Seeing the colossal beast, everyone finally understood why Zhao Wuji had been so tense. This towering creature, as large as a mountain, was none other than the king of the forest—the Titan Giant Ape!
For Su Ming, this was also the first time he had faced such a massive entity, feeling the overwhelming pressure of a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast up close. It was indeed formidable. If it weren't for his Kamui Space ability, he wouldn't have been able to remain so calm. After all, even with his Wood Release technique, it was unlikely he could repel the Titan Giant Ape at this stage.
Unlike Zhao Wuji, who was filled with anxiety, Xiao Wu didn't feel scared when the Titan Giant Ape appeared. Instead, she felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity and warmth.
Su Ming leaned closer to Xiao Wu and whispered, "Xiao Wu, could it be that this hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape sensed your aura and came here to find you?"
Xiao Wu was a bit puzzled. After all, the system had already concealed her spirit beast aura, so why would Er Ming suddenly show up? How could he have known she was here? Surely, he wasn't just wandering near the forest's outskirts and happened to sense her "human" aura? Could the system's skill have failed? Unable to figure it out, she quietly replied to Su Ming, "Yes, I know him. This Titan Giant Ape is my little brother; he's probably here to find me."
Even though Su Ming was obviously asking a question he already knew the answer to, Xiao Wu still explained her relationship with the Titan Giant Ape.
Su Ming continued, "He must have missed you. After sensing your presence in the forest, he rushed over. Soon, he'll probably take you away. You should tell him to take me along too."
Feigning curiosity, Xiao Wu asked, "Why, brother?"
Su Ming replied mysteriously, "Just tell Er Ming to take me with you, and you'll understand later."
Xiao Wu nodded, realizing Su Ming didn't want to reveal his full strength in front of so many people. He was probably planning to train with Er Ming.
Su Ming indeed wanted to spar with Er Ming and meet Da Ming and Er Ming. In the original story, both of them had been alive and well but ended up becoming spirit rings for Tang San. Every encounter seemed to be "by chance," just in time for Tang San to benefit. Da Ming and Er Ming weren't inherently evil; if they had been, they wouldn't have let a titled Douluo leave alive after challenging them in the past.
Zhao Wuji, staring at the massive figure before him, couldn't stop trembling. Cold sweat ran down his back as he stammered, "It's the king of the forest, the Titan Giant Ape!"
Zhao Wuji found himself caught in a dilemma. If he fought, he might die, but if he fled, his reputation would be ruined. His only option was to buy time, defend against the Titan Giant Ape for a few moments, and give Su Ming and the others a chance to escape. If they managed to get away, he might survive. What Zhao Wuji didn't know was that the Titan Giant Ape, as a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast, had a gravity domain that could completely neutralize his own gravity suppression. If the Titan Giant Ape wanted, no one would be able to escape.
In the original story, the Titan Giant Ape ignored the group because it was focused on Xiao Wu, and Zhao Wuji's full-strength attack, even with his spirit avatar, was nothing more than a tickle to the giant beast.
Even the usually composed Tang San recognized the beast instantly. The Titan Giant Ape was a dominant presence in any spirit beast forest, and by Tang San's estimate, this one had already reached the hundred-thousand-year level.
His teacher had told him about a strong titled Douluo who once challenged a Titan Giant Ape and was utterly defeated. Only through some stroke of luck did the Douluo manage to escape with his life.
A hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape had power comparable to a level 95 or 96 titled Douluo, and their strongest member here was Zhao Wuji, just a Spirit Saint—no match at all! It was said that only one person in history had ever killed a Titan Giant Ape, while most others who had encountered one perished.
Tang Hao: Why not just say my name?
Zhao Wuji, deciding to try diplomacy first, addressed the giant ape, "Respected king of the forest, we mean no offense. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately."
Given the ape's immense size, Zhao Wuji was sure it could understand him, though he had no idea if his words would have any effect.
The Titan Giant Ape, however, paid no attention to Zhao Wuji. Its gaze was fixed directly on Xiao Wu, standing beside Su Ming.
Xiao Wu transmitted a message to Er Ming, "Er Ming, when you find an opportunity, take me away. Also, the person next to me is my brother from the human world. Bring him along too, got it?"
Er Ming nodded his giant head, though he was confused. Why did Xiao Wu want him to take this weak human along? Wouldn't that reveal her identity as a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast? But since Xiao Wu asked, he would obey. Thinking wasn't his strong suit anyway—he'd leave the complicated stuff to Da Ming.
Xiao Wu added, "Also, the two girls behind me are my good friends in the human world. Don't harm them. Make sure they leave safely, okay?"
