NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 22: His Highness is Training You, Just Do It
Chapter 22: His Highness is Training You, Just Do It
As Qin Xiao spoke, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to him.
"I'd like to take a walk deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest," he declared frankly, despite the puzzled looks from everyone.
People were confused. Being a powerful figure, he could easily venture anywhere in the forest, even to its core, without anyone stopping him.
After understanding the hidden meanings in their eyes, Qin Xiao coughed lightly and added, "I want you all to come with me."
"No problem," Ning Rongrong was the first to agree. However, upon noticing the strange looks from Zhao Wuji, Zhu Zhuqing, and others, she realized the gravity of the situation.
"Wait, you mean to go deep into the Star Dou Great Forest with us?"
She had initially thought they were just leaving the area together.
Qin Xiao nodded slightly. He believed that instead of hunting a 5,000-year soul beast, they should aim for one over 50,000 years.
"This doesn't sound good," Ning Rongrong hesitated, knowing her limits and the dangers involved.
Qin Xiao's proposition was daunting, but everyone ultimately decided to follow him deeper into the forest.
"His Highness, we must be in a region with 50,000-year soul beasts now, right?"
Zhao Wuji was visibly impressed, having never ventured this deep before.
But everyone else, including Dai Mubai and Oscar, looked worried. The presence of 50,000-year soul beasts meant extreme danger, possibly even beyond Qin Xiao's protection.
Their fears materialized as the ground trembled, signaling the approach of a colossal creature. Soon, a massive face loomed over them - the Titan Giant Ape, a 100,000-year soul beast.
Zhao Wuji's curiosity turned to nervousness.
"Don't be afraid, it's a 100,000-year soul beast, the Titan Giant Ape," Qin Xiao reassured them.
At his words, Ma Hongjun felt his knees weaken and collapsed to the ground.
The Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming, had his attention fixed on Qin Xiao, determined to confront him as per Xiao Wu's request.
"Human, die!" The giant ape's fragmented speech conveyed a chilling intent to kill.
Qin Xiao was momentarily taken aback. Normally, a 100,000-year soul beast like the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't act so aggressively towards a powerful opponent like him, especially since they had no prior enmity.
Then, he sensed familiar presences behind the Titan Giant Ape - Xiao Wu and Tang San.
Qin Xiao realized that the Titan Giant Ape was being manipulated.
"Well, then I can't be blamed for what happens next," he thought, initially planning to hunt a 50,000-year soul beast, but now faced with the Titan Giant Ape. His initial fondness for the creature from the original story dissipated.
"Prepare for battle!" Qin Xiao commanded in a low voice.
"Go for it!" Ning Rongrong encouraged quietly from behind a tree, far from Qin Xiao's side.
Dai Mubai and Oscar, dragging Ma Hongjun, retreated a few steps. Zhu Zhuqing had already disappeared, likely activating her Ghost Cat martial soul to hide in the darkness.
"What a situation," Qin Xiao sighed.
"Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, come here," he called them over.
"Your Highness," they approached fearfully, asking, "What are your orders?"
"Activate your martial souls and attack it!" Qin Xiao instructed, pointing at the Titan Giant Ape.
He had no choice, as the task required collective effort, and he wasn't sure if the mission would count as complete without their participation.
"Attack it?" Ma Hongjun was stunned. This seemed like a suicidal mission.
"If you don't attack it, I will have to attack you. Make your choice," Qin Xiao warned, with electricity crackling between his fingers.
"What are you waiting for? His Highness is kindly training your courage," encouraged one of the students.
"Face an enemy far stronger than yourself with bravery!"
"Hurry up, don't let down His Highness's intention."
Chapter 22: His Highness is Training You, Just Do It (Continued)
Zhao Wuji, seeing Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun hesitating, chided them in frustration.
Qin Xiao, bewildered, thought to himself, "I just wanted them to have a feel of the situation; I never intended to put them through such rigorous training."
But spurred by Zhao Wuji's interpretation, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were filled with newfound determination.
"White Tiger Avatar!" Dai Mubai declared.
"Phoenix Avatar!" Ma Hongjun followed.
Their soul skills, "White Tiger Intense Light Wave" and "Phoenix Fire Line," were unleashed, striking the Titan Giant Ape with minimal damage but maximum insult.
The attack did little harm but infuriated the mighty beast, who began pounding its chest in a rage, signaling an imminent outburst.
"Rongrong, boost me. Oscar, hand out your Mushroom Sausages, and everyone can wait outside the Star Dou Great Forest or return to Shrek Academy," Qin Xiao suggested, hoping this would fulfill the requirement for collective effort.
Oscar, without objection, followed Qin Xiao's instructions, relieved to have a role in this overwhelming situation.
"What do you want me to do?" Oscar asked, still in shock from the giant ape's presence.
Ning Rongrong blushed at Qin Xiao's request, misunderstanding it at first, but quickly realized he meant her to use her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to assist.
As she chanted, light from her pagoda fell upon Qin Xiao, enhancing his strength and speed.
"Is this the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Truly the world's best support," Qin Xiao marveled at the increase in his power.
Meanwhile, the Titan Giant Ape launched a massive attack. Qin Xiao, unafraid, met the beast's attack with his own, creating shockwaves that shattered trees within tens of meters.
"Let's get out of here," Zhao Wuji swiftly guided Ning Rongrong and Oscar to safety, with Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai following.
Now, only Qin Xiao and the Titan Giant Ape remained in the confrontation.
In the distance, three pairs of eyes watched in disbelief.
"Grandma, am I seeing this right? Isn't that Zhao Wuji's student? He's standing up to the Titan Giant Ape!" Meng Yiran couldn't believe her eyes.
Even the Snake Granny was shocked, realizing the danger she had sensed earlier came from Qin Xiao. "I'm glad we didn't attack earlier. We would have been obliterated," she sighed in relief.
"Is that the same group that took the Phoenix-tailed Cockatrice Snake from us?" asked Long Gong, a skinny old man beside them.
"Yes," confirmed Snake Granny.
Snake Granny wiped sweat from his forehead, relieved they had escaped unharmed. "We're lucky to have gotten away from such a powerful individual."
"But our target, the Man-Faced Demon Spider, is now with him," Meng Yiran lamented.
Dragon Granny sighed, advising caution. "It's risky to approach them now. We might be seen as enemies."
Meng Yiran's expression dimmed at this realization.
"Who do you think will win this fight?" Snake Granny inquired.
Long Gong pondered, "A 100,000-year soul beast like the Titan Giant Ape can defeat an average Titled Douluo. For that young man to win, he would need to be at least Level 97!"
(End of Chapter)
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