Fierce Battle with Mo Ape

Chapter 6: Fierce Battle with the Mo Ape

Not long after Bi Fan left, five humans arrived at the site of the explosion.

These five humans were travel-worn, their eyes particularly sharp. It was clear they were elites, and their time training in the Demon Realm had not diminished their courage.

"There's snake skin here, and human corpses, along with traces of an explosion. It seems a giant python was killed by the blast. One of the humans appears to have been caught in the explosion, while the other two died by human hands. Could it be that the giant python had a Crystal Core, causing infighting among this group?"

A man who looked exceptionally handsome examined everything around him carefully, making his analysis.

Another seasoned man said, "Your analysis has some merit, but there's another possibility. That is, the humans split into two groups. Those who left alive undoubtedly gained immense benefits."

If Bi Fan were here, he would likely be very surprised.

These people had only glanced at the scene and made deductions that were almost entirely accurate. Their experience was profound; they were clearly not new to entering the Demon Realm.

"Let's stop analyzing this. Junior Brother Jiang Sheng was insulted this time, and we must find the culprit quickly and kill him. Senior Brother Jiang Wen personally entrusted us with this task, so we cannot return empty-handed."

The speaker was a man wearing a jade crown and with a face like white jade. He was also a disciple of North Xu Palace, named Gu Yu, and the leader of this expedition.

"Gu Yu, should we track the person who left to see if we can gain significant benefits?" the handsome man asked.

"No need. Send a message to all North Xu Palace disciples to start laying a net. We must capture or kill that person," Gu Yu replied, shaking his head. "Jiang Sheng has blown this matter out of proportion. Many factions are waiting to see us make fools of ourselves, so failure is not an option; only success is permitted."

Bi Fan finished his cultivation and began his new journey. He was unaware that North Xu Palace had already cast a wide net, preparing to close it and kill him.

This time, Bi Fan had his sights set on a Mo Ape in the Valiance Realm, but he hesitated to strike.

The Mo Ape was three zhang tall, immensely strong, its body as hard as iron, and incredibly ferocious, making it difficult to deal with.

Bi Fan followed it for a while before finally making his move.

This time, he did not use the Flowing Light Sword, nor did he intend to use sword techniques. The Mo Ape's body was tough, perfect for using it to temper his physical strength and practice his fist techniques.

Myriad Ancestor Fist.

Bi Fan's most familiar fist technique, he unleashed it.

Although Myriad Ancestor Fist was an introductory-level technique, with the support of Bi Fan's strength, around six Cloud Stones, its power was still immense.

"Boom!" A punch landed on the Mo Ape, but it remained unmoved. Bi Fan was pushed back several steps by the recoil before he stabilized himself.

"Such powerful strength!" Bi Fan praised inwardly and charged forward again.

The Mo Ape roared, swinging its forearm in a palm strike towards Bi Fan.

Bi Fan evaded with his miraculous footwork and attacked from the side.

He treated the Mo Ape like a sandbag, using it to practice his punches.

The Mo Ape was powerful but not agile enough to catch Bi Fan.

"Roar! Roar!..." The Mo Ape was enraged, stomping its feet furiously. Many trees around them suffered, being broken by its blows.

Bi Fan became more spirited, even unleashing the Dragon Roaring Tiger Howling Fist and the Carefree Immortal Finger. However, he still couldn't inflict any substantial damage on the Mo Ape.

Feeling his Inner Breath was only about half remaining, Bi Fan immediately retreated.

The Mo Ape roared and chased for a while before giving up when it couldn't catch him.

Bi Fan found a place to recover his Inner Breath, needing to maintain his strength at all times.

Soon, his cultivation ended. He carefully reviewed the combat experience from earlier, practiced his fist techniques, and gained more insights.

"I'll find another Mo Ape to practice with. 'Sandbags' like this are hard to come by."

Bi Fan once again crept towards the Mo Ape's lair. The Mo Ape was fast asleep.

Bi Fan suddenly leaped out. The Mo Ape's eyes turned crimson with rage the moment it saw him.

"Boom!" The Mo Ape swiped with its palm. Bi Fan dodged, and a large tree beside him was struck and broken.

"So strong. If that hit me, I'd be skinned alive even if I didn't die," Bi Fan marveled inwardly.

This time, Bi Fan fought with even greater ferocity.

