Chapter 43: Giant Lion

As the beast tide rushed past, a bone-chilling lion's roar echoed through the forest once more. Emerging from the depths of the ancient woods, a colossal snow-white lion made its majestic appearance. Towering at least twice the size of a regular lion, not a single speck of impurity besmirched its immaculate fur. Soft and milky-white, its coat shimmered with a faint ethereal glow, akin to a celestial being that had ventured out from the hallowed forests of old. Yet, amidst its colossal presence, the lion exuded an air of refinement, moving through the forest with the grace of one strolling in their own domain.

The lion's eyes, filled with regal authority, pierced through Lin Yang and Lin Shi, transmitting an icy coldness and an unyielding ruthlessness. In its gaze, the force of a thousand soldiers paled in comparison. This was the unwavering stare of a supreme predator.

Lin Yang couldn't help but remain silent, processing the sight before him. Meanwhile, Lin Shi stood aghast, his stammering words betraying his shock. Fear gripped him, not due to a lack of courage, but because he recognized the immense power resonating from this snow-white lion—an adversary to be dreaded.

"The Giant Cloud Lion..." Lin Yang muttered under his breath, his voice tinged with a mixture of awe and excitement. This was no ordinary lion they faced, but a mutated beast boasting traces of an ancient bloodline—one of the apex predators in the animal kingdom. Even an expert at the late the stage of the spirit awakening realm would be compelled to steer clear of it.

Despair washed over Lin Shi, his legs trembling uncontrollably. His visage turned pallid, despair evident in his eyes. He glanced at Lin Yang, anticipation mingling with dread. What reaction would this sharp and ruthless young man exhibit when confronted with the Giant Cloud Lion? Lin Shi suspected that facing such a formidable opponent, Lin Yang might simply shut his eyes and embrace his fate.

Yet, to Lin Shi's astonishment, when Lin Yang set his gaze upon the giant lion, no trace of fear clouded his expression. Instead, a contagious excitement danced in his eyes, his palms rubbing together fervently. It seemed as though encountering the Giant Cloud Lion elicited a thrill in him akin to discovering a fortune worth a hundred thousand taels of gold. Had he lost his wits? Was he finally engulfed with terror at the sight of the Giant Cloud Lion?

Crackling energy surged through Lin Yang's veins as vitality surged within him. Every fibre of his being thrummed with tension, akin to a tightly drawn bowstring. His eyes blazed with an unyielding spirit, akin to a ferocious beast gathering its strength, poised to unleash its onslaught.

An ecstatic surge of exhilaration coursed through Lin Yang's veins. While the appearance of the Giant Cloud Lion cast him into a perilous predicament, it also presented a rare chance to further his strength and fortify his foundations.

With resolve coursing through every sinew, Lin Yang couldn't contain himself any longer. "Kun Peng Yin Yang Technique, Kun Subduing Sea Fist" he fervently exclaimed, striding purposefully towards the snow-white behemoth that dwarfed a typical lion.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

With each resolute step he took, the ground quaked beneath his feet, as though a colossal creature was pounding the earth. Gravel danced in the air and trees trembled as he advanced.

In response, the Giant Cloud Lion leapt above the thicket, deftly landing upon an imposing rock formation. Its eyes glimmered with magnificence, mirroring Lin Yang's surge of determination. With an earth-shattering roar, it seemed to signal an acknowledgment of Lin Yang's unyielding spirit.

"Marvelous!" Lin Yang exalted, undaunted by the lion's unrestrained might. Clenching his fist, an unquenchable fire ignited within him. Emitting a thunderous roar that reverberated in the air like a tempest, he struck out towards the Giant Cloud Lion, his form transformed into a phantom-like force.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The collision of colossal power erupted like two finely forged iron anvils crashing together at an extraordinary velocity, instantly converging upon the lion's head.

Though the Giant Cloud Lion boasted prodigious size, its limbs possessed uncanny agility. Surprise flickered within its feral eyes, unaccustomed to encountering such indomitable temperament from a mere human. Swiftly, it contorted its colossal frame and deftly sidestepped Lin Yang's onslaught. Its snow-white claws, gleaming like bolts of lightning, effortlessly evaded the onslaught with an agile pounce.

Huff! Huff!

Lin Yang's first assault successfully kindled the fighting spirit within the Giant Cloud Lion. Emitting a resounding growl, the lion catapulted into action, launching itself towards Lin Yang with furious determination. Its colossal snow-white figure surged forward, and with a flick of its tail, it cracked through the air like a whip.

Despite its seemingly diminutive size compared to its massive frame, the lion's tail hid an unsuspected strength. To Lin Yang, its strike resembled that of a venomous serpent, latching onto its prey with astonishing speed and power. A wave of explosive sound rippled throughout its path, reminiscent of a tempestuous storm.

Lin Yang dared not confront it head-on. In a hawk-like maneuver, he executed a mid-air somersault, flawlessly evading the lethal sweep of the lion's tail.

Having evaded the thunderous assault, Lin Yang readied himself for another advance.

But before he could move, the Giant Cloud Lion surged ahead with ferocity, its resonating roar echoing through the air. Swift as a lightning bolt, it pounced upon its prey, its snow-white form undulating like a beacon amidst the forest,Its claws glistened with a ghastly glimmer, reminiscent of a divine weapon capable of slicing through iron as effortlessly as mud!

In the blink of an eye, Lin Yang found himself caught off guard, his reaction stifled. With a glare of determination, he let out a resounding roar, rallying all the blood and Qi coursing through his body. His hands shot up, ready to deliver a devastating blow.

In this dire moment, Lin Yang's muscles strained to their limit, trembling with an intensity that sent invisible vibrations rippling through every fiber of his being. These vibrations swiftly harmonized, urging his organs, bones, blood, and Qi to synchronize at an unparalleled frequency compelled by the pressure of a life-or-death crisis.

Within his body, a surge of untapped potential erupted, coalescing into a concentrated focal point on his arm.

"Ah ah ah! Shield me!" Lin Yang's eyes burned a fiery crimson, his roar echoing with ancient power unleashing a shockwave that rent through space like the thunderous lion's roar.

"Kun Subduing Sea Fist !" In an instant, Lin Yang channeled every droplet of blood and every ounce of Qi into his arms, compressing them between his palms.

With a mighty exertion, he unleashed a punch, colliding head-on with the fearsome Giant Cloud Lion!

Bang bang!

A ferocious gust of wind swept from above, propelled by the Lion's clawed swipe. Lin Yang's arms quivered under the sheer force, as if bearing the weight of a mountain. The titanic clash sent him spiraling like a spinning top through the air.

Finally, as gravity reclaimed its hold, Lin Yang's feet scraped across the ground, the momentum pushing him back dozens of treacherous steps before he could finally regain his footing.