CHAPTER 138: CHAPTER 138: BATTLE WITH THE DEMON APE! (SEEKING SUBSCRIPTIONS)

Since the System Level has been upgraded, Lu Ping’s movement speed has doubled compared to before, and it’s barely possible to keep up with the steps of his three children.

Sparing the 5 Points of Reputation used for [Instant Transmission] is also quite good.

Because it was also a secret trip, the group’s itinerary was very concealed.

Even within the Sect, people like Song Minghui didn’t know that Lu Yuanshan and the three siblings had left the Cyan Mountain Sect.

Upon reaching the vicinity of the destination, they took a short rest, and according to Lu Ping’s instructions, Lu Yuanshan led Lu Changfeng and Zhiwei towards the Celestial Spirit Fruit Tree.

When they had just arrived at the Celestial Spirit Fruit Tree, while Lu Yuanshan’s trio was recuperating, Lu Ping went to investigate again.

The fruit tree was still there, and so was the Purple-eyed Demon Ape.

On the Celestial Spirit Fruit Tree, a total of thirty-six Celestial Spirit Fruits were growing, with about ten years left until maturity.

The maturation period for the Celestial Spirit Fruit generally spans a hundred years.

As the guardian of the Celestial Spirit Fruit Tree, the Purple-eyed Demon Ape is somewhat stronger than the Stone Mother, approaching Second-Layer Foundation Establishment.

If they wait another half a year to act, this Demon Ape might step into Second-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Currently, Lu Yuanshan is First-Layer Foundation Establishment. Using two Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts and supplementing with the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword Technique and Taihe Cave Heaven Heart Method, the odds against the Purple-eyed Demon Ape are still fifty-fifty.

To increase the odds of winning, Lu Yuanshan devised some strategies.

For instance, due to the Ape’s nimble movements, using the Vajra Ring for an attack would likely have no effect.

The opponent can deftly evade it.

The only feasible plan is to use Zhiwei’s Vermilion Bird Ring.

They must find a way to bind the Demon Ape.

Regarding binding, Lu Yuanshan initially thought of dispatching Song Minghui and nine other disciples.

Similarly to dealing with the Black Water Profound Snake, set up the Cyan Light Bamboo Sea Sword Array to suppress the speed of the Purple-eyed Demon Ape.

Logically, it’s feasible and can be effective.

The Cyan Light Bamboo Sea Sword Array can restrict a Foundation Establishment creature’s mobility, drastically reducing its agility.

But this time’s target is a bit tricky, after all, it dwells at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

With Song Minghui and the others’ Dao Practice, the Sword Array might be set before it’s destroyed by the Ape.

To be safe, disciples will not be dispatched this time; instead, Lu Zhiwei and the three siblings will work together.

Lu Ping will also assist on the side.

System Mall has one or two items that can be effective.

"This Demon Ape is harder to deal with than the Stone Mother. Retreat if things look bad; don’t linger in battle."

Before action, Lu Ping reminded, for the sake of that Celestial Spirit Fruit Tree, he does not wish to lose his three children here.

If they truly can’t take it down, they’ll temporarily abandon the attempt, only returning stronger in the future.

"I feel it’s worth trying."

After mastering the Purple Extreme Escape Light’s First Layer, Lu Yuanshan was eager to move. He took out the Qingyin Flying Sword in advance, heading towards the area.

Just as they set foot on the Demon Ape’s territory and found its silhouette, Lu Yuanshan initiated the attack first, with the Qingyin Flying Sword slicing through the air towards the Ape’s neck.

Faced with the uninvited attack, the Purple-eyed Demon Ape reacted swiftly, letting out a single roar, venting its inner anger, then its massive body leaped up, evading the sword’s attack.

Immediately, with the sword missing its target, the Purple-eyed Demon Ape landed with a boom, making the ground tremble slightly as it lifted a massive stone and hurled it at Lu Yuanshan.

