After hesitating, Dragon Lord said, "Then I'll take one step back. It's enough if they can withstand the pressure of my Level 30 Soul Power."
Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran was displeased—why do they keep compromising? However, she believed that even at Level 30 Soul Power pressure, no one except Ye Yu could endure.
Because she herself couldn't possibly endure it; it required at least Level 40 or more.
Zhao Wuji said nothing further. This solution really meant a significant compromise.
Zhao Wuji looked at Ye Yu and said, "Now it's up to you. Ye Yu, since your strength surpasses the others, stand at the forefront and bear most of the pressure for them."
Ye Yu nodded, thinking the same in his heart; otherwise, even though they were all monsters, they couldn't withstand it.
Dragon Lord released his Soul Power pressure, and immediately, the air around Ye Yu and the others seemed to freeze; except for Ye Yu, everyone felt a tightness in their chest and found it hard to move.
At this moment, Dragon Lord released a Level 20 Soul Power pressure. As a Soul Douluo, even Level 30 Soul Power pressure would be difficult to endure.
Now, with Ye Yu bearing most of the pressure in the front, it had no effect on Tang San and the others.
Tang San's body endurance wasn't something a normal Level 29 Grand Soul Master could possess; his face remained unchanged. As for Oscar and Ning Rongrong, they were already showing expressions of pain.
Although Ye Yu was at the forefront, the pressure was distributed among everyone.
Dragon Lord increased the Soul Power pressure to Level 23, and Oscar and Ning Rongrong immediately began to stagger.
Both gritted their teeth and struggled to stay conscious, as long as they didn't faint, it would be fine.
Ye Yu, at the forefront, bore the maximum pressure but still showed no change in expression.
Dragon Lord was amazed in his heart: "This kid is truly a demon, even though he's just a Soul Venerable, he possesses such power."
Recalling Ye Yu's punch that killed an eighteen-hundred-year Phoenix-tailed Crowned Snake, Dragon Lord felt a shock in his heart.
Meng Yiran also found it unbelievable, even for a Level 49 Soul Sect, it wouldn't be possible to punch an eighteen-hundred-year Phoenix-tailed Crowned Snake to death, let alone a Level 39 Soul Venerable.
Ye Yu was Level 40, though they thought he was Level 39.
When Dragon Lord increased the Soul Power pressure to Level 25, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu all showed signs of pain.
By Level 27, Tang San's face also showed signs of pain. Tang San was yet to acquire an External Soul Bone, and his body wasn't as superior compared to Soul Masters of the same rank, but being able to show pain signs at Level 27 was already impressive.
Years of cultivation and trials honed his willpower, second only to Ye Yu.
Dragon Lord looked at Ye Yu, whose face still showed no pain, remaining motionless. He knew the pressure Ye Yu was under was immense, something even a Level 47 Soul Sect would find hard to endure, let alone Ye Yu as a Soul Venerable.
"It seems his physical and will capacities are terrifying in every aspect. No wonder his previous Soul Rings started at the millennium level, and the third one was from the ten-thousand-year range. But how did he cultivate to this extent? Even if someone was born different, human limits exist. Even with exceptional self-cultivation, absorbing ten-thousand-year Soul Rings by Level 30 seems impossible. What exactly is going on with his body? Did he consume some precious Spirit Grass?"
After the surprise, Dragon Lord ceased further musings and increased the Soul Power pressure to Level 29.
Ye Yu continued to show no signs of change; even if the Soul Power pressure increased to Level 40, he could withstand it. Dragon Lord's Level 40 Soul Power pressure was equivalent to the pressure of a Soul King above Level 55.
Beside him, Zhao Wuji felt anxious; Ye Yu was fine, but the others were almost unable to support themselves.
Oscar and Ning Rongrong had already fallen to one knee, their faces pale and filled with pain, feeling as if their veins and bones would burst under the external Soul Power pressure.
Ye Yu walked to stand in front of Oscar and Ning Rongrong, shielding them behind him, dissipating the intense pain within them.
"They're truly monsters, but someone will definitely be unable to bear it next."
Dragon Lord increased the Soul Power pressure to Level 30, and immediately Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu found it harder to bear, all falling to one knee, faces pale.
Tang San stood in front of Xiao Wu, trying to protect her, but it increased the pressure on himself. The Profound Celestial Skill ran rapidly, but still unable to alleviate the pain from internal vein impacts.
At this moment, Oscar and Ning Rongrong were about to reach their limits, despite not wanting to be a burden causing their team to fail, they had already reached their breaking point.
In the deep recesses of Ye Yu's eyes, a flicker of sympathy passed, he thought quietly: "It's coming!"
At this moment, the Titan Giant Ape had quietly approached! Despite its massive size, being the King of the Forest, it went unnoticed even by Zhao Wuji and Dragon Lord upon approach.
From a hundred meters away, peering through gaps in dense shrubs, the Titan Giant Ape glimpsed the scene from afar.
