Under Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, towering ancient trees were knocked down by immense force, and the massive body of the Titan Giant Ape came into her view.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to say something, she saw the Titan Giant Ape's massive body leap high into the air, heading straight in their direction.
Now, there was no need for Zhu Zhuqing to say anything; everyone saw the figure of the Titan Giant Ape.
Zhao Wuji reacted the fastest, standing directly in front of Dai Mubai and the others, his gaze fixed on the descending Titan Giant Ape.
"Er Ming?"
Xiao Wu looked at the Titan Giant Ape's figure and called out its name in her heart.
With a loud boom, the Titan Giant Ape's massive body landed in front of Zhao Wuji, its gaze sweeping over everyone present, but quickly, it landed on Xiao Wu.
"Respected King of the Forest, we have no intention of offending you. If this is your territory, we will withdraw immediately."
Zhao Wuji's voice was somewhat low, his eyes filled with vigilance.
He couldn't figure out how the Titan Giant Ape, which should have been in the Core Area of the Star Dou Great Forest, appeared here.
But the Titan Giant Ape ignored Zhao Wuji's words, took a step forward with its massive body, and reached out directly to grab at where Xiao Wu was located.
Seeing this, Zhao Wuji did not hesitate at all and immediately released his Spirit: Vigorous Vajra Bear, with two yellow, two purple, and three black spirit rings flashing beneath his feet.
Just as Zhao Wuji was preparing to take his next action, he saw the Titan Giant Ape swing a paw at him, knocking him flying and causing him to crash heavily into an ancient tree.
The Titan Giant Ape grabbed Xiao Wu in its hand and let out a roar at the people in front of it.
"Er Ming, put me down first."
Xiao Wu, held in the Titan Giant Ape's hand, lowered her voice and said.
"Xiao Wu!"
"Put Xiao Wu down."
Tang San looked at Xiao Wu, who was being held by the Titan Giant Ape, his eyes full of anxiety.
The Sky Azure Bull Python, hiding in the shadows, looked at the situation with the Titan Giant Ape, its gaze narrowing slightly.
"Er Ming, slap the humans in front of you."
The Sky Azure Bull Python transmitted its voice into the Titan Giant Ape's ears.
Hearing the Sky Azure Bull Python's words, the Titan Giant Ape did not hesitate at all; it raised its other hand and slapped down toward the humans in front of it.
"Er Ming, don't!"
Seeing the Titan Giant Ape's action, Xiao Wu hurriedly called out to stop it.
No one knew better than Xiao Wu how powerful the Titan Giant Ape was; if it struck with full force, Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others would never be able to block it.
But the Titan Giant Ape did not listen to Xiao Wu and continued to slam its palm down.
The whistling wind whipped at the clothes of Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others. Just as the Titan Giant Ape's palm was about to land on them, it changed direction and headed to the side.
With a bang, the Titan Giant Ape's palm collided with a Clear Sky Hammer, and the immense force that erupted caused the Titan Giant Ape to involuntarily take a few steps back.
"Roar!"
The Titan Giant Ape let out an angry roar, its massive eyes looking at Tang Hao, who had appeared before it, filled with rage.
"Titled... Titled Douluo..."
Xiao Wu looked at the appearing Tang Hao, her pupils dilating involuntarily.
And the Sky Azure Bull Python, hiding in the shadows, had a cold, chilling light appear in its eyes.
"Father?"
Tang San looked at the familiar figure in front of him and couldn't help but call out tentatively.
Hearing Tang San's words, Xiao Wu looked at him, her eyes filled with disbelief. Then, looking at the nine spirit rings constantly flashing beneath Tang Hao's feet, an expression of incredulity appeared in her eyes.
"Little San's father is a Titled Douluo..."
Xiao Wu didn't say a word, her gaze constantly shifting between Tang San and Tang Hao, while this question kept circling in her mind.
"Hmm."
Tang Hao grunted in acknowledgment and said nothing more, but his gaze remained fixed on the Titan Giant Ape before him.
From Xiao Wu's current expression, Tang Hao knew that she must have misunderstood something.
Although he had indeed previously thought about imprisoning Xiao Wu to serve as a spirit ring for Tang San, as Tang San and Xiao Wu spent time together, Tang Hao's idea of imprisoning Xiao Wu had gradually faded.
However, the current situation was impossible to explain.
And even if he did explain, the Titan Giant Ape in front of him certainly wouldn't believe it.
The Titan Giant Ape protected Xiao Wu in its hand, its massive eyes watching Tang Hao, filled with both rage and vigilance.
"Zhao Wuji, take them and leave first."
Tang Hao slowly raised the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, a hint of solemnity appearing in his eyes.
If he were in his prime, Tang Hao would have been fully confident in taking Tang San and the others away from under the Titan Giant Ape's hands.
But the situation was different now. During his last battle with Ling Yuan, Tang Hao had aggravated an old injury in his body and had also been poisoned. Now, even Tang Hao himself was not confident he could retreat unscathed from the Titan Giant Ape's hands.
"Your Excellency, then I will take them and leave first."
Zhao Wuji climbed up from the ground, came behind Tang Hao, and prepared to take Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others to leave the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Teacher Zhao, what about Xiao Wu and my father?"
Tang San looked at Tang Hao in front of him, then at Xiao Wu in the Titan Giant Ape's hand, his eyes filled with worry.
"Your father is a Titled Douluo; there will certainly be no problem for him to leave."
"When the time comes, your father will surely be able to bring Xiao Wu back. We should leave first and not cause trouble for your father."
Zhao Wuji reached out to lift Tang San up, waved to Dai Mubai and the others, and then headed toward the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest.
While the Titan Giant Ape was wary of Tang Hao, it was also waiting for the arrival of the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Ye Xi, who was watching the situation ahead, stood up directly.
"Ling Yuan, let's retreat a bit further."
"In case they get carried away fighting later and the aftermath spreads to us, that wouldn't be good."
Ye Xi's voice was very low, and the expression on her face was very serious.
"Hmm, then we will retreat a bit further."
Ling Yuan scooped Ye Xi up by the waist and retreated backward without any hesitation.
After retreating some distance, Ling Yuan stopped, but she didn't put Ye Xi down. Instead, she continued to hold her. Just as Ye Xi had said, if a fight broke out later and the aftermath spread to them, it would be easier for Ling Yuan to carry Ye Xi and run.
"Er Ming, you can make your move now."
The Sky Azure Bull Python's voice, carrying a chill, entered the Titan Giant Ape's ears.
Upon hearing the Sky Azure Bull Python's voice, the Titan Giant Ape let out a deafening roar, clenched one of its palms into a fist, and attacked toward Tang Hao.
Facing the Titan Giant Ape's attack, the seventh spirit ring beneath Tang Hao's feet flashed rapidly.
------------------------
I've posted 40+ chapters in advance on Patreon.
Webnovel updates will still be daily, as usual.
It might not seem tempting right now but who knows what the future holds?
[email protected]/DaoistRoeoNQ
"And If you're enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!"