White Ape (Seeking Recommendations and Bookmarks)

Not long after Xiao Chen's group of three appeared here, figures began to emerge above the distant mountain ranges. Without exception, powerful spiritual energy fluctuations rippled around them. Those who could break through the layers of exotic beast hordes and reach the Dragon Phoenix Pool first at a time like this were surely no ordinary people.

There were roughly a hundred figures in that group. They clearly knew that the White Bone Mountain before them was filled with danger, so they did not recklessly charge in. Instead, they reached an agreement and entered together. That way, even if they encountered danger, they could join forces to deal with it.

Whoosh! A hundred streaks of light swiftly flashed past, then scattered sporadically as they shot toward the White Bone Mountain. The three of them quietly watched this scene before exchanging glances.

Suddenly, a piercing shriek rang out from within the White Bone Mountain.

Awooo!

The instant that shriek sounded, the White Bone Mountain seemed to tremble violently. In the next moment, cracks split across the mountain, and white figures surged out from them like a flood. More than a dozen young experts had rushed ahead the fastest, so in the blink of an eye, they were surrounded by hundreds of white shadows. Sharp claw winds tore through space toward them.

However, these people reacted quickly enough. Spiritual energy immediately surged forth, forming layers of defenses.

Rip! Yet those defenses did not save their lives as they had hoped. The palm claws, seemingly covered in black scales, instantly tore through the layers of spiritual energy protection before mercilessly sweeping past. Blood sprayed everywhere, and the dozen or so young experts were dismembered before they could even scream.

"Ah!" Miserable screams rang out from other directions as well. The hundred young experts retreated frantically with terror on their faces, but in only a few breaths, nearly half had already been torn apart.

"What terrifying exotic beasts." Mu Chen watched solemnly. Spiritual light flickered in his eyes, allowing him to see the white shadows clearly. They were clearly ape-shaped exotic beasts with snow-white bodies. They stood several zhang tall, and their enormous palm claws were black, formed from a layer of dense black scales that reflected chilling glints beneath the sunlight. Moreover, a pair of bone wings grew from their backs, granting them astonishing speed.

"These White Apes contain quite a bit of true dragon-phoenix blood. One of the secret arts in the Dragon Phoenix True Scripture can extract and refine the true dragon-phoenix blood within these exotic beasts."

Xiao Chen was quite generous. He directly passed the Dragon Phoenix True Scripture, which his bargain-bin Teacher had given him, on to the other two.

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

After Mu Chen finished receiving the vast amount of information Xiao Chen had sent into his mind, he spoke with a sincere expression.

The Dragon Phoenix True Scripture could maximize the effects of the Dragon Phoenix Pool and strengthen one's body to the greatest extent possible. This gift was no small thing.

"It's nothing."

Xiao Chen waved a hand carelessly, then turned his gaze toward Xiao Qingyan, who had remained silent the entire time.

At this moment, the sky was filled with the stench of blood. After killing the intruders, the White Apes did not pursue them. Instead, they circled around White Bone Mountain, their overwhelming numbers seeming to conceal the entire mountain. The young experts who had fled in panic were all pale-faced and still shaken, their eyes filled with fear. The earlier scene had clearly dealt them a severe blow.

The expressions of the other young experts in this region, who had remained coldly observant, also changed. For a time, no one dared to act rashly, their eyes filled with apprehension.

However, this silence did not last long, because everyone knew that as time passed, more and more people would arrive. By then, their chances of obtaining the Dragon Phoenix Pool would only grow smaller.

"Everyone, waiting like this is no solution. These White Apes may be formidable, but if we act together, they definitely will not be able to stop us."

At last, someone sharp-minded spoke first. His deep voice, wrapped in spiritual energy, resounded across the sky.

"Fine, let's attack together!" Many voices echoed in agreement. They truly could not keep delaying. If everyone joined forces, they should be able to break through the White Apes' blockade.

Boom! Boom! Streaks of powerful spiritual energy shot into the heavens. Above the distant mountain range, figures of light slowly rose into the air. Their numbers were equally astonishing.

"We should prepare to make our move as well." Mu Chen smiled at the sight. He had waited all this time precisely for those experts to act. With them helping tear open the White Ape formation, he could seize an opening and climb White Bone Mountain.

"It's not so easy to play the fisherman. Wait a little longer."

Xiao Chen shook his head, his expression blank.

Whoosh!

A sky-filling chorus of rushing wind sounded as over a thousand streaks of light swept across the heavens. Powerful spiritual energy rippled around every one of them, creating a magnificent sight.

Awooo!

Outside White Bone Mountain, the countless White Apes sensed the danger. They immediately howled one after another, their cries filled with bloodthirsty savagery. The two massive forces rapidly closed in. In the end, neither side paused in the slightest as they collided head-on, and violent spiritual energy fluctuations instantly raged through the sky.

