The ape's roar was deafening, rolling out from the depths of the forest like muffled thunder echoing through the trees.
The ground trembled faintly, making the pebbles beneath their feet bounce.
Everyone's expression changed at once. Anything capable of producing such a display in the Star Dou Great Forest was no ordinary soul beast.
Zhao Wuji's expression darkened instantly. He raised a hand, signaling everyone to crouch low. The students all looked tense.
Xiao Wu and Shuofang Si, however, reacted completely differently from the others.
Xiao Wu's large eyes lit up when she heard the ape's roar, but she quickly lowered her head to hide her expression.
It should be Er Ming. Now that he's here, I can find a chance to have him punch this bastard honorary dean straight into the ground.
At that thought, the corners of Xiao Wu's mouth curled up involuntarily.
Shuofang Si had naturally heard it too. He looked toward the source of the roar, his gaze carrying a hint of amusement and anticipation.
Here it comes. A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring is about to arrive.
The Frostburn Gloves had silently covered his hands, and even the surrounding air seemed to grow a few degrees colder.
"That sounds like the Titan Giant Ape," Shuofang Si suddenly said.
The others had yet to recover from the tremors, and his words startled them all.
Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted sharply. The Titan Giant Ape was said to be the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
If they encountered it, he would be lucky to escape alive himself, never mind protecting the students.
Even his breathing quickened. He lowered his voice. "Dean Zhou, this isn't something to say lightly. Are you certain?"
Shuofang Si said nothing more, merely curling his lips.
Xiao Wu's