Chapter 59: The Performance

*Whoosh!*

In no time, the leaves around them began to tremble.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhao Wujin shouted urgently.

"Teacher Zhao, what's going on?" Dai Mubai asked, looking confused at Zhao Wujin, who had summoned his martial spirit.

"Get ready to flee. Oscar, be ready to use your flying third soul skill! No matter what happens, everyone must run for it and escape the forest," Zhao Wujin said, his expression grave.

"Flee?" Dai Mubai was taken aback. He had never seen Zhao Wujin look so terrified.

"Yes, I sense a very powerful soul beast approaching us. Its aura indicates it is at least 80,000 years old, possibly even 100,000 years," Zhao Wujin said with a serious tone.

"100,000 years?!"

"100,000 years?!"

"100,000 years?!"

Everyone, including Dai Mubai, was taken aback. Dai Mubai questioned, "Teacher Zhao, this is just the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. How could there be a 100,000-year soul beast here?"

"I don't know. It might just be out for a stroll or perhaps something in the area attracted it!" Zhao Wujin speculated, then added, "Mu Chen, protect everyone."

"Understood, Teacher Zhao," Mu Chen replied calmly.

The Shrek Eight, along with Zhao Wujin, were visibly anxious, except for Xiao Wu and Mu Chen, who were putting on a façade.

Exchanging a glance, Mu Chen and Xiao Wu silently communicated their understanding. They knew the performance was about to begin.

As time passed, all types of soul beasts, regardless of age or species, fled in panic beneath their feet. Soon, even the trees around them began to sway, as if the plants themselves sensed the impending threat.

*Boom!*

A figure descended from the sky like a massive mountain, crashing to the ground and causing the earth to shake violently.

"Ah?"

"What... what...?"

"How can it be this?"

The Shrek Eight, except for Mu Chen and Xiao Wu, looked terrified, and even Zhao Wujin's legs trembled slightly.

At the same time, a foul odor filled the air, and some members of the group were so frightened that they wet their pants.

"What is that?" Oscar asked, his voice trembling.

"The King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape," Zhao Wujin answered solemnly.

"The Titan Giant Ape?" Oscar repeated, his heart racing.

The sight of the Titan Giant Ape alone was enough to instill fear. Just its massive hands hinted at its terrifying battle power.

"Er Ming?" 

Xiao Wu suddenly moved forward, but Mu Chen stopped her.

Mu Chen shook his head slightly, signaling Xiao Wu not to act impulsively; now was not the time to reveal herself.

The Titan Giant Ape was the overlord of the forest, standing at the pinnacle of soul beasts. It possessed intelligence comparable to humans, and its attack, speed, and defense were nearly flawless. Even a hundred-year soul beast could compete with ten-thousand-year ones. The most terrifying aspect was that they could unleash skills akin to soul skills.

"This terrifying soul beast should be found in the depths of the Star Dou Forest. Why is it here? Did it really just come out to stretch its legs?" Zhao Wujin couldn't help but ponder.

The Titan Giant Ape remained still, examining the group. It hesitated to act, fearing that they were Xiao Wu's friends. If it harmed them, Xiao Wu would surely be displeased.

While Zhao Wujin maintained a calm expression, he felt a deep sense of panic inside. His martial spirit, the Great Bear, was suppressed in the presence of the Titan Giant Ape.

Zhao Wujin took a step forward, cupping his fists. "Respected King of the Forest, we mean no offense. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately."

In Zhao Wujin's view, the Titan Giant Ape had enough intelligence to understand human speech.

"Xiao Wu!" Mu Chen glanced at Xiao Wu, concerned.

"Mm," Xiao Wu nodded, giving the Titan Giant Ape a gentle wink before glancing at Zhao Wujin.

The Titan Giant Ape seemed to understand, as it pounded its chest like a gorilla. The powerful sound waves created a shockwave that pushed Dai Mubai and the others back.

"Mu Chen, get everyone to leave! Increase gravity!" Zhao Wujin commanded.

To buy time for Mu Chen and the others to escape, Zhao Wujin activated his third soul skill to restrict the Titan Giant Ape's movements.

"Dai Mubai, Tang San, get everyone out of here!" Mu Chen urged.

"No! I'm part of this team; I want to help them. You all go first!" Ning Rongrong insisted, her hands clasped together as she shone with a rainbow light.

**Seven Treasures Glazed Tower: First Amplification—Power.**

**Second Amplification—Speed.**

Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tower could amplify without regard to base soul power. With Mu Chen's forty-level soul power, it increased his strength and speed by thirty percent, and Zhao Wujin's seventy-six-level power would receive the same boost. With Ning Rongrong's assistance, Zhao Wujin could battle on par with an eighty-level Title Douluo.

However, even with this boost, it was still not enough to match the Titan Giant Ape.

*Boom!*

Zhao Wujin soared into the air to strike the Titan Giant Ape. With a flick of its hand, the Titan Giant Ape sent Zhao Wujin flying.

**Third Soul Skill: Sigh of the Ice Goddess**

At the same time, Mu Chen unleashed his own third soul skill. He swung his sword toward the Titan Giant Ape.

A chilling aura descended, attempting to freeze the massive form of the Titan Giant Ape.

"Is it frozen?"

Zhao Wujin and the others were momentarily stunned, but before they could breathe a sigh of relief, the Titan Giant Ape merely shook itself, causing the surrounding ice to shatter into pieces.

*Roar!*

The Titan Giant Ape was furious, releasing a terrifying aura. The shockwave sent Mu Chen crashing backward.

"Brother!" 

Xiao Wu panicked, springing forward to catch Mu Chen as he fell.

The Titan Giant Ape misunderstood Xiao Wu's intentions and reached out, grabbing her instead.

**First Soul Skill: Entangle.**

Seeing Xiao Wu caught, Tang San activated his first soul skill, sending countless blue silver grass vines to ensnare the Titan Giant Ape.

*Roar!*

The Titan Giant Ape roared in rage, breaking free from the blue silver grass with sheer force.

*Boom!*

As it grasped Xiao Wu, her lips twitched slightly.

The Titan Giant Ape leapt into the air, carrying Xiao Wu away.

"Xiao Wu!" Mu Chen shouted.

He understood that to make this performance more convincing, he needed to act a bit more chaotic. Losing control, he started running madly in the direction the Titan Giant Ape had gone, pretending to chase after it.

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