Titan Giant Ape, Man Faced Demon Spider

Zhao Wuji coughed and spoke up for his students:

"Oscar's soul skill is quite powerful. One Flying Mushroom Sausage lets a person fly at the speed of a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent for one minute. At a critical moment, it could even determine victory or defeat. It's an exceptional soul skill."

"Alright, Oscar has obtained a suitable soul skill, so we can leave the Star Dou Great Forest. We've just offended the Peerless Dragon Snake couple, so we should leave as soon as possible."

At that moment, Tang San, who had already woken up, hurriedly said:

"Teacher Zhao, we can't leave yet. After fighting Meng Yiran, my Soul Power has broken through. I've reached level thirty as well, and I need a Third Spirit Ring."

His words shocked everyone present, except Chen Yuan, who had expected this all along.

Zhao Wuji glanced at Chen Yuan before turning his gaze to Tang San, his voice filled with excitement.

"Tang San, you're only twelve years old, yet you've also broken through to level thirty. Excellent, truly excellent! Shrek Academy has produced another genius!"

Tang San smiled as well. Though he still could not compare to Chen Yuan, the gap was closing. Tang San was proud. As the inheritor of the Tang Sect and the possessor of Twin Martial Souls, he would never allow himself to fall behind anyone.

Zhao Wuji clapped his hands and said:

"Looks like we can't leave right away. We'll continue deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest and find a suitable Spirit Beast for Tang San's Third Spirit Ring. Everyone, get ready. We're setting off."

With that, everyone reformed their formation and headed deeper into the forest. As they advanced, they encountered more and more Spirit Beasts—Hundred Year Spirit Beasts and Thousand Year Spirit Beasts—but they never found one that Tang San liked.

By around dusk, they found an open area, lit a bonfire in the middle, and scattered medicinal powder around the perimeter. A simple camp was soon set up.

Gathered around the bonfire, they ate the sausages Oscar made to restore their strength and ease their fatigue. The benefits of having a food-type Spirit Master were obvious.

The sudden change happened in an instant. One moment, everything was calm; the next, the earth shook violently. The Spirit Beasts living in the forest began fleeing in every direction.

"What's going on? Stay alert!"

Zhao Wuji roared and immediately summoned his Martial Soul. The Vajra Bear possessed him. His muscles swelled high, brown fur grew across his body, and it seemed as though he had donned a bearskin. Seven Spirit Rings rose beneath his feet—two yellow, two purple, and three black—the optimal Spirit Ring configuration.

Roar!

A distant howl rang out, shaking heaven and earth. Everyone followed the sound and saw a giant ape moving toward them.

The giant ape stood over ten meters tall, like a mountain itself. Its two blood-red eyes resembled a pair of lanterns. It opened its massive jaws, revealing sharp fangs. That earlier roar had come from it.

Zhao Wuji's eyes widened in fury. Its terrifying aura and pressure made his scalp go numb, and he seemed to recall something.

"The Forest King, the Titan Giant Ape... a terrifying Spirit Beast from legend. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast can rival a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, while even Titled Douluo dare not provoke a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Why would it appear at the edge of the forest..."

He could not understand it, and there was no time to keep thinking. Zhao Wuji turned around and shouted:

"Run!"

As soon as his words fell, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, and Zhu Zhuqing scattered at once. Chen Yuan stood atop his Flying Sword, one arm wrapped around Ning Rongrong's waist while his other hand gripped Oscar by the back of his collar, carrying the two Support Spirit Masters away first.

However, Chen Yuan kept his gaze fixed on the Titan Giant Ape. His expression remained calm, though a glint flashed through his eyes. Everything had proceeded normally so far. The Titan Giant Ape had sensed Xiao Wu and come to take her away.

As long as no one stood between the Titan Giant Ape and Xiao Wu, there would be no danger.

