chong roared, his fists clenched as he glared down at the snow bear.

With the manifestation of the three-zhang golden body, the tide of battle turned. He was now taller, more robust, and more formidable than the giant bear!

The giant bear froze, its body trembling slightly as its eyes reflected a mixture of panic and ferocity.

"Come on, let's fight hand-to-hand!" Meng Chong sneered.

His fist, infused with the power of wind and thunder, hammered down.

Roar!

The giant bear let out its first roar as it dropped to all fours and lunged at Meng Chong.

Meng Chong's expression turned solemn as he sensed the faint fluctuations emanating from the bear disappear, as if they had hidden themselves.

He felt a dangerous presence, but Meng Chong was undaunted. With the power of his three-zhang golden body, he felt invincible.

(End of Chapter)

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