His fists rained down on the Mo Ape. While his punches couldn't cause damage, they made the Mo Ape suffer immensely, making its temper even more explosive.

But Bi Fan paid no mind, fully engrossed in his cultivation.

After the previous tempering, Bi Fan's understanding of fist intent had reached a certain height, and he had begun practicing the second move of the Dragon Roaring Tiger Howling Fist.

The Carefree Immortal Finger had also improved, its power greater.

Bi Fan unleashed everything he had learned, even using sword techniques with the finger force of the Carefree Immortal Finger, which increased their power significantly.

However, the Carefree Immortal Finger consumed too much Inner Breath and couldn't be used casually.

If Bi Fan reached the Spiritual Power Realm, he could use the Carefree Immortal Finger freely. He wondered how powerful it would be then.

Not only that, but Bi Fan continuously practiced the basic footwork of the Misty Dance, gaining deep insights. Perhaps he would be able to cultivate the Misty Dance soon.

He hadn't expected that fighting the Mo Ape would bring so many benefits, and Bi Fan naturally didn't want to miss the opportunity.

The Mo Ape's strength was significantly greater than that of ordinary Valiance Realm experts. Unfortunately, it encountered the agile Bi Fan and was continuously toyed with.

The Mo Ape's eyes turned purple, but it was useless. It was destined to become a "sandbag" on Bi Fan's path of cultivation.

Perhaps one day, when Bi Fan's strength becomes immense and he achieves legendary status, Mo Ape, his "punching bag," will become famous too.

For five consecutive days, Bi Fan sparred with Mo Ape.

In those five days, Bi Fan's strength increased again, reaching three Cloud Stones. His Inner Breath also grew significantly, and when unleashed, his strength reached five Cloud Stones. Combined, this gave him eight Cloud Stones of power, nearing the strength of the Spirit Wisdom Realm.

Even more pleasing was that Bi Fan's martial skills had leveled up. The second move of Dragon Roaring Tiger Howling Fist had reached minor completion. Carefree Immortal Finger, when paired with sword techniques, became even more potent. Misty Dance would soon be ready for cultivation.

"Mo Ape, thank you. I'll be taking my leave now." Bi Fan departed gracefully.

Seeing Bi Fan finally about to leave, Mo Ape actually let out a sigh of relief, a hint of joy in its eyes.

It had been tormented by Bi Fan and wished he would leave sooner.

The Demon Realm was truly a great place for training; Bi Fan was reluctant to leave.

He had fought Mo Ape for five days and was confident he could kill it now. However, out of consideration for Mo Ape helping him train, he let it go.

Crystal Stones were mere trifles; Bi Fan preferred to act on impulse.

Killing the young man in brocade and his two companions had brought Bi Fan considerable benefits. He didn't even care about the Crystal Cores; the only thing that piqued his interest was a small, dark pellet.

He hadn't expected the young man in brocade's Cosmic Bag to contain a Five Thunders Bomb. No wonder he seemed to regret everything as he died.

Having witnessed the power of Five Thunders Bomb firsthand, Bi Fan was utterly captivated by it.

Bi Fan carefully hid the Five Thunders Bomb; it was a precious life-saving treasure.

Bi Fan's speed was incredible; ordinary beasts no longer held his interest. He moved through the landscape like a passing glance, free and unrestrained.

Feeling the immense power surging within him, Bi Fan let out a roar, truly wanting to find someone to spar with.

Although Mo Beasts were powerful, they couldn't compare to human experts. Testing his martial skills against the refined techniques of human experts was the best approach.

Suddenly, Bi Fan heard sounds of fighting ahead, along with human screams. Clearly, a fierce battle was unfolding in front of him.

Without a moment's hesitation, Bi Fan moved like a nimble leopard, disappearing into the dense forest in a few swift movements.

There was a river ahead, its water gurgling. The riverbanks were lined with open spaces.

In one spot, a fire smoldered, not yet completely extinguished. A grill held some wild game, now burnt to a crisp.

It seemed humans were having a picnic by the river when they were suddenly surrounded by Mo Beasts; it was an ambush.

Bi Fan scanned his surroundings and finally saw them.

In an open area, six humans were forming a circle. Outside them, twelve Mo Bears were encircling them. Three of them had reached the Viscera Realm, and the leader, a Mo Bear, possessed the strength of the Valiance Realm.