As the Titan Giant Ape drew closer, the pressure it gave off was enough to make anyone tremble in fear. Still, Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and directly activated his Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a Vajra Bear as he charged straight at it.

Facing Zhao Wuji, who dared challenge it, the Titan Giant Ape's eyes flashed with human-like contempt. It threw a punch, smashing it into Zhao Wuji.

In that instant, Zhao Wuji felt as if his insides were on fire. He spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward at incredible speed. He was only a Spirit Saint—how could he possibly match the Titan Giant Ape in strength?

After removing that obstacle, the Titan Giant Ape continued toward Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu seemed frightened, her legs going limp as she fell to the ground. The Titan Giant Ape caught up, grabbed her in one hand, then turned and headed back the way it had come.

Its arrival was baffling, and its departure was equally baffling. But when Tang San saw this, he seemed to go mad and roared:

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San's eyes were bloodshot as he ran toward Chen Yuan. Once he got close, he quickly said:

"Oscar, do me a favor. Make several Flying Mushroom Sausages!"

Oscar, still hanging from Chen Yuan's hand, wanted to urge him to calm down. But when he met those bloodshot eyes, his heart trembled. He began chanting continuously, producing a large handful of Flying Mushroom Sausages.

Tang San took the Flying Mushroom Sausages and ate one. Wings sprouted from his back, and without looking back, he chased after the Titan Giant Ape.

Chen Yuan watched Tang San leave, then set Oscar and Ning Rongrong down on the ground. Only then did he say in a deep voice, as though he were concerned for Tang San:

"You two go check on Teacher Zhao. I'll catch up to Tang San and see what happens. If anything goes wrong, I'll do my best to bring him back."

With that, he flew after him on his sword.

Ning Rongrong watched Chen Yuan's figure gradually disappear. She bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes filled with worry as she thought, If I'd known, I wouldn't have said those things. Brother Chen Yuan, you have to come back safely. Neither Tang San nor those weapons of his are as important as your safety.

Oscar was filled with regret as he hurried toward Zhao Wuji's location. What have I done? Giving Tang San Flying Mushroom Sausages was practically sending him to his death. I can only help Teacher Zhao recover first and take things one step at a time.

Elsewhere!

Tang San swallowed one Flying Mushroom Sausage after another to maintain flight at the speed of a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. In the blink of an eye, he had flown a great distance.

By now, night had fallen, and the forest was even darker in the shadows. Tang San only focused on charging forward and did not stay alert to his surroundings. Suddenly, a massive web shot toward him.

Relying on the Purple Demon Eyes and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Tang San narrowly avoided the web. When he landed on the ground, he finally saw the ambusher's true form.

It was a huge spider. Its carapace was black and gleaming, its legs covered in barbs, and its lower abdomen bore pale patterns that resembled a twisted human face.

Tang San's expression changed. Nearly gritting his teeth, he said:

"Evil slaughterer, the Man Faced Demon Spider!"

The spider and the human both wanted to kill the other, but neither made a move rashly.

Just then, Chen Yuan arrived on his Flying Sword. His eyes shone as he shouted:

"Tang San, don't act recklessly. Leave the Man Faced Demon Spider to me. Stay out of the way for now."

When Tang San saw Chen Yuan, he was first delighted, then thought viciously, Chen Yuan is strong enough to deal with the Man Faced Demon Spider alone, but Xiao Wu still needs me to save her...

So he shouted:

"Chen Yuan, I, Tang San, owe you a favor. Help me hold off the Man Faced Demon Spider. I still have to save Xiao Wu."

After saying that, he ate another Flying Mushroom Sausage, circled around the Man Faced Demon Spider, and continued chasing after the Titan Giant Ape.

Meanwhile, Chen Yuan had taken Tang San's place and stood before the Man Faced Demon Spider. Yet he showed no sign of panic.

"Man Faced Demon Spider, let me be your opponent!"

Chen Yuan smiled lightly, his face filled with certainty.

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