Streams of spiritual energy swept across the battlefield, continuously killing White Apes. But there were simply too many of them, and as they rushed forward without fear of death, casualties began appearing among the many experts attacking White Bone Mountain. This region had become a meat grinder, thick with the scent of blood. Although the White Apes held the advantage in numbers, their intelligence was low. Once the many young experts joined forces, their advantage began to weaken, and they were gradually forced back.

Bang!

Mu Chen swung the Great Sumeru Demon Pillar in his hand, creating an afterimage as he directly shattered several approaching White Apes. At the same time, he used a secret art from the Dragon Phoenix True Scripture to extract strands of true dragon-phoenix blood from their bodies and seal them within himself.

Now was not a good time to refine it.

As for Xiao Chen, he held his daughter's hand and attempted to break through the White Apes' defensive line.

As for Mu Chen, there was no need for him to worry about the Chosen One's safety.

What a guy who values women over friends.

Watching the two break through the White Ape line, Mu Chen grumbled inwardly.

Then, perhaps to vent his frustration, he swung the Great Sumeru Pillar in his hand with even greater ruthlessness.

Previously, the White Apes had been torn limb from limb. Now, they were directly reduced to clouds of blood mist.

"Watch out!"

Mu Chen, whose gaze had remained fixed on the two of them, suddenly shouted.

Before his words had even faded—

The pale bone-covered ground before Xiao Chen and Xiao Qingyan suddenly burst apart with huge cracks. Immediately afterward, an enormous scaled claw pierced up from beneath the earth, carrying incomparably sharp claw wind as it shrouded the two of them.

"Get lost!"

With a cold shout, the Blood Axe appeared in Xiao Chen's hand and slammed fiercely onto the scaled claw.

Boom! Violent spiritual energy erupted like a storm, cracking the bone-covered ground. Mu Chen's charging figure was also blasted back more than a dozen steps.

Xiao Chen and Xiao Qingyan stood in midair. Xiao Chen frowned as he looked ahead. A faintly crimson pillar of light rose from beneath the bone-covered earth, and within it, a massive monster slowly emerged. It resembled the other White Apes somewhat, but its entire body was crimson and far more savage in appearance. Its body was covered in scales that reflected icy glints beneath the sunlight.

This was a Demon Ape possessing the bloodline of a True Dragon. The violent spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from its body made even Mu Chen, standing nearby, secretly alarmed. Even a Fourth-Grade Sovereign would likely have to spend considerable effort dealing with this giant.

At this moment, the Demon Ape's scarlet eyes stared viciously at Xiao Chen. Saliva dripped from its ferocious mouth. Then it roared, stretched out a long ape arm, and a White Bone Great Club appeared in its claw before it charged forward.

This Demon Ape was astonishingly fast. The White Bone Great Club transformed into sky-filling afterimages, sweeping madly toward the two of them. Wherever the club shadows passed, even space twisted slightly.

"I'll handle it. Just stay put."

After saying that, the space behind Xiao Chen distorted, and a vast, boundless violet-gold Supreme Sea faintly appeared. Immense spiritual energy surged as the Blood Axe in his hand whistled out, bursting forth with countless crimson axe shadows.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Countless club shadows and axe shadows whistled through the air before crashing together like lightning. The resulting spiritual energy storm nearly ravaged the entire area.

While Xiao Chen fought this Demon Ape, earthshaking tremors also came from other directions around White Bone Mountain. Spiritual energy fluctuations soared into the sky. Clearly, the other experts who had entered White Bone Mountain had also encountered powerful exotic beasts.

Boom! A visible spiritual energy shockwave exploded outward, forcing even the Demon Ape's enormous body back.

"So it really was you."

Xiao Qingyan bit her red lips with pearly teeth as she stared at the Blood Axe in Xiao Chen's hand.

She did not understand what had happened. Her father was now only a First-Grade Sovereign.

And it seemed that he did not recognize her.

Just then, Mu Chen, having dealt with the other White Apes, shot into the sky. His gaze turned cold as he looked at the roaring Demon Ape charging over. His eyes swiftly darkened until they resembled spinning black holes.

"Boom! Boom!"

Piercing thunder suddenly resounded from the depths of the Demon Ape's mind without warning. The instant the thunder sounded, the Demon Ape's massive body stiffened. The violent spiritual energy within it spun out of control, causing its body to swell repeatedly.

Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder clearly had a restraining effect on exotic beasts like this, which possessed little intelligence but immense power. However, this Demon Ape was indeed no pushover. It suddenly threw back its head and roared, pounding its chest wildly with both fists. Drum-like soundwaves rang out, entering its body one after another and gradually suppressing the thunderous sound.

Whoosh! But while the Demon Ape was distracted suppressing the thunder within its body, Mu Chen struck like lightning. With a flash, he appeared above the Demon Ape. He brought two fingers together, and lightning flashed as it formed a spiritual energy spear that shot with unerring precision through the Demon Ape's eyeball. Bang! One of the Demon Ape's eyes exploded, blood splattering everywhere, and even half its face was blasted apart.