The Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Demon Ape

Luo Wei flew with Lu Chen and the other two for about half an hour before they finally arrived at Star Dou Forest.

Looking at the warning sign standing not far away, Lu Chen froze slightly.

Wasn't this Huo Yuhao's exclusive check-in spot?

"At this point in time, Huo Yuhao should still be suffering in the Duke's Estate, right?"

Lu Chen secretly shook his head. Tsk, tsk. What a miserable life.

"Star Dou Forest is the continent's largest and most dangerous gathering place for Soul Beasts."

Luo Wei stopped, her expression solemn as she warned the three of them, "Even in the outer regions, you might encounter Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

"When you come back for Soul Rings in the future, make sure to travel with the sect elders.

"If you venture in alone, one careless mistake could cost you your life."

"Understood!"

The three nodded in unison and followed Luo Wei deeper into the forest.

The mixed zone of Star Dou Forest!

They had already crossed beyond the edge of the outer regions.

The moisture in the air was mixed with a chilling primal aura.

If the outer regions were a paradise for Soul Masters, then the mixed zone was a true jungle hell.

Thousand-Year and Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts could be seen wandering everywhere.

There were even rare variants carrying ancient bloodlines.

Even an ordinary Soul Emperor leading a group would not dare linger here for long.

"Why is our luck so bad today? We've been searching for nearly four hours, yet we haven't even found a suitable Soul Beast." Lu Chen was somewhat speechless.

Luo Wei turned back and gently reassured him, "Don't rush. Soul Rings depend on fate.

"Xiao Chen, your target for your first ring is too high, while Ao Tian wants to challenge the limit of his third ring. Naturally, it will take more effort."

Long Aotian nodded at the side, his sharp gaze sweeping over the surroundings without the slightest relaxation.

"Roar!"

A beast's roar suddenly came from ahead, its terrifying sound shaking leaves loose from the trees.

The low-level Soul Beasts around them scattered in terror.

Tang Ya shuddered and hurriedly grabbed Lu Chen's arm, nervously looking around.

"What a terrifying lion's roar! I feel like my eardrums are about to burst!"

Lu Chen's gaze sharpened. "Judging by the sound, it's not far from us."

"Don't be nervous. It's a Lion-Roar Rabbit."

As soon as Luo Wei finished speaking, a rabbit came hopping toward them from ahead.

The rabbit was only as tall as Lu Chen's knee, grayish all over and rather unusual in appearance.

"Roar!"

The Lion-Roar Rabbit saw them, and its eyes instantly became wary. It opened its mouth wide and let out another booming lion's roar.

But paired with its tiny body, it looked ridiculous no matter how one looked at it.

"This Lion-Roar Rabbit should have around six thousand years of cultivation, judging by its size."

Luo Wei explained, "Although it is a rabbit, its roar rivals that of a male lion. They rely on this trick to frighten off natural enemies and survive.

"After absorbing it, one can obtain a sound-wave-type Soul Skill. It would count as a decent support Soul Ring."

"So it's all bark and no bite."

Lu Chen rolled his eyes, thoroughly uninterested.

"Do not underestimate it."

Luo Wei warned solemnly, "Lion-Roar Rabbits use their roars to drive away enemies with their weak bodies for the continuation of their species.

"But some Soul Beasts do the opposite. They use cries or disguises to lure prey into traps, then kill them with ease."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and put away his contempt.

He thought of rattlesnakes, which used the sound of their tails to lure prey.

They continued onward, but even by afternoon, they still had not encountered a suitable Soul Beast.

Long Aotian's third Soul Ring needed an enhancement-type Soul Skill, preferably one with defensive attributes.

They needed to find a Soul Beast with only a single enhancement talent, but such Soul Beasts were inherently rare.

Lu Chen's requirements were similar to his.

He simply wanted an ability like Long Aotian's first Soul Ring, [Demonic Ape Transformation], which could enhance both strength and speed.

Defensive attributes were completely unnecessary to him.

Just as Lu Chen was pondering this, a heavy rumble suddenly came from the left.

It was as though a massive road roller were charging recklessly through the forest, making even the ground tremble slightly.

Luo Wei stopped, her spiritual power instantly spreading over the area.

A trace of surprise flashed through her eyes. "An Earth Demon Ape!"

