Tang San looked at Ye Zhiqui speechlessly, a bit dazed. Even a high-level Soul Douluo looked solemn, do I look like the kind of person who would foolishly provoke an unknown powerful soul beast?
"Just remember what I said." Ye Zhiqui glared at Tang San. He didn't have time to explain anything now.
Tang San spread his hands helplessly, "Alright."
Almost the instant Tang San's words fell, in the direction where Meng Shu, Flender, and the others were gazing, a terrifying scene suddenly unfolded.
Two lush trees, over twenty meters tall, slowly parted, and a massive, mountain-like black shadow silently emerged from between them.
Seeing this giant creature, everyone's breathing seemed to stop. The Shrek Academy students finally understood why a powerful Soul Douluo like Meng Shu would show such a solemn, even terrified, expression.
It was a soul beast that resembled a black gorilla, only it was simply too large and too sturdy. When on all fours, it was nearly 15 meters tall, and if it stood upright, it would probably exceed 20 meters.
The entire body of this soul beast was covered in exaggerated, bulging muscles like diamonds. Its jet-black fur was like steel needles, emitting faint glints in the darkness. Its sturdy body was covered with golden patterns, and a pair of dull yellow eyes, like lanterns, were staring intently at everyone, or rather, at Xiao Wu, who was in the middle of the group.
However, its eyes were so large that they seemed out of focus, making it appear as if it were staring at everyone.
It was bizarre that such a massive soul beast moved without making any sound.
"It's actually the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape." Tang San gasped, his voice hoarse. This kind of soul beast—Ye Zhiqui told him not to make a move—do I even dare to move? I absolutely don't dare!
When Ye Zhiqui saw this soul beast, he also felt a sense of oppression. He felt this pressure was stronger than that of Sword Douluo back then, though it might have been because Sword Douluo hadn't deliberately revealed his aura at that time.
"Xiao Wu!" Ye Zhiqui called softly from behind him.
Xiao Wu hesitated for only a moment before running forward and standing beside Ye Zhiqui. This scene made Tang San's heart clench. Ye Zhiqui and Xiao Wu were now standing at the very front of the group, directly exposed to the Titan Giant Ape. Tang San was truly afraid that the Titan Giant Ape might suddenly attack, delivering a punch to both of them.
Fortunately, the Titan Giant Ape only moved its pupils, making no other movements.
Ye Zhiqui turned to look at everyone, "I'm taking Xiao Wu to handle some things. You don't have to wait for us. Go back to the academy once you're done. I will definitely bring Xiao Wu back within three days."
As soon as his voice fell, Ye Zhiqui pulled Xiao Wu's hand, and with a flash of his third red ten-thousand-year spirit ring, the two instantly vanished.
The next moment, at the Titan Giant Ape's shoulder, Ye Zhiqui and Xiao Wu appeared silently, as if they had crossed space.
The Titan Giant Ape was overjoyed to see its Sister Xiao Wu suddenly appear on its shoulder. However, when it saw a human boy standing beside her, the Titan Giant Ape immediately opened its mouth in annoyance and let out a roar.
"Awoo~" With the Titan Giant Ape's angry roar, a black wave of air instantly spread high into the sky, bending the tips of the surrounding trees as if they were about to snap, and countless green leaves swirled.
How could such a proud creature allow a human to stand on it as if it were a mount? The Titan Giant Ape immediately wanted to raise its hand and crush this tiny insect.
Flender, Tang San, and the others nearby all broke into a cold sweat for Ye Zhiqui and Xiao Wu, but they still remembered what Ye Zhiqui had said earlier.
No matter what happens, do not attack!
At this moment, Ye Zhiqui's calm voice rang out, "Erming!"
The Titan Giant Ape's large hand paused in mid-air, a human-like look of confusion appearing in its eyes.
Xiao Wu also looked at Ye Zhiqui in shock, her pink pupils, like the Titan Giant Ape's, filled with confusion and bewilderment.
How did Brother Qiu know the name Erming? I don't think I ever told him.
Ye Zhiqui smiled faintly and said, "Don't just stand there, let's go."
Xiao Wu also immediately realized that this was not the place to talk, and she quickly gave the Titan Giant Ape a look.
"Awoo~ Awoo~?" The Titan Giant Ape scratched the back of its head like a simpleton until Xiao Wu gave it another look, and then it finally understood.
Tang San and the others only saw the Titan Giant Ape's big head staring blankly at Ye Zhiqui and Xiao Wu, letting out two strange cries. Then, it stuck out its rear, turned around, and suddenly sprang up. With just one leap, it was a hundred meters away, disappearing into the dense forest.
"..." Everyone was speechless.
What's going on? Did they just happily run off together?
Ma Hongjun exclaimed in a daze, "Holy moly, Boss Qiu is amazing! That huge gorilla is so terrifying, yet Boss Qiu dared to pull its whiskers."
"That's not a gorilla, it's the King of the Forest among soul beasts, the Titan Giant Ape. A hundred-year-old Titan Giant Ape can contend with an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beast, and the one just now, judging by its size, is at least seventy or eighty thousand years old. Ah Qiu took Xiao Wu and left with it, I'm a little worried." Tang San shook his head, feeling a bit agitated.
"I'm a little worried too," Ning Rongrong murmured, looking in the direction Ye Zhiqui had left.
Oscar, however, came over with an indifferent expression to comfort them, "You're just worried for nothing. Didn't you hear Boss Qiu call that soul beast Erming just now? What does that mean? It means they know each other. And Boss Qiu has a teleportation soul skill, I estimate that even if all of us here in the Star Dou Great Forest were wiped out, he'd still be alive and kicking. So, your worries are completely unnecessary." He shrugged at the end of his statement.
"I think Little Oscar's deduction makes sense; you really are worried for nothing." After Dai Mubai finished speaking, he suddenly leaned in close to a few people and whispered, "Actually, I have a guess. Do you think Boss Qiu might be a soul beast in human form? His true body is that kind of big gorilla, otherwise why wouldn't that big gorilla attack him?"
"..." Tang San and the others were speechless, and even Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"You're the big gorilla, your whole family are big gorillas!" Ning Rongrong glared at Dai Mubai, annoyed.
At this moment, Flender spoke up.
"Alright, everyone stop arguing. Trust your Vice Dean Qiu, he's not an unreliable person. Let's continue to find a spirit ring for Little San. Once we find it, we'll return to the academy and wait for them."
On the other side, the Titan Giant Ape was sprinting wildly towards the core circle of the Star Dou Great Forest. From its appearance, its dark face was filled with joy.
If I bring Sister Xiao Wu back, Big Ming will definitely praise me! This was the Titan Giant Ape's current thought; it had even forgotten about the other person on its shoulder.