The six humans included one expert at the Valiance Realm, while the other five were all strong individuals in the Viscera Realm. This was a formidable lineup, but unfortunately, they had encountered an equally powerful group of Mo Bears.

Mo Bears were also a particularly tough kind of Mo Beast. Their bodies were smaller than Mo Apes and much more agile.

The battle had not lasted long, and there were no casualties yet.

Bi Fan found a large tree with the best vantage point, perfectly framing the entire battlefield.

The martial skills displayed by the six humans were very familiar; they were from North Xu Palace.

"What a coincidence!" Bi Fan rejoiced inwardly.

He grinned sinisterly, beginning to scheme.

Five of the six humans were Gu Yu and his companions, with one additional ally.

Gu Yu was the strongest, an expert at the Valiance Realm, and his intelligence was also superior, making him the leader of the group.

The sudden appearance of the Mo Bears, had it not been for Gu Yu's competent command, his companions might have already suffered casualties.

When encountering a pack of Mo Bears, scattering to escape was a death sentence; only by forming a defensive formation could they resist. Of course, this presupposed they had the strength to contend with the Mo Bears.

The combined strength of Gu Yu and his six companions was not much weaker than the Mo Bear pack. Gu Yu had already sent a request for reinforcements from North Xu Palace disciples using a special communication method. As long as they could hold on for a few hours, victory would be within reach once reinforcements arrived.

To kill Bi Fan, many disciples of North Xu Palace had entered the outermost regions of the Demon Realm this time, which would conveniently serve as support for Gu Yu.

"Brothers, hold on! Our reinforcements will arrive soon," Gu Yu shouted loudly, boosting morale.

The Mo Bears were no joke; they even understood cooperation, advancing and retreating in an orderly fashion, defending each other. For a time, Gu Yu and his six companions were suppressed, unable to catch their breath.

Especially the Mo Bear at the Valiance Realm; even Gu Yu dared not confront it head-on, finding himself at a disadvantage in terms of strength.

Bi Fan watched with great interest. Gu Yu and his six companions were much stronger than Jiang Sheng, each possessing unique skills.

Bi Fan was memorizing their martial techniques, planning to devise ways to counter them later.

With methods to counter them, dealing with people from North Xu Palace in the future would be much easier.

"Ah!" A North Xu Palace disciple stabbed a Mo Bear with his sword, only to have its arm swatted by another Mo Bear.

His arm was bleeding profusely and hung limply, rendering it temporarily useless for exerting force.

Gu Yu quickly shielded the injured disciple, leaving only five people. The pressure of the battle increased.

"Everyone, focus on defense, not offense. Absolutely no one can get injured. If anyone else gets hurt, we might not be able to hold on," Gu Yu warned.

The Mo Bears were very intelligent, especially their leader. It surprisingly stopped engaging Gu Yu and began to target the other four humans.

With the strength of the Mo Bear leader, no one except Gu Yu could contend with it.

Gu Yu was forced to move with the Mo Bear leader, and the human formation immediately became disorganized.

The Mo Bear seized the opportunity and launched a fierce assault, throwing the disciples of North Xu Palace into disarray.

Fortunately, their strength was not weak, so they were not seriously injured or killed. Only two of them sustained minor injuries and were able to continue fighting.

"Everyone, follow me! We'll charge out and make our stand by that large rock."

Gu Yu even had the presence of mind to survey their surroundings and devise an emergency plan, which was truly remarkable.

The five humans protected the injured, fighting as they retreated toward a large rock by the river.

The Mo Bear saw through Gu Yu and the others' intentions and launched a fierce offensive.

Gu Yu repeatedly used his ultimate moves, carving a bloody path and finally leading his companions to the front of the large rock.

With their backs to the rock, Gu Yu and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They now only had to deal with attacks from three sides, which was much easier.

Just as they relaxed, the Mo Bear launched a charge-style assault, attacking in waves. Relying on its powerful [untranslated term], it didn't take Gu Yu and the six others seriously.

With every charge from the Mo Bear, Gu Yu and the others became flustered, and someone suffered a setback each time.

Because they had no retreat, they were forced to take the Mo Bear's charges head-on.

Human [untranslated term] was, after all, no match for the Mo Bear, so suffering losses was inevitable.