Chapter 63: Chapter 63: The King of the Forest
Meng Shu chuckled and said, "Alright, let's stop talking about this. It's not something we can control. At most, we can only reduce our own hunting."
"Yun Feng, I've decided. If we can't find a suitable spirit beast for you tomorrow, we'll go deeper into the Star Dou Forest. We'll definitely find a ring that suits you. Rest assured."
Hearing Meng Shu's words, Zhao Wuji didn't know how to respond. It seemed like he was supposed to be the teacher leading this group. However, given Meng Shu's strength and his willingness to help, Zhao Wuji let it slide.
Yun Feng was about to nod in agreement when Ah Yin's urgent voice echoed in his mind.
"Be careful, there's danger!"
Yun Feng's eyes narrowed. Although he didn't know why Ah Yin issued the warning, he felt a surge of joy internally.
"It's finally here!"
Unlike Yun Feng's calm excitement, Zhao Wuji, Meng Shu, and Chao Tianxiang immediately activated their martial souls. A terrifying aura emanated from the four of them as their spirit power surged to its peak.
"Everyone, get out of the tents, quickly!"
"Move now!"
Zhao Wuji roared, his voice booming through the camp. Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang rushed to Meng Yiran's tent.
The students, though asleep, hadn't removed their clothing due to the constant vigilance required in the Star Dou Forest. Having trained together for days, they reacted swiftly, emerging from the tents in moments.
Hearing the urgency in Zhao Wuji's voice, none of them hesitated or questioned. They summoned their martial souls and stood at the ready, following their teachers.
Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang exchanged a glance. Both could feel a powerful presence locking onto their group. Escape was not an option; anything capable of suppressing spirit masters of their caliber had to be immensely strong.
With just a glance, the couple made a silent agreement. Meng Shu turned to Yun Feng and Meng Yiran.
"If anything happens, don't worry about us. Leave immediately. Get out of the Star Dou Forest first. Yun Feng, if we're not around, take care of Yiran. Remember, we have a deal."
Meng Yiran's face went pale at her grandfather's words. She opened her mouth to protest but was stopped by Yun Feng, who grabbed her arm and gave her a stern look, signaling her to remain silent.
As she hesitated, something eerie caught everyone's attention.
Following Meng Shu's gaze, the group saw two towering trees slowly parting, revealing an enormous figure emerging from the shadows.
When the colossal creature stepped into view, everyone's breath seemed to freeze. For the first time, they understood why even a group led by powerful spirit masters would be so tense.
The being before them was akin to a living mountain. Covered in jet-black fur that gleamed faintly under the starlight, its shoulder height exceeded seven meters even on all fours. If it stood upright, it would easily surpass fifteen meters.
It resembled a mix between an ape and a gorilla, with its body radiating raw, terrifying power. Apart from its lantern-sized eyes glowing with an amber hue, its entire form seemed to meld into the darkness.
Despite its massive size, it moved silently, without a single audible footstep or even the sound of breathing.
The creature's hulking frame was unimaginably muscular, with muscles bulging like boulders beneath its fur.
The first to recognize the creature—besides Yun Feng—was Tang San. Thanks to the teachings of Yu Xiaogang, he immediately identified it.
"It's the king of the forest… the Titan Giant Ape."
Even the typically composed Tang San couldn't keep his voice steady.
Xiao Wu's expression turned anxious, but she held her tongue. She knew that the Titan Giant Ape wasn't something to trifle with. If it went on a rampage, no one here would survive. She was all too aware of her "little brother's" strength.
The Titan Giant Ape was the undisputed ruler of any spirit beast forest it inhabited. No other beast dared provoke it because the result would be death.
Even a hundred-year Titan Giant Ape could contend with thousand-year spirit beasts. It possessed unparalleled strength, speed, and a perfect balance of offense and defense.
Most terrifyingly, it could use abilities akin to spirit skills.
No one knew the full extent of a Titan Giant Ape's powers because those who witnessed them never lived to tell the tale.
While spirit beasts of the same age varied in strength due to their inherent traits, the Titan Giant Ape stood at the pinnacle of the food chain. It was one of the few species that represented the apex of spirit beast evolution.
Its overwhelming presence made it the nightmare of countless spirit masters. Over the years, many had coveted the Titan Giant Ape, hoping to use it as a spirit ring. Yet every such attempt ended in failure—and death.
To date, only one known spirit master had ever succeeded in killing a Titan Giant Ape.
The Titan Giant Ape wasn't just strong; it possessed intelligence rivaling that of humans. In the forest, it was the absolute ruler.
Faced with this colossal being, even Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang couldn't suppress their instinctual fear.
Their bodies trembled, not from weakness but from an innate biological response—a primal recognition of the Titan Giant Ape's superior life force.
"Honorable King of the Forest, we mean no offense. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately," Meng Shu said, his tone respectful.
As the strongest among them, it was only fitting for him to speak. He knew the Titan Giant Ape could understand human language, especially one as powerful as the one before them.
It was evident that this Titan Giant Ape had surpassed the ten-thousand-year threshold. Meng Shu couldn't fathom a more terrifying presence among spirit beasts.
His words hung in the air as the group awaited the Titan Giant Ape's response, tension thick enough to cut with a knife.
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