Heaven-Reaching Ape (thanks to "Three Thousand Worlds of Mortal Dust" for a total of 50,000 coins in tips)

The moment the Heaven-Reaching Ape stepped into the Liangshan Territory...

Boom—

An earth-shaking shock wave swept in every direction. A streak of light shot straight from Liangshan Summit, seemingly piercing through heaven and earth as it hurtled toward the Heaven-Reaching Ape.

The streak of light came fast.

But the Heaven-Reaching Ape was no slower.

Its massive, black-furred hand swung toward the light like an enormous millstone.

The two collided!

Terrifying winds exploded outward.

The Heaven-Reaching Ape roared in fury. A small hole had appeared in its palm, blood dripping from the wound. The Cloud-Piercing Arrow, meanwhile, was knocked sideways as though struck by a tremendous blow.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy surged backward, carrying the Cloud-Piercing Arrow with it.

Qin Shujian stepped into the air above Liangshan Summit and reached out to retrieve the arrow, then headed toward the border between the Liangshan Territory and the Endless Mountains.

Only a few breaths passed.

Qin Shujian had already appeared before the Heaven-Reaching Ape.

Just then...

An Outer Astral Realm demonic beast lunged at him.

He did not move.

Only the saber on his back slid a fraction out of its sheath. A strand of hidden saber energy burst forth, slaying the Outer Astral Realm demonic beast in midair and separating its head from its body in an instant.

"Sect Master!"

The nearby Origin Sect Disciples grew excited at Qin Shujian's arrival.

Qin Shujian stood with his hands behind his back, looking directly at the Heaven-Reaching Ape as he said calmly, "Focus on fighting your enemies. Slay every demonic beast that trespasses here!"

"Yes!"

Every Origin Sect disciple felt their spirits lift after Qin Shujian appeared.

The panic caused by the Heaven-Reaching Ape vanished completely.

As for the other players...

They, too, felt reassured.

Although they could not truly die, losing