Titan Giant Ape

Xiao Wu was naturally immensely proud of her hometown.

The soul beasts here were free, but the place was also filled with every kind of danger.

Because every day, large numbers of Soul Masters entered the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts.

No matter how many soul beasts the Star Dou Great Forest had, they could not withstand such depletion.

The extinction of soul beasts was only a matter of time.

Given the situation on Douluo Continent, soul beasts must have existed far longer than Soul Masters.

Otherwise, let alone Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, there probably would not even be many thousand-year soul beasts left to kill.

"Should we ask one of those Soul-Hunting Squads for help?"

Xiao Wu looked curiously at the various Soul-Hunting Squads around them.

"Do I look like I can afford to hire a Soul-Hunting Squad?"

Li Han complained.

"Haha, true."

"Come on, let's enter the forest."

"Alright!"

Avoiding the crowds, the two found a secluded entrance and entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

The dangers within the Star Dou Great Forest did not come solely from soul beasts, but from other Soul Masters as well.

After all, no Heaven Dou Empire law enforcement patrols roamed this place. Life and death were entirely in one's own hands, and killings for treasure were inevitable.

"Li Han, what soul beast are you planning to hunt this time?"

"My Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Martial Soul has a lightning attribute. Last time, I hunted a wood-attributed soul beast. This time, I plan to hunt a lightning-attributed soul beast and hopefully obtain a lightning-attributed soul skill."

"A lightning attribute, huh."

Xiao Wu's mind raced as she thought of a suitable soul beast.

"I've got it! I remember reading in a book that the Star Dou Great Forest has a kind of soul beast called the Purple Thunder Roc.

"They're incredibly fast and possess powerful lightning-attributed strength."

"Purple Thunder Rocs? Do you know where they are?"

"I do, I do! The book said they live on the southern edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"It shouldn't be far from where we are now.

"It's in that direction!"

Xiao Wu pointed somewhere to the south.

"Alright, then we'll go there."

Li Han naturally knew it was impossible for Xiao Wu to have read books, much less books that he himself had never read.

The reason Xiao Wu knew these things was because she knew the Star Dou Great Forest like the back of her hand.

Having a local guide really was convenient. They could easily find their target.

Two hours later.

Li Han and Xiao Wu arrived in the area inhabited by the Purple Thunder Rocs.

Along the way, the two encountered quite a few soul beasts. Fortunately, they carefully avoided them and did not engage in any direct conflict.

"Look! That's a Purple Thunder Roc! It looks to be around six hundred years old, just right for a second Soul Ring."

Xiao Wu pointed at the Purple Thunder Roc in the distance.

Li Han looked over and saw a purple roc about one meter tall, with a wingspan of roughly three meters. Its violet wings were covered in golden lightning patterns, giving it a mysterious appearance.

"It really is suitable as a second Soul Ring."

Li Han muttered softly, but this hundred-year Purple Thunder Roc was not his target.

He had not come here to hunt a second Soul Ring, but a third Soul Ring.

A hundred-year Purple Thunder Roc naturally could not satisfy his appetite. What he needed was a thousand-year Purple Thunder Roc, and at least three thousand years old!

Thus, his gaze fell upon a larger Purple Thunder Roc not far away.

It stood two meters tall and had a wingspan of six meters, appearing exceptionally massive.

Just one glance at it was enough to inspire a trace of fear.

Its body was likewise covered in lightning patterns. The difference was that its wings were not entirely violet, but tinged with a faint azure hue, making it look rather unusual.

Judging by its size, this Purple Thunder Roc was definitely over a thousand years old and was very likely more than three thousand years old.

"However, there are too many Purple Thunder Rocs here. If we go in to hunt it, we'll basically be courting death.

"We need to think of a way to lure that Purple Thunder Roc out."

Xiao Wu rubbed her chin and put on a contemplative expression.

"That won't be easy. We can only wait and see if one of them strays from the flock."

"True."

"We'll wait here for a day or two. If we can't find an opportunity, we'll switch targets."

"Alright."

After saying that, Xiao Wu quietly hid to one side.

Li Han glanced at the well-behaved Xiao Wu and thought, I wonder whether the Titan Giant Ape has sensed Xiao Wu's aura yet. When will it come over?

Once it comes and takes Xiao Wu away, I can hunt the Purple Thunder Roc.

With my current strength, along with all my supporting methods, I should be able to kill this three-thousand-year Purple Thunder Roc alone.

The main issue is that it can fly. If I fail to trap it, there won't be another chance.

Then my only option is the Lost Track Formation.

Once I lure the Purple Thunder Roc into that formation, I can force it into a one-on-one battle. Killing it should not be difficult.

Time slowly passed, and before long, it was deep into the night.

Suddenly, the ground shook. The surrounding trees trembled violently as countless leaves fell.

The soul beasts nearby cried out in terror and scattered in all directions.

"What's going on?"

Li Han cried in alarm.

Xiao Wu immediately sensed something and looked into the distance.

Oh no, Er Ming sensed my aura and came straight to find me.

I had planned to accompany Li Han until he finished hunting his second Soul Ring before going to find him. Now that he's here, he's completely ruined my plans.

Xiao Wu looked worriedly at Li Han, afraid that he would be frightened by the Titan Giant Ape.

After all, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was simply too terrifying for a Soul Master.

Some people might even be so intimidated by its overwhelming presence that they would be haunted by it for the rest of their lives.

Roar!

Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the Titan Giant Ape's towering body appeared in Li Han's sight.

"Titan Giant Ape!"

Li Han blurted out in shock, stunned by its mountain-like size.

"Li Han, run!"

Xiao Wu grabbed Li Han and ran outward.

Li Han snapped back to his senses and followed close behind her.

The next instant, the Titan Giant Ape smashed a fist into the ground, instantly unleashing a massive shockwave.

With it as the center, every soul beast within ten li was knocked unconscious.

This included Li Han and Xiao Wu, who were fleeing for their lives.

Li Han pulled Xiao Wu into his arms and shielded her from the shockwave.

Bang!

Holding Xiao Wu, Li Han's back slammed into a tree with a dull thud. He then fell to the ground, unconscious.

"Li Han!"

Xiao Wu broke free from Li Han's embrace and cried out anxiously. Then she glared reproachfully at the Titan Giant Ape.

"Er Ming! What are you doing?!"

"Sister Xiao Wu, don't worry about him. He has a sturdy body. That blow merely knocked him unconscious; he wasn't seriously hurt."

The enormous Titan Giant Ape actually bent at the waist like a child who had made a mistake, speaking carefully.

"That's still not okay! He's my best friend."

Xiao Wu was relieved upon hearing that, but she was still rather resentful toward Er Ming.

"If you came to find me, then just find me. Why did you have to make such a huge commotion?"

"Sister Xiao Wu, if I hadn't knocked out the nearby soul beasts and Soul Masters, wouldn't your identity have been exposed?

"Da Ming is still waiting for you. Let's head back first.

"Leave this kid here for now. The pressure I left behind will keep other soul beasts from approaching this place for a while, so he won't be in danger."