Qian Renxue's Approval, Ah Yin's Bond Value Maxed Out!
"Damn it, how could it be him?"
Chu Xiu recognized him too.
It looks almost exactly like Er Ming from the Star Dou Great Forest.
This is Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast! We've only climbed one-tenth of the way up, and we've already encountered Spirit Beast of this level?
Wouldn't divine beasts truly appear at even higher altitudes?
"Roar~!"
A tremendous roar erupted from the Titan Giant Ape's mouth, the sound waves alone causing the surrounding treetops to tremble.
"Don't panic, I'll handle the Gravity Domain."
Qian Renxue took a deep breath and clasped her hands together in front of her chest.
The Magic Power she had recently cultivated in her dantian surged out rapidly, and a faint golden light spread from her body.
Golden light swept over Chu Xiu and Ah Yin.
The terrifying gravity that had been pressing down on him was immediately reduced by more than half.
"It works."
Chu Xiu's eyes lit up.
Although Qian Renxue's light-attribute Magic Power is not strong in attack power for the time being, its effect of purifying and dispelling negative statuses can actually affect the domain of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
Even if it can only be weakened, it's already incredibly powerful.
"Hurry down the mountain."
Chu Xiu shouted.
Without any hesitation, the three turned and ran.
"Roar!"
A deafening roar came from behind, and Chu Xiu felt his eardrums throbbing.
But he didn't dare to turn around.
The Spirit Beast on the Deserted Island have clearly defined activity areas. The older they are, the closer they are to the mountaintop. As long as they run out of this area, the Titan Giant Ape will most likely stop chasing them.
"Quick!"
The three of them ran wildly downhill.
Loud explosions continued behind us.
The Titan Giant Ape was incredibly fast, and despite its enormous size, it didn't appear clumsy at all.
The distance between the two sides continued to shrink.
Fortunately, Qian Renxue's golden light continued to envelop the three of them, and even after the Gravity Domain was weakened, they were still able to maintain their speed.
The trees ahead were beginning to thin out.
Chu Xiu was overjoyed. Based on his exploration of the Deserted Island these past few days, each Spirit Beast had its own territory, and the environment within each territory was different.
The Titan Giant Ape's territory is densely wooded; once you escape, and go even further...
It probably won't catch up.
But just then...
Qian Renxue suddenly staggered and almost fell, and the golden light on her body became precarious.
Ah Yin reacted quickly and caught her.
"Qian Renxue, what's wrong?"
"I..."
Qian Renxue frowned and shook her head vigorously. "My reactions seem to have become sluggish."
The joy on Chu Xiu's face vanished instantly.
Slow to react?
He suddenly remembered that the Titan Giant Ape in the Douluo Continent was named Er Ming, and it also had a brother named Da Ming, who was also a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
Could it be that...
Suddenly, the image of a giant Bull-Headed Serpent-Body Spirit Beast flashed through Chu Xiu's mind.
He suddenly looked towards the forest on the other side.
Above the treetop, a giant bull's head slowly rose.
Below the bull's head was not a body, but a thick, chillingly blue snake's body.
"It really is it."
Chu Xiu sank completely.
They hadn't even shaken off the Titan Giant Ape yet, and now another 100,000-year-old Sky Azure Bull Python had appeared, and both of these Spirit Beast could actually use their Innate Domain abilities.
It seems that 100,000 years is not only the beginning of the qualitative change for Spirit Beast in the Douluo Continent, but also on the Deserted Island.
"It's Sky Azure Bull Python."
Ah Yin also recognized the huge figure in the distance.
Her face turned pale instantly.
"There were actually two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. It's all my fault. If I had detected their presence earlier, we wouldn't have gotten this far."
"It's not your problem."
Chu Xiu grabbed her with one hand and pulled Qian Renxue up with the other.
He dragged the two of them along as they continued running down the mountain.
"The Sky Azure Bull Python possesses Slow Domain, which reduces reaction time, speed, and perception. The reason you couldn't detect it just now is likely because your perception was already affected."
Ah Yin suddenly realized.
After careful observation, I found that my thinking and physical reactions were indeed a beat slower than usual.
This terrified her even more.
