Chapter 816: The Great Black Bear

"This old bastard..." A disheveled figure fled from the chaos. Yang Tian's waist was nearly severed; if the chaotic energy hadn't blocked the divine might of that sword strike, Yang Tian would have been in grave danger.

Blood gushed out, and Yang Tian grimaced in pain. This was no ordinary fierce sword; its baleful aura soared to the heavens, and even a scratch from it was a major calamity.

At this moment, Yang Tian also noticed his surroundings—a scene of primeval desolation, with towering trees and dense forests everywhere. The ambient energy of heaven and earth carried an ancient aura.

"So this is the Great Wilderness?" Yang Tian murmured as his eyes swept across the scene. The energy here was indeed abundant, incomparable to the outside world.

Just as Yang Tian was observing, a sudden commotion came from afar. His expression shifted slightly, and his body vanished from the spot in an instant.

Having just arrived and being severely wounded, Yang Tian immediately fled far away. If he encountered a cultivator with ill intentions, he would have to waste effort dealing with them, and if the Third Hall Master caught up, it would be troublesome.

"Have I been unlucky lately, always getting injured?" Yang Tian muttered, his face pale as he looked at the wound that kept bleeding.

At that moment, his gaze swept around. The primeval forest was immense, filled with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts—extremely dangerous.

Chaos was gradually stirring within. The Great Wilderness had manifested a sea of chaotic clouds, attracting countless powerful experts. Yang Tian grew more cautious, hiding his body under the ancient mirror above his head.

After traversing tens of thousands of li, Yang Tian found a secluded mountain forest, relatively quiet. He carved out a cave dwelling and entered.

"Uncle Xiao, what place is this?" Yang Tian sighed and asked.

Hearing this, Yang Xiao was speechless. After hundreds of thousands of years, the landscape of the Great Wilderness must have changed drastically, and its territory was vast beyond measure. The last time Yang Xiao entered, he probably hadn't even covered a ten-thousandth of the journey.

"First, heal your wounds. See if we can find a branch of our Yang family here." Yang Xiao murmured. He had entered once before, and back then, the Yang War Clan was extremely formidable; he didn't believe they would be completely wiped out.

Seeing Yang Xiao's somewhat heavy expression, Yang Tian nodded and entered the Ancestral Dragon Ring.

The wound was hideous. Yang Tian crushed a ten-thousand-year precious medicine and drew upon the life energy of the Divine Tree of Life to heal, but the effect was poor and very slow.

"That fierce sword is incredibly ferocious." Yang Tian's face was full of gravity. The power of the Absolute Immortal Sword had caught him off guard; it was no ordinary treasure.

"This was originally a sword formation. Once the four fierce swords combine into the formation, they can slay gods," said Yan Long. "Although it's a replica, its power should not be weak. I wonder where the demon race obtained the forging method for this sword."

"So it's a set of sword formations." Yang Tian couldn't help but click his tongue. No wonder this sword resembled the Slaughter Immortal Sword in the hands of the Demoness; there were four of them.

"But why 'immortal'?" Yang Tian was puzzled. The swords all bore the character 'immortal,' which he felt was extraordinary. These swords must be supreme treasures from before the Great Cataclysm.

"Immortal? What is immortal?" Yan Long also shook his head. He didn't know; this was beyond his reach. It might be a civilization that had perished or a heritage that had been severed.

"I've only heard of the existence of the Immortal Domain," Yan Long suddenly said out of the blue. "The clan leader once mentioned it; it seems to involve a great secret of heaven and earth."

"Immortal Domain." Yang Tian murmured to himself. Even the White-Robed Supreme couldn't fathom such a great secret; it must be no ordinary place.

"When the Celestial Palace appears, the Immortal Domain emerges. I've heard the old clan leader say this, but what the Celestial Palace is, I don't know." Yan Long sighed and vanished into the void.

"When the Celestial Palace appears, the Immortal Domain emerges." Yang Tian pondered for a moment, then shook his head. This had nothing to do with him; such matters were only considered by the great figures of the world.

