The Purple Mist Herb’s toxin rendered them unable to resist.
Pfft pfft pfft!
Blood sprayed, the crimson jets drenching Chen Linjian and the others, staining their bodies a fresh red.
Nie Li understood that this was merely a probe from the Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape. The intelligence of Spirit-level ape-type Demon Beasts was astonishing, and their combat power was terrifying.
A vague unease stirred in his heart. In his previous life, when
“Let’s lure it toward that fortress!” Nie Li shouted in a low voice. That fortress had relatively tight defenses; they could use it to fight this Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape.
Roar!
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape charged forward with a boundless roar, swinging its thick arm and slapping it toward one of Chen Linjian’s subordinates.
Boom!
The Azure Arm Giant Ape’s palm struck the person’s abdomen. He let out a miserable cry, flying backward and crashing heavily into a large tree, vomiting blood as he fell. It was clear he wouldn’t survive.
Chen Linjian’s subordinate was Silver Two Star. The attack power of this Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape was far too terrifying—it had actually killed a Silver Two Star expert with a single slap! These people had never experienced such a battle. Their faces turned pale with terror.
After killing one person, the Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape didn’t rush to attack again. It simply prowled outside, watching them like a tiger, ready to strike at any moment.
“No good. This thing’s strength is too great, and it’s the leader of the Azure Arm Giant Ape clan. Its roar will attract more and more Azure Arm Giant Apes!” Nie Li said, frowning. “Our target is too big. We must split up!”
Chen Linjian frowned slightly, his voice deep and serious. “Fine. We’ll split into six teams and regroup at the fortress!”
The group quickly scattered.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—the six teams dashed off in different directions.
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape had been planning to hunt down Nie Li and the others one by one at its leisure. It hadn’t expected them to suddenly split into six groups and run. After a moment of hesitation, it turned and charged after Nie Li’s group.
Nie Li smiled bitterly. Could their luck really be this bad? With so many people splitting into six teams, this Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape actually chose to chase only them!
“Go ahead, quickly!” Nie Li commanded in a low voice, pulling out several vials of elixir made from the Purple Mist Herb from his Space Ring.
Ye Ziyun paused for a moment, seeing Nie Li’s back as he faced the Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape. Her heart suddenly felt a pang.
Huyan Lanruo’s eyes also reddened slightly. In this dangerous moment, Nie Li wasn’t thinking about escaping for himself; he was staying behind to cover their retreat. Her heart was filled with emotion.
“Quick, don’t dawdle! Don’t worry about me, I have my own way!” Nie Li roared. “Run separately, or none of us will survive!”
Ye Ziyun and Huyan Lanruo clenched their teeth, tears glistening in their eyes. After a slight hesitation, they dashed into the jungle.
Roar!
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape swung its massive palm down toward Nie Li.
Just as it was about to strike him, Nie Li suddenly rolled to the ground.
Boom!
The Azure Arm Giant Ape’s palm smashed into the spot where Nie Li had just been standing. The ground instantly cracked open in a web of fissures. Gravel flew, and two sharp shards slashed across Nie Li’s arms, drawing fresh blood.
Boom boom boom!
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape beat its chest and roared, swinging its arm to smash down at Nie Li again.
Nie Li’s eyebrows twitched slightly. He knew the Azure Arm Giant Ape’s weak point. His Soul Power surged out of his body, instantly sensing the Demon Spirit within the ape’s mind. The ape’s Soul Power formed a hemispherical protective barrier around its head.
“Break for me!” Nie Li roared, condensing all his Soul Power into a single beam and driving it fiercely into the ape’s head.
Boom!
The Demon Spirit inside the Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape’s mind trembled violently, and its movements froze in place.
Nie Li knew he was no match for this Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape. After all, he was still only Bronze Two Star. Even if he swung his sword, he couldn’t cut through its flesh. The only option was to use his Soul Power to attack. Seizing the moment the ape paused, he leaped up and dashed toward the dense forest.
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape, caught off guard by Nie Li’s Soul Power attack striking its Demon Spirit, was momentarily dazed. It shook its head repeatedly, and the chaotic vision before it gradually cleared.
By the time it could see clearly again, Nie Li had already run a great distance away.
The Spirit-level Azure Arm Giant Ape let out a furious roar and charged after Nie Li. Its thunderous steps sent the trees in its path flying. Nie Li sprinted at full speed, his heart growing more anxious as the giant ape drew ever closer. He tried to head for the densest parts of the woods.