Bear Lord slammed his fist violently into the ground. Extreme Strength and Extreme Metal intertwined and erupted.
A golden shockwave spread outward with him at its center, shattering all the ancient trees within a hundred meters. The ground was smashed into a massive crater dozens of meters wide.
Feeling the power within his body that was nearly bursting through his chest, madness flickered in his eyes as battle intent surged.
"Hahahaha! Good! Good! Good!"
Bear Lord laughed three times in succession, each roar causing the air itself to tremble.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand years! Extreme Strength! Extreme Defense! And my Heaven-Rending Claws on top of that!"
He raised his head sharply, his gaze sweeping over Di Tian and the Myriad Demon King beside him. Arrogance and provocation filled his amber pupils.
"Di Tian! Can you still keep me suppressed now?"
The dragon might around Di Tian condensed slightly. Looking at Bear Lord's surging aura, his brows lifted faintly. There was no fear in his eyes, only a trace of approval.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand years, with two Extreme attributes. Your combat strength has indeed risen considerably. But if you think you can surpass me, you are still far from it."
The Myriad Demon King nodded slightly. Dark green light flickered in his vertical pupils as three Extreme attributes circulated around him, forming an invisible barrier.
"Bear Lord, congratulations. With your strength greatly increased, the Star Dou Forest's combat power has gained another boost."
"However, your temperament is still as violent as ever. You must quickly master your newly acquired power, or it may backlash against you."
"Backlash?"
Bear Lord snorted disdainfully and swung his right claw violently. Five golden claw marks appeared out of thin air, carrying a shrill howl that tore through space. They carved five ravines several meters deep into a distant mountain.
"The power of my Dark Gold Dread Claw Bear will only tear apart everything that stands in my way!"
Gu Yuena looked at the nearly uncontrollable Bear Lord. A trace of displeasure flashed through her cold eyes, mixed with faint approval.
She gently raised her hand, and a soft wave of life energy enveloped Bear Lord, instantly calming the restless power within his body.
"Bear Lord, congratulations."
Gu Yuena's voice was gentle, yet it carried unquestionable authority.
Sensing the turbulence within his body settle, and hearing Gu Yuena's words, Bear Lord's amber pupils showed a hint of restraint.
He lowered his head slightly toward her. His voice remained deep, but the savagery had lessened, replaced by respect.
"This subordinate understands, my lord."
He took a deep breath and began fully refining the newly acquired power within his body.
Extreme Strength and Extreme Defense, harmonized by Extreme Metal, gradually merged into his bloodline.
He could clearly feel that every inch of his muscles was brimming with explosive power, while the defensive strength of his skin and fur had reached an unprecedented level.
In the distance, the Crimson King, Bi Ji, and the other ferocious beasts looked at the terrifying aura radiating from Bear Lord, their eyes filled with awe.
Five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation, two Extreme attributes, and the terrifying Heaven-Rending Claws. Bear Lord's current combat strength was likely infinitely close to the top three of the Star Dou Forest.
At the same time, across the continent, news of Bear Lord entering the ranking spread, plunging every major power into renewed shock.
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Inside the Papal Hall, Bibi Dong clenched her fists tightly. Her nails dug deep into her palms as disbelief and horror filled her eyes.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand years! Another ferocious beast above five hundred thousand years! Just how many monsters are hidden in the Star Dou Forest?"
Within the Hall of Offerings, Qian Daoliu gazed at the information on the light screen, a heavy look flashing through his eyes.
"A Dark Gold Dread Claw Bear, dual Extreme attributes, Heaven-Rending Claws capable of fighting across realms. If this ferocious beast were to leave the Star Dou Forest, only an Ultimate Douluo could stand against it."
Inside the imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye's face turned pale, his body trembling slightly.
"A ferocious beast of five hundred and fifty thousand years… The strength of the Star Dou Forest has already exceeded our imagination. If they turn their claws against humanity, how could we possibly resist?"
In the deep sea, the Demon Empress had just finished devouring an eighty-thousand-year Deep Sea Giant Python and was sensing the growth of power within her body.
When she saw the information about Bear Lord entering the ranking, killing intent surged instantly in her eyes as purple-black energy churned wildly around her.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand years? Dual Extreme attributes?"
The Demon Empress snorted coldly, her voice icy to the bone. "Nothing more than a stupid bear that relies on brute force."
"Just wait. When I break through to a million years, all of you land-dwelling ferocious beasts will become nourishment for me to devour."
Inside the pavilion at Heavenly Path Academy, Li Tianyi looked at the information on the light screen. A faint smile curved his lips.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand years, dual Extreme attributes. That foolish bear really is lucky. This Star Dou Forest is becoming more and more lively."
Shui Bing'er sat nearby, sensing the domineering aura emanating from the ranking. Her eyes were filled with shock.
"Teacher, Bear Lord's strength is far too terrifying, isn't it? Five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation, plus the rewarded dual Extreme attributes…"
"Terrifying?" Li Tianyi smiled faintly and lifted his teacup for a sip.
"This is only the beginning. The Soul Beast Ranking has only reached eleventh place. There are even stronger existences ahead."
"Bing'er, you must remember this. There are far more powerful beings on this continent than you imagine. Only by continuously improving yourself can you gain a firm foothold amid this turmoil."
Shui Bing'er nodded heavily, determination flashing in her eyes.
"This disciple understands, Teacher. I will cultivate diligently and will not fail your expectations."
Above the sky, the golden light of the Soul Beast Ranking gradually faded. However, the shock caused by Bear Lord's entry into the ranking spread across the entire continent like ripples.
Five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation, dual Extreme attributes, and terrifying Heaven-Rending Claws. This Dark Gold Dread Claw Bear had already become one of the most feared existences on the continent.
At the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Forest, Bear Lord slowly opened his eyes. Cold light flickered within his amber pupils.
Feeling the surging power inside his body, the corner of his mouth lifted into an arrogant smile.
"Next, whose turn will it be? I did not even make it into the top ten."
His gaze turned toward the Soul Beast Ranking in the sky, his eyes filled with anticipation and battle intent.
The next moment, the tenth rank of the Soul Beast Ranking was revealed.
[Soul Beast Ranking Tenth: Ink Jade Divine Bamboo]
[Cultivation: 510,000 years]
[Affiliation: Heavenly Path Academy]
[Evaluation: True form is the Immortal Herb Ink Jade Divine Bamboo. Later cultivated by Heavenly Path Academy, it has grown into a ferocious beast of five hundred and ten thousand years. Extreme Wood and Extreme Metal. A plant-type martial soul, this is a supreme treasure capable of defying fate for weapon-type martial soul masters. Consuming it grants the foundation to ascend to godhood.]
[Reward: One hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation.]
Golden light on the firmament flared brilliantly. The information of the tenth rank struck like thunder from the nine heavens, instantly tearing across the skies of the Douluo Continent and locking all gazes onto those dazzling lines of text.
"Heavenly Path Academy? Again, Heavenly Path Academy!"
When the words under "Affiliation" came into view, the entire continent fell into deathly silence before erupting into unprecedented uproar.
Whether it was the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Forest or the human powerhouses of the Papal Hall and the Hall of Offerings, all stared at the sky in disbelief, shock and helplessness filling their eyes.
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