Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 69 The Hunt: Titan Ape!

Why should I listen to you?

Hui Huo's voice was icy cold, making Zhao Wuji and Tang San and the others behind him feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Young Master Xiao, wait!"

Just then, a figure suddenly darted out of the shadows, took a few steps to Xiao Yu, bowed, and said, "Ning Zhou of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School greets Young Master Xiao!"

"From the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? You know me?"

Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback, quickly recalling in his mind that he had indeed never seen this person named Ning Zhou before.

Ning Zhou seemed to see Xiao Yu's doubts and smiled slightly to explain, "I used to be Sect Master Ning's personal bodyguard. When Sect Master and Young Master Xiao were having a meeting, I was secretly responsible for protecting Sect Master's safety. Young Master Xiao has never seen me, but I have seen Young Master Xiao."

"I see."

Xiao Yu nodded, already understanding Ning Zhou's intentions, but outwardly he pretended to be confused: "Why aren't Sect Leader Ning's personal guards with him? What are they doing here?"

Ning Zhou quickly stepped aside and introduced Ning Rongrong to Xiao Yu, saying, "This is the eldest young lady of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I am here on the orders of our sect leader to protect her safety. I hope that Young Master Xiao will not hold this against us for the sake of our sect leader."

"So that's where this young Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master came from! It turns out she's Sect Master Ning's daughter!"

Xiao Yu looked up at Ning Rongrong and saw that she was indeed an unremarkable Ning Pingping. He then turned to Ning Zhou and said, "Today, for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Young Master Ning, I will let these guys off the hook!"

Ning Zhou cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, Young Master Xiao!"

Xiao Yu nodded in return, waved to Hui Huo, and the two returned to the inn.

As for the Shrek Seven Devils, how could they possibly have the face to enter the inn? Tang San and Oscar helped Zhao Wuji and the other two wounded, while Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu supported the unconscious Zhu Zhuqing. After Ning Zhou came out to reveal his identity and resolve the crisis for the Shrek Seven Devils, he quickly disappeared back into the shadows. The group walked away into the distance, preparing to find an inn or hotel to stay in at the next town.

As for whether doing this will have any consequences, such as whether Oscar can still obtain the spirit ring of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent because he entered the forest in the wrong place, that is not Xiao Yu's business.

Xiao Yu remembered that Oscar's third soul skill, flight, had been incredibly effective when Shrek Academy faced crises on many occasions. In any case, given the current situation, he couldn't possibly recruit Oscar, so he might as well weaken Tang San's support.

The next day at dawn, Xiao Yu set off with several titled Douluo powerhouses, as well as Ye Lingling and Huo Wu. This time, he wanted to leave the two women in Soto City to wait for his return in order to hunt down the 100,000-year-old soul beast. Although Shura was injured, he was still able to protect the two of them without any problem.

But to everyone's surprise, neither of the two girls was willing. It was unclear when Ye Lingling had learned this trick, but she used a combination of coquettishness and unreasonable behavior, leaving Xiao Yu with no choice but to agree. Xiao Yu suspected that Ye Lingling's behavior was likely a result of Huo Wu's influence.

With their destination clear, the group headed directly towards the Lake of Life in the core area after entering the Star Dou Great Forest. They stopped near the Lake of Life and waited for the Titan Giant Ape to go find its Little Dance Sister.

On this side of the Lake of Life, there's also a Azure Bull Python. These two beasts, working together, mean that Xiao Yu's side only has three Title Douluos and one Quasi-Title Douluo. They also have to take care of themselves, Ye Lingling, and Huo Wu, two weaker individuals. It's not certain they can defeat them. In the original story, Bibi Dong, leading six Title Douluos, also besieged them for a long time, but their fierce battle delayed them too much, ultimately benefiting Tang San.

Of course, it's not that Xiao Yu was afraid of the two of them joining forces. If he had called on Boss Sa, as long as Di Tian didn't jump out of the center of the lake, he could have easily beaten down any number of hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts.

But right now, Xiao Yu only needs a 100,000-year soul ring. Killing the Azure Bull Python would only get him its soul bone, which would be a real shame for Xiao Yu, since the Azure Bull Python's soul ring is of pretty good quality.

Anyway, the Shrek Seven Devils will be entering the Star Dou Great Forest soon, and the Titan Giant Ape will only be leaving the Lake of Life for a few days. Xiao Yu usually stays in the Star Dou Great Forest for ten days or half a month when he obtains a spirit ring, so he can wait a few days.

. . . . . . . . . .

After feeding on mosquitoes for two days, Rhadamanthys, Aiolia, Milo, and Huihuo, as if by prior agreement, simultaneously turned their gazes in one direction and exclaimed in unison, "They're here!"

Before the words were even finished, swathes of trees in the distance were seen being felled like wheat being harvested. A chimpanzee as tall as a small mountain charged forward like a wild horse unleashed.

"Follow it, and make your move only after it's far away!"

Xiao Yu gave a low shout, and the others understood and followed closely. This place was too close to the Lake of Life; making too much noise might attract the Azure Bull Python.

These two 100,000-year-old soul beasts have reigned supreme in the Star Dou Great Forest for so many years that they have long since lost their sense of vigilance. The Azure Bull Python probably never dreamed that a human would dare to hunt the Titan Giant Ape. It waited until the Titan Giant Ape was far away before making its move. By the time the Azure Bull Python realized something was wrong and started looking for its brethren, all that would be left for it was a pile of bones.

No, the Titan Giant Ape is a top-tier soul beast, and its flesh is a great tonic for soul masters. Therefore, not even its bones are left.

"Let's do it!"

Although the Titan Ape looked huge and clumsy, it was surprisingly fast. In a short time, it had already covered over a hundred miles. Xiao Yu estimated that it had already left the range of the Azure Bull Python's mental perception and immediately ordered the Titan Ape to be shot down.

Three beams of light, two golden and one jet black, instantly soared into the air, representing Radamanthys, Milo, and Aiolia respectively. Huihuo remained in place, firstly to protect Xiao Yu and the other two, and secondly to wait for the crucial moment to deliver the final blow.

"roar!"

Sensing the approach of three powerful soul energies, the Titan Ape immediately realized that this was a hunt targeting it. It was instantly enraged; these humans were truly courting death, daring to covet its soul ring and soul bone as the king of the forest.

"Martial Soul True Form!"

Facing the renowned King of the Forest, the three showed no intention of testing him. Their seventh spirit rings lit up, and the golden lion and scorpion, their bodies shimmering with golden light, along with Radamanthys's winged dragon spirit, a giant dragon with a jet-black body and two wings on its back, charged towards the Titan Giant Ape with bared fangs and claws.

The Titan Ape also let out a deafening roar, and the collision of their soul energies created a terrifying shockwave that spread outwards.

Despite Hui Huo's protection, the physical strength of support-type characters is inherently weak. Ye Lingling stumbled and fell backward. Fortunately, Xiao Yu reacted quickly, catching her with one hand and supporting her slender waist with the other, whispering "Be careful."

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