When the Mountain-Shaking Bear arrived, several spirit beasts that looked like oversized rats were continuously assaulting Xia Qing and the others. The disciples were caught in a frantic struggle. The arrival of the Mountain-Shaking Bear not only chilled Xia Qing's heart but also weakened her grip on her longsword, sapping it of all strength. The spirit beasts, being wary, did not pay attention to the reactions of Xia Qing and the others. They simply moved aside, standing idly by.
The Mountain-Shaking Bear, however, didn't care about this as it boldly stepped into the arena. Before it could settle, one sharp-eyed disciple noticed Baihe, who was being carried on the bear's shoulder, and exclaimed, "Sister Xia... this... this is Junior Sister Baihe!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Qing felt a surge of joy but dared not move. Her clear, sharp eyes were fixed on the several Mountain-Shaking Bears.