Perhaps only ancient beings like the Divine Turtle or the Strange Stone would understand these things.

Yang Tian spent a day healing, consuming several sixth-grade pills to close the wound. His wariness of the Absolute Immortal Sword was deeply etched in his mind.

Last time, he had lost two clones and nearly died; this time, he was lucky. Otherwise, Yang Tian wouldn't have been as fortunate as before.

His body appeared in the outside world. Yang Tian's eyes swept around a few times, and then he stepped forward.

"Come out." Looking at a pitch-black cave, Yang Tian said calmly. There was a living being inside; he had sensed it just now.

As his voice fell, an eye flashed from within the cave. When it detected someone outside, it let out a roar and walked out with a ferocious expression.

It turned out to be a huge black bear, its whole body covered in shiny black fur, its face taut. It growled, "Kid, you dare disturb my slumber? Are you tired of living?"

The big black bear said arrogantly, "I've been in a good mood these past few days. Don't provoke me, or I'll eat you!"

"Heh heh." Yang Tian couldn't help but laugh. This big black bear reminded him of Dahu; he wondered how he was doing now.

"You dare laugh at me? Oww! You're dead!" The big black bear instantly flew into a rage, its fur bristling and standing on end. It slammed its paw on the ground, shaking the ancient trees around.

The big black bear charged forward, its fangs bared, and with a snort, it bit toward Yang Tian's arm.

Clang! Suddenly, the big black bear's body froze in midair. With a metallic sound, the creature's entire frame began to tremble.

"Oww... it hurts..." The big black bear spat blood, its two front teeth shattered. It rolled on the ground, nearly fainting, as if it had just bitten into an indestructible divine iron.

"You little bear, you really don't know what's good for you." Yang Tian shook his head and chuckled at its appearance.

The big black bear scrambled to its feet, standing on its hind legs, its back straight, its front paws clasped together in a proper manner. With a pitiful expression, it said, "This bear was blind and offended you, sir. I beg you, sir, to spare me, considering that I have elders to support and youngsters to raise."

Yang Tian couldn't help but be amused. This was completely different from its ferocious demeanor just now; it was like a baby bear.

"If you have any questions, sir, please ask. Little bear will tell you everything." Seeing that this man was kind, the big black bear immediately climbed the pole, looking miserable.

"I ask you, where is this place?" Yang Tian said calmly. This big black bear was merely a demon emperor, and he had no intention of killing it, no matter how long it had been cultivating.

"Reporting to you, sir, this is Cloud Mist Mountain Forest." The big black bear's eyes rolled around, very puzzled as to how this person didn't even know where he was.

"Where is the nearest human city?" Yang Tian continued.

"Uh... this..." The big black bear was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "A hundred thousand li to the east, there is an ancient city called Water Origin City."

"Water Origin City." Nodding slightly, Yang Tian's gaze fell to the east, and he began walking in that direction.

Seeing that Yang Tian wasn't making trouble for him, the big black bear breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately spoke up: "Sir, wait. May I ask if you are going to Water Origin City?"

"What is it?" Yang Tian asked patiently, in a very good mood now that he had arrived.

"Well... sir, could you take me into the city?" The big black bear looked expectantly, his eyes wide.

"Take you into the city?" Stroking his chin, Yang Tian asked doubtfully, "Can't you go yourself?"

Hearing this, the big black bear's face showed even more bewilderment, but he still explained, "You may not know, sir, but my cultivation is not high. If the Water family discovers me, I'll be in trouble. Hiding in these deep mountains and forests makes it harder to be found."

Yang Tian was astonished. This bear was at the demon emperor level, yet he dared not go out. Were the cultivation levels here so high?

On the Sun Continent, a demon emperor could swagger across the Eastern Continent, but here he didn't even dare to go out.

"Alright, I happen to need a guide." Patting the big black bear's head, the bear wisely bent down, allowing Yang Tian to mount him.

"This bear can finally go out! Haha, I hear there are plenty of beauties outside. This bear is coming!" Drool nearly dripping, the big black bear roared excitedly toward Water Origin City.