Chapter 99: Titan Giant Ape

"Mm." Tang San nodded earnestly.

"Good, good, good." Zhao Wuji laughed out loud, "Since that's the case, we must extend our time in the Star Dou Great Forest a bit longer this time."

"It's done." A smile curled the corners of Shi Quan's mouth.

For the time to come, he only needed to stay in the forest for two more days under Zhao Wuji's lead, waiting for the Titan to come and abduct Xiao Wu.

Because Zhao Wuji was worried that the Dragon Duke would return with the Snake Matriarch after appearing, that night, he led the seven Shrek students another ten miles or so in one direction, and only after covering all their tracks did they set up camp.

The next day, the group began searching for a Third Soul Ring for Tang San.

Just like that, they searched for another two days.

Just like in the original work, Tang San had not found a suitable Spirit Beast, and at the same time, Shi Quan also received information from Tang San regarding his choice for his Third Soul Ring; it was very clear that because of him, Tang San did not intend to continue hunting poison-attribute Spirit Beasts for his Third Soul Ring, but instead planned to choose a Spirit Beast with Devour and absorption attributes.

He called it "making it sound better," claiming that the toxin was enough to provide a paralyzing effect, and by hunting a Spirit Beast with Devour and absorption abilities, he would allow his Blue Silver Grass to gain the ability to Devour and absorb; when trapping an enemy, he would first paralyze them with toxins, then absorb and drain the enemy's soul power, leaving the enemy with even less power to resist.

Hearing Tang San say this, Shi Quan couldn't help but feel speechless; it was very obvious that Master also knew there was a problem with constantly adding poison attributes, which made him start changing directions, yet after being so clearly led into a trap, this Tang San was still completely devoted to Master.

"A-Quan, this Titan is here for Xiao Wu; if you probe now, there shouldn't be any danger."

He didn't know if Tang San was stupid or just blind.

"So that's how it is."

Calculating the time, tonight was when the Titan would arrive.

Two tall trees suddenly and slowly parted to the sides, and a massive figure walked out from there without a sound.

"This is even more King Kong than King Kong."

After seeing the true appearance of the Titan through his Spirit Sense, even though he had been mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but gasp.

It was truly a bond stronger than gold; even this hadn't caused them to turn against each other.

"A-Quan, quickly withdraw your Spirit Sense," Xiaomeng's urgent voice rang out.

Shi Quan gave a start and hurriedly gathered his Spirit Sense, asking, "What's wrong?"

Night had already fallen once again, and it was time to rest.

While Shi Quan's Spirit Sense was probing the Titan, its gaze also landed on Shi Quan.

"If there is any situation in a moment, Zhuang Zhou, you assist everyone in leaving the Star Dou Great Forest safely."

Just as everyone was confused, they suddenly saw a bizarre scene.

"If only Tang San had killed Master, then I could pass the news to Bibi Dong, and then..." Shi Quan thought to himself.

In an instant, it was as if everyone's breathing had stopped.

Its shoulder height alone exceeded seven meters, and its entire body height was at least fifteen meters or more!

Those eyes, as large as lanterns, flickered with a light like yellow crystals; in the dark night, they were like two lasers, emitting a light that made one shudder.

Everyone scrambled out of their tents at high speed.

It was also at this moment that Zhao Wuji's thick voice entered the tents.

"Everyone leave the tents, quickly."

The Titan, appearing like a great mountain, stood in the distance, its pitch-black fur emitting a faint radiance under the cold moonlight.

Xiaomeng explained, "The Titan has come. Its strength is formidable; if you keep up this wide-range Spirit Sense scan, the Titan will attack you."

Shi Quan's heart jolted, and he took a deep breath, but he was not afraid, because he knew that because Xiao Wu was here, this Titan would not harm them for the time being.

He was simply shocked by this giant beast the likes of which he had never seen before.

This was true physical suppression; just standing there gave one a feeling of despair, and their entire bodies combined weren't even half the size of one of its soles.

"It's the King of the Forest, the Titan!"

Tang San's voice was even trembling.

Such a terrifying Spirit Beast, even without knowing its name, was scary enough based on its size alone.

However, fortunately, this Titan stopped not far ahead and didn't move.

Everyone was also too scared to move a muscle.

This feeling was like being stared at by a fierce tiger; if you moved, it would pounce over to bite you. Instinctive awareness kept everyone from making any moves.

"To be precise, it's a hundred-thousand-year Titan..." Shi Quan's muttered voice sounded in his mind; of course, he couldn't say it out loud, otherwise, if Tang San stopped chasing him, what would he even do?

"If it weren't for Xiao Wu, encountering a Spirit Beast of this level in a place like this would be harder than winning a billion on a one-dollar bet."

As Shi Quan thought this, Zhao Wuji couldn't hold back anymore and said in a deep voice, "Respected King of the Forest, we have no intention of offending you. If this is your territory, we will leave immediately..."

Zhao Wuji couldn't understand it at all.

Why would this Titan, at least ten thousand years old, come out here for no reason to trouble a few Spirit Masters like them?

At this moment, Zhao Wuji had no heart to think about such things!

