Chapter 208: A Reunion with the Giant Ape

When Ye Wuque sensed that familiar aura, his spirit stirred; at that moment he saw the visitor's face, a flash of understanding and surprise crossed his eyes, and he immediately clasped his hands and performed a respectful bow.

"I, junior Ye Wuque, have seen you, senior!"

He instantly recognized him: the towering giant ape elder before him was precisely the mysterious giant ape that had manifested when he first broke through the Three Heads Six Arms Great Divine Ability!

Back then he not only fought the ape's illusory shadow in a thrilling battle, but in the end earned the ape's recognition and was granted one of the supreme secrets of the ape lineage—the exclusive Ape God True Form!

At that time the giant ape had said, if fate permits, you may come to the ape clan's Ancestral Land someday for a talk.

Ye Wuque has kept all of this in his heart ever since.

He never expected that here he would truly encounter that very giant ape, and that the ape held such a lofty, authoritative position—indeed a senior elder with real power!

Seeing this, the giant ape elder's smile grew warmer; he waved his hand, and a gentle force lifted Ye Wuque.

"Hehe, Ye Xiaoyou, no need for such formalities."

"You are the close friend of our clan's Imperial Son, Little Hero, and by chance you saved the child Tian Shu; in both sentiment and reason, you are the most honored friend of the Holy War Heavenly Ape Clan!"

His voice paused briefly, his gaze deepening, and he laughed heartily:

"Moreover, Ye Xiaoyou, the bond between you and our ape clan has always been deep!"

The Clan Leader beside him stroked his beard, chuckling lightly, his tone carrying a hint of understanding and praise, and said:

"Indeed, Ye Xiaoyou, I myself only just learned it now."

"I didn't expect that earlier you had already formed such a profound karmic bond with our clan... truly marvelous beyond words..."

Clearly, the giant ape elder has already informed the Clan Leader of Ye Wuque's possession of the Three Heads Six Arms Great Divine Ability and the exclusive Ape God True Form secret.

Ye Wuque gave a slight nod, his heart as clear as a mirror.

He naturally understood what the said destiny referred to.

The giant ape elder surveyed Ye Wuque from head to toe, feeling the immense, heart‑pounding blood and profound aura within him—like a hidden dragon in the abyss—and his eyes burst with deep admiration:

"Indeed, Ye Xiaoyou, truly a dazzling talent, overwhelming his peers! A worthy peerless hero!"

He said, his tone tinged with emotion:

"Back then I had a strong premonition..."

"With your talent, temperament, and courage, one day you will rise powerfully beneath this vast starry sky and make your name known across the heavens!"

"There will surely be another day when we meet again! I never imagined it would come so quickly, and the heights you have reached far exceed my earlier expectations! Good! Very good!"

The other accompanying ape elders, upon learning of Ye Wuque's deep connection with their clan, cast a different, sincere admiration and unabashed goodwill toward him.

"Ye Xiaoyou, a heaven‑blessed prodigy, is fated to our clan—a true blessing!"

"A hero emerges in youth; this saying is no exaggeration!"

Feeling the sincere goodwill radiated by these ape greats—renowned figures of Manghuang Tian—Ye Wuque's heart was subtly moved.

Since embarking on the cultivation path, he has braved countless hardships, endured endless treachery and blood‑soaked storms, grown accustomed to the world's fickleness, and thus he especially cherishes such heartfelt recognition and precious friendship.

He silently recorded this bond in his heart.

Ye Wuque has always believed: if others respect me a foot, I respect them a yard; repay kindness, avenge grudges.

One day, he will make the Holy War Heavenly Ape Clan understand how correct and worthwhile it is to befriend Ye Wuque.

"Esteemed seniors, your praise is excessive," Ye Wuque clasped his hands again, his tone calm yet firm, "to be linked with you nobles is also my fortune."

"Haha, good! No more of that, the matter at hand is urgent!" The giant ape elder swept his hand grandly, his spirit soaring.

"For this Beast Grand Assembly, I will go with you! I shall witness with my own eyes Ye Xiaoyou and the little ones flaunting our ape clan's might at the gathering!"

As his words faded, everyone ceased delay and hurried to prepare for departure.

This time the young generation of the ape clan's team was lean yet powerful, totaling eight beings.

Besides Ye Wuque and the Battle Prince—two human allies—and Little Hero and Dou Tian Shu, the clan's core, there were also four stunning Heavenly Pride apes from other powerful ape lineages!

One was a blazing Sun‑golden Ape, its body forged of gold, hair radiant like a walking little sun, exuding an intensely scorching aura!

Another was a Sky‑splitting Purple Ape, lithe and muscular, surrounded by sharp violet energy that could tear anything, its gaze defiant!

Two were Nine‑Sky Black Apes, silent and taciturn, their aura dense as a abyss, encircled by black clouds that seemed able to swallow light, harboring explosive power!

These eight young beings essentially represent the Absolute Peak combat power of the Holy War Heavenly Ape Clan's younger generation!

Except for a few who, due to special reasons, remain in the Closed Death Gate and cannot be disturbed—young war kings—the elite are all present!

All gathered solely to vie for opportunities in this unmissable supreme event and to raise their clan's renown!

Their destination lies within Manghuang Tian, one of the Nine Supreme Overlords' Sky Realms—the ancient, towering, vast Imperial Dragon Sky Realm!

There, as always, the Beast Grand Assembly is eternally held.

On the plaza of the Holy War Heavenly Ape Ancestral Land, a colossal, more massive, luxurious, and dazzling tower‑ship, far larger than Little Hero's flying vessel, rose into the sky!

Its hull radiated immortal divine light, countless arcane runes set like stars upon it, slowly rotating, while mysterious formation halos flickered on its surface, exuding a heart‑pounding pressure.

This is the Holy War Heavenly Ape Clan's ultimate war and travel treasure—the Heaven‑splitting Star‑Sled!

Its speed far exceeds ordinary flying vessels, capable of carrying them across the endless ancient Star Domain within five days to reach the Imperial Dragon Sky Realm!

"Board the ship!"

At the Clan Leader's command, Ye Wuque, the Battle Prince, Little Hero and others transformed into streaks of light, soaring into the massive, splendid Star‑Sled.

Its interior was immensely spacious, with simple yet grand décor, featuring private chambers, a Great Battlefield, a council hall, and even a small medicinal garden and an observatory—truly all‑inclusive.

"Depart!"

The Clan Leader personally steered, and the massive Heaven‑splitting Star‑Sled emitted a deep hum; its runes suddenly burst with dazzling light, tearing the Ancestral Land's spatial barrier, becoming a brilliant streak across the heavens that instantly vanished into the boundless Void, racing toward the ancient, vast Imperial Dragon Sky Realm!

"Destination!"

Manghuang Tian, one of the Nine Supreme Overlords' Sky Realms, the Imperial Dragon Sky Realm! The mysterious ancient great world!