Lu Yuanshan instinctively tried to summon the Water Element Shield to defend against the stone, but changed his mind the next moment.

With purple light surging at his feet, as if treading on purple luminescence, his speed suddenly soared, deftly dodging the stone’s attack.

Upon stopping and standing three yards in front of the Purple-eyed Demon Ape, he summoned the Qingyin Flying Sword to slice at the Ape.

Seeing things looking bad, the Demon Ape didn’t move forward to confront him. Instead, it circulated its Magical Power throughout its body, summoning a spear-shaped Magical Artifact, charging straight at the Qingyin Flying Sword.

"Demon Race Artifact!"

Witnessing a Demon Beast wielding a Magical Artifact for the first time, swiftly attacking, Lu Yuanshan’s gaze sharpened, daring not to slack off, wielding the Qingyin Flying Sword to strike repeatedly.

Several muffled clangs, a burst of metallic sound erupted.

The Demon Ape’s spear-shaped artifact seemed simple and old, dim and dull, but only exploded with slight sparks, not being severed by the Qingyin Flying Sword.

"It might be a Tier Two Spiritual Artifact. This Demon Ape’s intelligence is probably high, knowing how to wield a Magical Artifact to attack us, far more formidable than that inept Stone Mother!"

Changfeng, watching from the side, felt frightened and hesitant, not daring to join the fight yet.

Mainly because the Demon Ape is at the Foundation Establishment Stage and knows how to wield Magical Artifacts, confronting it seems like self-destruction.

With things as they were, retreating wasn’t an option.

Changfeng gritted his teeth, summoned the Golden Qian Mother and Child Blade to assist, trying to make the Purple-eyed Demon Ape more overwhelmed, thereby creating opportunities for Yuanshan’s attack.

The nine sub-blades of the Golden Qian Mother and Child Blade spread out like meteors, shining with golden light, shooting at several vulnerable spots of the Ape.

The main blade, controlled by Changfeng, aimed straight at the Purple-eyed Demon Ape’s head.

Having summoned the spear-shaped artifact but failing to injure the opponent, the Ape retrieved the spear, sweeping it at the incoming Golden Qian Mother and Child Blade.

Clink clink clunk, the nine sub-blades were struck down one by one, deviating from their attack paths.

The remaining main blade, with a single leap, the Ape dodged it.

Bang!

Holding a black iron spear, standing like a Demon God, the Purple-eyed Demon Ape struck the ground hard, releasing a strong Foundation Establishment pressure sweeping across with a skyward roar.

The loud roar echoed in all directions, resonating in people’s ears.

The fierce Foundation Establishment pressure surged like a stormy wave, impacting Lu Yuanshan and the three fiercely.

With little Magical Power, Zhiwei and Changfeng felt their Qi Blood surge immediately, unable to stand, developing a retreating intent momentarily.

Just the presence at the Foundation Establishment Stage made them feel this battle unwinnable.

Fortunately, among the three, Yuanshan led them.

Facing the intimidation of the Purple-eyed Demon Ape’s aura, Yuanshan showed no sign of retreat.

After firmly resisting the impact of Foundation Establishment pressure, the purple glow under Yuanshan surged, transforming him into a remnant shadow, summoning the Qingyin Flying Sword, slashing toward the Ape.

The Purple-eyed Demon Ape, seeing this, with an even angrier expression, swung the spear to confront the flying sword.

The human and the ape instantly engaged in a clash.

With the Purple Extreme Escape Light’s boost, Yuanshan’s speed was in no way inferior to that of the Purple-eyed Demon Ape.

After exchanging three moves, Yuanshan once more opened a distance from the Ape, and summoned the Water Element Shield, with a bang, blocking a heavy punch.

The Water Element Shield nullified the Ape’s heavy punch, the remaining impact precisely controlled by Yuanshan, retreating two steps back.

Whoosh!

At the same time, the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword and Golden Qian Mother and Child Blade ran concurrently, slicing toward the Ape.