Further into the realm, the terrain became dangerous. A group of four people was being chased by a horde of Stone Apes. These monsters were tough and strong in groups.
"Help us! Anyone! Form a team!" one of them shouted.
Anthony and Yan Zhuo happened to pass by.
"Hey! You two! Come help us!" A girl with a bow shouted. "If we work together, we can kill them!"
Anthony looked at the apes. "They look like trouble. Alright."
They joined the group. But when the other two guys saw Anthony, they whispered.
"Who is this? Looks like a scholar. Is he even a cultivator?"
"Probably just here to tag along. Don't rely on him. Just let him be a meat shield if needed."
They completely ignored Anthony.
"Everyone get ready!" The leader drew his sword. "I'll attack front, you guys flank!"
The apes roared and charged. The group started fighting desperately, sweating profusely. They were getting pushed back.
"Watch out behind you!" the archer girl screamed.
A huge ape was leaping at Anthony, who was standing at the back eating a fruit he picked.
"Oh? Coming for me?"
Anthony stood up. He didn't use any energy. He just swung the empty fruit core in his hand.
Flick!
The small piece of wood shot out like a bullet. It hit the ape right between the eyes.
THUD!
The ape collapsed instantly, knocked out cold.
The fighting stopped. Everyone stared.
"Did... did he just use a fruit core?"
Anthony looked at them. "Why are you stopping? They are getting away. Hit their knees, they are weak there."
"You know their weak points?!" the leader asked in surprise.
"Common knowledge," Anthony shrugged.
Following his advice, they easily defeated the rest. The leader finally looked at Anthony with respect. "Brother, you are amazing! Why were you so quiet just now?"
"I was enjoying the fruit," Anthony smiled. "It's sweet, you want some?"