Diverting Disaster

Nie Li's arrows possessed extremely high accuracy, and the Green Arm Giant Apes struck by them let out miserable cries.

The poison from the Purple Mist Grass made them unable to resist. Chen Linjian and the other Silver Rank experts raised their swords and swung them down.

Pfft, pfft, pfft!

Blood splashed, and streams of blood dyed Chen Linjian and the others completely crimson.

Nie Li understood that this was merely a probing attack from the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape. Spirit Level ape-like Demon Beasts possessed astonishing intelligence and terrifying combat power.

A faint sense of unease settled in his heart. In his previous life, when Ye Ziyun and the others came to explore the Ancient Orchid City Ruins, they hadn't encountered any Spirit Level Demon Beasts. Nie Li desperately refined the Soul Power he had plundered from Chu Yuan in his dantian. If he could reach Bronze 2-star, he would be much safer.

"Let's lure it towards that fortress!" Nie Li shouted sternly. That fortress had relatively tight defenses, and they could use it to fight against this Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape charged forward, swinging its thick arms and swatting at one of Chen Linjian's subordinates.

The Green Arm Giant Ape struck the man's abdomen. The subordinate cried out in pain, flew backward, and slammed heavily into a large tree, spitting blood and falling to the ground, clearly on the verge of death.

Chen Linjian's subordinate was Bronze 2-star. The attack power of this Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was truly terrifying; it had killed a Bronze 2-star expert with a single blow. These people had never experienced such a situation before, and their faces turned pale with fear.

After killing one person, the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape didn't immediately attack. It merely roamed outside, watching them menacingly, ready to strike at any moment.

"No, this guy is too strong, and it's the leader of the Green Arm Giant Ape tribe. Its roar will attract more and more Green Arm Giant Apes!" Nie Li said with a frown. "We're too conspicuous. We need to split up!"

Chen Linjian frowned slightly and said solemnly, "Alright, we'll split into six teams and rendezvous at that fortress!"

Everyone quickly dispersed.

Hu Yan Lanruo and Ye Ziyun stayed with Nie Li, along with two attendants and a girl familiar with Ye Ziyun.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. The six teams dashed off in different directions.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was about to slowly hunt Nie Li and the others one by one. Unexpectedly, Nie Li and the others suddenly split into six teams and fled in different directions. It paused for a moment before chasing after Nie Li and the others.

Nie Li gave a wry smile. Could my luck be this bad? Out of so many people splitting into six teams, the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was actually only targeting them!

"You guys go first, quickly!" Nie Li shouted sternly, taking out several bottles of potions made from Purple Mist Grass from his Spatial Ring.

Ye Ziyun paused. Seeing Nie Li's back as he faced the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape, her heart was suddenly touched.

Hu Yan Lanruo's eyes also reddened slightly. In this dangerous moment, Nie Li wasn't thinking about escaping himself but was covering their retreat. Her heart was filled with gratitude.

"Hurry, don't dawdle! Don't worry about me, I have my own ways!" Nie Li roared. "You guys run separately, or none of us will survive!"

Ye Ziyun and Hu Yan Lanruo gritted their teeth, tears welling up in their eyes. After a slight hesitation, they entered the jungle.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape swung its massive palm and struck at Nie Li.

Just as the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was about to hit him, Nie Li suddenly fell to the ground and rolled.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's massive palm struck where Nie Li had been standing, instantly cracking the ground and sending gravel flying. Pfft, pfft. Two pieces of gravel grazed Nie Li's arm, causing blood to spurt.

Bang, bang, bang!

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape pounded its chest and stomped its feet, swinging its arm and smashing down at Nie Li again.

Nie Li's eyebrows twitched slightly. He understood the Green Arm Giant Ape's weakness. His Soul Power surged outward, and he instantly sensed the Spirit Beast within the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's mind. The Green Arm Giant Ape's Soul Power formed a hemispherical protective film covering its head.

"Break for me!" Nie Li roared. All his Soul Power condensed into a single beam and pierced fiercely into the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's head.

The Spirit Beast within the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's mind trembled incessantly, and its movements froze.

Nie Li knew he wasn't a match for the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape. After all, he was only Bronze 2-star right now. Even if he swung his sword, he couldn't cut through its flesh. He could only use his Soul Power to attack. While the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was momentarily stunned, he leaped up and fled into the dense forest.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape, caught off guard by Nie Li's Soul Power attack on its Spirit Beast, had its consciousness momentarily clouded. It shook its head continuously, and the chaotic vision gradually cleared.

By the time it could see clearly, Nie Li had already run far away.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape let out an enraged roar and began to run towards Nie Li, like rolling thunder. Trees in its path were smashed aside.

Nie Li ran frantically, seeing the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape getting closer and closer. He felt anxious and tried to head towards the densest part of the forest.

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Just as Nie Li was about to break out of the dense forest, a group of people appeared in his sight ahead.