Seeing Xiao Wu on one knee, showing signs of pain, anger rose within the Titan Giant Ape!
With a ferocious gaze fixed on Dragon Lord, it thought coldly: "Scoundrel! How dare you harm Xiao Wu!"
Meanwhile, Dragon Lord was observing Ye Yu and the others before him, his gaze lingering on Oscar and Ning Rongrong.
Dragon Lord thought to himself: "The Soul Ring belongs to my granddaughter; these two children are about to faint."
However, just as Dragon Lord's smile began to spread across his lips, it suddenly froze!
At the same time, Zhao Wuji's expression changed dramatically, suddenly rushing behind Ye Yu and the others, protecting them.
The Dragon Lord withdrew his soul power pressure, and Tang San and the others suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if they had been transported from hell to heaven.
"Phew... It's much more bearable."
Oscar and Ning Rongrong lay directly on the ground, breathing heavily, feeling that even breathing air was a blessing.
Zhao Wuji said gravely, "Get up! Don't relax!"
Zhao Wuji directly released his Martial Soul, the Mighty Vajra Bear instantly possessed him, and the seven Soul Rings around him all shone brightly.
Seeing this scene, excluding Ye Yu and Xiao Wu, Tang San and the others were astonished: "Teacher Zhao, what's wrong?"
Xiao Wu's heart skipped a beat, "It's Er Ming coming."
Xiao Wu was a bit worried, afraid Er Ming might harm Ye Yu, Tang San, and the others later.
Zhao Wuji said extremely gravely, "Stay behind me. Later, if I can't resist, you must run immediately!"
Meanwhile, the Dragon Lord and Snake Witch swiftly moved in front of Meng Yiran, guarding her.
Seeing the tense face of the Dragon Lord, Tang San was shocked: "Even the Dragon Lord... Could it be..."
Swish!
Tang San and the others looked ahead, and a large swath of shrubs a hundred meters away were forcefully parted from the middle, and suddenly, a huge figure came into everyone's sight.
Dai Mubai and the others widened their eyes, and Zhao Wuji felt his heart sink seeing this giant.
"Quick, run!"
The giant beast before them was similar to a black gorilla, its entire body covered in dark fur that glittered with starlight, its eyes like lanterns flashing with a yellow-crystal glow. Its body was extraordinarily robust, every inch filled with unimaginable explosive power, with every muscle mound resembling a hill.
Zhao Wuji recognized it at a glance, it was the Titan Giant Ape! And with this body size, it was definitely over fifty thousand years!
Tang San and the others understood why even Zhao Wuji and the Dragon Lord looked so tense; this colossal soul beast made them feel as tiny as ants.
"Why is the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape here? If it were other soul beasts, teaming up with the Dragon Lord and Snake Witch might work, but facing the Titan Giant Ape..."
Zhao Wuji's face was extremely grim, unable to understand why the King of the Forest would appear here.
Zhao Wuji didn't act directly but said politely, "Respected King of the Forest, we mean no offense. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately."
"Roar!!"
The Titan Giant Ape roared, its voice shaking heaven and earth, leaving Tang San and the others dizzy.
Zhao Wuji's face grew increasingly dark, not only encountering the Titan Giant Ape but finding it very angry as well! Why exactly?
Zhao Wuji was already prepared to fight to the death.
Ma Hongjun was shocked: "Is it a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast? But even if it's tens of thousands of years, with Teacher, the Dragon Lord, and Snake Witch here, there's no need to be so tense, right? They say the Dragon Lord and Snake Witch's Martial Soul Fusion Skill can reach the level of Titled Douluo."
Tang San's face was solemn: "This should be the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape. Among soul beasts, the Titan Giant Ape is one of the pyramid-like pinnacle beings. If a Ten-Thousand-Year Titan Giant Ape encounters other Ten-Thousand-Year soul beasts, it will slaughter them, that's the difference."
Ma Hongjun was shocked inwardly, is it really that terrifying?
Bang!
Boom!!!
The Titan Giant Ape stomped the ground, charging straight with extreme speed.
The earth shook, and Tang San and the others' bodies swayed as if in a turbulent sea, unable to steady themselves.
Zhao Wuji instantly used all his strength, the seventh black Soul Ring shining, and intense black light enveloped his body, causing it to undergo tremendous changes.
Zhao Wuji was going to use his True Martial Soul.
Zhao Wuji exerted all his strength, the Bear Paw just about to strike, when suddenly a whirlwind roared past from beside him.
Zhao Wuji was a bit bewildered because the Titan Giant Ape didn't attack him but directly ignored him and charged towards his rear.
Turning back, Zhao Wuji realized the Titan Giant Ape's target was the Dragon Lord!
The Dragon Lord was utterly bewildered at this moment, why was it? Why was the Titan Giant Ape coming for him?
Feeling the angry Titan Giant Ape, the Dragon Lord's heart was filled with panic.