According to Zi Yan's description of the appearance of that "big gorilla" Magic Beast, it should be the Fifth Rank Magic Beast Snow Demon Sky Ape. This type of Magic Beast has extremely strong physical strength and possesses a berserk bloodline. Once activated, it will gain a multiple-fold increase in combat power.
"Did you get your butt kicked?"
Yun Tianming teased.
"Of course not!"
"Later, I met a junior sister in the Academy, and she gave me a healing Pill. I casually mentioned to her about the treasure guarded by that big gorilla."
Zi Yan waved her hand indifferently.
"You told someone else about the Snow Demon Sky Ape? Isn't that setting them up?"
Yun Tianming was speechless for a moment. This so-called top ten of the Strong Ranking, except for Zi Yan who ranked first and was a genuine Dou King powerhouse, the second and third were only at the peak of Dou Spirit. Even if several people teamed up, it would be difficult to contend with the rampaging Snow Demon Sky Ape.
With this in mind, Yun Tianming focused his Spirit and released his Soul Power outward.
In a valley tens of kilometers away, he found the Snow Demon Sky Ape. Currently, three humans were confronting it.
"Alright, after all, I am also a Mentor in the inner courtyard, obligated to rescue the lives of the students."
Yun Tianming activated his Dark Feather Wings and his rarefied Dou Qi Wings, his wings overlapping to accelerate swiftly.
"Huh? How can you, a half-baked Dou King, run faster than me?" Zi Yan grumbled and unfurled her purple Dou Qi Wings behind her to catch up.
The entrance of the valley resembled a gourd, and a sturdy white giant ape, about thirty to forty meters in size, stood upright. The white ape exuded a sharp icy aura all over its body. Its arms were quite long, and its claws were the size of two adult heads. Occasionally, when it swung its claws, several fierce gusts of wind would shoot out, smashing nearby boulders into flying debris. Its blood-red eyes overflowed with fury and killing intent. At this moment, those blood-red eyes were glaring ferociously at the six students around it.
"I swear! This big guy is really tough. Han Yue, does it really have what you said inside? Don't think we're here to give you free labor. Even some elders in the inner courtyard can't beat this Snow Demon Sky Ape. If we talk about one-on-one fights, no one here can handle it. Once it goes berserk, we're in big trouble!"
Yan Hao, the fourth-ranked man on the Strong Ranking, a 9-Star Dou Spirit powerhouse, held a huge iron hammer in his hands.
"Senior Brother Yan Hao, please rest assured. Yesterday while practicing Dou Technique nearby, I happened to encounter Senior Sister Zi Yan. She had a brief skirmish with this Magic Beast and personally told me that it guards the Core Quenching Body Milk."
Han Yue's voice was resolute and cold.
"Haha! Where Zi Yan Senior Sister is, there must be good treasures! But since even she isn't a match, it shows how powerful this Magic Beast is. We need to be careful."
Lin Xiu Ya spoke lightly, but his gaze towards the Snow Demon Sky Ape was exceptionally solemn.
The others also agreed wholeheartedly. They were all in this together to get a share of the Core Quenching Body Milk, but now they had to face this Rank 5 Snow Demon Sky Ape.
"Let's attack together. Use any ace in the hole you've got!"
Lin Xiu Ya smiled faintly. His green shirt trembled slightly, and a fierce aura suddenly burst forth from his body. Judging from the intensity of this aura, it seemed to faintly surpass that of a Dou Spirit.
"I didn't expect you to have one foot in the realm of Dou King. You truly deserve the second spot on the Strong Ranking." Sensing the overwhelming aura emanating from Lin Xiu Ya, the other students cast admiring glances at him.
"Foolish humans, don't dream of taking away the Core Quenching Body Milk. Retreat now, and I may spare your lives!"
The Snow Demon Sky Ape lifted its massive head, its blood-red eyes staring fiercely at the group. After a moment of silence, its deep and savage voice suddenly exploded like thunder, resonating in the ears of everyone present.
