Moo~
A beastly roar that echoed through the Star Dou Great Forest came from the distance.
Soon after, a massive figure crushed through the towering ancient trees and appeared before everyone.
The first thing that caught their eyes was a bull-like face with enormous horns and a body nearly a hundred meters long.
Compared to such a colossal size, the surrounding ancient trees, which were ten to twenty meters tall, seemed extremely short, almost like mere grass.
Even the fifteen-meter-tall Titan Giant Ape looked like a doll in comparison.
As soon as the Sky Blue Bull Python appeared, it saw the Titan Giant Ape covered in wounds: "Roar~ Er Ming!"
The Sky Blue Bull Python let out a thunderous roar, its massive tail sweeping out and forcing Sword Douluo to retreat. Then, it used the tip of its tail to pull the Titan Giant Ape to its side.
"Big brother," the Titan Giant Ape exhaled heavily upon seeing its pillar of support. "That human is very strong, and he refuses to engage in close combat. Let's join forces and deal with him together."
The Sky Blue Bull Python slowly raised its upper body, its massive head tilting upward as it fixed its enormous eyes on Sword Douluo: "Human, this is not a place you should be!"
"Slow Domain," the Sky Blue Bull Python activated its skill, releasing a dark green energy wave toward Sword Douluo.
"..." Sword Douluo's expression turned grave, and with a belly full of questions, he quickly ascended into the air to evade.
When had even the outer regions become the exclusive domain of these Soul Beasts?
Had he been away from the Star Dou Great Forest for so long that he had forgotten the rules, or were there simply fewer human experts now, allowing these Soul Beasts to develop such overbearing confidence?
Could it be that the 100,000 Year Soul Beasts had started to unite?
Sword Douluo controlled his Flying Sword and slowly descended in front of the Dragon-Serpent Couple.
"Your Excellency, do you have the confidence to hold off the Sky Blue Bull Python?" Dragon Duke asked, his expression extremely serious as he looked at the terrifyingly massive figure in the distance.
Sword Douluo slowly shook his head: "It's still uncertain. Only by fighting will we know."
He could sense that the energy within the Sky Blue Bull Python far surpassed his own. But as a swordsman, he must press forward without hesitation. How could he admit defeat just because of a difference in energy?
"Your Excellency Chen Xin, now that the Titan Giant Ape is injured, my wife and I can help hold it off for a while," the Dragon-Serpent Couple said, their hearts sinking as they exchanged a glance. They had already come this far; it wouldn't make sense to retreat now.
"In that case, I thank the two of you."
Sword Douluo smiled and cupped his hands toward the Dragon-Serpent Couple: "You two don't need to confront the Titan Giant Ape head-on. Just keep it occupied. If things become too dangerous, retreating is also an option."
"Of course," the Dragon-Serpent Couple nodded. If it weren't for the Titan Giant Ape's injuries, they wouldn't have come here in the first place.
They were here to earn favor, not to risk their lives. Naturally, they would prioritize their own safety.
Sword Douluo smiled and nodded at them, then stepped onto his Flying Sword and charged toward the Sky Blue Bull Python.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dragon-Serpent Dance," the Dragon-Serpent Couple clapped their hands together and raised their Dragon-Serpent Staffs, pointing them toward the sky.
A dragon and a serpent phantom spiraled in the air, stirring up a roaring gale that grew increasingly violent, quickly forming a massive tornado.
As soon as the tornado appeared, it uprooted the surrounding plants and trees, then surged straight toward the Titan Giant Ape.
Seeing this, the Sky Blue Bull Python was about to help the Titan Giant Ape block the attack when it was intercepted by a sharp Sword Qi from Sword Douluo.
Its cultivation had not yet reached the point where it could withstand the attack of a Super Douluo with its physical body, so it had no choice but to retreat and evade the assault.
"Big brother, don't worry about me!" the Titan Giant Ape roared, pounding its chest with its fists and activating its Gravity Domain in an attempt to slow down the tornado's rotation.
Unfortunately, its previously unstoppable ability had no effect this time. Before it could react, it was engulfed by the tornado.
Fortunately, its massive size and tremendous weight meant that even the ferocious tornado couldn't do much to it.