What he needed to think about was how to lead everyone and run away safely!

Then, after the Titan heard Zhao Wuji's words, it instead took a step forward.

This simple step immediately made cold sweat stream down Zhao Wuji.

"I will block it; you all immediately eat Oscar's Mushroom Sausage and leave this place! Quickly! Do not have any hesitation! Once you hesitate, none of us will be able to leave here alive!"

After saying this, without the slightest hesitation, the Soul Rings on Zhao Wuji's body suddenly lit up, and he charged straight up.

Several Soul Rings lit up in order, and he used his soul skills frantically as if they didn't cost any soul power.

Shi Quan was slightly silent; he knew that the Titan would leave as soon as it grabbed Xiao Wu, but naturally, he couldn't push Xiao Wu out, so he had to watch everything develop from the perspective of a bystander; if he didn't encounter that Human-Faced Demon Spider at the very last step, he would truly have suffered a huge loss.

As expected, everyone chose to stay.

Dai Mubai released his Third Soul Skill and charged out first.

"Zhuqing, do not attack. With your attacks, you cannot break the Titan's defense. Instead of attacking, follow my commands, pay attention to everyone's movements, and provide support at any time."

Shi Quan's voice rang out in Zhuqing's mind.

Zhuqing nodded, and her figure leaped onto a large tree.

The next second, just as the group's attacks landed and before they could even touch the Titan Giant Ape, it faced their attacks and let out a heaven-shaking roar.

A terrifying black energy burst out all around, blowing like a hurricane, causing countless towering trees to bend and snap; the scene was extremely shocking!

Even Zhuqing, who had not been attacking, was sent flying by the terrifying shockwave.

At the same time, the Titan Giant Ape's massive body finally moved, pouncing up at a speed almost invisible to the naked eye; its huge body descended from the sky, crashing down directly toward the direction where the group was gathered.

Shi Quan's figure instantly soared into the air, catching the flying Zhuqing and quickly moving out of the Titan Giant Ape's pouncing range.

As for the others, Oscar tackled Ning Rongrong, shielding her beneath him; Dai Mubai and Zhao Wuji saved themselves; Tang San saved Pangzi beside him, kicking him away, but when he wanted to save Xiao Wu, it was already too late.

"No—, let go of Xiao Wu."

Tang San could only watch helplessly as Xiao Wu, suspended in mid-air, was grabbed by the Titan Giant Ape in one hand.

Roar!

Having just steadied himself, Zhao Wuji immediately released his Martial Soul True Body and charged toward the Titan Giant Ape.

Yet, facing the hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape, Zhao Wuji's full-force strike was easily blocked by a single arm of the Titan Giant Ape; not only did it fail to shake it in the slightest, but he himself stumbled backward seven or eight steps before barely standing firm.

Following another roar from the Titan Giant Ape, the black shockwave erupted again; while everyone was sent flying once more, the Titan Giant Ape suddenly leaped up, and in just one bound, it was already a hundred meters away, disappearing into the forest.

Zhao Wuji wanted to pursue, but he soon discovered that his speed was simply not in the same league as the Titan Giant Ape's.

Because of her training, Ning Rongrong did not faint under the protection of Oscar's tackle.

Everyone rose from the ground one after another, only then recovering from the Titan Giant Ape's assault.

Zhao Wuji could not accept the outcome of his student being snatched away by the Titan ape with her life or death unknown, and Tang San could accept it even less.

"I'm sorry everyone, it's all my fault for failing to stop it from snatching Xiao Wu. Tang San, you, you should grieve..."

He could not accept it... but he had no choice but to accept it.

"Xiao Ao, if you still consider me a brother, give me a Mushroom Sausage. Don't make a scene, don't let anyone see."

Hearing the voice that was as faint as a mosquito's hum yet incomparably clear in his ears, Oscar froze in place; at a time like this, how could he give it to Tang San? He did not want to watch Tang San go to his death.

"Xiao Wu is my sister and my family. Now that she has been snatched away, her life or death is unknown, but even if there is only a sliver of hope, I must go and try. I beg you. Oscar, give me a Mushroom Sausage."

Looking at Tang San's blood-red eyes, Oscar was ultimately moved.

"Fine."

Oscar sighed and tossed the Mushroom Sausage he had prepared earlier to Tang San.

"Xiao Ao, what are you doing!"

Zhao Wuji roared, and although he discovered it immediately, speed was ultimately not his strong suit.

Just as he prepared to stop Tang San, Tang San had already eaten the Roasted Sausage, and a pair of transparent wings like those of a butterfly sprouted from his back, sending him flying away.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Zhao. I must go find Xiao Wu; even if she is already dead, I must retrieve her body." Tang San's grief-stricken voice came back.

"Seven Treasures Famous, Second: Speed." Ning Rongrong's crisp voice rang out, and a brilliant colorful light drifted onto Tang San, "San, go quickly. I support you. I have increased my soul power output; the speed-boosting effect should be able to last for one minute after leaving my soul power range. You must find Xiao Wu; she is my roommate too."

Everything was developing exactly as it had in the original story.