Core Quenching Body Milk, born deep underground from the pure earth essence, undergoes years of compression, forming mist after a century, known as Earth Core Mist, which has remarkable solidifying effects. After a thousand years, it condenses into liquid form. If of higher quality, it becomes known as Core Quenching Body Milk, renowned for its miraculous effects of cleansing marrow and refining bones. Due to its immensely pure and potent earth essence, it can even help individuals at the pinnacle of their ranks to break through barriers between stages.
Present were experts ranked in the top ten of the inner courtyard's Strong Ranking, with the weakest possessing a strength of at least 7-Star Dou Spirit. Therefore, they all desired the Core Quenching Body Milk greatly to aid in breaking through the bottleneck to Dou King.
"Huh? It can actually speak human language. Isn't that intelligence only possessed by Rank 6 or higher Magic Beasts?" Yan Hao asked, slightly surprised.
"Everyone, be cautious! This Magic Beast's bloodline may be extraordinary."
Han Yue, originating from the Central Plains and having more experience, had a faint ominous premonition on her cold face.
"Roar!"
Seeing that Lin Xiu Ya and the others refused to retreat, the Snow Demon Sky Ape let out an angry roar. Powerful Dou Qi accompanied by piercing sound waves burst forth, causing the blood in everyone's veins to surge.
"Green Cyclone Massacre-Twister!"
Lin Xiu Ya launched the first attack, his long sword transforming into a fierce wind slashing towards the Snow Demon Sky Ape. The others also unleashed their own formidable Dou Techniques, bombarding the Snow Demon Sky Ape relentlessly.
"Did we get it?"
One of them looked at the swirling smoke on the ground.
"Hey! Don't say things like that randomly!"
Yan Hao complained, but his expression changed drastically the next second.
"Swish!"
Accompanied by a strange red light flashing, the Snow Demon Sky Ape suddenly burst out from the smoke, moving more than twice as fast as before. In just a few moves, it sent Lin Xiu Ya and the others flying one by one!
"Wah~"
Lin Xiu Ya spat out a mouthful of blood from the corner of his mouth. Behind him, thin Dou Qi Wings condensed, greatly reducing the impact of his fall by flapping his wings.
"Han Yue, run!"
Yan Hao, too, was slapped by the Snow Demon Sky Ape, sending the iron hammer in his hand flying. His arms were fractured and injured.
"!!!"
Facing the ferocious charge of the Snow Demon Sky Ape, Han Yue's cool cheeks paled slightly. However, she did not panic and run away. She knew that even Lin Xiu Ya couldn't evade the latter's attack with his speed. If she turned and fled, she would probably be smashed into pulp with a single slap. If she gave it her all in a desperate struggle, perhaps there was a tiny chance of survival.
With a slender grip, a white cold air coalesced into an ice mirror in front of her. But before she could unleash a defensive Dou Technique, a sudden flash of red light swept towards her. A fierce beast face, filled with overwhelming killing intent, appeared in the reflection of those beautiful pupils.
"Roar!"
A roar filled with killing intent echoed through the sky. The human woman before the Snow Demon Sky Ape reminded it of the brutish girl from a few days ago. Its claws, more ferocious than when it chased Lin Xiu Ya earlier, violently tore through the air and smashed down towards Han Yue, whose pale face and swaying figure resembled a delicate flower in the wind.
"Ahhh—!!"
Not far away, Lin Xiu Ya and the others, seeing this, were filled with anger and unbearable grief in their eyes. However, they were already injured under the attacks of the Snow Demon Sky Ape, completely powerless to intervene. Now, all they could do was watch as a beautiful and aloof snow lotus was tragically withered away in the most poignant manner.
"Ah~ Is this the end?"
Facing this nearly fatal blow, Han Yue also abandoned futile hope. Her beautiful eyes slowly closed, and a heartbreaking sadness drew across her cold and captivating cheeks.
Clang!!!
The anticipated sound of bones being crushed into pieces did not come. Instead, there was a clang sound resembling metal.
Han Yue subconsciously opened her eyes and saw before her a figure shimmering with golden light, appearing out of nowhere.
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