Chapter 131: Subduing the Stone Ape

The next target is the earth‑type treasure guarded by the giant Shi Yuan; Ye Liuyun must obtain such a treasure, so he quickened his pace.

When he arrived, he saw over two hundred Blood Demon Sect disciples surrounding a gray giant ape over thirty meters tall, attacking it.

That ape can petrify its whole body; a single punch is almost unblockable. The local ferocious beasts have their realms suppressed to a half‑step Hua Hai realm, yet their True Essence is abundant.

Moreover, the giant Shi Yuan's petrifying ability makes its punch enormously powerful; a direct hit kills instantly.

However, nearly two hundred people are besieging it, led by two half‑step Hua Hai realm disciples; even if he were extremely strong, he is no match for them, so merely holding out would be impressive.

"Who are we fighting? This giant Shi Yuan is still a juvenile—what a waste. An adult can grow over a hundred meters!" Lei Ming said.

Ye Liuyun examined the situation carefully and told Lei Ming: "Don't fight anyone for now! Hold onto me. Do you see the cave beneath the giant Shi Yuan? We'll go straight in. After we find the treasure, we'll come out to help the Shi Yuan."

"Got it!" Lei Ming replied, his small claws gripping Ye Liuyun's shoulder.

Ye Liuyun darted toward the cave beneath the giant Shi Yuan.

He wore the Blood Demon Sect's blood robe, and no one noticed him, assuming he was part of the force attacking the giant Shi Yuan.

When he got close, he flashed, using his space‑traversing ability to enter the cavern directly.

The cave was short, and Ye Liuyun quickly reached its end, discovering a tan beast core and a stone shield.

Lei Ming went up and sniffed the beast core. "This must be the demon core left by the giant Shi Yuan's ancestors! Unfortunately the realm here is restricted, so the Shi Yuan can't refine it; otherwise it could become a demon."

Ye Liuyun picked up the stone shield and studied it. After recognizing its owner with Divine Sense, he learned the shield's information.

It is a top‑grade Heaven Tier weapon, capable of blocking three attacks from a True Core realm strongman. When used, a bit of True Essence can be infused. Even without infusion, it serves as a defense that can resist all Heaven Tier weapon attacks.

Ye Liuyun scanned again, finding nothing else useful. He then collected the demon core and stone shield, and with Lei Ming flashed out of the cave.

Outside the cave, Blood Demon Sect disciples were still besieging the giant Shi Yuan, which was already scarred and likely to collapse soon.

"Attack!" Ye Liuyun, one hand gripping the Demon Slaying Sword and the other holding the Mountain‑Stabilizing Seal, first enlarged the seal and slammed it toward the crowd.

The enlarged seal became like a small mountain; with a booming thud, it crushed over a dozen Blood Demon Sect disciples into mush.

This sudden upheaval instantly split the two sides.

The Blood Demon Sect members shouted angrily, "You brat, what are you doing? Attacking your own people at a time like this!"

Seizing the chance, Lei Ming used Divine Sense to communicate with the giant Shi Yuan: "My master sent me to save you; in a moment we'll kill them all together!"

The giant Shi Yuan seemed of low intelligence, yet it understood Lei Ming's words, and its previously desperate gaze brightened a bit.

Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun didn't stop, manipulating the Mountain‑Stabilizing Seal and slamming it down again!

The Blood Demon Sect disciples below tried to dodge, and those who failed let out a wail!

Ye Liuyun multitasked, controlling the seal with one hand while slashing the disciples with the Demon Slaying Sword with the other.

"Don't think you're the only one with a Heaven Tier artifact!" a half‑step Hua Hai disciple said, pulling out a black long spear.

The spear is a top‑grade Heaven Tier weapon, actually a tier above Ye Liuyun's Mountain‑Stabilizing Seal.

"Heavenly Demon Spear!" another half‑step Hua Hai disciple beside him exclaimed enviously.

Ye Liuyun immediately sheathed the seal and the Demon Slaying Sword, and fought him with his fists.

The seal is of lower grade, and using the Demon Slaying Sword, he feared breaking the black spear— it was a prized loot he coveted.

At that moment, the giant Shi Yuan charged in to clash with another half‑step Hua Hai disciple, while Lei Ming began slaughtering the other Blood Demon Sect disciples.

Ye Liuyun didn't want a prolonged fight, but after a thunder‑fire annihilation punch, the disciple only coughed blood and took minor injuries. His own strength, plus the spear's power, surprisingly withstood Ye Liuyun's punch.

"No wonder you're the branch leader's son; both your strength and weapon are remarkable! Still, that's not enough—one punch fails, so another it is."

Thinking that, Ye Liuyun launched another punch.

Opposite him stood the Blood Demon Sect half‑step Hua Hai warrior, the son of the Great Zhou Branch leader, named Chen Tao. Ye Liuyun's punch had just cracked his palm.

Seeing another punch coming, Chen Tao had nowhere to dodge and rushed forward to meet it.

This time, he finally could not hold the spear; it slipped from his grasp and flew away.

Ye Liuyun then used his Illusion Pupil to unleash Thunder‑Fire Heaven‑Burn, and while the foe was weakened, he erased its Soul.

He then picked up the Heavenly Demon Spear. Such high‑grade weapons usually bear the owner's Divine Sense; one must erase the original and imprint one's own Divine Sense for the spear to truly belong to oneself.

He only removed the original Divine Sense without adding his own, and simply sheathed it.

He then took off Chen Tao's Storage Ring and examined its contents.

There were indeed many valuables: several Earth Tier swords, millions of Crystal Stones, and numerous high‑grade herbs and pills.

Most importantly, this fellow likely cleared the previous treasure cache; his Storage Ring contained a spirit fox beast corpse, a heavy jet‑black iron chunk, and a Star Soul Herb.

Ye Liuyun knew the Star Soul Herb helps boost Soul power.

But the iron chunk was strange, emitting Divine Sense fluctuations and a hidden murderous aura.

"Little brother, come help!" Lei Ming called, urging Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun thought, where does she need help? He's already killed almost everyone!

"Quick, catch those fleeing, or they'll all get away!" Lei Ming communicated with Ye Liuyun via Divine Sense.

To others, it sounded like a roar!

Ye Liuyun, with a scowl, secured his items and began slashing those trying to flee.

In the end, the two cleared the perimeter. On the Shi Yuan's side, they finally smashed that half‑step Hua Hai disciple to death, panting heavily from exhaustion.

"Big guy, want to stick with my little brother? He can take you out! Then your realm can be elevated!" Lei Ming coaxed.

The beasts inside are sealed in this space, unable to advance their realms, leaving them extremely frustrated.

After years of suppression, if the giant Shi Yuan can leave, it will at least reach the Hua Hai Summit. Once it reaches the True Core realm, it can transform into human form.

The Shi Yuan's eyes brightened at the news. After a moment, it agreed.

Thus, Ye Liuyun placed a Soul Imprint on the giant Shi Yuan, becoming its master.

Later, the giant Shi Yuan realized Ye Liuyun had taken everything, and seemed even more shocked.

Its new master was truly formidable—strong in combat and adept at stealing!

Ye Liuyun could sense its thoughts; his face turned dark! This Shi Yuan will need proper education in the future; it's terrible at praising anyone!