They were a group of black-robed figures, their faces completely hidden by their hoods, revealing only a sliver of their chins. Behind the black robes, a large, ferocious Black Demon pattern was visible.

Their gazes fell on Nie Li, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes. What was a child like Nie Li doing here? And how did such a small child end up here? They had been attracted by the roar of the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape and had been searching for Chen Linjian and the others along the way. They hadn't expected to encounter Nie Li here by chance.

Seeing their attire, a cold glint flashed in Nie Li's eyes. He naturally recognized these black-robed figures as the most despicable and dark group in the City of Brilliance – the Dark Guild!

"This kid is probably one of those noble young masters. Capture him!" Deacon Yun Hua, the leader, shouted. Two black-robed figures moved to surround Nie Li.

Seeing this, Nie Li suddenly revealed a strange smile.

Rumble!

The ground trembled violently as the massive Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape burst out of the dense forest, roaring and charging towards Nie Li.

Nie Li immediately ran, charging towards the black-robed figures.

Seeing the towering Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape charging at them, the black-robed figures' expressions shifted slightly. They quickly formed a formation, preparing to resist the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's charge.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape spotted these people and, thinking they were allied with Nie Li, let out an enraged roar and leaped down towards Nie Li.

Just as the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was about to pounce on Nie Li, he leaped to the side.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape's massive palm brushed past Nie Li's back, the whistling force making his back sting.

Fortunately, Nie Li's reaction was quick enough that he wasn't pounced on. Otherwise, he feared he would have been seriously injured.

The Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape tumbled and charged towards the black-robed figures.

"Kill it!" Deacon Yun Hua shouted coldly. One by one, they swung their swords, slashing at the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape.

Bang bang bang! A fierce exchange ensued.

Seeing the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape fighting these Dark Guild members, Nie Li let out a sigh of relief, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "This Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape is yours, I'm taking my leave!" Disregarding his injuries, Nie Li leaped forward and sprinted into the forest.

This Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape was incredibly powerful. The Dark Guild members wouldn't be able to defeat it in a short amount of time. They could only watch as Nie Li sprinted away.

Deacon Yun Hua's face turned ashen. He had been tricked by a mere boy, an utterly intolerable situation.

Nie Li searched for Ye Ziyun's tracks within the dense forest, his heart filled with anxiety, hoping she hadn't encountered any trouble.

Just then, Nie Li suddenly saw a figure emerge from the bushes. It was Ye Ziyun!

"Why are you still here?" Nie Li asked, frowning. Ye Ziyun hadn't listened to him and left!

"I was worried you'd run into trouble, so I stayed nearby, wanting to support you!" Ye Ziyun saw the several bloody wounds on Nie Li's body, her face showing concern.

Nie Li understood that Ye Ziyun didn't have romantic feelings for him yet, but she had returned when he was in danger, unwilling to leave. This reminded Nie Li of his past life. After the City of Brilliance fell, they followed the main group to evacuate. Nie Li was very weak then and fell behind. It was Ye Ziyun who turned back and saved him.

Ye Ziyun's noble character truly moved Nie Li at that moment.

Later, their interactions increased. Despite the significant gap in their strength, they eventually fell in love with each other.

Nie Li felt touched and didn't say much. He said, "We need to leave quickly, or those people will catch up!"

"Those people?" Ye Ziyun was startled.

"It's the Dark Guild. They intercepted that Green Arm Giant Ape!" Nie Li said, grabbing Ye Ziyun's delicate hand and sprinting away.

The two of them ran wildly through the dense forest, dashing forward.

With her hand held by Nie Li, Ye Ziyun's cheeks flushed as she struggled slightly. But she couldn't break free, so she could only let Nie Li lead her. She looked up at Nie Li's profile, unsure if he was being careless or intentional. It was the first time in her life, since childhood, that a boy had held her hand!

The warmth of Nie Li's palm gave her a feeling of solid security.

The two of them ran continuously, heading towards their rendezvous point.

The sky gradually darkened, and roars of beasts occasionally echoed from the depths of the forest, adding a chilling atmosphere to the place.

Meanwhile, in the distant forest.

Hu Yan Lanruo's tears fell one by one. She had turned back to look for Nie Li, searching for several hours, but there was no trace of him anywhere. The sky was getting dark, and she could only proceed towards the rendezvous point with the others.

Earlier, she had declared she would pursue Nie Li, but it was merely out of pride and a refusal to admit defeat. She had planned to catch up to Nie Li and then cruelly dump him, making him cry and beg her. But only when Nie Li bravely held back the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape for her did she realize she no longer had those thoughts. All she wanted was for Nie Li to be safe.

Nie Li's act of blocking the Spirit Level Green Arm Giant Ape wasn't solely for her; it was also for Ye Ziyun. However, Hu Yan Lanruo conveniently ignored Ye Ziyun in her mind.