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The place where the strange cries were coming from was a mountain stream. Xu Feng walked thirty meters, and the terrain suddenly changed. A small mountain creek flowed into the stream ahead, with a modest water flow, obstructed midway by tangled vines, finally cascading onto a large Round Stone, splashing water everywhere, but the sound was not loud.
Xu Feng found a corner to change into the Superior Battle Boots that Cao Lei had left him. The boots were lightweight and exquisite; wearing them felt like putting on a pair of socks. Xu Feng then put his original shoes back on, making it hard to tell anything was amiss.
The three members of Rage War Hall seemed to have received orders to keep Xu Feng from leaving during their training. Faced with three Foundation Establishment Period Cultivators, even if Xu Feng had three heads and six arms, he would still be unable to escape death. Fortunately, the three dared not be too obvious, fearing it would raise suspicions. Wan Hu remained here merely as a witness: "Look, I didn't kill him; it was the beast that did."
The mist created by the impact in the stream carried a strong smell of blood. Xu Feng avoided the gaze of the three behind him and took out the Sad Arrow, inching closer to the edge of the stream.
The stream was over ten zhang deep, with various vines extending down to the bottom. The water flowed over the Round Stone, creating a large pit three zhang deep.
In the pit, a White-Backed Giant Ape was viciously swinging a forest python as thick as a water bucket. The python was seven zhang long, its head crushed and bloody, its entire body limp and powerless—it had been killed by the giant ape's sheer force.
The White-Backed Giant Ape was one of the few formidable beings among apes; typically, among ten black-backed apes, there might be only one white-backed one. An adult White-Backed Giant Ape is at least a Fifth-Grade Monster. Seeing the still furious White-Backed Giant Ape, Xu Feng's expression hardened suddenly as he raised his hand and shot an arrow down.
As soon as the arrow left his hand, Xu Feng immediately retreated. The superior battle boots indeed had remarkable power; with a slight movement, he darted back over ten meters and turned around to return to his original position.
Seeing Xu Feng rush out in a panic, the three members of Rage War Hall realized something was wrong and were about to question him when they heard an angry roar. A White-Backed Giant Ape jumped out, wielding the giant python in its hand. With one swing, it knocked down trees as thick as bowls.
"Fifth-Grade Monster! Run!" Chou Shixiong decisively retreated, but it was too late; the White-Backed Giant Ape leaped beside him in just a few steps and swung the python's corpse down upon him.
Xu Feng had been prepared for this outcome; this was exactly what he wanted. He returned to his original spot without pausing for breath and merely shouted "Run!" before taking off alone.
After dodging for a while, Chou Shixiong and his companions were enraged and decided to fight back against the giant ape. A Fifth-Grade Monster is equivalent to a human at the Foundation Establishment Stage level; however, beasts are generally physically stronger and more ferocious in nature. This particular White-Backed Giant Ape was one of the strongest among apes, second only to the Golden-Backed Ape. In one-on-one combat, it would be impressive if a Foundation Establishment Stage human cultivator could last ten moves against it.
The three from Rage War Hall were all at the Foundation Establishment Stage; individually they could not compare to the White-Backed Giant Ape but had an advantage in numbers. With three against one, they managed to restrain it enough that it could not unleash its full power on any single opponent. The situation became a stalemate with both sides attacking and defending.
Xu Feng fled over a hundred meters away and hid behind a large tree to observe. Wan Hu from Flying Star Hall wasn't so fortunate; having just turned around with his Refining Qi at level six, he was swept by the giant ape's snake tail. Although it didn’t hit him directly, it sent Wan Hu flying against a tree before rolling down and landing on the ground while spitting blood continuously—this casual sweep rendered Wan Hu incapable of fighting.
The three cultivators surrounded the White-Backed Giant Ape with their swords drawn, their sword lights shimmering with different colors of sword energy. There were clear differences between attacks from Foundation Establishment Period Cultivators and those from Refining Qi Stage practitioners; after reaching Foundation Establishment, their bodies transcended ordinary humans—they no longer needed food or drink and could cultivate relying solely on Earthly Spirit Qi. The attributes from their Cultivation Method would also manifest during combat.
Chou Shixiong was cultivating the Fire Element One Star, with sword shadows glowing red. Jiang Ben and Hu Ji were both practicing the Earth Element, their Sword Aura a light yellow. As their sword techniques clashed, they transmitted the characteristics of their Cultivation Methods. For instance, Chou Shixiong's Fire Element Technique emitted an intense heat with each strike, the temperature depending on the cultivator's strength.
