Chapter 236: A Powerful and Cultured Snow Demon Heavenly Ape
As the powerful aura of the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape spread, the surrounding boulders cracked with loud snapping sounds, fractures spreading across their surfaces.
"You foolish humans, don't think you can use diversionary tactics to steal the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk. Leave now, and I will spare your lives!"
The massive beast's deep, rumbling voice echoed like thunder in the ears of everyone present. Its blood red eyes locked onto them with a menacing glare.
After a brief silence, that domineering voice exploded around them like a deafening roar.
Wu Tian had said it before there's nothing scarier than a magical beast with intelligence.
And now, here it was a Snow Demon Heavenly Ape using the phrase "diversionary tactics."
What a talent… No, what a beast of a talent!
Unfortunately for the ape, it was overthinking things. Wu Tian had no intention of using any such tactics. He was merely a spectator enjoying the show with a beauty in his arms.
And why was he holding her?
Obviously, to prevent Han Yue from falling standing atop tree branches was quite dangerous, after all.
"Hmm? This Snow Demon Heavenly Ape is only at the Dou King level, yet it can speak and even understand strategy?"
Han Yue, still nestled in Wu Tian's embrace, was surprised by the beast's intelligence. This was highly unusual.
It had to be connected to the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk it was guarding.
At the valley's entrance, the tension that had been building suddenly erupted.
The three half step Dou Kings became blurry streaks, each infused with unstoppable force, like three distinct colored torrents, surging violently toward the proud Snow Demon Heavenly Ape.
"ROAR!"
Seeing that Lin Xiuya and the others had no intention of retreating, the bloodthirsty gleam in the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's eyes grew even more intense.
Its chilling gaze alone sent shivers down their spines.
With a sudden slap to its own massive chest, it let out a bone rattling roar, loud enough to shatter the surrounding rocks.
The piercing sound reverberated through the valley, momentarily slowing Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and Yan Hao's movements.
And in that fleeting instant, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape stomped the ground with immense force.
The entire valley trembled.
Using the tremendous pushback, its massive body launched into the air like a white cannonball.
In the blink of an eye, it was already upon Yan Hao, its sharp claws closing in with terrifying speed.
Frost condensed instantly along its hand, forming an ice talon over half a foot long.
The icy claw slashed toward Yan Hao's heart with a ruthless, murderous intent.
There was no warm up or hesitation only the intent to kill.
The sheer agility of the beast, so mismatched with its massive size, left Yan Hao feeling the pressure.
But Yan Hao wasn't just some clueless fighter. Though he had spent a long time in the Inner Academy's comfortable training, he had once been a ruthless force in the Outer Academy.
After entering the Inner Academy, the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower had softened them, but the battle instincts etched into his bones reignited in this moment.
Instinctively, he swung his enormous black iron hammer with all his might.
The hammer tore through the air, emitting an ear splitting screech.
BOOM!
Claw and hammer collided with a deafening impact.
Ice shards exploded in all directions, and Yan Hao was sent flying backward.
His body crashed through tree after tree, breaking them at their trunks before finally coming to a stop.
Lifting his face, a trickle of blood ran from the corner of his mouth.
However…
This was Yan Hao. His defense was absurdly high, and his body was tough as steel.
"Hahaha! Impressive! No wonder you're a power type Snow Demon Heavenly Ape. If I hadn't stepped into the half step Dou King realm, that strike might've finished me. But right now… you're still a bit lacking!"
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Yan Hao grinned wildly. Ignoring his internal injuries, he gripped his hammer tightly once more.
Like a humanoid war machine, he charged straight back toward the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape, which was currently entangled with Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing.
The battle in the valley grew increasingly intense, their coordination becoming more seamless with each passing second.
Perhaps this was the power of future battle comrades after just a short period of fighting together, they had already developed a deep synergy.
Yan Hao and Liu Qing focused on direct attacks, while Lin Xiuya used his agility to interfere with the beast.
As the strongest among them, Lin Xiuya could fly, and every one of his strikes carried the force of a finishing blow.
Yet no matter how fiercely they attacked, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape managed to dodge or defend.
This monkey… after consuming the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk, both its strength and intelligence were on another level.
It had intelligence rivaling humans, perhaps even surpassing some.
Liu Qing's Mountain Crushing Spear whirled like a violent storm, its dazzling spear shadows filling the air.
Compared to his usual fighting style, his technique had undergone a complete transformation.
If before, he fought like Lü Bu domineering and overwhelming then now, he was like Zhao Yun agile and precise.
Each time his spear appeared, it struck from an unpredictable angle.
If not for the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's extraordinary speed and resilience, it would have been long defeated.
Wu Tian watched Liu Qing's transformation with admiration.
Now this was a true genius.
A fusion of brute force and graceful technique this kind of adaptability was what would turn Liu Qing into a top tier powerhouse in the future.
Lin Xiuya and the others were exceeding Wu Tian's expectations.
These guys weren't just strong they had yet to fully awaken their latent potential.
To be among the top five in the Inner Academy's Strongest Ranking, they had to be hiding abilities they hadn't even realized yet.
But no matter how fierce their attacks, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's defense was monstrous.
Its thick fur was coated in a solid layer of ice, forming an almost impenetrable barrier.
No matter how hard they struck, they only managed to send ice shards flying none of their attacks dealt significant damage.
If this continued, Lin Xiuya and the others wouldn't be able to hold out for long.
After all, magical beasts had far greater endurance than humans.
Just like when Yun Yun fought the Amethyst Winged Lion King despite the intensity of the battle, she couldn't afford to drag it out.
As time passed, the battle reached a fever pitch.
The valley floor was covered in shattered rocks, destroyed by the residual shockwaves of their battle.
Cracks spread across the ground like a spiderweb.
At that moment, Lin Xiuya soared into the air, his gaze serious.
Glancing down at Liu Qing and Yan Hao, he frowned and flicked his longsword.
A surge of green Dou Qi flowed into the blade, causing it to grow translucent.
As the energy flooded in, the sword suddenly expanded over tenfold, swirling with razor sharp wind currents.
"Yan Hao, Liu Qing!"
Lin Xiuya's shout echoed through the valley.
Feeling the immense energy above, Liu Qing and Yan Hao smirked, charging up their own attacks.
"Hah! Trying to gang up on me? Foolish humans!"
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape bared its fangs and sneered with disdain.
The three men: …Damn it.
Not only were they getting schooled by this beast, but now it was insulting their intelligence, too.
And worse… it was right.
(End of Chapter)
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