Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, still maintaining the Bipolar Static Domain, both swallowed hard. That was the Titan Giant Ape—just like that, someone had blinded it.
Neither dared imagine what would happen if the Titan Giant Ape regained its mobility. Wouldn't it go completely berserk?
Run. Once the domain is lifted, they'd have to run with everything they had. No way they were dying here.
Shen An stood calmly, using his Sword Control Soul Skill. Four soul rings slowly rose into the air. Whether it was the Nine-Leaf Swordgrass or the rings themselves, they were visible to everyone—only Shen An's own body had been coated with the invisible ink.
As the Sword Control Soul Skill activated, the Nine-Leaf Swordgrass embedded in the Titan Giant Ape's brain continued to unleash a storm of sword energy.
Though a soul beast's internal organs were far more fragile than its exterior, a creature like the Titan Giant Ape, whose offense and defense rivaled that of dragons and phoenixes, still had a skull so dense it was terrifying.
The sword energy of the Nine-Leaf Swordgrass wreaked havoc, yet the Titan Giant Ape's life force didn't drop much. On the contrary, its one remaining eye turned bloodshot, filled with murderous frenzy and unbridled rage.
Shen An showed no fear. He simply stared indifferently, not moving an inch—what, did they think he was bluffing?
His soul power surged like a river, and at the same time, he silently used his final soul power experience pack. Not only was his power fully replenished, but his level also jumped up to forty-seven.
Yue Guan and Ghost were shocked. They couldn't see Shen An, but after he made a move and leaked a bit of aura, they could pinpoint his location.
A Soul Ancestor breaking through the Titan Giant Ape's defenses was already unheard of. But for that aura to grow even stronger mid-fight? Unbelievable.
Leveling up wasn't something that could be done just by getting enough experience. It also required meditation and absorbing energy. Where had Shen An pulled all that energy from?
"I really don't like that look in your eye," Shen An said flatly.
Then, the Nine-Leaf Swordgrass in the Titan Giant Ape's brain pierced through its other eye.
Now both of the Titan Giant Ape's eyes were hollowed out, a truly horrifying sight.
Yue Guan cursed silently. A Soul Ancestor was putting on a show right in front of their top-tier faces—and worse, the delicate balance between the various parties had actually given him the chance to do so.
The Sky Azure Bull Python to the side was terrified, afraid it would become blind next. But even more, it was furious.
Er Ming was his blood brother. And right in front of him, he'd been turned into a blind ape.
Shen An didn't linger. He immediately soared away, riding his sword. No kidding—if even his full power couldn't finish it, he had to retreat. Blinding both eyes was good enough.
Who knew how long those two Title Douluo could hold on?
"Tom and Jerry!"
Shen An shouted. Tom, ever sharp, quickly washed the ink off his tail. Shen An saw the cat tail emerge and immediately scooped it up to escape.
ROAR!!
At that moment, the golden and silver hues of the domain shattered like colored glass. Ghost and Yue Guan coughed up blood and rocketed away without a backward glance.
But the two Forest Kings didn't even glance at the fleeing Titled Douluo. The Titan Giant Ape let out a mournful howl, like a mountain collapsing or a tidal wave crashing.
The pain of losing both eyes and the fury repressed in its heart all exploded in this one earth-shaking roar.
In an instant, countless soul beasts throughout the Star Dou Forest trembled and fled in panic. Their instincts screamed: The Forest King is enraged.
"Big Brother, my eyes are gone! My head hurts so much!" the Titan Giant Ape howled. Its face was twisted, blood pouring from its hollow sockets—utterly horrifying.
The Sky Azure Bull Python felt deep grief. "Let's go. Big Brother's taking you to kill!" Its voice was icy, as if dragging all who heard it into a frozen hell.
The world of soul masters knew that the core of Star Dou Forest was the lake where the Sky Azure Bull Python dwelled.
They believed that the Forest Kings were the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python. But that wasn't entirely true—they were only the figureheads.
The true ruler of Star Dou Forest was the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian, who resided by the Lake of Life. He was also the agent of the Silver Dragon King, the leader of all soul beasts.
At the Lake of Life—the true heart of Star Dou Forest—a black-clad man was sitting in meditation. Handsome and resolute, a single strand of golden hair hung over one cheek.
Startled, he looked up. What could have driven the Titan Giant Ape into such a fury? That beast was extremely gifted and frighteningly powerful.
"Humans again?"
A shadow crossed Di Tian's face. As the Beast God, he instinctively wanted to protect powerful soul beasts like the Titan Giant Ape.
Once that beast passed its hundred-thousand-year tribulation, he would invite it to join him in building a better future for soul beasts.
But after a moment's hesitation, he sat back down.
"Humans… humans. When our lord awakens, the soul beasts shall reclaim dominance over the Douluo Continent," Di Tian muttered quietly.
The Silver Dragon King was still asleep and recovering. He had to stay and guard her—he couldn't act recklessly.
Once, he had roamed the continent freely on the strength of his power alone. He'd thought humans were still weak and frail. But now… there were humans as strong as he was.
That warning had taken root in his heart. He couldn't risk exposing himself—not while he still had to protect the Silver Dragon King.
She was born from half of the supreme Dragon God. She was the soul beasts' true hope. Di Tian absolutely could not let anything happen to her.
The Titan Giant Ape, though now blind, ran wildly through Star Dou Forest, relying on his sense of aura.
The Sky Azure Bull Python followed close behind. No matter how fast Shen An was, he couldn't outrun two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
Damn it. They're not even sparing a glance at those two Title Douluo? Shen An cursed in his heart.
He gave up running. No way he could outrun them.
Shen An took out a jug of clear water and washed off the invisible ink covering him. A true warrior dares face blood and pain head-on.
Two Forest Kings? Bring it on.
Tom and Jerry also revealed themselves. With a shake, Tom flung off the water on his body.
Shen An went silent for a moment. Nice. Unlike me—still dripping wet.
Sensing the two overwhelming auras closing in, Shen An spoke with a hint of excitement: "Tom, you ready?"
Tom saluted immediately, then whipped out a hairdryer. He lifted Jerry's backside, revealing the power socket, and plugged it in.
In no time at all, Shen An was completely dry.
His lips twitched as he grabbed Tom's face and mushed it around.
"I told you to get the kung fu headband ready. We're about to throw down—go all out!"
Tom chuckled sheepishly and pulled out the kung fu headband.
Shen An had always been extremely restrained in using the headband. But now, with battle inevitable, he felt a strange thrill—like unshackling a burden.
Looking at Tom gripping the headband, Shen An felt an overwhelming sense of safety.
No more holding back. If we're going to use it, we're going all in!
A massive shadow loomed over him. The Titan Giant Ape had arrived.
"Human, I want you to die in agony—no, I want you to beg for death!"