Bone Stripping (Please Vote with Monthly and Recommendation Tickets)

Late at night, as Han Yu guarded Zhu Dazhi while he absorbed his Soul Ring, his brow suddenly twitched.

He had already sensed the aura of the Titan Giant Ape, though it was still very far away.

Of course, Han Yu had no need to pursue the Titan Giant Ape. By following his Heavenly Flames' senses, he would be able to find Tang San.

After a moment, he gave the excuse he had prepared in advance. "Senior Ling Hai, once Dazhi finishes absorbing his Soul Ring, take them back first. I sense an opportunity for myself within the forest, so I need to take a look."

Opportunities like this were something some people never encountered in their entire lives. But once one appeared, it meant that the Soul Master's cultivation speed or strength would greatly improve.

"Teacher Han, go ahead. Be careful above all else." Ling Hai naturally would not stop him over something like this.

Han Yu gave Ye Lingling and the others a few more instructions before disappearing into the forest.

He had already taught them about Self-Created Soul Skills and certain cultivation matters. It was necessary for them to spend some time cultivating and digesting what they had learned.

Meanwhile.

The Titan Giant Ape's sudden appearance caught Tang San and the others completely off guard.

"King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape." Zhao Wuji's voice trembled.

This was a genuine Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, an existence even ordinary Titled Douluo would not provoke lightly.

Zhao Wuji's heart sank. The Titan Giant Ape appearing at the edge of the forest most likely meant that something had drawn it here. Or perhaps they had trespassed into its territory.

"If this is your territory, we are willing to withdraw immediately," Zhao Wuji hurriedly said.

The Titan Giant Ape's target had always been Xiao Wu. From the moment Xiao Wu entered the forest, it had already sensed her aura.

Seeing Xiao Wu mingling with humans, the Titan Giant Ape, worried that she might be in danger, would not stand idly by.

"Roar!"

With a roar, the Titan Giant Ape launched an attack on the group without warning.

Zhao Wuji's heart sank. Activating his Martial Soul Avatar, he shouted, "Mubai, quickly take everyone and leave!"

Dai Mubai and the others had long been scared witless. Ma Hongjun had even been frightened into losing control of his bladder and bowels.

The pungent stench immediately pulled everyone back to reality.

Dai Mubai hurriedly turned around. "Everyone, run!"

Oscar came to his senses and grabbed Ning Rongrong's hand, quickly fleeing.

Unfortunately, Zhao Wuji was only a Soul Saint. Facing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Titan Giant Ape, he had no power to fight back.

With one punch, it sent him flying. The Titan Giant Ape swiftly bent down and reached out, snatching Xiao Wu away.

"Xiao Wu!" Tang San's eyes split with fury as the Hidden Weapons in his hands shot toward the Titan Giant Ape like a storm.

"Brother!" Xiao Wu shook her head, signaling Tang San not to follow.

The Titan Giant Ape's appearance had instead given her the chance to obtain her third Soul Ring.

If she stayed with the group, Zhao Wuji would surely keep watching her. Sooner or later, her secret would be exposed.

"Oscar, give me a Flying Mushroom Sausage now. I'm going to save Xiao Wu!" Tang San grabbed Oscar's arm and practically roared.

"Little San, I..." Oscar hesitated.

If he let Tang San chase after it, Tang San would most likely meet with disaster. But if he did nothing, Tang San would surely hold a grudge against him.

"Seven Treasures Manifest, Glazed Light. Seven Treasures Named: first, strength; second, speed!" Ning Rongrong acted decisively.

She was not trying to help Tang San. She wanted him to hurry up and die.

Seeing this, Oscar quickly handed over a Flying Mushroom Sausage.

After thanking him, Tang San quickly flew away.

Zhao Wuji, having recovered, turned pale. "Tang San, come back! Oscar, Ning Rongrong, what have you done?!"

"I..."

Zhao Wuji said helplessly, "Quickly buff us. We'll all go find Tang San and Xiao Wu together!"

As a teacher, he still had professional ethics. At least he was not like some Grandmaster who would only run when danger appeared.

"Tang San is right ahead." As the Heavenly Flames' senses grew stronger and stronger, Han Yu gradually slowed down.

He took out a black Nightwalker Outfit from his Soul Tool. With a flash, he vanished into the darkness.

The Flying Mushroom Sausage only lasted one minute. After pursuing for a while, Tang San landed on the ground.

His mind was in complete turmoil, and he failed to notice the hidden dangers around him.

A Man Faced Demon Spider darted out of the darkness and pounced on Tang San, knocking him to the ground.

Han Yu took in the entire scene. He even began considering whether he should help Tang San. The Man Faced Demon Spider's External Soul Bone would only form during the absorption of its Soul Ring because of the powerful resentment it harbored before death.

If he killed it directly, the Soul Bone might not form.

However, after seeing the Man Faced Demon Spider's condition clearly, Han Yu knew he had worried unnecessarily.

Several wounds deep enough to expose bone covered the Man Faced Demon Spider's abdomen. These injuries had clearly been inflicted by another Soul Beast.

Moreover, during its fight with Tang San, it had not spat any silk.

"As expected of the child of fortune brought by the Asura God. No wonder the system has issued the most missions involving you," Han Yu muttered.

"Evil Soul Beast! It's because creatures like you exist that Xiao Wu has been endangered. Your existence is simply intolerable to heaven and earth!" With an enraged roar, Tang San fell into a berserk state.

Countless Hidden Weapon arrows rained down upon the Man Faced Demon Spider as though they cost nothing.

Watching this, Han Yu sneered. "Evil Soul Beast? Tang San, wake up. That's your Second Brother-in-Law."

He wondered what the Titan Giant Ape would think if it heard Tang San's words. Would it still Sacrifice itself for him?

Without any surprise, Tang San killed the Man Faced Demon Spider.

No one came out to steal the Soul Ring while he absorbed it.

It was not until the latter half of the night that Zhao Wuji finally arrived with the others. Xiao Wu also reached the area shortly afterward.

It was the same old story. Xiao Wu found an excuse to explain how she had obtained her Soul Ring.

Seeing that Xiao Wu was safe and sound, Zhao Wuji did not press the matter. He simply took it as a blessing in disguise.

When Xiao Wu saw the Man Faced Demon Spider Tang San was absorbing, her face instantly lost all color.

Han Yu did not care what Xiao Wu said. What he cared about was the Soul Bone on Tang San's body. In his senses, a Soul Bone was gradually forming on Tang San's back.

"Hehehe, Little Bum, you can't handle an External Soul Bone. As your former Dean of Studies, it's necessary for me to lend you a hand."

"System, prepare to act."

The instant the External Soul Bone finished growing behind Tang San, the system acted at once.

Without anyone noticing, Tang San's Soul Bone had already arrived in Han Yu's hand.

Congratulations, Host. You have successfully plundered Tang San's Soul Bone. You have been rewarded with one Netherworld Poison Fire. The system will distribute the reward to the Host in a safe location.

"Not a bad haul. Little Bum, until we meet again."

With an inward chuckle, Han Yu swiftly disappeared into the darkness.

Having lost the External Soul Bone, Tang San felt a wave of disappointment. Yet the instant he saw Xiao Wu, that feeling vanished.

Han Yu had not expected that stripping Tang San of his Soul Bone would spare him quite a bit of suffering.

"Third Brother, you were too reckless. What would I have done if you had failed to absorb the Soul Ring?" A tear could not help but fall from the corner of Xiao Wu's eye.

Tang San knew how to determine the age of a Man Faced Demon Spider. He had simply been blinded by rage at the time and failed to notice it.