Chapter 45: Roar

Gu Yi once again dodged a powerful blow from the Titan Giant Ape. Even now, Er Ming couldn't speak but his frequent roars vented his anger.

Suddenly, Gu Yi felt his body sink. Originally able to fly in the air, he was directly suppressed to the ground by this sudden surge of gravity, and the surrounding air condensed. Movement became somewhat difficult. This was the gravity control domain which made Zhao Wuji's spirit skill seem trivial in comparison.

Seeing this human being suppressed by his domain, Er Ming excitedly threw a punch. This punch was powerful and heavy and if it hit even a Titled Douluo would struggle to survive.

Gu Yi acted decisively, and his first and fourth spirit rings lit up. At this moment, he was like a energy gathering machine, and finally gathered enough strength to break free from the control of the gravity domain, narrowly avoiding the punch. The punch missed, but its immense power and force directly destroyed all the trees within dozens of meters.

With such strength, it would be a waste not to work as a lumberjack.

Gu Yi understood that if he wanted the Titan Giant Ape to retreat, there was only one way.

Fight back.

Gu Yi took out the Slaughter Sword. This sword hadn't been used much over the years, but every time it was, it took many lives. Although the material of this sword was ordinary but due to occasional nurturing from the third spirit skill it had become extraordinary.

The third spirit skill lit up, and Gu Yi's expression turned cold, especially the Slaughter Sword in his hand, which exuded a chilling aura.

Gu Yi wasn't particularly skilled with the sword; he only knew some basic sword techniques. But when combined with the killing intent and various energies, it became a high-level sword art.

Drawing this sword meant that the battle had begun.

The massive body of the Titan Giant Ape also felt a chill. How did this human become so terrifying in the blink of an eye? However, as the king of the forest, it wasn't the type to be timid. The spirit power within its body surged even more.

Gu Yi didn't give it a chance. Soaring into the sky, the long sword in his hand condensed an astonishing sword qi, absorbing the energy between heaven and earth, gathering it into a dazzling sword light, covered by his martial will.

As his martial will continued to be tempered by negative emotions, he had long since changed. At this moment the heavenly and earthly energies, spirit power, killing intent, and martial will all converged. His body cracked inch by inch due to the immense power, but the power of this sword was equally formidable.

Feeling a tremendous threat especially the killing intent emanating from the sword it reminded the Titan Giant Ape of a woman it had felt before.

As the sword fell, only the sword light seemed to remain in the world.

The Titan Giant Ape roared, using its innate domain to its fullest, slowing down the sword light.

Even the Shrek Seven, who were several kilometers away, saw the dazzling sword light.

"Could it be that Sword Grandpa is here?" Ning Rongrong uncertainly looked at the distant sword light. After all, she hadn't heard of anyone else who had entered the Titled Douluo level using a sword.

"It can't be Sword Douluo's attack. Although this sword light is very powerful, it's fundamentally different from Sword Douluo. This sword light is combined from several forces, resulting in its tremendous power. Under Sword Douluo's power only spirit power is needed to achieve this level." After some thought, Oscar explained.

But he felt somewhat familiar with the aura in the distance. It seemed... like Gu Yi's.

Xiao Wu's expression became even more worried. It had been so long, and Er Ming still hadn't dealt with his opponent, indicating that the opponent was obviously not weaker than Er Ming. She couldn't believe it. What if Er Ming also became a human's spirit ring?

Tang San also noticed Xiao Wu's worry, thinking she was concerned about her safety. He walked up to her and whispered, "Xiao Wu, don't worry. I'll protect you."

These words, which had often moved Xiao Wu in the past, did not ease her tension this time. What if Tang San found out she was a spirit beast in human form? Would he like most spirit masters also want her spirit ring? The value of a hundred-thousand year old spirit rings and spirit bones was self-evident.

Xiao Wu nodded perfunctorily, feeling even more worried about Er Ming.

.....

After the sword strike, the Titan Giant Ape had a deep sword mark visible on its body, and blood flowed onto the ground.

Gu Yi didn't fare much better. He could only barely stand in the air, his snow-white clothes stained with blood. The method of injuring both oneself and the opponent in battle was truly headache-inducing.

Gu Yi also didn't want to use this ability frequently. After all, the feeling of being injured was unpleasant.

But who told him that his current level was too low? If he wanted to defeat enemies of a higher level, he could only absorb the power of heaven and earth. Otherwise, forget about fighting against a Titled Douluo, he might not even win against a Spirit Douluo.

Gu Yi mobilized the spirit power in his dantian and his breath gradually recovered but his injuries had not yet healed. That sword strike just now had consumed most of his spirit power.

Gu Yi felt lucky. If he hadn't obtained this external spirit bone while absorbing the fourth spirit ring, he would have had to use his fifth spirit skill. That was his true trump card, which he wouldn't use unless he truly faced a life-threatening crisis. With a thought, the vitality and spirit power from the surrounding trees were forcibly plundered and a large amount of vitality healed the wounds on his body.

"Titan Giant Ape, you can't kill me and I can't defeat you either. How about we end it here?"

Although Er Ming couldn't speak, his angry roar conveyed everything. Damn humans, injuring it and then thinking they could just end it like this? No way.

Ignoring the injuries on its body, the Titan Giant Ape pulled out a large tree from the ground and threw it directly at Gu Yi.

Gu Yi felt a headache. With his current strength, it was still too difficult to truly defeat the Titan Giant Ape and the damage to him was too great. He didn't want to defeat the Titan Giant Ape in this way. Moreover, he had not yet reached the point where he needed a spirit ring. Furthermore, he had already planned out his sixth spirit ring, which was not the Titan Giant Ape.

Gu Yi glanced at the Titan Giant Ape and turned to leave. The battle had become meaningless at this point; it had to be lured away.

The Titan Giant Ape landed on all fours and chased after Gu Yi from behind. Today, it must kill this human. Moreover, it had already sensed Xiao Wu's aura. If this powerful human encountered her, wouldn't it be dangerous?

It must kill him.

As it ran, the Titan Giant Ape pulled out another large tree from the ground and threw it towards Gu Yi.

Gu Yi quickly dodged. This monkey was really sticking to him.

Just as he was about to strike again, a shocking sound came from deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

Similar to the roar of a bull.

After hearing this sound, Gu Yi felt a noticeable change in the Titan Giant Ape behind him. After angrily throwing another tree, it turned and ran towards the depths of the forest.

Gu Yi dodged the tree and watched the Titan Giant Ape gradually disappear into the distance. He hadn't expected the Sky Azure Bull Python to make a sound at this time. It was probably also worried about the ape running around everywhere and being discovered, thereby revealing Xiao Wu's identity.

(End of Chapter)