Chapter 331
I'm definitely going to give it a try too!
Despite the huge gap in their soul power levels, they actually managed to fight the Titan Giant Ape, the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, to a standstill, thanks to the incredible amplitude of the superposition of their five characteristics and their exquisite teamwork. They even managed to take the initiative at one point!
However, the difference in soul power level is ultimately an insurmountable chasm.
The Titan Ape's power seemed inexhaustible, as if the entire forest was supporting it.
Lin Xia's soul power was rapidly depleted like a flood after being consumed by maintaining the superposition of the five characteristics, driving the full power of Bangiras, and resisting the terrifying pressure of the Titan Ape.
The light emanating from Tyranitar dimmed slightly, and the power of his lightning and flames began to weaken.
Lin Xia's eyes sharpened, knowing that a prolonged battle would be disadvantageous.
He was no fool; he had already achieved his goal in this battle—to verify the limits of his own strength and to demonstrate to everyone his terrifying power, enough to shake the King of the Forest.
More importantly, he keenly sensed the murderous intent in the Titan Ape's eyes, which was not purely murderous, and Xiao Wu's silent plea.
"Bangilas! Prepare to evacuate!"
Lin Xia's mind raced, and she immediately issued an order to Bangiras through the mental link, while her own soul power surged, preparing to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield.
However, just as Lin Xia relaxed slightly and prepared to retreat—
The Titan Ape, who had been locked in fierce combat with Tyranitar, suddenly revealed a cunning glint that was almost human-like in its enormous yellow crystal eyes!
It seems it has been waiting for this moment!
"Roar--!"
The Titan Ape suddenly let out a deafening roar, not an attack, but one with a peculiar rhythm!
Its massive body suddenly unleashed an even more terrifying speed than before, completely ignoring the lightning punch that Tyranitar was unleashing. Its massive body smashed through the energy torrent, leaving behind a space-tearing afterimage. Its target was not Lin Xia or Tyranitar, but—Xiao Wu at the edge of the crowd!
A massive shadow instantly enveloped Xiao Wu! Before everyone's horrified eyes, before they could even react, a huge shadow fell over her.
The Titan Ape's mountain-like hand, with a gentleness completely incongruous with its massive body, yet still incredibly fast, precisely and swiftly scooped up Xiao Wu, who was standing frozen in place!
"Xiao Wu—!!!"
Tang San's eyes were bloodshot as he let out a heart-wrenching roar. Blue Silver Grass surged out wildly, but it couldn't even touch a hair on the Titan Giant Ape's head!
"Do not--!"
Dai Mubai, Oscar, and others also gasped in surprise.
The moment Xiao Wu was lifted off the ground by her ankles, her pink eyes were filled with extreme astonishment.
But this astonishment was not fear; instead, when he saw the familiar light flashing in the depths of the Titan Ape's yellow crystal eyes, it instantly transformed into a complex understanding and a hint of helplessness.
She didn't struggle, but only took one last deep, apologetic, and worried look at the tall figure in the center of the sandstorm, before letting the Titan Ape hold her tightly in its palm.
"Roar--!"
After succeeding, the Titan Ape didn't pause for a moment, and once again let out a sound in Lin Xia's direction, containing a warning, fighting spirit, and even a hint of... praise?
With a roar, its massive body suddenly turned around, its thick hind legs slamming into the ground!
boom--!!!
The earth collapsed instantly, creating a giant crater, as if struck by a meteorite!
Smoke and dust mixed with sand shot into the sky!
The massive black figure of the Titan Ape, like an arrow released from a bow, streaked with billowing dust and deafening whistling sounds, transforming into a blurry black line, and raced headlong into the deepest, darkest part of the Star Dou Great Forest at an unparalleled speed, without looking back!
The enormous footsteps receded quickly like muffled thunder, disappearing into the vast forest and swirling dust within a few breaths.
Only a deathly silence remained, and... everyone except Lin Xia was completely stunned, their minds blank, utterly unable to comprehend what was happening before their eyes!
They...kidnapped them?
The Titan Ape, king of the forest... risked withstanding the Sandstorm King's attack just to... kidnap Xiao Wu?!
What... what on earth is going on?!
Lin Xia wasn't surprised at all when she saw this scene, since it was something she had expected.
But Tang San was furious. He immediately rushed to Oscar's side without hesitation and whispered, "Little Oscar!"
"Give me a mushroom sausage. Now! Right now!"
"Don't make a sound, don't let anyone see! If you still consider me a brother!"
Oscar's pupils contracted sharply.
He instantly understood what Tang San was planning!
That madman!
He actually thought he could chase after the terrifying Titan Ape, the king of the forest, using a mushroom sausage that could only fly for one minute?!
What's the difference between this and sending someone to their death?
No, this is worse than death; it's being crushed like an insect by the Titan Ape!
"You mistress! You're insane!"
Oscar also used his soul power to transmit his voice, which was filled with extreme shock and dissuasion.
"That's a Titan Ape! A 100,000-year-old soul beast! What will you do if you chase after it? You'll die! Xiao Wu, she..."
Oscar wanted to say that Xiao Wu might have met with misfortune, but looking at Tang San's bloodshot eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say the rest.
"Little Ao!"
Tang San's voice suddenly rose, carrying a heartbreaking sorrow and an undeniable obsession.
"If it were your sister who was taken away, what would you do? Tell me! Would you just watch her be taken away and then sit here waiting to die?!"
"I……"
Oscar was speechless. Putting himself in Oscar's shoes, a chill ran through him, mixed with a surge of adrenaline.
"Even if there is only a sliver of hope, even if that hope is as faint as a candle flickering in the wind, I must give it a try!"
Tang San's voice was resolute, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, bearing the mark of blood and fire.
"I'm begging you, Oscar! If I don't go now and just stand by and watch Xiao Wu get taken away without doing anything, it will be the regret of my life, more painful than death!"
"Give me a mushroom sausage! As long as I survive this, I'll remember this favor forever, and I'll go through fire and water for you!"
Those words, "a lifelong regret," struck Oscar's heart like a heavy hammer.
Looking into Tang San's eyes, at the almost life-burning madness and the resolute determination to disregard everything, he seemed to see a martyr willing to fall into hell for his loved ones.
As a man, there are some things that you know are a dead end, but you still have to take them.
That heaviness, that helplessness, that sense of responsibility and courage that belong to men, instantly shattered Oscar's rational defenses.
"That's enough!"
Oscar sighed inwardly, a complex light flashing in his eyes—fear, admiration, and above all, empathy for his brother's predicament.
He gritted his teeth suddenly, as if he had made up his mind.
Without further hesitation, while everyone was still immersed in the shock and fear of the Titan Giant Ape abducting Xiao Wu, and their attention was not yet fully focused, he quickly raised his right hand, his soul power surging.
This time, reciting that shameful incantation was no longer embarrassing for him, but a ritual tinged with tragic grandeur.
"I...I have a mushroom sausage!" (End of Chapter)