Chapter 270: CONFRONTING THE DEVIL

Ced's blade glinted against the pale light of the cave as he lunged at the shadow, his cry filled with fury and desperation. The shadow shimmered before disappearing, leaving behind only the mocking echoes of laughter. "Come back here, you coward!" Ced roared, his voice reverberating through the cavern.

But before he could utter another word, David's urgent shout cut through the air. "Ced! Run!"

It was too late.

The massive white bear stirred, its monstrous form rising to tower over Ced. Its bulk cast a shadow that seemed to swallow the faint torchlight. With a guttural roar, it raised one massive paw and swung it down with terrifying force. The blow sent Ced flying across the cave, his body slamming into the jagged wall with a sickening thud. He crumpled to the ground, motionless.