Regardless of whether a Refining Qi cultivator was at the first or tenth layer, or which system they practiced, their attacks ultimately manifested in physical form. This was related to the physical constitution of mortals at the Refining Qi Stage. However, someone like Xu Feng, who possessed Nine Meridians, could utilize Archery Skills to unleash alternative attributes of his Cultivation Method. This broke the conventional understanding of Xuan Continent's Modern Clerks and was also Xu Feng's advantage in overcoming stronger opponents.
Imagine someone throwing various Martial Talismans at you continuously; even if you were one level higher, it wouldn't matter unless you had equally powerful protective gear. Otherwise, you would just be waiting to be defeated.
The battle between the three humans and one beast was quite intense. Some lower-level beasts dared not invade the territory of the White-Backed Giant Ape and fled at the sound of the fight, leaving behind only cunning and relatively strong Fourth-Level Beasts. If one side were to lose, a few would emerge to take advantage.
As the three fought on, they grew increasingly alarmed by the flickering shadows of beasts around them. These opportunists often possessed speeds that the White-Backed Giant Ape could not match; even if they couldn't defeat it, escaping would certainly be possible—much like how a lion eating meat would have a few hounds nearby stealing bones.
Xu Feng did not dare to act recklessly; he believed he could handle a Third-Level Beast but found Fourth-Level Beasts troublesome. If he were to become isolated, it would be dangerous. Should Chou Shixiong and his companions be defeated, he would not face a good outcome either.
He resolved that as soon as any sign of defeat appeared from the three, the surrounding Fourth-Level Beasts would target them. That would be Xu Feng's best chance to escape. If the three seemed likely to win, the nearby beasts would scatter, and Xu Feng would not hesitate to leave this deadly group behind. The trio from Rage War Hall had their own plans; if Xu Feng stayed, he would only be at their mercy.
Sweat had already formed on their brows while the White-Backed Giant Ape showed no signs of fatigue. The massive python in its hands was battered and torn, revealing its white bones beneath, with a nauseating smell of blood filling the air.
Chou Shixiong finally couldn't hold back any longer and said while attacking, "This is getting dangerous; we should prepare to retreat."
Jiang Ben and Hu Ji felt similarly. While they still had strength left, it wasn't too late to escape. If they waited until they were exhausted, it would only lead to death. Jiang Ben said, "I still have a few Misty Smoke Talismans; if we use them to trap it for a moment, we can make our escape."
Having made up their minds, they began to shift their formation from a three-sided assault to a single front for defense.
Xu Feng saw this and realized it was bad news. Gritting his teeth, he held his bow tightly and rushed toward the direction from which they had come.
The White-Backed Giant Ape seemed to sense their intentions and let out a loud roar before attacking even more violently.
"Go!" Jiang Ben threw out two Misty Smoke Talismans, creating a cloud of green smoke that enveloped the White-Backed Giant Ape completely. The three figures flashed like lightning as they quickly retreated.
The White-Backed Ape howled wildly in the smoke, causing the surrounding beasts to jump up in agitation. Seeing the three escape, a few Level Four beasts suddenly charged after them. Whether human or beast, once defeated and fleeing, they lost the courage to fight again. Even if pursued by an opponent of equal strength, they would no longer be a match, as their confidence had been shattered.
Xu Feng and the three from Rage War Hall split up and ran in different directions, each disappearing from sight. If they were heading in the right direction, they would encounter their fellow disciples on the way back, and with assistance, it would be difficult for the White-Backed Giant Ape to harm them again.
Wan Hu hid under a tree with a face full of despair. He had been severely injured by the White-Backed Giant Ape and watched as his three companions fled one after another. His already pale face turned even more ashen.
A Green-Eyed Gray Wolf caught the scent of blood on him and bared its long fangs as it approached Wan Hu's hiding spot. This was a Level Three Blood Wolf; when Wan Hu was uninjured, he could have fought it off. Even if he couldn't kill it, he could easily retreat. But now, even a Level Two beast would be enough to turn him into its meal.
Wan Hu propped himself up with difficulty, holding a sword and gathering his strength for his strongest strike. If he missed this chance, he would have to turn the sword on himself.
Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared as the Blood Wolf collapsed, its head rolling to the ground. A figure in white emerged from behind the tree—it was Jiang Quan, a disciple from Qianlong Hall who had split off from his group.
Wan Hu felt a wave of relief wash over him before losing consciousness.
Jiang Quan lifted Wan Hu and glanced in the direction Xu Feng had fled. He softly said, "I've helped as much as I can. Whether you can escape this disaster depends entirely on you now."
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