"What do you mean? I don't understand."
Bone Douluo asked curiously, "Wasn't that Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast at the Shrek Academy? How could it possibly appear in Sunset Forest, unless..."
Upon realizing this, Bone Douluo instantly understood Jun Yi's meaning, "It seems that the Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast came with its teammates to have its Soul Ring attached."
"Yes, Grandpa Bone, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Should we capture that Soul Beast?"
"No, Fengzhi has his own plans. We shouldn't act rashly. If we succeed, that's fine, but if we fail, it will disrupt all of Fengzhi's plans," Bone Douluo said slowly, shaking his head.
"However, we can first check if that Soul Beast has any companions. If so, we can try to capture its companions as leverage."
"Um, that might be a bit difficult."
Xiao Wu does have a companion, and they should be arriving soon. However, it seems unlikely that Dugu Bo alone can capture the Titan Giant Ape alive.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, on the other side, were completely confused. What were Jun Yi and Bone Douluo talking about? What transformed Soul Beast? What Tang Hao? What companion?
" Jun Yi, what are you and Grandpa Bone talking about? I don't understand, can you explain it to me?" Ning Rongrong walked up to Jun Yi and asked him.
"This is probably a bit complicated. If I were to explain it, it would take you at least half a day to understand it, given your comprehension level."
Seeing that Ning Rongrong was about to throw another tantrum, Jun Yi patted her head and said, "This matter is entirely beneficial to you; you just need to wait."
"Alright then." After hearing Jun Yi's explanation, Ning Rongrong stopped asking questions.
" Grandpa Bone, I'm afraid we won't be able to sleep tonight."
Based on his earlier encounter with Snake Granny and Meng Yiran chasing the Cockscomb Phoenix-Tailed Serpent, Jun Yi confirmed that today was indeed the day the Shrek Academy students were here to Soul Hunting. This also explained why many ten-year or even Hundred-Year Soul Beast were hiding in the outer area.
Xiao Wu's return made these weak Soul Beast realize her terrifying cultivation of 100,000 years, which is why they chose to hide. Moreover, the Titan Giant Ape will definitely come to the outer area, so there is a high chance that Jun Yi and his group will run into it.
Bone Douluo instructed Jun Yi and the other two, "Well, I'll be on watch tonight. You all need to stay alert and not sleep too soundly, so you can handle any unexpected situations that may arise."
"I'm with you."
Jun Yi replied that his Observation Haki allows him to sense malice and danger in advance. If the Titan Giant Ape really appears, then Jun Yi can protect Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing from any harm.
"Alright." Bone Douluo didn't refuse, after all, it concerned his life and safety, and it would also be a good opportunity to train Jun Yi, killing two birds with one stone.
Jun Yi and Zhu Zhuqing then set up a tent together. Ning Rongrong went inside with her, while Jun Yi stood guard next to the Soul-Burning Stove, unleashing his full Observation Haki.
About an hour later, Jun Yi suddenly sensed a terrifying aura rushing towards them. Jun Yi knew that the Titan Giant Ape had arrived.
" Grandpa Bone, can you feel it?"
"Hmm, the only Soul Beast with such a terrifying aura is probably the Titan Giant Ape of the Forest," Bone Douluo replied.
"That Titan Giant Ape must be looking for Xiao Wu, Grandpa Bone, what are you going to do?"
"What do you intend to do?" Bone Douluo countered.
"Let's wait and see. As long as that Titan Giant Ape doesn't provoke us, we won't mess with it. After all, our only goal this time is to hunt for Soul Ring," Jun Yi said, expressing his thoughts.
"Okay, then let's do as you say and wait and see."
Then Jun Yi approached the tent and called out to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Neither of them had been sleeping; instead, they were using meditation to cultivate. When they came out of the tent, they knew that danger was truly approaching.
" Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, whatever you see later, don't panic. It's not coming for us."
Jun Yi gave the two a heads-up beforehand to prevent them from being frightened by the Titan Giant Ape.
"Mmm." The two nodded, and then Jun Yi turned his head. He clearly sensed that the Titan Giant Ape was getting closer and closer to him, and the earth was trembling.
"They've arrived."
Jun Yi looked toward a dark shadow and saw a giant ape, the size of a mountain, leap into the air and pass right over where Jun Yi and his companions were.
Its jet-black fur shimmered faintly in the dim starlight and moonlight. Ignoring Jun Yi and the others, it leaped away into the distance.
"That Soul Beast just now, could it have been Titan Giant Ape?"
After the Soul Beast left, Ning Rongrong said with lingering fear that she had learned some knowledge about Soul Beast at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and judged that the Soul Beast was the Titan Giant Ape based on its appearance and the terrifying aura it exuded.
Jun Yi nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed the Titan Giant Ape. That's why Grandpa Bone is so wary. After all, an ordinary Soul Beast wouldn't be able to make him so fearful."
" Big Brother Jun, shouldn't that Soul Beast be in the Core Circle of Star Dou Great Forest? How come it's on the outer edge?" Zhu Zhuqing asked in confusion.
"The reason is a bit complicated, I'll explain it to you later. What we need to do now is focus. That Titan Giant Ape came from here, and it will definitely go back this way, so we need to be careful."
Jun Yi continued to instruct the group, reminding them that the Titan Giant Ape wasn't very bright; in the original story, it had beaten up the Shrek Academy students before bringing Xiao Wu back.
Jun Yi worried that the Titan Giant Ape might run into him on its way back to the Core Circle and land a few punches on his side, which would be quite bad.
" Kid Jun is right. We still need to be careful and wait until that Titan Giant Ape leaves the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest before making any further moves."
Bone Douluo was equally wary. Because he was afraid of attracting the attention of the Titan Giant Ape, he did not release his Titled Douluo aura. It was not that Bone Douluo was afraid of the Titan Giant Ape. Normally, the two should be evenly matched. However, Ning Rongrong was here, and in order to protect their safety, he chose to release only his Divine Power.
"That Titan Giant Ape is about five miles away from us, very close," Bone Douluo said slowly.
The earth trembled, and sounds of battle emanated from the distant forest, while flashes of light appeared in the distance.
" The Titan Giant Ape has already encountered Buddha Ancestor Tang and his group; it seems they will soon be passing through here with Xiao Wu."
(End of this chapter)