This time, Xiao Tianyang didn't remain idle. Instead, he flipped backward to evade the sweeping attack.
Coincidentally, the force of the swing sent a head-sized rock flying into the air.
As if he had anticipated it, Xiao Tianyang stepped onto the rock without even looking, extended his right hand, and caught Cong Yunqie in his palm!
Whoosh!
"Go!"
With a swift swing of the blade, there was no immediate reaction. However, the Titan Giant Ape sensed an inexplicable crisis—a warning from its primal instincts.
The Titan Giant Ape was not known for its speed, and its reaction time was naturally slow.
Moreover, it was in the midst of an offensive, making it impossible to halt its momentum abruptly. Thus, it could only watch helplessly as the air in front of its eyes shattered!
Immediately after, an overwhelming force surged forth and struck the Titan Giant Ape!
Boom!
A sound akin to a drumbeat sounded as the impact landed on the Titan Giant Ape's wound, forcing its massive frame to stagger backward.
With each step, its enormous feet left deep imprints in the ground. After retreating ten steps, the Titan Giant Ape finally came to a halt, its face filled with shock as it looked up.
Was this still the same human it had once held in its grasp and toyed with?
Moreover, if its senses were correct, this human's level was only around 40, right?
So why was it losing? Was it because it had been too ignorant, secluded deep within the Star Dou Forest, unaware of the changes in the outside world, like a frog at the bottom of a well?
Or was the young man before it a monster?
Countless questions swirled in its mind. But soon, its confusion gave way to rage.
"Roar!"
"Human, I won't lose to you!" The Titan Giant Ape roared three times, as if to bolster its own spirits.
Immediately after, it unleashed a gravitational force that enveloped the surrounding area.
"I knew you'd use this trick to limit my speed," Xiao Tianyang muttered as he felt the gravity take hold.
His expression shifted slightly, as if his feet were now weighed down by lead, making it difficult to move.
But soon, a smirk returned to his face. "But since I knew you had this move, how could I not be prepared?"
With that, he pulled out another talisman.
This one had a green base with red characters and exuded a faint, refreshing fragrance. Overall, it appeared far more advanced than the previous good luck and bad luck talismans.
"What trick is this human planning now?" The Titan Giant Ape couldn't help but feel alarmed upon seeing Xiao Tianyang's actions.
Remembering its earlier mistake, it immediately sought to intervene. "No, I can't afford to lose to this human!"
With that thought, the Titan Giant Ape clenched its right fist, leaped into the air, and slammed its fist toward Xiao Tianyang!
The talisman crumbled into ashes, and Xiao Tianyang instantly felt his body lighten.
Although the gravitational pressure still lingered, its restraining effect on him had significantly diminished.
At the same time, Xiao Tianyang executed the Graceful Steps upon the Waves, shifting slightly to the right.
Just as the Titan Giant Ape's fist came crashing down, it struck the ground with tremendous force, causing the earth to collapse and rocks to explode in all directions.
Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Tianyang spun Cong Yunqie behind his back and reached out with his left hand. Then, clenching his right fist, he punched the air!
Crack!
The sound of splitting air soundeded once more, and in the next moment, a terrifying impact struck the Titan Giant Ape's back.
The beast, which had already leaned forward and lifted its feet off the ground, was sent sprawling onto the ground, landing in a spread-eagle position.
But this wasn't the end. Xiao Tianyang knew that although he currently held the advantage, it didn't erase the gap between their strengths.
Dealing with a Soul Saint was already challenging for him, let alone a 100,000-year soul beast.
Therefore, he had to press his advantage, or he would stand no chance once the Titan Giant Ape went completely berserk.
His Four soul rings materialized simultaneously. The last one, in particular, stood out with a faint red hue within its deep black.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Soul Flame Magma!"
"Third Soul Skill: Burning Sky Shackle Formation!"
"Second Soul Skill: Fire and Ice Heart Lotus!"
Xiao Tianyang unleashed three soul skills in rapid succession, draining a significant portion of his soul power. However, upon closer observation, it was clear that the order of his soul skills was meticulously planned.
The Soul Flame Magma enhanced the quality of the Emperor Flame, thereby amplifying the power of his other soul skills.
After all, while soul skills originated from different soul rings, they were ultimately rooted in the same martial soul.
Thus, enhancing one aspect to influence the others was the true strength of Xiao Tianyang's fourth soul skill.
As for the connection between the third and second soul skills, it was seamless. This battle plan had been carefully devised beforehand, and now it was being executed flawlessly.
At this moment, the Emperor Flame in Xiao Tianyang's hands transformed into magma.
The chains that pierced through the space turned golden, their surfaces coated with a liquid-like glow. But the most dramatic change was in the Fire and Ice Heart Lotus that Xiao Tianyang hurled.
Not only was it engulfed in raging Emperor Flames, but its petals had also become as transparent as colored glass.
Most strikingly, magma churned within its core.
It was hard to imagine the devastation it would cause if it were to explode.
As soon as the ultimate move was unleashed, Xiao Tianyang swiftly stepped aside.
The moment his feet touched the ground, the attacks began bombarding the Titan Giant Ape in rapid succession.
"Roar! Human, you dare! Let me out!" The Titan Giant Ape's roar echoed from within the Fire and Ice Heart Lotus.
But Xiao Tianyang paid no heed. Instead, he casually stroked his chin and replied, "Actually, you should know that I'm Xiao Wu's friend. I mean you no harm."
The Titan Giant Ape inside the Fire and Ice Heart Lotus was stunned by these words.
'Could it be that this human has already discovered Sister Xiao Wu's true identity?' The thought sent a surge of murderous intent through the Titan Giant Ape.
Xiao Tianyang, standing outside, noticed the Titan Giant Ape's silence and felt a pang of unease.
'No, the Titan Giant Ape is too dumb. It's unlikely for him to piece things together!' he thought to himself.
'I need to fix my mistake quickly, or else if this turns into a life-and-death battle, all my mission rewards will go to waste.'
Realizing his mistake, Xiao Tianyang quickly came up with a plan.
Without changing his tone, he said nonchalantly, "Actually, you shouldn't be surprised. After all, it was Xiao Wu who told me this secret."
To further gain the Titan Giant Ape's trust, he added, "Your name is Er Ming, and you also have a brother, Sky Azure Bull Python named Da Ming. Both of you call Xiao Wu 'Sister,' right?"
This time, the Titan Giant Ape, who had been about to unleash its full power, paused. Its beastly face was filled with astonishment. "Sister Xiao Wu really told you all this?"
"Of course," Xiao Tianyang snorted. "Unless you think I captured Xiao Wu and forced her to betray you?"
"No! Sister Xiao Wu would never do that!" the Titan Giant Ape roared in anger.
"Then do you finally trust me now?" Xiao Tianyang asked, a slight smile playing on his lips.
The Titan Giant Ape, still enduring the combined assault of the Fire and Ice Heart Lotus and the Burning Sky Shackle Formation, shouted, "If that's the case, then let me out first!"
"That's not happening unless you admit defeat," Xiao Tianyang retorted, rolling his eyes.
"Don't even think about it!" the Titan Giant Ape roared even louder.
"Then you can stay inside," Xiao Tianyang said with a grin as he leaped onto a tree and sat down, watching the scene unfold.
The Titan Giant Ape: "..."
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