The moment Lu Chen heard that name, his spirits rose.

"We finally found one!"

But Luo Wei's next words poured cold water over him.

"Unfortunately, this Earth Demon Ape has just broken through ten thousand years. Xiao Chen, I'm afraid you won't be able to absorb it."

"Ten thousand years..." Lu Chen frowned tightly.

Seeing his silence, Tang Ya hurriedly comforted him.

"Xiao Chen, since we've found one Earth Demon Ape, there might be others of its kind around here.

"Let's keep looking. We'll definitely find a suitable one!"

Long Aotian nodded in agreement. "Tang Ya is right. We've already reached the Earth Demon Apes' territory, so there's a good chance we'll encounter others of its kind."

Luo Wei said nothing and merely watched Lu Chen quietly.

With his immortal talent, even if he failed to absorb it, at most they would waste a Soul Beast.

It would not do him any real harm.

Still, Luo Wei held no hope. After all, when a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast died, it would produce a soul shock.

Only those whose spiritual power had reached the Soul King level could resist it.

Lu Chen's gaze sharpened as he looked up at Luo Wei.

"Aunt Luo, I'll take it! I want to try."

There would be no serious consequences even if he failed, so he might as well gamble once.

A bicycle could turn into a motorcycle!

If he succeeded, it would be immensely beneficial to his future cultivation.

"Are you sure?" Luo Wei pressed.

Lu Chen nodded. "It's almost night already. I'll take it!"

"Hey, Brother Lu, is that really necessary? That's a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

Long Aotian still wanted to dissuade him, but Lu Chen cut him off with a wave of his hand.

"Did you forget my physique? Since we're already here, it would be ridiculous not to try."

Long Aotian suddenly understood. Right, he had forgotten that this guy was a freak!

Seeing this, Soul Power surged around Luo Wei as she led them swiftly through the forest.

"It's here!"

Not long after, Luo Wei gave them a low reminder.

"Boom!"

Ahead, a dark golden gorilla nearly four meters tall crashed through several massive trees that would have taken two people to wrap their arms around, roaring as it charged into their view.

The gorilla's eyes were crimson, its skin reflecting a metallic gleam, while red light flickered across its entire body.

But a claw mark ran across its abdomen, its flesh torn open and blood splattering out, deep enough to expose bone.

Every step it took blasted a deep crater into the ground.

"This Earth Demon Ape is injured?" Tang Ya's face was full of astonishment.

"It is already this severely injured, yet its aura is still so terrifying. Who exactly wounded it?"

As soon as Long Aotian spoke, an even more terrifying tiger appeared behind the Earth Demon Ape.

"A Vajra Tiger!"

Lu Chen's pupils contracted. "Judging by the marking on its forehead, it has at least thirty thousand years of cultivation!"

He had read plenty of information on Soul Beasts in the Body Sect and was very familiar with some common yet ferocious Soul Beasts.

"No wonder it could injure an Earth Demon Ape."

Luo Wei added, "A Vajra Tiger's attack and speed are both top-tier. It is a favorite among Soul Masters whose Martial Souls are tiger-type beast Martial Souls."

She looked at Lu Chen, her eyes filled with gratification. "The Young Sect Master not only cultivates diligently, but has not neglected this fundamental knowledge either."

Lu Chen's old face reddened, and he felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Aunt Luo, you're flattering me. I only recognize some common Soul Beasts."

"Roar!"

When the Earth Demon Ape saw Lu Chen and the other humans, especially after sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Luo Wei, it immediately stopped.

Its pupils were filled with fear, and its body began trembling uncontrollably.

Before a Super Douluo, a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was like an ordinary Soul Beast facing a Fierce Beast, utterly incapable of resisting.

When it glanced back at the pursuing Vajra Tiger, panic filled its heart even more.

There was danger ahead and danger behind!

At that moment, the Vajra Tiger also arrived before them.

The instant it caught the crushing aura on Luo Wei, it immediately, like the Earth Demon Ape, sprawled on the ground.

It did not even dare to move.

The Earth Demon Ape glanced at the Vajra Tiger's miserable appearance and sneered inwardly with contempt, taking pleasure in its misfortune.

Serves you right for chasing me. Now you can't escape either.