Chapter 238: A Flick to Destroy the Demon Ape, Entering the Valley
The two figures that suddenly appeared in front of Lin Xiuya were, of course, Wu Tian and Han Yue, who had been watching the battle from the treetops for quite some time. However, saying that "two people" had appeared wasn't entirely accurate Wu Tian had appeared of his own volition, while Han Yue had been "brought along" without even realizing what had happened.
One moment, she felt Wu Tian's firm grip tighten around her waist, and the next, her soft body was pulled into his embrace.
In the blink of an eye, she found herself face to face with the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape. Yet, despite the terrifying scene before her, she felt no fear. As long as she was in Wu Tian's arms, she felt completely safe.
The air was torn apart by the sheer force of the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's incoming attack. Its eyes shrank in shock how had these two appeared so suddenly?
There had been no warning signs.
No energy fluctuations.
This…
Danger… danger… danger…
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape wanted to retract its attack and retreat, but it was too late. Its claws were already mid swing, aiming straight for Lin Xiuya. Withdrawing now would be nearly impossible.
In that split second, the intelligent beast processed countless scenarios in search of a way out.
With its savage face contorted in fury, its killing intent surged as its razor sharp claws, glistening with icy light, redirected toward Wu Tian.
If it couldn't withdraw, then it would go all in attacking the human who made it feel the most threatened!
"ROAR !"
The deafening, murderous roar echoed across the sky, and an even more chilling gust of wind slashed toward Wu Tian and Han Yue.
Not far away, Liu Qing and Yan Hao watched in horror, their minds on the verge of collapse.
How had Wu Tian even gotten close to the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape in the middle of its high speed attack?
BOOM!
A loud explosion rang out.
The massive body of the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape was sent flying backward like a missile.
It tore through the forest, crashing through countless trees like a living bulldozer.
Bushes and thick trunks crumbled before its colossal frame, offering as much resistance as blades of grass in the wind.
Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and Yan Hao all three of them stood frozen, eyes wide and mouths agape.
Even Han Yue, still in Wu Tian's arms, was equally stunned.
What… just happened?
Wu Tian casually extended his left hand and flicked his fingers. Then, with a slight frown, he muttered:
"Sigh… that thing's skin is pretty tough. My finger actually hurts a little."
The others: …
Of course, it wasn't as simple as just flicking his finger.
At that moment, Wu Tian had summoned his Three Colored Heavenly Flames, merging the power of Bone Chilling Flame, Sea Heart Flame, and Green Lotus Core Flame.
The explosion had sent the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape flying, an attack far superior to any Buddha's Fury Lotus technique.
Unlike the Buddha's Fury Lotus, which required time to form and both hands to fuse, Wu Tian could now summon and manipulate his flames anywhere at will.
Even though it was just a small wisp, the combined power of three heavenly flames was devastating.
Against a mere fifth rank magical beast? It was child's play.
Even though Wu Tian's physical strength was only at the Nine Star Dou Ling level, the raw power of that small flame explosion was something even a Five Star Dou King couldn't withstand.
Of course, only Wu Tian himself understood the depth of this power.
To the others, they hadn't even seen him make a move.
All they had witnessed was the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape charging at him only to be blasted away the very next second.
Hearing Wu Tian's casual remark, they finally understood how the beast had been sent flying.
It had been flicked away… with a single finger.
This… this was absurd!
That very same Snow Demon Heavenly Ape had been beating them half to death.
Had Wu Tian not intervened, they would have been slaughtered.
And yet, with a mere flick of his finger, he had instantly taken it down?
How could the gap be this enormous?
Wu Tian was supposed to be just a Nine Star Dou Ling.
Yet, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape, which was comparable to a Three Star Dou King, had been one shot by him?
In the distance, where the dust and debris had settled, there was nothing but dead silence.
Clearly, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape had been gravely wounded and was now completely immobile.
The sun shone high in the sky.
Wu Tian turned to them and smiled.
That smile sent chills down their spines.
Their expressions no longer carried the dignity of top tier Inner Academy experts.
Instead, they looked like they had seen an absolute monster.
In fact, they were even more terrified than when they had first encountered Zi Yan.
After all, even Zi Yan wasn't this terrifying she couldn't flick a Dou King into oblivion with just one finger!
With a kind smile, Wu Tian said,
"See? I told you we came here to kill a monkey."
The others could only twitch at the corners of their mouths.
This… This was insane!
They finally understood just how vast the gap between them was.
They had fought tooth and nail against the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape, nearly dying in the process.
Meanwhile, Wu Tian had merely lifted a finger and rendered the beast useless.
This wasn't just a difference in rank it was an entirely different realm of power.
Wu Tian gently removed his hand from Han Yue's waist and smiled at her.
"Let's go. The Earth Core Body Tempering Milk is ours now."
He took her delicate hand and led her into the valley.
Meanwhile, the three battered half step Dou Kings could only shake their heads in defeat.
At this point, they didn't even have the right to follow him inside.
As they struggled with their crushed egos, a deep sense of powerlessness welled up in their hearts.
"Hey! What are you three idiots standing around for? You don't want the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk anymore?"
Wu Tian's cheerful voice snapped them out of their stupor.
They froze in shock.
Wu Tian… was actually willing to share the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk with them?
How was that possible?
Yet, it was true.
After a brief moment of disbelief, Liu Qing and Yan Hao helped the exhausted Lin Xiuya to his feet and followed Wu Tian into the valley.
The once rivalry between Inner Academy's top ranking fighters had now turned into camaraderie.
They had no other choice.
They used to see each other as bitter rivals, but now they realized something they had all been nothing more than clowns.
Before, they had written off Zi Yan as an anomaly due to her brute strength.
But now, could they really ignore Wu Tian's monstrous power?
If they continued obsessing over their petty rivalries, their will to become stronger would crumble completely.
Even if the gap between them and Wu Tian was immense, he was now their new goal their new target.
As they gazed into the pitch black depths of the valley, their brows furrowed.
Damn, this place is dark.
Just then, a soft glow illuminated the path ahead.
It was Wu Tian's flames tiny wisps of blue and white fire flickering against the valley walls.
They didn't explode upon contact.
They didn't burn out.
Instead, they clung to the rock like floating lanterns, casting a steady glow that dispelled the valley's darkness.
Han Yue's cheeks flushed red.
Truthfully, she had kind of liked it when it was completely dark a moment ago…
But now, the dim and dreamy atmosphere was nice too.
If only those three nuisances behind her weren't ruining the moment.
With the firelight guiding them, they saw the valley's true form
A vast space filled with ancient trees and towering boulders.
The eerie silence confirmed one thing no other creatures dared to inhabit this place.
(End of Chapter)
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