The Titan Giant Ape Attacks; Tang San Goes Nearly Mad

Xiao Wu simply could not understand what Tang San hoped to gain by constantly going against everyone, even as they rolled their eyes at him.

He had not been like this back at Nuoding Academy, had he?

Ever since he arrived at Shrek Academy, it was as though everything had taken on a different flavor.

Could he really be doing it just to show off?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Xiao Wu believed her Third Brother was definitely not that kind of person!

"Brother, why don't you back down and apologize to Jiang Qin? Then he might give you a few recovery pills..."

Xiao Wu pleaded with him earnestly, trying to get through to Tang San.

Who would have thought that when Tang San heard the words "back down" and "apologize," he would lunge and bite like a starving dog suddenly finding a pile of shit after going hungry for days:

"Back down? Apologize? Why should I apologize to Jiang Qin?!"

"If it weren't for him, I would have become the boss of Shrek Academy long ago!"

"He always has to be a head above me. Why should I back down to him?!"

Tang San flew into a rage. Gritting his teeth against the burning pain all over his body, he began listing Jiang Qin's faults.

Meanwhile, inside Jiang Qin's tent, the scene could not have been more different.

Zhu Zhuqing was breathing lightly, her hair clumped into strands and her cheeks flushed. She lay in Jiang Qin's arms, stroking his cheek with one finger, a shy look on her face.

"After all those times, you're still so shy?" Jiang Qin stroked her rounded cheek with his hand and could not help teasing her.

Zhu Zhuqing panted, her chest rising and falling. At some point, the blanket had slipped most of the way down, revealing a glimpse of her body.

"You're awful. It's only because you're too..." Zhu Zhuqing mumbled, her face as red as a boiled shrimp.

Jiang Qin wrapped an arm around Zhu Zhuqing's neck, feeling her soft body, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.

At first, Zhu Zhuqing had only half yielded, looking reluctant the whole time and saying things like, "I only came to you to get stronger."

Later, though, she had become more and more forward. Sometimes she even came to him without being called.

Tonight, she had slipped in especially early.

She had taken so much initiative that he hardly recognized her.

What had happened to the aloof goddess Zhu Zhuqing was supposed to be?

Now, when Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jiang Qin, her gaze was as tender as water, full of unquestioning devotion and lingering affection that could not be dissolved.

Just as the two were gazing deeply into each other's eyes, whispering sweet nothings and touching and caressing each other in the intimate atmosphere... a thunderous boom outside abruptly interrupted them.

Startled, Jiang Qin quickly dressed and walked out of the tent, somewhat annoyed.

He had not known what to expect, but the moment Jiang Qin stepped outside, the sight before him gave him a fright.

The ring of trees outside the tents had been utterly devastated, every one of them toppled. Some had been snapped in half, some had lost their crowns, and others had even been uprooted.

As for the scattered rocks and deep craters around them, they were too numerous to count.

Zhao Wuji had already come out, his face as still as water and his expression exceptionally grave.

Jiang Qin took a few steps forward, his own face dark, and cautiously warned him, "Teacher Zhao, a Soul Beast capable of causing this kind of destruction is probably no ordinary creature. You must be careful."

He then held out several purple pills, each marked with exquisite purple patterns:

"Teacher Zhao, these are Soul Recovery Pills. Taking one will instantly restore seventy-five percent of your total Soul Power."

Teacher Zhao did not stand on ceremony. He snatched them up and carefully put them away without replying. He knew there was probably a tough battle ahead.

His gaze remained fixed on the darkness ahead. The scattered points of firelight in the camp only made the depths of the forest opposite them seem more eerie and sinister.

Suddenly, an immensely powerful cry rang out!

"Boom!"

The sound was deep and powerful, with Soul Power faintly mingled in it, carrying an overwhelming pressure.

Zhao Wuji remained expressionless, his eyes fixed unblinkingly ahead.

After a tremendous roar, a huge figure emerged from the darkness. With a casual sweep, it sent all the tall, sturdy trees in its path crashing down!

As swathes of trees fell, the enormous figure finally revealed its true appearance!

It was a giant ape standing about twenty meters tall. Its entire body was like a small mountain, massive, powerful and broad, giving off a terrifying presence.

Most striking of all were his eyes. As large as lanterns and crimson red, they radiated an imposing bearing!

"The king of the forest, the Titan Giant Ape?!"

Zhao Wuji's expression changed at once, growing incomparably grave.

He had originally thought it would be a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, but he had never expected a Titan Giant Ape!

This was the true king of the Star Dou Great Forest. It usually stayed in the deepest core of the forest and rarely emerged, yet today it had come to the outer reaches!

Zhao Wuji had no time to think further. He shouted urgently:

"Jiang Qin! Quickly, go warn the others and lead them away!"

"I'll hold it off for a while!"

Without waiting for Jiang Qin to answer, he immediately charged forward.

"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"

In an instant, an equally enormous Great Strength Vajra Bear appeared on the spot. It was every bit as ferocious, but before the mountain-like Titan Giant Ape, it was a mere sorcerer beside a great one.

But Zhao Wuji had no choice. He steeled himself, ready to face it alone.

In fact, there was no need for Jiang Qin to call anyone. The noise had already startled everyone out of their tents.

Their expressions changed as they looked at the mountain-sized Titan Giant Ape before them, fear showing on every face.

Some, including Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, had even quietly turned and run...

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both went to Jiang Qin's side and urged him in unison, "Jiang Qin, run!"

After speaking, they both froze and exchanged a glance. Their expressions differed, but each read something in the other's eyes.

Jiang Qin ignored both of them and strode toward Zhao Wuji.

Ning Rongrong cried out urgently, "Jiang Qin, come back! Have you got a death wish?!"

Zhu Zhuqing shouted too, "Jiang Qin! Don't try to be a hero!"

With that, both women stamped their feet, then, once again acting in unison, followed Jiang Qin.

They were clearly ready to risk their lives alongside him.

Jiang Qin called out to Zhao Wuji, who was about to make his move:

"Teacher Zhao! Don't be rash! The Titan Giant Ape isn't here for either of us!"

He spoke urgently. Jiang Qin naturally understood that the Titan Giant Ape bore them no hostility; its true target was Xiao Wu.

If Zhao Wuji attacked now, it would only have the opposite effect.

Zhao Wuji was stunned by the shout, but he could not believe it. Seeing Jiang Qin coming toward him instead of fleeing, with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing following behind, he could not help flying into a rage:

"Are you coming here to die?! Get going! Don't stand around here like fools!"

Zhao Wuji was genuinely anxious. Though deeply moved, he understood that this was no time to act on impulse. Jiang Qin's arrival would only put him in greater danger!

But just as Jiang Qin had said, the Titan Giant Ape actually ignored Zhao Wuji and charged straight toward Xiao Wu!