Xuanwu War Sovereign

In the Star Hall, an unusual silence had fallen over the grand chamber.

A mere youth at the Twelfth Layer of the Martial Arts Twelve Heavens had wiped out most of the elites of the Ape Clan, one of the Twelve Strong Clans of the Demon God Hall.

Had the Elders not seen it with their own eyes, they would have sooner died than believe it.

And he did it right under the noses of over a dozen Ape Clan Kings, slaughtering every last one of the Ape Clan’s prodigies!

This went far beyond mere audacity!

The gazes of the dozen or so Elders fell upon the black-robed youth, their eyes still filled with lingering shock.

Although the geniuses from previous years had performed exceptionally, they were clearly far inferior in comparison.

The five Martial Arts Giants appeared indifferent, but as their gazes met, a hint of a smile touched their stoic faces.

With all the Ape Clan prodigies slaughtered, the clan’s vitality was grievously wounded. For the next several hundred years, the Ape Clan, one of the Twelve Strong Clans, would no longer be a cause for concern.

Just then, in the Water Mirror, after slaying all the Ape Clan prodigies, the black-robed youth’s gaze fell upon the Ape Clan Kings.

Within the Star Hall, a stir went through the group of powerful figures.

"What is this kid trying to do?"

"This kid isn’t actually thinking of killing the Ape Clan Kings, is he?"

In the hall, a chill ran down the spines of the dozen or so Elders. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Yuqing Tian’s gaze swept over the Elders as he spoke with admiration. "This kid is very clever—bold but meticulous. He’s probably realized the opportunity as well. Ordinarily, he would never have a chance, but now, this group of Ape Clan Kings has drunk that jar of Six Thousand Years Jade Spirit Brew that he spiked. Even their souls are intoxicated by the aroma. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Ouyang Xu, an Elder from the Taiwei Hall, sighed. "This kid is too reckless. He’s betting his life on this. The power of every Tier Two Beast King is no small matter. Moreover, their physical bodies are far stronger than a Martial Artist of the same-level Sea of Reincarnation Realm. I’m afraid that even while unconscious, they won’t be so easy to kill. If he wakes these Beast Kings..."

Ouyang Xu shook his head. "This is an incalculable risk!"

...

Beneath the Jade Spirit Tree, after finishing off the last Ape Clan prodigy with a single strike, Qin Feng turned around, his gaze falling upon the dozen or so Ape Clan Kings.

The dozen or so Ape Kings had drunk that jar of Six Thousand Years Jade Spirit Brew and were now completely immersed in the essence of the Spirit Wine, refining it.

Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the Red Lotus Mark on his palm. With this mark, entering the top ten of the Hidden Dragon Points Ranking was now a certainty.

’However, if I want to aim for first place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, this probably still isn’t enough, is it?’

As he pondered, Qin Feng’s gaze landed on the dozen or so Ape Kings, a hint of burning greed flickering in his eyes. This was a perfect opportunity.

He tightened his grip on the Beiming Divine Water Sword. Qin Feng’s palm was a little damp; the imposing auras of the dozen or so Ape Kings were as vast and towering as a mountain range.

This aura was overwhelming!

The gap was too great!

Like an ant before an elephant!

If it were an ordinary Martial Artist at the Twelfth Layer of the Martial Arts Twelve Heavens, their legs would have already gone soft by now.

Beneath the ten-thousand-year-old Jade Spirit Tree, the true forms of the Ape Clan Kings were massive. Their strength could uproot mountains, and the majestic aura they exuded could crush one’s courage.

Waves of aura pulsed from each of the Ape Clan Kings. Almost tangible Spiritual Qi washed over their bodies, causing their auras to grow more and more condensed.

They were clearly refining the Spirit Wine, their strength improving with every passing moment!

With light steps, Qin Feng gripped the Beiming Divine Water Sword. The icy sensation made every pore on his body contract sharply.

In a flash, Qin Feng appeared beside an extra-large Cyan Wood Ape.

The Cyan Wood Ape King, the king that had evolved from the countless Cyan Wood Apes of Cyan Wood Stronghold.

This giant ape was over three zhang tall. As it breathed in and out Spiritual Qi, it emanated a vast aura. Its entire body of fur glowed with a layer of jade-green light, and it was filled with a vibrant, life-filled presence.

Qin Feng had the terrifying feeling that this giant ape could crush him to death with a mere flick of its finger.

Qin Feng took a deep breath and circulated the Heavenly Snake Breath Shooting Technique to suppress any unusual fluctuations in his own aura. His mind grew calm, as still as a placid lake. Gripping the Beiming Divine Water Sword, he moved with light steps, appearing three feet away from the Ape King. He drew closer step by step until, in the next moment, his nimble body landed on the giant ape’s shoulder. He laid the Beiming Divine Water Sword against the Cyan Wood Ape King’s neck and slashed with all his might. A massive, grotesque, hundred-jin Leader plummeted toward the ground.

