Chapter 135: Zhao Wuji’s Dilemma, Ma Hongjun in Peril!

As the enormous figure emerged, everyone finally understood why Zhao Wuji was so serious and tense. This mountain-like soul beast was none other than the King of the Forest—Titan Giant Ape!

For Su Ming, it was his first time facing such a colossal creature, experiencing the oppressive aura of a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast up close. As expected, it was no trivial matter. Were it not for his Kamui Space, he wouldn't be able to remain so composed.

After all, he wasn't confident that his current mastery of Wood Release could repel the Titan Giant Ape. Most likely, it wasn't possible.

When the Titan Giant Ape appeared, Xiao Wu didn't share Zhao Wuji's nervousness. Instead, she felt a deep sense of familiarity.

Standing beside her, Su Ming leaned in and whispered, "Xiao Wu, could it be that this hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape sensed your aura and came looking for you?"

Xiao Wu was indeed puzzled. Her soul beast aura was supposed to be concealed by the system, so why had Er Ming suddenly appeared here?

How did he figure out she was here? It couldn't be that he just happened to be wandering the forest and sensed her "human" aura, right?

Could the system's skill have failed?

Unable to find an answer, she decided not to dwell on it. She whispered back, "Yes, I know him. This Titan Giant Ape is my little brother. He's probably here to find me."

Although she knew Su Ming was asking the obvious, she still explained her relationship with the Titan Giant Ape.

Su Ming continued, "He must have missed you after not seeing you for so long. Suddenly sensing your presence in the forest, he rushed over. He'll likely take you away later. Tell him to take me with you as well."

Feigning curiosity, Xiao Wu asked, "Big Brother, why?"

Su Ming replied mysteriously, "Just do it. You'll understand soon."

Xiao Wu nodded, realizing his concern about the crowd around them. Clearly, he didn't want to reveal his cards and intended to spar with Er Ming.

Su Ming indeed wanted to spar with Er Ming and also meet Da Ming and Er Ming. In the original storyline, they had been living well until they both became Tang San's spirit rings.

Every encounter had been suspiciously "coincidental."

Da Ming and Er Ming weren't inherently malicious. Otherwise, when a certain unknown Title Douluo had challenged the Titan Giant Ape and lost, the Azure Bull Python wouldn't have let him leave alive.

Zhao Wuji, facing the enormous figure, couldn't stop trembling. Cold sweat dripped down his back as he stammered, "It's the King of the Forest—Titan Giant Ape!"

Now, Zhao Wuji found himself in a dilemma. Advancing could cost him his life, while retreating would ruin his reputation.

His only option was to buy time, holding off the Titan Giant Ape while the others escaped. If they managed to flee, he might still have a slim chance of survival.

But Zhao Wuji, as a Soul Saint, couldn't understand that a hundred-thousand-year soul beast like the Titan Giant Ape possessed a domain. Its gravity domain perfectly countered Zhao Wuji's Gravity Crush. If the Titan Giant Ape wished, no one here would escape.

In the original story, its attention had been solely on Xiao Wu, disregarding everyone else. Even Zhao Wuji's attacks, bolstered by his Martial Soul Avatar, were like tickles to the Titan Giant Ape—utterly uninteresting.

Tang San, usually composed, immediately recognized the soul beast before him. A Titan Giant Ape was a ruler in any soul beast forest, and this one, by his estimation, had already reached the hundred-thousand-year level.

His teacher had once mentioned a self-proclaimed powerful Title Douluo challenging the Titan Giant Ape, only to suffer a crushing defeat. It was only due to some unknown reason that the Douluo survived.

A hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape was as formidable as a level 95 or 96 Title Douluo. Yet, their strongest here was only Zhao Wuji, a mere Soul Saint—not a match at all!

It was said that only one person in history had ever killed a Titan Giant Ape. Everyone else who encountered one had perished.

Tang Hao: You should've just mentioned my name outright.

Zhao Wuji decided to try reasoning first. Bowing slightly, he said respectfully, "Honored King of the Forest, we mean no offense. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately."

Given its size, the Titan Giant Ape could undoubtedly understand his words. Whether it would respond favorably was another matter.

However, the Titan Giant Ape paid no attention to Zhao Wuji. Its gaze was fixed on Xiao Wu, standing beside Su Ming.

Xiao Wu transmitted her thoughts to it, "Er Ming, find a chance to take me away later. Also, take the man beside me—he's my sworn brother in the human world. Got it?"

Er Ming nodded slightly, though puzzled about why Xiao Wu wanted him to take this weak human. Wouldn't this expose her identity as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form?

But since Xiao Wu said so, he would obey. Thinking wasn't his strong suit—he'd leave that to Da Ming.

Xiao Wu added, "Also, the two girls behind me are my good friends in the human world. Make sure they can leave safely, understood?"

Er Ming dumbly nodded again. Xiao Wu seemed to have made quite a few friends during her time in the human world.

"The others… do whatever you want. But that red-haired fat guy over there—his Martial Soul is an Evil Fire Phoenix mutated from a rooster. When we first met, he had improper thoughts about me, so I beat him up."

"I still find him unpleasant. Find a chance to… cripple him there!"

Xiao Wu had wanted to deal with Ma Hongjun for a long time but felt it inappropriate to act herself. After all, both she and Su Ming were still students of Shrek Academy, and Su Ming had his plans. She couldn't create trouble.

But here, in the Star Dou Forest, her connection with the Titan Giant Ape was only known to Su Ming, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing.

Besides, who would suspect that Ma Hongjun's injury at the hands of the Titan Giant Ape was orchestrated by Xiao Wu?

Watching from the side, Su Ming's mouth twitched. Though he hadn't intercepted Xiao Wu's telepathic message, her subtle glances at Ma Hongjun were enough for him to guess that the unlucky fatty was about to suffer!

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