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"Yes." Tang San nodded seriously.
"Good, good, good." Zhao Wuji burst out laughing, "Since that's the case, we'll have to extend our time in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"It's done." Shi Quan's lips curved into a smile.
For the remaining time, all they had to do was peacefully stay in the forest for two more days under Teacher Zhao's lead, waiting for the Titan Giant Ape to abduct Xiao Wu.
Because Zhao Wuji was worried that after Dragon Duke appeared, he would come back with Snake Woman, that night, he led the seven Shrek students about ten li in another direction. After covering all their tracks, they set up camp.
The next day, everyone began searching for Tang San's Third spirit ring.
They continued searching for two more days like this.
Just as in the original novel, Tang San hadn't found a suitable Spirit Beast, and at the same time, Shi Quan had learned about Tang San's choice for his Third spirit ring. It was clear that because of him, Tang San did not plan to continue hunting a poison-attributed Spirit Beast, but instead intended to choose a Spirit Beast with a devouring and absorbing attribute.
He justified it by saying that the poison's paralyzing effect was sufficient. By hunting a Spirit Beast with devouring and absorbing abilities, Blue Silver Grass could gain the ability to devour and absorb. When an enemy was trapped, he could first paralyze them with poison, then absorb and drain their spirit power, leaving them even more powerless to resist.
Hearing Tang San say this, Shi Quan couldn't help but feel speechless. It was clear that Master also knew that continuously adding poison attributes was problematic, and he had started to change direction. He had been so clearly tricked, yet Tang San was still utterly devoted to Master.
He didn't know if Tang San was foolish or blindly loyal.
Their bond was stronger than gold; even this didn't cause a rift.
"If only Tang San would kill Master, then I could send the news to Bibi Dong, and then…" Shi Quan thought to himself.
Night had fallen once again, and it was time to rest.
Counting the time, the Titan Giant Ape would arrive tonight.
"A Quan, quickly retract your Spirit Sense." Xiao Meng's urgent voice rang out.
Shi Quan jolted, quickly gathering his Spirit Sense, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Meng explained, "The Titan Giant Ape is here. Its strength is immense. If you continue with such a wide-range Spirit Sense scan, the Titan Giant Ape will attack you."
"So that's how it is."
"Everyone out of the tents, quickly!"
At that moment, Zhao Wuji's deep voice also entered the tents.
Everyone quickly scrambled out of their tents.
"If anything happens later, Zhuang Zhou, you assist everyone in safely leaving the Star Dou Great Forest."
Just as everyone was puzzled, they suddenly witnessed a bizarre scene.
Two tall trees slowly parted to either side, and a massive figure silently emerged from between them.
Instantly, almost everyone's breathing seemed to stop.
"A Quan, this Titan Giant Ape is here for Xiao Wu. If you probe now, there shouldn't be any danger."
After seeing the true appearance of the Titan Giant Ape through his Spirit Sense, even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but gasp.
The Titan Giant Ape stood in the distance like a towering mountain, its dark fur emitting a faint glow under the clear moonlight.
Its shoulder height alone exceeded seven meters, and its entire body height was at least fifteen meters or more!
Its eyes, as large as lanterns, gleamed with a yellow crystal-like light, shining like two laser beams in the darkness, emitting a terrifying radiance.
As Shi Quan probed the Titan Giant Ape with his Spirit Sense, its gaze also fell upon Shi Quan.
"This is even more King Kong than King Kong."
Shi Quan's mind trembled, and he took a deep breath, but he wasn't afraid, because he knew that the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't harm them for now, as Xiao Wu was present.
He was merely shocked by this unprecedented giant beast.
This was true physical suppression; just standing there gave people a sense of despair. Their entire bodies combined weren't even half the size of one of its footprints.
"It's the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape!"
Tang San's voice even trembled slightly.
Such a terrifying Spirit Beast, even if one didn't know its name, its sheer size alone was enough to be frightening.
Fortunately, the Titan Giant Ape stopped not far ahead and remained motionless.
Everyone was too scared to move an inch.
This feeling was like being targeted by a fierce tiger; if you moved, it would pounce and bite you. Instinctive awareness made everyone dare not make any moves.
"To be precise, it's a hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape…" Shi Quan's muttered voice echoed in his mind. Of course, he couldn't say it out loud, otherwise, if Tang San didn't chase, what would he play with?
"If it weren't for Xiao Wu, encountering a Spirit Beast of this Rank in this place would be harder than winning a billion from a single dollar."
As Shi Quan thought, Zhao Wuji couldn't hold back and spoke in a deep voice, "Respected King of the Forest, we have no intention of offending you. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately…"
Zhao Wuji couldn't understand it at all.
Why would this Titan Giant Ape, at least ten thousand years old, suddenly come out to trouble them few Spirit Masters?
At this moment, Zhao Wuji had no time to think about such things!
What he needed to think about was how to safely escape with everyone!