The Titan Giant Ape dumbly nodded again. It seemed Xiao Wu had made a lot of friends during her time away from the forest.
"As for the others, it doesn't matter what happens to them. Oh, and that fat guy over there—his martial spirit is a mutated Evil Fire Phoenix. When we first met, he had inappropriate thoughts about me, and I had to beat him up."
"But I still can't stand him, so find a chance to cripple him!"
Xiao Wu had long wanted to cripple Ma Hongjun but felt it wouldn't be appropriate for her to do so, given her and Su Ming's current status as students at Shrek Academy. Su Ming had his own plans, and she couldn't stir up trouble.
However, being in the Star Dou Forest now, with only Su Ming, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing aware of her connection to the Titan Giant Ape, she could act without worry.
No one would ever guess that Ma Hongjun's crippling would be orchestrated by Xiao Wu through the Titan Giant Ape.
Su Ming, standing nearby, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Though he hadn't intercepted Xiao Wu's message to Er Ming, her subtle glances toward Ma Hongjun told him the fat guy was about to suffer!
Originally, Xiao Wu wanted Er Ming to cripple the private parts of Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Oscar, the three perverts. However, if only one person got injured, it might be dismissed as a coincidence, but if two or three people were affected, it could raise suspicion. After all, the Titan Giant Ape was known for its strength and defense, and spirit masters might find it odd for such a "simple-minded" creature to target specific areas.
As for Tang San, although Xiao Wu disliked him, he was the one person among the four who couldn't be harmed, especially not by Er Ming. Tang San's father was Tang Hao, and if Tang San were seriously injured, Tang Hao would undoubtedly seek revenge on Er Ming in the heart of the forest. Such unnecessary trouble should be avoided, at least until they were stronger in the future.
Er Ming listened to Xiao Wu's instructions and glanced at the red-haired, chubby Ma Hongjun hiding behind Dai Mubai. He didn't know what this fat guy had done to make Xiao Wu dislike him so much, but since Xiao Wu had given the order, he would follow through. However, he found it tricky to carry out her command. If it were just about killing the guy, that would be easy. But crippling him in a specific way? That required a level of precision he wasn't known for. Such delicate tasks were more suited for Da Ming.
Er Ming, with his large and clumsy limbs, felt that this task was difficult for him. Still, he had an idea. He would make the spirit master help him, at least to some extent.
As the Titan Giant Ape took a step forward, even without making any aggressive moves, just that one step caused Zhao Wuji and the others to feel an overwhelming sense of despair.
Gritting his teeth, Zhao Wuji called to the others, "I'll hold it off. Su Ming, find an opportunity to lead the others out of here!"
Su Ming nodded seriously, though inwardly he already had a different plan.
With a determined shout, Zhao Wuji activated his seven spirit rings, glowing brightly, and charged toward the Titan Giant Ape.
"Seventh Spirit Skill: Martial Spirit Avatar!"
In this form, Zhao Wuji could use all six of his spirit skills for thirty minutes without limit, increasing his power by 150% and his defense by 200%. However, once the effect ended, his attributes would drop by 50%, and it would take seven days to recover.
"First Spirit Skill: Immovable King Body!"
"Second Spirit Skill: Mighty King Palm!"
"Third Spirit Skill: Gravity Increase!"
"Fifth Spirit Skill: Gravity Compression!"
With his Martial Spirit Avatar activated, Zhao Wuji used four of his spirit skills simultaneously, trying to restrict the Titan Giant Ape. But it was laughable. His gravity control was child's play to the ape, who specialized in gravity manipulation. The Titan Giant Ape looked at him like he was a fool.
Su Ming, knowing the truth of the situation, had no intention of leading anyone to escape. He understood that under Xiao Wu's instruction, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't be harmed. That was enough for him. As for the others, he didn't care.
Su Ming transmitted his voice to Er Ming and loudly called out, "Er Ming, I'm Xiao Wu's brother from the human world, and I know she's a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast. I won't harm her. I'll pretend to attack you, but you need to take both Xiao Wu and me away."
Er Ming was surprised by Su Ming's message but responded, "Human, I don't know why Xiao Wu trusts you and revealed her true form to you, but I don't trust you. I'm only taking you because of Xiao Wu's orders."
Su Ming wasn't surprised. In the original story, if Xiao Wu hadn't sacrificed herself to Tang San, Da Ming and Er Ming would have killed him without hesitation. Su Ming didn't expect Er Ming to trust him yet.
