The giant bear's mountain-like figure blotted out the sky, and a foul stench washed over them, carrying a sickening smell of blood. Yin Sichen pulled Qin Zhizhi behind him, drawing his long sword. The blade flashed with a bone-chilling cold light that reflected off his resolute face.
"Zhizhi, be careful!" Yin Sichen shouted in a low voice, his figure flashing like lightning as he charged straight at the giant bear. His long sword collided with the beast's sharp claws, producing a deafening roar.
The giant bear had thick skin and dense flesh; although Yin Sichen's attacks were fierce, they failed to inflict even the slightest injury upon it. Instead, with a single sweep of the bear's huge paw, Yin Sichen barely managed to dodge, only to be clipped by the rush of wind, staggering back several steps.
Chapter 37