In the dense forest, the cultivator team had reached the end of their rope.

"Miss! You must take the others and leave! I'll hold them off!"

The mid-stage Foundation Establishment elder suddenly pushed the young girl he was protecting behind him and turned to face the massive creature approaching them, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

He knew well that with the speed and strength of the Earth-Splitting Demon Bear, none of them could escape. The only way was for someone to sacrifice themselves to give the others a chance at survival.