"Little mistress!"
"Tang San!"
When the Titan giant ape yanked Tang San's external soul bone out, Yu Xiaogang, curled up on the ground, ignored the pain searing through his body. Covering his wound with one hand, he reached out with the other, struggling toward Tang San.
Flanders, Zhao Wuji, and the others also cried out in shock, their despair deepening. The soul bone being pulled out meant Tang San's life was hanging by a thread, and they would undoubtedly have to face Tang Hao's wrath.
Yet at the same time, a grim relief washed over them. They were up against two hundred thousand-year-old soul beasts, barely able to protect themselves, let alone survive. By the time Tang Hao found out, they would all likely be dead.
Dai Mubai and Oscar moved to check Ma Hongjun's injuries, while others helped their Master to his feet and slipped a sugar bean into his mouth. Then they gathered around Tang San.
Xiao Tian glanced at Er Ming, a flicker of shock in his eyes, and then turned toward Xiao Wu. The look they exchanged spoke volumes—it was as if they were saying, "Did you send them the signal to do this?"
Xiao Wu shook her head, confused. This was beyond what Xiao Tian had expected, and there was no way he could stop the plan himself.
Hateful!
My reward!
[Fuck! I detected that the priest Titan pulled out the Seagod Eight Wings of the Divine King Tang San, which puzzled me greatly. Did the priest Titan and Niu Tian realize that Shura Sword Sheath Xiao Wu was about to leave Tang San because she liked the host, prompting them to assist her?]
[Ding! Although I don't fully understand, I'm thrilled, so I'll trigger the reward and grant the host the Sword Skill of Exorcism!]
Xiao Tian: ???
System, are you seriously crazy?
Nuwa!
But now wasn't the time to fuss over system rewards. Getting a bonus for free was already fortunate enough.
Xiao Tian turned his gaze toward the Titan Ape and said through voice transmission, "Er Ming, if the two of us get captured without resisting, it'll raise suspicion. So we have to fight! Besides, I'm curious about how strong Xiao Wu's relatives really are!"
Xiao Tian's words sounded arrogant to Da Ming and Er Ming. Yet they were also surprised that Xiao Tian, having seen their power, showed no fear and actually challenged them boldly. This kind of intellect earned Da Ming's respect.
Er Ming was simpler-minded, seeing only that weak Xiao Tian was provoking him—a direct insult to the king of the forest!
"Er Ming, don't use your full strength. Test Xiao Tian's limits. We need to investigate the one Sister Xiao Wu approved!" Da Ming's voice carried clearly to Er Ming.
Er Ming trusted Da Ming's wisdom and acted humanely. He stretched out his right hand, hooking his finger in a taunting gesture at Xiao Tian.
To Flanders and the others, it looked like the Titan Ape was provoking them all, trying to manipulate the situation. Only Xiao Tian knew that Er Ming had agreed to his plan.
Boom!
Suddenly, sword intent exploded from Xiao Tian like a fountain, his eyes sharpening fiercely. He solemnly declared to all, "Dean, Seniors Long Gong and She Po, I'll draw these two soul beasts' attention. You find a way to escape with the others!"
Thanks to Shao Xin's sugar beans, Vlad and the rest should have recovered much of their soul power by now.
Xiao Tian released Xiao Wu's hand and charged forth, Sword Fifteen buzzing in his grip.
This was no mere show. Xiao Tian genuinely wanted to test his strength and see how long he could hold out against the Titan Ape! Fifteen seemed to resonate with his fighting spirit, humming with anticipation.
"Do not!"
Zhu Zhuqing cried out instinctively. She didn't want Xiao Tian to die alone.
The Dragon Man and Snake Woman watched him with mixed regret and admiration for his courage, but they had to find their chance to escape.
Though Flanders and the others hesitated, they activated their martial spirits once more. Xiao Tian was bait—letting him down was not an option!
The first soul skill—Qingmu Soul Condensation!
The second soul skill—Surging Sword Energy!
These two powers boosted Xiao Tian's soul power and attack strength. Moving with the Drunken Immortal Moon-gazing Steps, he charged straight at Er Ming's feet!
He knew his only advantage was size. Once close enough, his third soul skill could deal serious damage.
Roar!
Er Ming hammered his chest, then unleashed a Titan Sky Cannon from his mouth. The power, however, was much weaker than before.
Good chance!
Flanders and the others saw the weakened attack and guessed the Titan Ape was drained from the previous fight with them. They all unleashed their strongest long-range attacks.
The Snake Woman even fired poison gas into the sky to help cover their retreat.
"Xiao Tian, if you survive this, I owe you one!"
The Dragon Man and Snake Woman activated their speed-enhancing soul skills, grabbing the flying mushroom sausages Oscar made. The Dragon Man scooped up Meng Yiran, and they shot into the distance.
"Tang San, use your Blue Silver Grass to trap Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun. Then fly out!"
Oscar could only equip a limited number with the flying mushroom sausages due to his soul power and their one-minute flight limit. Tang San had to take a few others with him.
One mushroom sausage probably wouldn't get them out of this Star Forest!
As he spoke, Flanders lifted a small jade jar and flew away. How many would survive was up to fate.
But Tang San noticed Xiao Wu standing frozen and anxiously urged, "Xiao Wu, hurry and eat the mushroom sausage. Don't let Xiao Tian down!"
Anxiety and hope warred across Tang San's face. Xiao Tian was probably going to die here. As long as Xiao Wu and he escaped, there was hope. He still believed in his own chances.
Two seconds later, as Xiao Wu drifted further away, Tang San's heart sank.
Xiao Wu turned her head, eyes resolute and calm, waving gently. "I want to stay. Don't worry, you forgot my third soul skill, right? I'll find a way to bring Xiao Tian back. You go first!"
"No—!"
Tang San's shout broke his heart.
Just as he prepared to fly back, Flanders' stern voice rang out: "Xiao San! Don't look back! It's too late. Xiao Wu is right. Her third soul skill, teleportation, has a chance to bring Xiao Tian back!"
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