Chapter 74: Killing the Young, Bringing the Old
This was a six meter tall baboon covered in brownish yellow fur, with sharp fangs protruding from its mouth and long, powerful arms ending in razor sharp claws. Its brown eyes gleamed with hostility, and a faint purple glow surrounded its body, signifying that it was a thousand year soul beast.
Typically, thousand year soul beasts varied in strength some could barely fight a Rank 30 Soul Elder, while others could easily defeat a Soul King. However, despite facing Tang San and his companions, this beast showed no fear at all.
But the moment it laid eyes on Zhao Wuji, its instincts screamed in warning!
The baboon, which had been roaring in defiance just moments ago, abruptly turned around
Its powerful hind legs kicked off the ground, and it bolted at an astonishing speed!
Within seconds, it had already gained over ten meters of distance.
"Trying to run?"
Seeing the baboon flee without hesitation, Zhao Wuji grinned cruelly.
In an instant
He activated Martial Soul Possession, and seven soul rings emerged around him. His third soul ring lit up.
Mid sprint, the baboon's body suddenly stiffened
Its speed drastically slowed down.
Zhao Wuji's Gravity Enhancement had taken effect.
Then
His fourth and fifth soul rings flared to life at the same time!
With a mighty leap, he soared through the air. Under the guidance of his fourth soul skill, Position Lock, he landed directly above the baboon.
His Gravity Crush instantly activated!
No matter how fast this Wind Baboon was
Against Zhao Wuji's overwhelming power, escape was futile.
Even a thousand year soul beast was helpless before the force of the Immovable King.
Still mid air, Zhao Wuji swung his massive palm down
BAM!
His bear like hand smashed into the baboon's skull, leaving blood splattered across the ground.
The six meter tall beast collapsed with a deafening crash.
Zhao Wuji landed lightly, completing the entire capture seamlessly.
And
He had controlled his strength well.
Though heavily injured, the baboon was not dead yet just completely incapacitated.
"Got it."
Tang San and the others cheered excitedly.
After days of effort, they had finally secured a soul beast.
Oscar, overwhelmed with excitement, rushed forward in just a few steps.
"Alright, finish it quickly."
Zhao Wuji handed Oscar a knife, urging him to act swiftly.
Oscar wasted no time
He had no intention of letting someone else steal his prey.
With a decisive stab, he ended the baboon's life.
At that moment
A faint purple soul ring rose from the baboon's corpse.
Oscar immediately sat down, summoning his sausage martial soul, and allowed the soul ring's energy to flow into him.
He had begun absorbing his third soul ring.
Seeing Oscar enter the absorption state, Zhao Wuji finally relaxed.
As long as the process went smoothly, their mission would be complete.
They could finally return.
Some time later
Oscar successfully absorbed the soul ring.
"Congratulations, Oscar."
Zhao Wuji smiled at him.
After absorbing his third soul ring, Oscar's entire aura had subtly transformed
He even seemed taller and more energetic.
Oscar also grinned happily, just about to speak
Suddenly
Zhao Wuji's expression changed!
A cold, oppressive aura exploded from his body!
With a low growl, he instantly activated his martial soul
Vigorous Vajra Bear Possession!
"Teacher Zhao, what's wrong?"
Tang San and the others were confused at first
But the next moment, they felt a wave of violent energy surging toward them like a tidal wave!
"ROOOOAAAAR!!!"
A thunderous roar shook the forest!
Then
A powerful gust of wind erupted!
BOOM!!!
A massive figure descended from the sky, slamming into the ground with terrifying force.
When Tang San and the others saw the creature's true form, their expressions changed dramatically.
Before them stood a thirty meter tall Wind Baboon, identical to the one they had just killed
Except it was many times larger!
This enormous Wind Baboon was surrounded by swirling blue wind.
Its muscular body was swollen with raw power.
Its eyes glowed blood red, and its fanged mouth twisted into a fearsome snarl.
It looked utterly demonic.
"ROOOOOAAAAARRR!!!!!"
The gigantic beast lowered its gaze to the lifeless corpse of the smaller baboon.
Then
It threw its head back and howled in sorrow and rage!
With clenched fists, it pounded its massive chest, unleashing shockwaves of fury.
Even Tang San and the others could feel the beast's grief
And its uncontrollable wrath!
There was no doubt
They had killed the child…
And now the parent had come.
"This is bad…"
Zhao Wuji's eyelid twitched.
Why has our luck been so terrible lately?!
Who the hell would've thought
That killing a mere thousand year soul beast would summon a ten thousand year beast?!
And this was no ordinary ten thousand year beast.
Judging by its size and aura, this Wind Baboon was at least 60,000 years old!
Thankfully
It had arrived late.
If it had shown up while Oscar was still absorbing the soul ring, things would've been catastrophic.
At least now, they could still escape.
"Listen up "
Zhao Wuji whispered urgently to Tang San and the others.
"I'll hold it off. You all run NOW."
"Teacher Zhao, we can't just leave you "
Oscar started protesting.
"Idiot!"
Zhao Wuji snapped.
Then
He lowered his voice.
"This beast is insanely strong. I might not be able to defeat it."
"If I'm alone, I can escape."
"But if I have to protect you all, we're dead."
"I'll distract it. The moment I engage, you run understood?!"
Hearing this
Tang San and the others nodded reluctantly.
They knew
This was their best option.
At that moment
The enormous Wind Baboon locked its blood red gaze on them.
"GO!!!"
With a roar, Zhao Wuji charged forward, his seven soul rings flaring as he launched a full power assault!
BOOM!
Zhao Wuji and the Wind Baboon collided, shaking the earth with their battle.
Tang San and the others turned to flee
But
Suddenly
Another deafening roar erupted!
From the forest emerged a second massive Wind Baboon
A 15 meter tall one.
Its dark glow signified that it, too, was a ten thousand year beast.
Perhaps its mate?
Tang San and the others exchanged glances
Then split up in four different directions to escape.
The second baboon hesitated
Then chose a target…
It chased after Tang San.
(End of Chapter.)
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