The king of the bearmen didn't ask how Yang Ze had found him. He simply swiped at Yang Ze, intending to cull the threat before it was too late.

However, Yang Ze was prepared. His body dissipated into mist as the king of the bearmen, realizing his attack had failed, swiftly retreated.

"I won't let you go! [The Boundless Blade: Yawning Wave]!" Yang Ze struck again, his sword flashing toward the king like the current along a river.

The king of the bearmen swiped again with his claws, but Yang Ze evaded by darting through the trees.

Waves lapped at his feet. In the blink of an eye, he closed in on the king of the bearmen and sliced downward with his blade.

The king...