Chapter 23
The King Kong Baboon Troop and the Flame Lion Troop
It's no wonder it's the flesh of a 500-year-old soul beast. Just like the flesh of the Ironclad Crocodile in the sect, it's a nourishing food.
Under the bright sunshine, Ning Fan, gnawing on the prey he had personally hunted, experienced the thrill of hunting like a primitive man.
The blood-red beast meat, though not as tender as that prepared by the sect's chefs, was definitely a great tonic. After the meal, the boy felt warm all over, as if he was replenishing the energy he had used up in dealing with the surprise attack.
Ning Fan didn't feel too guilty about killing for the first time, since the other party had launched the sneak attack first.
Having gone through all that, Ning Tian and Wu Feng became much more timid; even the distant howls of wolves would frighten the two girls into trembling.
After lunch, the two of them hurriedly slipped into their tents under the pretext of taking a nap.
"Elder Xuan, let's find soul beasts for Wu Feng and the others first. After the soul rings are attached, send them back first. I'm afraid that if they stay in this place for too long, it will leave them with some kind of trauma."
Sitting by the campsite, watching the various century-old soul beasts that occasionally appeared by the river, Ning Fan had managed to keep his fan in his hand at all times.
"Hmm, that makes sense. It seems I need to get serious. By the way, Xiao Fanzi, what exactly happened just now...?"
Staring at the fan in Ning Fan's hand, Elder Xuan had long since realized that this weapon was unusual, but he just couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with it.
It looks like an ordinary wooden fan, so why does it have the same function as a soul tool?
Elder Xuan was certain that, based on the fact that a child without a spirit ring had just killed a five-hundred-year-old spirit beast in one blow, this giant fan already possessed power surpassing that of an eighth-level spirit tool!
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses such a treasure? And they didn't even know it?
"secret."
After Ning Fan finished speaking, he immediately stood guard in front of Ning Tian and the others' tent.
With the boy's signal, Elder Xuan released his soul power to a certain extent, dispelling the soul beasts within a few miles, hoping to let the two girls get a peaceful sleep.
Leaning against a tree outside the tent, Ning Fan would occasionally glance at the two girls inside, who were tightly embracing and fast asleep.
After experiencing this ordeal for half a day, Ning Tian, who had already fallen asleep, had tears in the corners of her eyes; after all, she was only a six-year-old child.
Compared to the harmless ten-year-old soul beasts, both the giant spider encountered this morning and the giant crocodile that Ning Fan managed to kill with a last-ditch counterattack were far too terrifying.
When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should help others.
Ning Fan understood this principle well and always put it into practice.
If he were still just a roadside lone wolf with only level five soul power and a single Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, he would probably be hiding inside, trembling with fear.
But now that he has gained some strength, he also feels a certain sense of responsibility.
As the older brother, he had to protect his younger sister and not leave any shadows on her future.
As a friend, he would also take care of Wu Feng's safety.
Therefore, even with the protection of Elder Xuan's soul power, the boy stayed by the tent throughout the entire lunch break, ruthlessly chasing away even an insect, so nothing could disturb the two girls' rest.
Even Elder Xuan felt that this child was far too mature, and that when he returned this time, he would definitely make sure Ning Yunqing changed his parenting methods.
However, maturity is not necessarily a bad thing.
Thinking back to the first time I entered the Star Dou Great Forest, I was just as terrified as the two little girls in the tent...
"Um?"
Just as Elder Xuan was lost in his memories, he was drawn by an extremely faint sound. He was completely absorbed in his security work and had already keenly noticed something three kilometers away.
"roar!"
A series of deafening sounds rang out, and instantly, the frenzied noises echoed throughout the entire forest, turning the once tranquil afternoon into extreme chaos.
Several kilometers away, countless birds fled in panic towards the sky.
On the ground, the tremors continued, clearly indicating that many soul beasts were fleeing for their lives. Thick trees collapsed with a crash. Even Ning Fan, who was in the valley and under the protection of Elder Xuan's soul power, noticed something was wrong.
Ning Tian and Wu Feng were both awakened from their sleep. Outside the tent, the roars of a hundred beasts could be heard.
"Elder Xuan, what's going on?"
Ning Fan gripped the fan tightly, immediately becoming wary.
"That sound... it sounds like soul beasts are fighting. Wait, it's two beast packs clashing over territory. And this aura is......"
Master Xuan focused his mind, and a smile quickly spread across his face.
"Great, kids, come with me!"
Elder Xuan was very excited. He grabbed the three little ones inside and outside the tent, moved his body, and instantly flew a thousand meters away.
In a relatively flat area of the forest, white-gold and red figures flashed continuously, trees were smashed and rocks were cracked, it was clear that two groups of soul beasts were engaged in a fierce battle.
One type of soul beast resembles an ape in appearance, with its entire body covered in steel-like brown-black fur, a body of monstrous muscles, and fierce and domineering eyes.
King Kong baboons are swarms of king Kong baboons!
When Elder Xuan arrived silently at the edge of the battlefield with the three children, Ning Fan was deeply shocked by what he saw.
Countless giant baboons, each over five meters tall, are fighting and killing a group of crimson lions. These lions have fiery, smooth fur, and their sharp claws and fangs are constantly clashing with the giant baboons.
The King Kong Baboon is a formidable spirit beast. As an ape, its speed, strength, and defense are exceptionally powerful, making it virtually invincible except for its lack of ranged attacks.
Their opponents are no pushovers either: the Flame Lion, the king of fire, an absolutely domineering presence in the outer region of the Star Dou Great Forest.
In the center of the battlefield, a fiery lion spewed red light from its mouth, and the energy it emitted instantly transformed into a fierce flame that rushed straight towards the invading enemy.
As for its opponent, the King Kong baboon was not afraid at all. It withstood the fierce flames and pressed its claws firmly against the lion's head, using brute force to close the mouth of the fiery lion and throw it aside.
As soon as the battle here ended, several more Flame Lions pounced on the King Kong Baboon that had won the first battle, plunging it into another chaotic fight.
On the scene, about forty soul beasts of varying sizes were fighting fiercely. The white and crimson figures were dazzling to behold, and the once tranquil forest had now been completely transformed into a chaotic battlefield.
"A fire-attribute Flame Lion, and a Vajra Baboon with decent attack and defense... Hey, we're really lucky this time! These two species coming together just in time gives us the soul rings we need!"
Elder Xuan glanced at it briefly and said with delight.
Within the Flame Lion Pack, a Flame Lion King with a thousand-year cultivation level sits in charge, while the cultivation levels of the other Flame Lions range from ten to a hundred years.
On the King Kong Baboon's side, although they were outnumbered, the quality of their soul beasts was superior.
Almost every King Kong baboon has a cultivation level of over five hundred years, and the most ferocious leader has even reached the thousand-year level!