Chapter 79.

Wang Feng, too, couldn't help but catch his breath. Despite some mental preparation, he was still a human being in both his lives and even his combined experiences couldn't prepare him for the sight of such a terrifying and intimidating creature.

The Titan Giant Ape before them resembled a living mountain, its dark fur emitting a subtle glow under the cold moonlight. Its shoulders alone reached a staggering height of over ten meters, while its overall height exceeded 15 meters. Its lantern-sized eyes gleamed like yellow crystals, casting a chilling, laser-like glow in the dark night.

"He is even more terrifying than King Kong in the American movies..." Wang Feng couldn't help but mutter to himself, but he didn't fear the creature after gaining his composure instantly. 

He knew that, for the moment, the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't harm them because of Xiao Wu. He was merely awestruck by the sight of this behemoth, which he had previously only seen in anime and manhua.

Moreover, in comparison, the Titan Giant Ape was a real beast, far beyond the comparison of King Kong. This creature possessed skills and abilities that Wang Feng couldn't comprehend. Those who knew its abilities were usually dead.

"It's the king of the forest, the Titan Giant Ape!" Tang San's voice trembled slightly as he identified the creature.

Even if they know its name, the sheer size of the Titan Giant Ape was enough to send shivers down their spines. Even while being a mere hundred-year-old soul beast, it could rival a ten-thousand-year-old one in strength. The implications of this were staggering to say the least.

"This is truly a soul beast version of me!" Wang Feng couldn't help but quip, to lighten the mood. Some things were just in his nature.

The revelation left everyone, except Wang Feng and Xiao Wu, trembling with fear. They couldn't fathom how such a terrifying soul beast had appeared on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. Even in the central core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, a Titan Giant Ape was a rare sight.

"If it weren't for Xiao Wu, encountering such a soul beast on the outskirts would be akin to winning a ten-million-dollar lottery." Wang Feng couldn't help but muse aloud.

Fortunately, the Titan Giant Ape stopped not far ahead and remained still. Everyone was too terrified to make a move. The sensation was akin to being stared down by a tiger, where any movement might trigger an attack. Instinctively, they all refrained from doing anything.

Zhao Wuji, with a deep voice, attempted to communicate with the Titan Giant Ape. 

"Great King of the forest, we didn't mean to intrude. If this is your territory, we will depart immediately..."

The Titan Giant Ape possessed human-like intelligence, but when Zhao Wuji finished speaking, an unsettling chill crept over him. 

Territory? Could it be that even a creature as ancient as the Titan Giant Ape, which had lived for at least ten thousand years, would come out to confront a group of soul masters in its own territory?

Zhao Wuji was at a loss. But in this moment, he had no time to ponder these questions. His priority was to ensure the safety of the children behind him and devise a plan of action.

However, the Titan Giant Ape remained motionless. Cold sweat streamed down Zhao Wuji's forehead as anxiety gnawed at his heart. Visions of various scenarios raced through his mind and he spoke in hushed tones.

"I'll hold it off. The moment I do, eat Oscar's mushroom sausage and flee. Don't hesitate for a second. If you waver, none of us will make it out alive!"

With those words, Zhao Wuji's soul rings ignited and he surged forward. Instantly, the soul rings on his body radiated with intense light as he unleashed Gravity Increase and Gravity Crush simultaneously. His soul abilities were unleashed with an almost reckless abandon, as if soul power were no longer a concern. However, his actions adhered to specific rules, not some kind of randomness.

For a moment, Wang Feng contemplated urging everyone to leave, understanding that the Titan Giant Ape's sole target was Xiao Wu. They could avoid harm if they refrained from intervening. But it was clear that leaving was not an option at this juncture. Moreover, Wang Feng knew he couldn't push Xiao Wu away, as doing so would reveal the true intentions to those who were unaware, possibly jeopardizing their lives.

"Wang Feng, you take them away first, I will assist Teacher Zhou." Dai Mubai declared with conviction. His entire body emitted a brilliant radiance and the White Tiger martial soul possessed him. He activated his third soul ability, White Tiger's Vajra Transformation. 

His body expanded, as his figure swelled rapidly and his hands revealed sharp claws, radiating an aura of immense strength and destruction.

Dai Mubai rushed forward after speaking, leaving Wang Feng with a sigh in his heart. The determination in the eyes of the others was equally resolute. As Shrek Academy's monsters, they couldn't abandon their teacher, especially in a dire situation like this.

"I won't leave!" Ning Rongrong's gentle voice resolutely sounded. Two soul rings lit up on her body as she summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Power and Speed!"

