"Although soul beasts possess intelligence, their combat techniques are extremely rudimentary. Most rely on physical fitness and instinct to fight. Clever soul beasts may play a few tricks, but they still cannot escape this framework."
"Martial Apes, however, are different. They possess racial boxing techniques unique to their kind, and even rudimentary methods of exerting force. Such a thing is exceedingly rare among other soul beasts."
"And that is precisely why they are so powerful. After all, soul beasts are naturally physically stronger than humans. With boxing techniques and force-exertion methods on top of that, they become difficult for Soul Masters of the same rank to handle."
"However, Zhang Yang, your Third Soul Ring skill effectively makes up for the gap in attack power between humans and soul beasts, while your First Soul Ring skill can guarantee your absolute safety. Therefore, I am very confident that you can defeat a Ten-Thousand-Year Martial Ape."
"Martial Apes worship the strong. As long as you dare to fight one alone, you will earn its respect. If you can defeat it, you will gain its recognition. And if it is a close-quarters battle of fist against flesh, then defeating it will earn you its submission."
"Martial Apes are also known as soul beasts that possess the spirit of martial arts."
Zhang Yang was somewhat puzzled. "How has a brainless soul beast like that not been wiped out by humans yet?"
Master chuckled. "Though Martial Apes have rather odd temperaments, they are not truly foolish. When they encounter an enemy they clearly cannot defeat, they know to run away."
"But no matter how you look at it, that kind of soul beast should be very rare, right?" Zhang Yang asked curiously. "Could it be that you know where there is a Ten-Thousand-Year Martial Ape, Teacher?"