Chapter 124: What? The Titan Is After Me?

In the early hours of the morning, everything was quiet.

Everyone was resting. Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu had just fallen asleep.

However, the tranquility was suddenly shattered.

"Boom."

"Boom."

"Boom."

A series of loud crashes echoed into Zhao Ming and the others' ears. Accompanying the sound was a tremor, as if the earth itself was shaking.

Feeling the immense disturbance, Zhao Ming woke up instantly. A flash of shock crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

This must be the Titan Giant Ape. It's here for Xiao Wu.

Beside him, Xiao Wu sat up, the silk blanket slipping off, revealing her fair, delicate skin. The view was tempting, but it was one that only Zhao Ming could enjoy.

"It must be Er Ming; he's here to find me," Xiao Wu said with excitement. It had been six years since she left the Star Dou Forest, and she couldn't help but feel nostalgic for Da Ming and Er Ming.

She glanced at Zhao Ming, whose gaze was fixed on her. Her face turned crimson. "Hurry up and get dressed, or someone might come."

"Mm." Zhao Ming quickly nodded.

Unlike Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu, the others had no idea about the Titan Giant Ape. They were likely in a state of panic right now. If anyone came to wake them up and saw Xiao Wu like this, it would be a problem.

He was possessive when it came to his women. No matter who it was, even if it was an accident, he would never let them off if they saw her.

With that thought, Zhao Ming swiftly got up, picked up the scattered clothes, and handed them to Xiao Wu.

At the same time, he quickly dressed himself.

"I'll stand guard outside; I won't let anyone come in," Zhao Ming said, seeing that Xiao Wu was just beginning to put on her undergarments.

"Mm." Xiao Wu nodded gently, feeling a wave of warmth at Zhao Ming's concern.

She loved this side of Zhao Ming—domineering yet gentle.

As Zhao Ming exited, everyone else emerged from their tents, staring fearfully into the distance.

Following their line of sight, Zhao Ming finally saw the Titan Giant Ape's true form.

The Titan Giant Ape was massive, like a mountain. Its body was covered in dark fur that shimmered faintly under the light of the stars and moon. Even on all fours, its shoulders stood over seven meters high, and if it stood upright, it would likely reach around fourteen meters.

Isn't this like King Kong from Skull Island?

Staring at the enormous Titan Giant Ape, Zhao Ming couldn't help but think of the movie King Kong from Earth in his past life.

The design was almost identical.

At that moment, as if sensing Zhao Ming's gaze, the Titan Giant Ape turned its eyes towards him.

After staring for a while, it charged straight in Zhao Ming's direction.

The expression in the Titan Giant Ape's eyes was peculiar, but Zhao Ming assumed it was there for Xiao Wu.

"Zhao Ming, get out of the way!" Zhao Wuji shouted when he saw the Titan Giant Ape charging at Zhao Ming.

Zhao Wuji's heart was already filled with shock because he recognized the Titan Giant Ape before them—a hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape.

This was a creature that even a Titled Douluo would hesitate to face. With its immense strength, even an average Titled Douluo would have no choice but to flee. Only the top echelon of Titled Douluo would dare to challenge such a formidable being.

But wasn't this powerful creature supposed to reside deep within the Star Dou Forest?

What was it doing here?

Zhao Wuji's mind raced with questions, but he had no time to think, as the Titan Giant Ape was charging straight toward Zhao Ming. Its target was clearly Zhao Ming.

Zhao Wuji immediately released his martial spirit and unleashed all his spirit skills, desperately attacking the Titan Giant Ape in an attempt to divert its attention away from Zhao Ming.

Elder Dragon and Elder Snake quickly joined in, determined to protect Zhao Ming, whom they had already considered as their future grandson-in-law.

However, their attacks were nothing more than an itch to the Titan Giant Ape.

With a casual swipe of its massive hand, the three of them were sent flying.

The Titan Giant Ape was terrifying beyond measure.

As depicted in the original story, the Titan Giant Ape had no intention of killing them and merely brushed them aside. However, its next words left Zhao Ming stunned.

"Who would have thought that among humans, there exists someone with such talent?" The Titan Giant Ape's eyes showed a look of shock.

"For the future of our spirit beast race, such a genius must not be allowed to live," it continued.

The Titan Giant Ape's voice was loud, and everyone could hear it clearly.

What the hell???

Hearing the Titan Giant Ape's words and meeting its gaze, Zhao Ming felt a wave of confusion.

Was the Titan Giant Ape not here for Xiao Wu but for him?

That couldn't be right. Even if the Titan had a grudge against humans, it hadn't harmed Zhao Wuji or the others, so why target him? Moreover, with its strength, it should have sensed Xiao Wu's presence. It shouldn't be targeting him.

After all, both the Titan and Azure Bull Python were Xiao Wu's sworn brothers.

Which meant he was their brother-in-law.

As Zhao Ming's mind raced, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing activated their martial spirits and rushed towards Zhao Ming, shouting in worry, "Zhao Ming, be careful!"

They had heard clearly—the Titan Giant Ape's target was Zhao Ming.

It must be Zhao Ming's talent that had attracted the attention of such a powerful being from the spirit beast realm.

Both of them knew very well how strong Zhao Ming's potential was; he was destined to become an extraordinary powerhouse among humans. There was an irreconcilable hatred between humans and spirit beasts. Now that a powerful spirit beast had sensed Zhao Ming's talent, it was determined to eliminate him.

Meng Yiran was stunned for a moment, fear evident in her eyes as she looked at the enormous Titan Giant Ape. But she felt even more anxious. She remembered how Zhao Ming had helped her the previous day and her grandmother's words. Gritting her teeth, she too activated her martial spirit and rushed forward.

Zhao Wuji and the others were pale. They hadn't expected Zhao Ming to provoke the killing intent of such a powerful entity like the Titan Giant Ape. Their hearts were filled with both anger and despair.

A creature like the Titan Giant Ape could wipe them all out effortlessly. Even Titled Douluo wouldn't dare to provoke a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast, let alone them.

"Rongrong, Zhuqing, come back! Don't go over there!"

"Yiran, come back!"

Zhao Wuji and the others simultaneously released their martial spirits, quickly pulling back the three girls who were running toward Zhao Ming.

They were powerless to save Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu, but they had to try to save those who could survive.

At that moment, Xiao Wu came to Zhao Ming's side.

Seeing Xiao Wu, the Titan Giant Ape's eyes showed clear excitement, but its hand did not slow down as it swiftly grabbed both of them.

Zhao Ming didn't resist because he knew it would be pointless. Besides, he didn't sense any killing intent from the Titan's eyes. With Xiao Wu by his side, he felt secure.

"No!" Ning Rongrong and the others watched helplessly as Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu were taken away. They cried out in despair, tears streaming down their faces.

In the Titan's grasp, Zhao Ming felt a pang in his heart as he saw Zhu Zhuqing and the others' sorrowful expressions. At the same time, he made a mental note to hold this against the Titan Giant Ape. In the future, when his strength was sufficient, he would definitely settle the score.

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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

✨ • 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟲𝟬+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.