The blessings from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda enveloped everyone, including Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai in the front lines. The enhancements amplified both their power and speed, making them even more formidable.

With this added strength, Zhao Wuji delivered a fierce palm strike to the Titan Giant Ape, increasing both his speed and power, making his assault more formidable.

Wang Feng, with closed eyes, conveyed his instructions, "Tang San, don't attempt to control the Titan Giant Ape. Instead, use your Blue Silver Grass to support Teacher Zhao and Dai Mubai. Do not use your hidden weapons, as they won't be able to harm the Titan Giant Ape and might even provoke it. Remember, do not attack the Titan Giant Ape."

Wang Feng knew that Tang San's hidden weapons could potentially damage the Titan Giant Ape, especially its weak points like the eyes. However, provoking the Titan Giant Ape was not a risk worth taking. Even with Xiao Wu present, it could lead to a violent retaliation against everyone.

"Fatty, hold back and don't rush in. Avoid using the Phoenix flame. Once the flames are unleashed, it will undoubtedly attract other soul beasts too. You only need to protect Xiao Wu and Oscar in front of you. We want to prevent a full-scale battle and avoid attracting additional soul beasts as much as possible."

Fatty Ma's Phoenix flames, while potent, would be ineffective against the Titan Giant Ape. Moreover, they could potentially attract other soul beasts, especially at night. When surrounded by enemies, it would become even more challenging to handle the situation.

"Zhu Zhuqing, stay put and check for any nearby soul beasts. Alert us if you spot any. Oscar, prepare mushroom sausages just in case." Wang Feng ordered.

After conveying his instructions, Wang Feng began moving forward and the others hesitated for a moment. It seemed like a good idea for each of them to have a specific role to maximize their effectiveness in the situation. With Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai already engaged with the Titan Giant Ape, there was little room for others to jump into the fray without causing more harm than good.

Everyone understood Wang Feng's reasoning and they followed his instructions diligently, focusing on their designated tasks to ensure the best chance of survival.

After speaking, Wang Feng also glanced at Xiao Wu and noticed that she still seemed a bit bewildered.

In the face of such an overwhelming power difference, any attempt at an attack would prove futile.

Then, an awe-inspiring scene unfolded before everyone's eyes.

As Zhao Wuji's formidable Vajra Palm descended upon the Titan Giant Ape, it was promptly repelled as if it were a baseball striking the Titan Giant Ape's formidable body!

The attack left the Titan Giant Ape seething with rage and it let out an earth-shattering roar right at their faces!

A surge of menacing black energy exploded all around, whipping up a tempest that sent countless towering trees in the vicinity bending and snapping like twigs. The spectacle was nothing short of breathtaking!

Thanks to Wang Feng's guidance, Tang San refrained from controlling the Titan Giant Ape. Instead, he prepared to swiftly generate numerous vines from the ground to catch the launched Zhao Wuji.

However, the rebounding force proved incredibly potent. It took Tang San nearly everything with his soul power to create a vine wall, dozens of layers thick, before he successfully caught Zhao Wuji.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai didn't rush over to the colossal giant ape's side. He was overtaken by excitement fueled by the ferocious roar!

Fortunately, Wang Feng arrived in the nick of time and restrained Dai Mubai, preventing him from suffering the backlash.

At that moment, following the Titan Giant Ape's roar, it charged directly toward Xiao Wu's location!

With lightning speed, almost no one had time to react. The Titan Giant Ape's figure engulfed the moon as it leaped toward them. In the looming shadow, everyone's faces turned deathly pale, their hearts gripped by a sense of impending doom.

For an instant, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai all felt as if death were closing in.

Fortunately, Tang San acted swiftly. After releasing Zhao Wuji, he dashed forward like a phantom, grabbing Xiao Wu and flinging her to safety with one hand!

It was as if, even at the cost of his own life, he couldn't bear to see Xiao Wu harmed.

"No!" Zhao Wuji, standing in the distance, suddenly shouted with rage. 

He immediately activated his True Martial Soul Body and launched an attack on the Titan Giant Ape!

Only those who reached level 70 can use Martial Soul True Body. Once activated, their overall strength doubles! And they could freely use all soul abilities below the seventh ring without any limitations for half an hour!

Zhao Wuji's core soul ability was the key to survival!

Zhao Wuji's formidable Vajra Bear could enhance his defense by a staggering 200%!

At this moment, he couldn't predict how many lives he could save but saving even one counted.

Though the power of a single person had its limits, Zhao Wuji couldn't bear to witness the demise of any of the students!

What kind of face would he have to return with if that happened?

Alas, it was impossible to save them all, especially at this critical moment!

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