Chapter 21: Trials

Having the Sharingan with the ability to see through things in this jungle was like a fish in water. It provided a significant advantage in avoiding danger and sensing Soul Beasts. 

With the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork

, creating layers of illusions, his speed increased dramatically. Even in this complex terrain, he maintained an impressive speed. 

From Ye Qiu's estimation, there were about twenty Rampaging Apes in the canyon. The leading Ape King was around two meters and forty-five centimeters tall, with a cultivation base of approximately four to five hundred years. The others were Soul Beasts of two to three hundred years, as well as some adolescents and cubs. 

For these Soul Beasts gathered together, having explosives strapped to his back meant that even if he couldn't defeat them, retreating with his life intact wouldn't be a problem. 

Standing above the canyon, the black robe swirling, Ye Qiu took a deep breath. Without hesitation, he leaped down. 

A strong wind blew, lifting the The hood of his black robe, revealing Ye Qiu's face—nervous, excited, and cold. 

On the canyon walls, rocks fell due to Ye Qiu's footsteps, alerting the Rampaging Apes. Immediately, one of them spotted Ye Qiu still in the process of falling. 

On the rough, black face, a somewhat human-like expression appeared. They howled, a mix of crying and roaring. 

A group rushed towards the direction where Ye Qiu was falling, raising clouds of dust. 

Taking advantage of the shrubs growing on the canyon walls, Ye Qiu landed safely. He slightly bent his legs for a soft landing, and two sharp daggers appeared in his hands. 

Ye Qiu's vision suddenly darkened, and shadows enveloped him. A Rampaging Ape, reaching the standard of a hundred-year Soul Beast, had already stood beside him. 

The large hand, like a fan, directly slapped towards him. 

With just a slight pupil dilation, the Rampaging Ape froze in place. Ye Qiu flipped it over, and, as he did so, he cut across its leg joints with the daggers. 

Swoosh! The swift movements were as fierce as a tiger, but the damage wasn't even close not even a half. 

"It really is tough!" Looking at the faint blood splatter, Ye Qiu sighed. The physical qualities of Soul Beasts were indeed hard to match. 

Ignoring the Rampaging Ape that had been thrown behind him, Ye Qiu had a clear target and plunged into the group of oncoming apes. 

Under the observation of the Sharingan, their movements became slow, and flaws were exposed. 

Continuously avoiding their slaps, Ye Qiu wasn't foolish enough to confront them head-on. He used the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to maneuver and dodge, approaching the Ape King at the other end of the canyon.

Gradually infiltrating the middle of the group, unconsciously, Ye Qiu was surrounded by them. 

A gust of wind pressed against his back, and a three-hundred-year Rampaging Ape launched a cannon punch directly at the back of Ye Qiu's heart. 

Ye Qiu jumped backward in place, avoiding the attack, and pulled out a makeshift sleeve arrow in mid-air. 

Swoosh! Splurt~ The short arrow pierced its eye, and the eyeball burst. 

"Roar~!" Howling in pain, blood flowed profusely. It continuously pounded its chest, and its black fur stood on end, entering a berserk state where it could no longer distinguish friend from foe. 

A few weaker companions were sent flying, and the originally united group of apes became somewhat chaotic. 

"Roar!" The Ape King's roar echoed throughout the canyon. It took command, and the injured apes didn't last long before collapsing to the ground. A yellow Soul Ring slowly emerged, radiating a shimmering light. 

Its death further stirred the ferocity of the Rampaging Apes! 

Bang! Bang! Several apes jumped towards Ye Qiu, surrounding him, and attacked simultaneously.

The eyes glowing red stared at the Rampaging Apes in front of him, directly dragging them into an illusion. The target shifted from Ye Qiu to the apes behind him. 

Jumping high and using their shoulders to step on, Ye Qiu just leaped out of the encirclement. 

"!" 

Ye Qiu's eyes narrowed. The Ape King, which was in his line of sight just now, had disappeared. 

At this moment, as soon as Ye Qiu's feet left the Ape's shoulder, he was suspended in mid-air...

On the ground, Ye Qiu's shadow was suddenly covered by a dark mass. Ye Qiu turned around, and in the air, it was the Ape King charging towards him. 

Sharingan illusion! Mysterious Jade Hands! 

Boom! Ye Qiu turned around and threw a punch. The two collided, and Ye Qiu's fist hit the Ape King's forehead, sending it flying. 

Boom! The Ape King crashed hard to the ground, its head buzzing. Ye Qiu also hit the ground, rolling several times before stopping, clutching his shoulder. "That was close! Whew." 

If not for using the Sharingan to deviate its attack from its original trajectory, Ye Qiu might not have been able to get up. Even so, he was still scratched on the shoulder. 

Roaring, the Ape King frightened the other Furious Apes, and they hastily fled into the distance. Their king had entered a state of frenzy! Their eyes were red, filled with ferocity, and they quickly charged towards Ye Qiu. 

Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track Steps! 

For unconscious foes, the kite-flying tactic was still effective. 

In the battle, Ye Qiu noticed that the use of the Sharingan consumed very little soul power, but his mental strength was somewhat overwhelmed. "I need to end this quickly!" 

As the Ape King's frenzy subsided over time, its speed decreased, entering a relatively fatigued state after a brief surge in strength. 

Transforming, Ye Qiu stepped on a rhythmic pace, eyes with swirling tomoe, and the Furious Apes stood dumbfounded. he found the life gate behind him, and the dagger in his hand flew,

Ultimate Body Art secret technique: ten thousand years of Death! 

"Howl~" Blood gushed from behind, and the Ape King howled in misery. 

One hand continuously slapped the chest, the other covering the back.

 Prostrated on the ground, fangs trembling, the Ape King stared fixedly at Ye Qiu. 

"Although this move, Ten thousand years of Death!, is somewhat unethical, its effect is excellent! Cough, cough." Ye Qiu muttered to himself. 

"Howl~" The Ape King, with eyes wide open, was about to attack again, every movement causing increasing pain from its wounds. 

Sharingan! Illusion! 

Boom! Both fists smashed down on Ye Qiu, creating a cloud of dust that covered the battlefield. 

The surrounding Furious Apes watched from the sidelines. 

As the smoke cleared, Ye Qiu was already captured in its hands, lifted high. 

"Roar~ Howl~" They had won. Excitement echoed as they ran over, celebrating around their king. 

"Hehe." Ye Qiu looked at the surrounding creatures, the smell indeed unpleasant. As soon as he had the idea, the ape king who lifted him up let out a soft cry and dispersed them.. 

Upon closer inspection, its eyes had three tomoe orbs, fully under Ye Qiu's control. 

"It seems controlling a five-hundred-year soul beast is somewhat easy. This way, for my future soul hunts, I can find some soul beasts to be 'tool beasts' and help out." 

Stepping on the Ape King's shoulder, sitting on its head, Ye Qiu touched his eyes, quite satisfied with the ability of his Martial Soul. 

Guiding the Ape King, he left the canyon. Ye Qiu departed, having set it up in advance; within half an hour, the Furious Apes would regain consciousness. 

He didn't retrieve the dagger stuck in it, considering it a memento, mainly because he felt uncomfortable in his heart to take it back .. 

After leaving the valley, Ye Qiu began searching for the next target. 

The lifespan of these soul beasts was still a bit low. 

His goal was a thousand-year soul beast!

Facing Tang Hao and Tang San with his twin Martial Souls, he needed to Break all limits to ensure his absolute advantage!

(End of this chapter)