Then, after hearing Zhao Wuji's words, the Titan Giant Ape took another step forward.
This simple step immediately sent cold sweat trickling down Zhao Wuji's back.
"I'll hold him off! All of you, immediately eat Oscar's Mushroom Sausage and leave this place! Quick! Don't hesitate! If you hesitate, none of us will leave here alive!"
With that, without the slightest hesitation, Zhao Wuji's spirit rings suddenly lit up, and he charged forward directly.
Several spirit rings lit up in sequence, and his Martial Spirit Abilities were unleashed frantically, as if he had unlimited spirit power.
Shi Quan was slightly silent. He knew that the Titan Giant Ape would leave once it grabbed Xiao Wu, but he naturally couldn't push Xiao Wu out. He had to watch everything unfold from the perspective of an observer. If he didn't encounter that Man Faced Demon Spider in the final step, he would really lose out big time.
As expected, everyone chose to stay.
Dai Mubai released his Third Soul Skill and charged out first.
"Zhuqing, don't attack. With your attack, you can't break through the Titan Giant Ape's defense. Instead of attacking, follow my command, pay attention to everyone's movements, and provide support at any time."
Shi Quan's voice echoed in Zhu Zhuqing's mind.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, leaping onto a large tree.
The next second, as everyone's attacks just landed, before even touching the Titan Giant Ape, it let out a monstrous roar in response to their attacks.
A terrifying black aura burst forth, like a hurricane, bending and breaking countless towering trees around them. The scene was incredibly shocking!
Even Zhu Zhuqing, who hadn't attacked, was directly sent flying by the terrifying aura wave.
At the same time, the Titan Giant Ape's massive body finally moved, leaping up with a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye. Its enormous body descended from the sky, pressing down directly towards the concentrated group of people.
Shi Quan's figure instantly soared into the air, embracing the backward-flying Zhu Zhuqing, and quickly moved out of the Titan Giant Ape's pouncing range.
As for the others, Oscar tackled Ning Rongrong, shielding her beneath him. Dai Mubai and Zhao Wuji saved themselves. Tang San saved Fatty beside him, kicking him away, and then, when he tried to save Xiao Wu, it was already too late.
"No—, let go of Xiao Wu."
Tang San could only watch helplessly as Xiao Wu, in mid-air, was seized by the Titan Giant Ape.
Roar!
Zhao Wuji, who had just stabilized himself, immediately released his Martial Spirit True Body and charged towards the Titan Giant Ape.
But facing the hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape, Zhao Wuji's full-power strike was easily blocked by one of the Titan Giant Ape's arms. Not only did it fail to budge it in the slightest, but he himself stumbled back seven or eight steps before barely regaining his balance.
With another roar from the Titan Giant Ape, black aura burst forth again. As everyone was sent flying once more, the Titan Giant Ape also suddenly soared into the air, and in just one leap, it was already a hundred meters away, disappearing into the forest.
Zhao Wuji wanted to chase, but he quickly realized that his speed was simply not on the same level as the Titan Giant Ape's.
Ning Rongrong, due to her training, did not faint under Oscar's protective tackle.
Everyone slowly got up from the ground, finally recovering from the Titan Giant Ape's attack.
Zhao Wuji couldn't accept the outcome of his student being captured by the Titan Ape, her life or death unknown. Tang San found it even harder to accept.
"I'm sorry, everyone. It's my fault for not being able to stop him from taking Xiao Wu. Tang San, you, please accept my condolences…"
Unacceptable… but they could only accept it.
"Little Ao, if you still consider me a brother, give me a Mushroom Sausage. Don't make a sound, don't let anyone see."
Oscar froze, hearing the faint, mosquito-like but perfectly clear voice in his ear. At this moment, how could he give it to Tang San? He wasn't willing to watch Tang San go to his death.
"Xiao Wu is my sister, and my family. Now that she's been taken, her life or death unknown, but even if there's only a sliver of hope, I must try. I beg you, Oscar, give me a Mushroom Sausage."
Looking at Tang San's bloodshot eyes, Oscar was finally swayed.
"Fine."
Oscar sighed and threw the pre-made Mushroom Sausage to Tang San.
"Little Ao, what are you doing?!"
Zhao Wuji roared, and although he discovered it immediately, speed was ultimately not his strong suit.
He was just about to stop Tang San when Tang San had already eaten the sausage, and a pair of transparent, butterfly-like wings grew from his back. He flew out directly.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Zhao. I must go find Xiao Wu. Even if she's already dead, I must retrieve her body," Tang San's mournful voice came.
"Seven Treasures Famous, second: Speed." Ning Rongrong's clear voice rang out, and a brilliant colorful light floated down onto Tang San, "Xiao San, go quickly. I support you. I've increased my spirit power output, and the speed-up effect should last for one minute after you leave my spirit power range. You must find Xiao Wu, she's my roommate too."
Everything was unfolding as it did in the original novel.