Qin Feng’s expression changed slightly. Mid-air, he caught this Six Yang Leader, flipping to disperse some of the force before landing lightly on the ground.

Frighteningly, even after losing its head, the Cyan Wood Ape King was not yet dead.

The severed head suddenly snapped its eyes open, a tangible, fierce glint within them. It opened its mouth, about to let out a roar.

It was a Soul Roar! An attack aimed at the soul!

With that one roar, all the sleeping Ape Clan Kings would awaken.

Every one of the forty-eight thousand pores on his body contracted violently. Qin Feng sucked in a sharp breath of cold air, his eyes icy. He gripped his Beiming Divine Water Sword, about to completely obliterate the Cyan Wood Ape King’s Spiritual Essence, when the Red Lotus Mark on his palm began to glow. The next moment, it flew out on its own.

The Red Lotus flashed with red light and entered the Cyan Wood Ape King’s head. It sprouted countless fine roots. The blood-red roots were demonic and terrifying. They enveloped the Cyan Wood Ape King’s head as innumerable red lights tore at the Ape King’s Essence.

Qin Feng watched with wide eyes, his scalp tingling in horror!

After a few breaths, a crystalline Jade Pearl was pulled out from the Cyan Wood Ape King’s head by the Red Lotus.

The Cyan Wood Ape King’s Essence!

Within the pigeon-egg-sized Jade Bead, Qin Feng’s gaze saw a tiny Cyan Wood Ape King roaring at the sky, struggling in fury.

But suppressed by the Red Lotus and enveloped in its red light, the Cyan Wood Ape King’s struggles were all in vain.

’Damn... The White Lotus Mark only absorbs Essence Blood, but this Red Lotus Mark can even capture a Barbaric Beast’s Essence!’

As he mused internally, Qin Feng’s expression grew wary. This Red Lotus Mark was far too demonic.

Qin Feng even had a faint suspicion that this entire trial was designed for a certain Giant from the Star Sect to collect Essence Blood.

Within ten breaths, the Cyan Wood Ape King’s Essence, and indeed its entire massive, nearly three-zhang-tall true form, was swallowed whole and flayed alive by the Red Lotus Mark, completely drained dry.

After absorbing the Cyan Wood Ape King’s Essence Blood and Essence, the Red Lotus Mark glowed a succulent, dripping red.

At the same time, on the Memorial Stone at All Stars Academy, a red light suddenly flared. It shot up from third place, pushing aside Jin Ruyi in second, and replaced Lin Fei in first, claiming the top spot on the leaderboard.

On the ranking, a Second-Grade Red Lotus spun smoothly, looking demonic and bloodthirsty.

"He succeeded! The kid actually managed to kill an Ape Clan King!"

In the Star Hall, the faces of the dozen or so Elders were deathly pale.

Many of the dignitaries who enjoyed good wine felt their throats go cold.

Because of this one incident, several of the Elders in the hall who were fond of wine swore off drinking forever.

What an ignominious way to die.

After finishing the Cyan Wood Ape King in one blow, Qin Feng suppressed his elation and turned his gaze to the other Ape Kings, searching for his next target.

Of the thirteen Ape Clan Kings, Qin Feng first ruled out five of them: the Vajra Ape King, the Strong Dragon Ape King, the Iron-Armed Ape King, the Fighting Ape King, and the Mountain Ape King.

The auras of these five Ape Kings were the strongest, and a Divine Light pulsed from within their physical bodies. Qin Feng had a sharp eye; he guessed that these five Ape Kings must have cultivated some profound Martial Dao Body Refining Technique.

These were tough nuts to crack!

Qin Feng pondered for a moment, then appeared behind another Ape King in the next instant. This one was a Silver-backed Ape King...

An hour later, Qin Feng reappeared beneath the ten-thousand-year-old Jade Spirit Tree. He opened his palm, revealing a Red Lotus that had now achieved Nine-Grade Flowering. The delicate Red Lotus looked like a Supreme Treasure from the Asura Hell.

As the Elders watched with numb expressions, Qin Feng glanced at the five remaining Ape Clan Kings, a flash of regret in his eyes. After a moment’s thought, he looked up at the ten-thousand-year-old Jade Spirit Tree above him.

"Not a single fruit in sight. These monkeys are pretty sharp. What a shame!"

Sighing softly, Qin Feng lingered beneath the Spirit Tree for a few breaths before his figure transformed into a gentle breeze and sped down the mountain.

Qin Feng moved with incredible speed. He had only one thought now: get as far away from the Ape Clan Holy Mountain as possible.

The powerhouses of the Ape Clan were probably about to go insane.