Despite his best efforts, Zhao Wuji, as a power-type Spirit Master, was still far too weak compared to the Titan Giant Ape.
The resounding clash left Zhao Wuji stumbling backward seven or eight steps before he barely managed to stabilize himself. Meanwhile, the Titan Giant Ape appeared completely unbothered.
The fusion technique-created dragon, still clutched in the Titan Giant Ape's massive hand, was tossed around and battered to the point of emitting a low roar.
The black shockwave unleashed by the Titan Giant Ape swept through the forest, blowing Tang San and his hidden weapons far away, slamming him heavily against a tree.
Still, their combined attacks weren't entirely futile. The dragon managed to leave a small wound on the Titan Giant Ape's wrist, causing a thin trickle of blood to seep out.
Just as the Titan Giant Ape prepared another attack, Xiao Wu shouted loudly:
"Stop!"
The Titan Giant Ape lowered its gaze to look at Xiao Wu, its deep growl resonating like thunder. Ignoring Zhao Wuji's next attempt to charge, it casually tossed aside the fusion technique dragon and leapt high into the air.
With just one leap, the Titan Giant Ape covered over a hundred meters, disappearing into the dense forest.
Zhao Wuji, Meng Shu, and Chao Tianxiang tried to give chase, but none of them specialized in speed. Helpless, they could only watch as it vanished.
The intense battle had drained their spirit energy, leaving them in no condition to pursue. Even so, Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang could not accept the reality—they had just lost their only granddaughter.
Zhao Wuji felt an immense headache as he thought about the Titan Giant Ape's captives:
Xiao Wu, the beloved genius. Ning Rongrong, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's princess. Meng Yiran, the granddaughter of the illustrious Dragon and Snake duo. And Yun Feng, with his mysterious ties to Spirit Hall.
Any one of these individuals being captured would send shockwaves through the world.
The remaining members of the group weren't faring any better.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun had barely survived the initial shockwave, but the subsequent vibrations left their internal organs feeling as if they had been scrambled. Both had fainted.
If this had been an ordinary spirit master team, encountering the forest king, the fact that anyone was still alive would already be a miracle.
But this wasn't just any group—it was a collection of prodigies, each backed by incredible powers.
Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang, despite their injuries, supported each other and sprinted toward the direction the Titan Giant Ape had disappeared.
Zhao Wuji wanted to dissuade them but ultimately sighed in defeat.
Meng Shu's grief was understandable, but Tang San was equally devastated.
Unlike the others, Tang San didn't care much about Yun Feng being taken. However, with Xiao Wu now gone, it felt as if his entire world had collapsed.
Struggling against the pain coursing through his body, Tang San attempted to stand but immediately coughed up blood.
The overwhelming shockwave from the Titan Giant Ape had delivered a crushing sense of powerlessness.
Tang San's formidable physical resilience was the only thing that had kept him alive. His internal energy, the Mysterious Heaven Technique, was already working to stabilize his qi and blood.
Silently pulling out some recovery sausages from his Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges, he ate them without hesitation, easing his injuries slightly.
Zhao Wuji, having reverted from his Spirit Avatar, looked pale and filled with guilt.
"The Titan Giant Ape shouldn't have appeared in the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. This is all my fault. I failed to protect them, and now they've been taken..."
No one present believed that those captured by the Titan Giant Ape stood any chance of survival.
Only Zhao Wuji and Tang San remained conscious, with the others all lying unconscious around them.
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Meanwhile, deep within the forest, the Titan Giant Ape was charging forward with astonishing speed.
Its massive body weaved effortlessly through the forest terrain, its every leap spanning hundreds of meters. Despite its size, it displayed remarkable agility, dodging every obstacle in its path with ease.
Every spirit beast that sensed its presence fled in terror, clearing the path for this undeniable king of the forest.
Even though the Titan Giant Ape wasn't a speed-type spirit beast, its sheer explosive power made it impossible for Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang to keep up. Within minutes, the king of the forest had vanished from their view.
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Yun Feng, trapped in the beast's massive hand alongside Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Meng Yiran, spoke with a tone of remorse:
"It's all my fault. I've brought this disaster upon you."
Though bound together, none of the girls blamed Yun Feng. Had it not been for him, they might have already been crushed underfoot.
While the current situation was dire, being held captive was still better than being reduced to paste.
Yun Feng, however, couldn't help but inwardly savor the moment. The sensation of their different figures pressed against him was... indescribable.
Yet, before he could revel in the experience any longer, a powerful surge of soul energy and a deafening roar left Yun Feng and the others unconscious.
Moments before passing out, Yun Feng gave Ah Yin a crucial command:
"Wake me up once the Titan Giant Ape leaves. If you don't, I'll take control of Tang San!"
Terrified of Yun Feng's threat, Ah Yin quickly agreed.
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Once everyone was unconscious, Xiao Wu finally spoke up.
"Er Ming, you didn't hurt them, did you?"
The Titan Giant Ape, its voice rumbling like thunder, responded:
"No, they're fine. They've just fainted. They'll wake up soon."
Xiao Wu sighed in relief but remained vigilant, her eyes filled with worry for her captured companions.
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