Chapter 66: The Titan Giant Ape
Bibi Dong and her two companions continued darting through the forest. By now, they were extremely close to the core region of the Star Dou Forest.
A faint, transparent barrier enveloped their bodies.
It was Yue Guan's fourth soul skill—Aura Concealment Barrier.
This ability could not only trap enemies when used as a domain, but when applied to themselves, it perfectly concealed their aura, allowing them to move undetected.
He had used this skill before while ambushing Dugu Bo, but unfortunately, Dugu Bo's powerful soul and enhanced senses—thanks to his body martial soul—allowed him to detect it anyway.
That incident had surprised Yue Guan quite a bit.
What surprised him even more now, however, was that the deeper they went—
The fewer soul beasts they encountered.
The powerful beasts that had previously been watching them had all disappeared.
Only the sounds of insects and birds remained.
The unnatural silence made all three of them increasingly wary.
They were veterans of countless battles. Silence like this didn't relax them—
It felt more like the calm before a storm.
As if sensing something, Bibi Dong's expression turned grave. She glanced back at Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo.
"Prepare yourselves," she said in a low voice.
"They're right ahead."
Passing through a dense stretch of forest, the view suddenly opened up.
Ghost Douluo and Yue Guan's pupils shrank sharply.
Before them was a scene of indescribable beauty.
Even Bibi Dong couldn't hide a flicker of amazement in her eyes.
A clear lake shimmered under the sunlight, reflecting towering ancient trees. Everything looked crystal-like under the mirrored surface, as if the world itself had been polished to perfection.
And beside this breathtaking scenery—
A massive figure, as towering as a mountain, crouched quietly.
On its shoulder sat a small figure.
At that moment, the Titan Giant Ape noticed them.
It turned abruptly, its gaze locking onto the three humans.
"Humans?"
Xiao Wu's pupils contracted, her face instantly filled with fury.
"It's them—the ones who killed my mother!"
Enemies meeting again ignited instant hatred.
Hearing her words, the Titan Giant Ape roared, opening its enormous mouth in rage.
The commotion stirred the lake—
And from the water, the Azure Bull Python slowly raised its head.
"Humans… you dare return here?"
"You're courting death!"
The Titan Giant Ape's golden eyes blazed like twin suns even in daylight.
A terrifying aura surged outward, causing ripples to spread across the lake's surface.
Yue Guan quickly scanned the surroundings but couldn't spot the Azure Bull Python's full form.
"Where's that snake?" he muttered.
"Forget about it," Bibi Dong said coldly.
"If it's not here, even better."
"Yue Guan, Ghost Douluo—you two hold off this big one. I'll capture the rabbit first. Once successful, we retreat immediately. No prolonged fighting."
If the Azure Bull Python truly wasn't fully present, it was a huge advantage.
They might not even need to use their martial soul fusion skill.
At that moment, both Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo released their martial souls.
Brilliant soul rings circled around them, dazzling and powerful.
The two exchanged a glance—years of cooperation made words unnecessary.
Yue Guan understood instantly.
The Chrysanthemum Douluo raised his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which rapidly expanded in the wind.
His seventh soul ring lit up—
He immediately activated his Martial Soul True Body.
At the same time, Ghost Douluo transformed into a phantom and shot straight toward the Titan Giant Ape.
Yue Guan followed closely, soaring into the air and skimming across the lake's surface.
One above, one below—
Their coordination was flawless.
Ghost Douluo, as an agility-type Title Douluo, moved so fast he became a blur.
Even Xiao Wu could only see a fleeting shadow.
Meanwhile, Yue Guan hurled the massive golden chrysanthemum forward.
The enormous flower continued to grow mid-air, each petal shining brilliantly.
His body seemed pulled forward by it, allowing his speed to rival Ghost Douluo's.
Facing their assault—
The Titan Giant Ape showed a hint of human-like disdain.
With a slight shake of its shoulder, Xiao Wu was sent flying backward to safety.
The instant she left—
It moved.
Despite its enormous size, the King of the Forest burst forward with unbelievable speed, charging directly at Ghost Douluo.
As for Yue Guan's incoming attack—
It barely paid attention.
As the massive body closed in, the surrounding air turned heavy.
Ghost Douluo felt his body suddenly weigh down, as if filled with lead.
His once ghost-like speed dropped sharply.
Even the space around him seemed slightly distorted.
"Damn it!"
He cursed under his breath.
Among countless soul beasts, only a rare few could wield domain abilities—
And even fewer could develop them to such a level.
The Titan Giant Ape was one of them.
It was said to possess the bloodline of a God of Earth, granting it a Gravity Domain.
Its domain was similar to Zhao Wuji's gravity ability—
But vastly more powerful.
Within its domain, it could freely manipulate gravity anywhere—
Not just increasing it, but also drastically reducing it.
Zhao Wuji could only increase gravity.
The Titan Giant Ape could control it at will.
Ghost Douluo's expression changed drastically.
With his speed suppressed, the Titan Giant Ape raised its enormous fist.
He could clearly feel all the surrounding earth-element energy condensing into that single punch.
Under normal circumstances, avoiding such an attack would be effortless for an agility-type Title Douluo like him.
But now—
Escape was impossible.
Without hesitation, his seventh soul ring flared.
Martial Soul True Body!
His figure instantly became even more ethereal.
If before he was like a flickering shadow—
Now, he was nearly transparent.