Seeing this, the Dragon-Serpent Couple breathed a sigh of relief. They had never expected to defeat the Titan Giant Ape; their only goal was to trap it momentarily to prevent Sword Douluo from being attacked from both sides.
Meanwhile, Sword Douluo had also begun his battle with the Sky Blue Bull Python.
The Sky Blue Bull Python, as the ruler of the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, lived up to its reputation. Its explosive power forced Sword Douluo to avoid direct confrontation, circling in the air and looking for an opportunity to strike.
"Old man, it seems Sword Douluo is in a bit of trouble," Snake Granny said, her aged face filled with concern.
"Don't worry, Your Excellency is just at a disadvantage, but there's no sign of defeat yet," Dragon Duke replied. He glanced at the towering tree nearby and leaped up to the canopy to get a better view of the battle.
However, the roaring tornado began to subside, revealing the Titan Giant Ape spinning in the opposite direction.
Seeing that the tornado no longer posed a threat, the Titan Giant Ape's eyes gleamed with mockery as it dispersed its Gravity Domain.
It reached out toward Dragon Duke and Snake Granny.
A tremendous suction force emerged from its hand, pulling scattered debris and the Dragon-Serpent Couple toward it.
"Oh no!!" The couple exclaimed as they felt the sensation of weightlessness, their bodies involuntarily flying toward the Titan Giant Ape.
Realizing they couldn't break free, they quickly combined their efforts to cast a defensive Soul Skill to protect themselves.
The Titan Giant Ape flashed a cruel smile, maintaining the suction with one hand while gathering strength in the other. As the Dragon-Serpent Couple drew near, it unleashed a powerful punch.
The overwhelming force from its fist sent the couple and the gathered debris flying instantly.
The Dragon-Serpent Couple were struck head-on, leaving a massive scar in the forest as they were hurled until they crashed into a hill and finally came to a stop.
Blood continuously poured from their mouths, and their staffs had already turned to dust.
"Good thing we defended in time... Otherwise, that single strike would have been the end of us."
Dragon Duke wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve and struggled to get up from the ground. "It seems... we underestimated a 100,000 Year Soul Beast."
"Old man... what do we do now?"
"The next phase of the battle is beyond our capabilities. Let's head to the cliff. I just saw a Soul Beast with a strong aura moving in that direction."
"We came back just in time..." Dragon Duke looked at the cliff not far away, unsure whether to feel relieved or exasperated.
Because the Titan Giant Ape's punch had sent them back.
Sword Douluo, who was still entangled with the Sky Blue Bull Python, noticed the couple's dire situation and his eyes twitched.
He quickly intervened, diverting the Titan Giant Ape's attention back to himself. Then, he controlled his Flying Sword to ascend, avoiding direct confrontation with the two Soul Beasts and merely buying time.
On the cliff, Zhu Zhuqing held her sword, scanning the Three-Eyed Magic Foxes surrounding them, and couldn't help but feel a sense of despair.
She couldn't determine which one was the true body of the Three-Eyed Magic Fox, and the Soul Beast's clones were also combat-capable.
Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran were trembling with tension, unconsciously shrinking their circle until they were almost pressed against Li Xun.
The seven Three-Eyed Magic Foxes slowly circled the group, their eyes flashing with a cold light as they let out a unified howl, sensing no immediate threat from the humans.
In the next moment, they leaped into the air, pouncing toward the group.
"Nirvana Slash." A bead of sweat rolled down Zhu Zhuqing's forehead as she swung her sword forward, releasing a crescent-shaped Sword Qi that shot toward the three foxes in front of her.
Without time to worry about the others, Zhu Zhuqing thrust her sword behind her and vanished from her spot, reappearing in front of two of the foxes.
"Nirvana Hundred Slashes." Zhu Zhuqing created a net of Sword Qi to block the two Three-Eyed Magic Foxes, but she suddenly felt a chilling cold from both sides.
She quickly raised her sword to defend herself, only to find that the expected attacks didn't land on her.
"Good work."
Vines etched with lightning patterns sprouted from the ground, forming an exquisite cage that enveloped everyone.
Li Xun opened his eyes and slowly stood up from the ground.
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