Before they had even truly clashed, the two domains had already left them in such a sorry state; Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was on a completely different level from the previous Spirit Beast.
Qian Renxue's golden light spread once more.
The sluggishness has lessened slightly.
However, she had only recently cultivated her Magic Power, and the amount of Magic Power she possessed was pitifully small. At the same time, she was helping three people resist two 100,000-year domains, and the rate at which her power was being depleted was frighteningly fast.
"My Magic Power is almost exhausted; I'm afraid I can't hold on much longer."
Qian Renxue's voice remained calm.
She glanced at the approaching Titan Giant Ape, then at the Sky Azure Bull Python closing in from the other side.
"Chu Xiu, we're probably in grave danger today. You should Concealment and leave first."
Chu Xiu didn't stop walking, but he glanced at Qian Renxue with some surprise.
This woman actually let me go first?
That's incredibly selfless!
Although theoretically, one is indeed the easiest person to escape from here, most people hope to have someone accompany them before they die, and may even deliberately frame others to take someone down with them.
To be able to do what Qian Renxue did is absolutely a testament to her extremely high moral standards.
However, Chu Xiu certainly wouldn't run away so easily.
Qian Renxue already has 80 points of affinity, and is about to reach the maximum level. He can't bear to part with the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
If she dies at the hands of those two beasts, wouldn't all the effort I've put in be for nothing?
And there's Ah Yin.
Chu Xiu plans to be Tang San's stepfather in the future, how could he possibly abandon her too?
Chu Xiu was well aware of his own limitations. His Magic Power fireball was indeed powerful, but he was only at the first level of Qi Refining, and his Magic Power was pitifully small.
If he were to directly confront two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, even if he managed to hit them, he would still be doomed, let alone kill them instantly.
Chu Xiu suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He shouted to Ah Yin and Qian Renxue, "You two keep running down, I'll lure them away."
This is Deserted Island.
It is Chu Xiu's Deserted Island.
Although he didn't know much about the Deserted Island, at least he could leave whenever he wanted.
As long as the two Spirit Beast are lured away first, allowing Qian Renxue and Ah Yin to escape the danger zone, then I can directly leave the Deserted Island and return to the Douluo Continent.
He can come back after those two beasts leave.
The only problem is that we must buy enough time for the two women.
"Chu Xiu, you..."
Ah Yin's expression changed instantly.
The bond she formed with Chu Xiu during this time was not for nothing; in her heart, she had long regarded Chu Xiu as half a man and half a child.
She would rather die herself than let her family fall into a trap.
However, Qian Renxue was much more decisive.
She glanced at Chu Xiu and readily agreed, "Okay."
There was no fuss or hesitation; the agreement was clear and concise.
Be careful.
After saying this, Qian Renxue grabbed Ah Yin and continued running down the mountain.
Chu Xiu was taken aback for a moment.
Damn it.
Anyone who acts falsely polite to Qian Renxue will be thoroughly dealt with by her.
Fortunately, he had genuinely intended to stay.
Seeing that the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were very close, Chu Xiu quickly ran to the side, shouting loudly as he ran:
"You two beasts, Grandpa's here."
"Come and chase me, or I'll let you have your way with me."
The Spirit Beast on the Deserted Island seem to have no memory, as if they were thrown in out of thin air, but their intelligence is definitely not low.
Hearing Chu Xiu's provocation, the Sky Azure Bull Python remained slightly calmer.
The Titan Giant Ape roared and turned to give chase.
In the distance, Qian Renxue finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing two Spirit Beast chasing after Chu Xiu.
"I only knew he was reliable in his work, but I never imagined he would be so dependable when it came to sacrifice."
Ah Yin was already in tears:
"It's all my fault. If only I had found them sooner."
"Chu Xiu, you must not die."
at the same time.
As Chu Xiu was desperately trying to escape, a series of notification sounds suddenly echoed in his mind.
[Qian Renxue strongly acknowledges your sense of responsibility; your Bond Value increases by 10 points.]
[Current Bond Value: 90 points.]
[Ah Yin feels intense guilt towards you, Bond Value +30.]
[Current Bond Value: 100 points...]