Out loud, Su Ming declared, "Dai Mubai, Tang San, you two cover the others and retreat! I'll help Zhao Wuji!"
Su Ming charged forward, unleashing his spirit skills: Vine Bind, Wood Spikes, and Wood Dragon, all aimed at the Titan Giant Ape. But none of the attacks had any real power. Su Ming didn't enhance the skills with any additional spirit power; even the Wood Dragon was summoned with just enough energy to appear. It was all for show.
As expected, the Titan Giant Ape effortlessly broke through Su Ming's vines, shattered the Wood Dragon, and ignored the Wood Spikes. Su Ming hadn't expected any of his half-hearted attacks to work. Even if he'd used his full power, it would have been difficult to hurt a creature as powerful as the Titan Giant Ape.
Seeing Su Ming's bravery, Dai Mubai was inspired. He told Tang San, "You protect the others; I'm going to help Zhao Wuji!"
Dai Mubai, who had been at Shrek Academy for three years, felt a connection to Zhao Wuji. Plus, Zhu Zhuqing was watching, so this was a chance to prove himself. It was a gamble, but he had to try. Even if they ran, the Titan Giant Ape would catch up, as its speed was deceptively fast for its size.
After telling Tang San, Dai Mubai activated his White Tiger King's Shield and White Tiger Vajra Transformation, launching his White Tiger Light Wave at the Titan Giant Ape.
Ning Rongrong, wanting to keep up appearances, added her support: "Seven Treasures, One Says Strength, Two Says Speed, Three Says Soul!"
Three beams of light flew into Zhao Wuji, boosting his power by 40% in strength, speed, and spirit power. With his Martial Spirit Avatar active, Zhao Wuji's combat power now rivaled a peak-level Spirit Douluo.
However, against the hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape, this was still insignificant. Ning Rongrong's support also drained her energy quickly; she wouldn't be able to sustain it for long.
Despite the three students staying to help Zhao Wuji, the others didn't leave. They knew they wouldn't survive on their own in the forest, where even thousand-year spirit beasts would be fleeing the Titan Giant Ape's presence.
As Su Ming fought alongside Zhao Wuji, Tang San kept his eye on Xiao Wu. She had no long-range skills, so her best option was to stay put. It wasn't as if she could use her Close Combat Eight-Stage Throw or Charm on the Titan Giant Ape—it would be ridiculous.
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun, though trembling in fear, couldn't flee while everyone else stayed. So, he unleashed his Phoenix Fire Line and Phoenix on the Titan Giant Ape.
Zhao Wuji, touched by the students' loyalty, felt both grateful and bitter. They were all doomed.
Their combined attacks hit the Titan Giant Ape, who casually pounded its chest and roared, as if mocking their weakness. It then focused on Ma Hongjun, noticing that he was aligned perfectly behind Zhao Wuji.
"Gravity Domain!"
The Titan Giant Ape activated its Gravity Domain, instantly suppressing everyone except Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Su Ming. The others were completely immobilized.
Zhao Wuji, feeling the immense pressure, turned pale. He hadn't expected the Titan Giant Ape to also specialize in gravity control. They were doomed.
The Titan Giant Ape lowered its spirit power to the level of a newly ascended Titled Douluo and fired a Titan Sky Cannon at Zhao Wuji.
Unable to move, Zhao Wuji could only raise his arms to protect himself. The blast hit him full force, sending his enormous body flying toward Ma Hongjun, who could only watch in terror.
The Titan Giant Ape, knowing Xiao Wu wanted Ma Hongjun crippled, had crafted a plan. It couldn't control its attacks to be as weak as a Spirit Master's, but lowering its power to Titled Douluo level was enough to let Zhao Wuji do the job indirectly.
Su Ming: "Wow, you really are a genius, huh?"
Tang San tried to save Ma Hongjun with his Blue Silver Grass, but it was crushed by the gravity. There was nothing anyone could do.
With a loud crash, Zhao Wuji's massive body slammed into Ma Hongjun, crushing him.
"Ahh! Ahh! Ahh!" Ma Hongjun screamed in agony, his body broken under Zhao Wuji's weight. Worse, his third limb was completely shattered, leaving him in despair. He passed out, knowing he'd never enjoy the company of beautiful women again.
Satisfied, the Titan Giant Ape deactivated its Gravity Domain.
Zhao Wuji struggled to his feet, drained of spirit power, his Martial Spirit Avatar fading. Checking on Ma Hongjun, he found the boy's third limb utterly destroyed, beyond healing.
But there was no time to dwell on it—they were all going to die anyway. At least Ma Hongjun wouldn't suffer any more.
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