Hong Yu was looking toward the deepest part of the Dead Soul Mountain Range.
He had never been near that place. He once heard other experts from the Underground Alliance talking about it; rumor had it that an incredibly terrifying Desolate Beast lived in its deepest recesses. A team of five Earth Soul Realm experts had once entered the depths of the Dead Soul Mountain Range, and not a single one had returned alive.
Hong Yu loved adventure, but he never took a risk he wasn't prepared for.
'A team of Earth Soul Realm experts was completely wiped out. Wouldn't I, a re Essence Realm cultivator, be courting death by going in there?'
So, every ti he ca to the Dead Soul Mountain Range, despite his imnse curiosity about what lay in that place, he always maintained a sense of reverence and kept his distance.
But now...
Hearing the roar—a mixture of shrill cries and furious rage—Hong Yu felt an inexplicable impulse: 'Go take a look!'
'Fortune favors the bold. Worst case, I'll just be careful, go have a look, and see what's going on. If things look bad, I can just leave imdiately!' After a mont of internal struggle, Hong Yu gritted his teeth and made his decision.
Dropping the Black Panther Flesh, Hong Yu sprinted toward the depths of the Dead Soul Mountain Range.
Over the past ten days, Hong Yu had already reached the core region of the Dead Soul Mountain Range, so he wasn't too far from the deepest area. Pushing his speed to the limit, it only took him a little over ten minutes to gradually approach the forbidden zone that made even Earth Soul Realm experts turn pale at its ntion.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
A thousand-zhang-tall mountain ahead suddenly erupted with a violent roar. Boulders continuously tumbled down its sides, leaving trails of devastation in their wake. They looked like savage scars across the verdant mountain, making for a terrifyingly grim sight.
HISS!
Hong Yu sucked in a sharp breath.
A thousand-zhang peak was a behemoth. On Earth, just carving a tunnel through such a mountain would require all sorts of heavy machinery and explosives, taking months or even years of work. But now, this very sa towering peak was shaking from man-made forces. One could only imagine the terrifying power of the being causing all this!
AWOOOO!
A mournful roar echoed through the mountains, piercing the clouds with its sheer power. It was so overwhelming that all the beasts in the area paled and prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling in fear.
'Such terrifying Montum. Could there be so kind of High-level Desolate Beast in these mountains?' Hong Yu's expression flickered.
Hearing the beast's roar from a distance had been bearable, but listening to it up close felt like his eardrums were tearing and his heart was about to pound out of his chest.
"Hahaha, you live up to your reputation as the strongest of the Tier Two Wild Beasts, Dominating Demon Ape. Get out of the way, you beast! Surrender the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit to , and you might keep your life. If you insist on this futile resistance, then don't bla for being rciless!" Just as Hong Yu stood there in shock, an arrogant voice suddenly rang out from the mountains.
'What? There's soone else here?'
Hong Yu was startled. His expression shifted uncertainly as he mused, 'It seems soone has entered this area and provoked the powerful Desolate Beast living here. Wait... did that person just ntion the 'Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit'? Could such a heavenly Exotic Treasure really exist here?'
The Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit was also recorded in the *Divine dicine Scripture*.
It was a Tier Two Spirit dicine that grew in scorching magma caverns, born from the Essence of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. The *Divine dicine Scripture* clearly stated: "Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit. Consuming it can forge a Fire Spirit Body, granting perfect affinity with the Fla Elent. It is a rare treasure of heaven and earth!"
'The Fire Spirit Body is a supre constitution on par with the Profound Thunder Spirit Body and the Eight Desolates Sacred Body! If I can obtain the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit and achieve a Fire Spirit Body, when I break through to the Earth Soul Realm in the future, I could even directly condense a Fla Primordial Spirit and beco a true Spiritual Craftsman.'
Hong Yu's expression shook, a fervent heat igniting in his eyes.
Although he could use the path of intention to refine Spirit Pills with the help of the *Divine dicine Scripture* and the Pill Cauldron condensed by Little One, this thod had so unavoidable drawbacks and complications. At the very least, Hong Yu couldn't use such a technique in public.
After all, the requirents to beco a Spiritual Craftsman were exceptionally strict. If anyone discovered he had another way to refine Spirit dicine, it would surely lead to a lot of trouble.
But if he could consu the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit and attain a Fire Spirit Body, all those problems would be solved!
At this thought, a resolute glint flashed in Hong Yu's eyes. 'I'll risk it!'
He cautiously made his way toward the sounds of battle.
Before long, he discovered a large valley behind the giant peak. The valley was a complete wreck, littered with chaotically strewn boulders that had clearly just fallen from the mountain. Hong Yu's gaze, however, was fixed on the two figures in the center of the valley. A man and a beast were locked in a fierce battle.
It was a young man in his early twenties, clad in a suit of Golden Armor and wielding a Golden Long Spear. His long, aqua-blue hair danced in the wind as he glided through the air, stepping on nothing. The Golden Long Spear created a series of bizarre afterimages as it struck at the Giant Beast before him.
The Giant Beast, the Dominating Demon Ape, stood a full ten ters tall. Its body was pitch-black and ape-like, covered in long, thick fur. As it fought, its fur swayed with its movents, creating an exceptionally strange and bizarre sight. Its savage face was filled with rage, and its four sharp tusks glinted nacingly. A hand the size of a minivan ca slapping down fiercely.
BANG!
The youth in Golden Armor raised his Long Spear to block, and both man and beast were sent flying backward simultaneously.
ROAR!
The Dominating Demon Ape suddenly let out a low roar toward sothing behind it.
ROAR!
A deep-throated response ca from the cliff wall behind it. Only then did Hong Yu notice a dark cave in the cliff face behind the huge Dominating Demon Ape. At that mont, a young Dominating Demon Ape, about five ters tall, was at the cave's entrance. Upon receiving the larger ape's command, it hesitated for a mont before turning and running into the cave.
"Damn beast, you're trying to forcibly pick the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit?"
The expression on the youth in Golden Armor changed, his gaze turning cold. He suddenly looked toward Hong Yu's hiding spot. "Friend over there, haven't you seen enough?"
'He spotted ?'
Hong Yu hesitated for a mont before stepping out from his hiding place. He stared at the youth in Golden Armor and said in a low voice, "I am Hong Yu. I happened to be passing by and was drawn here by the commotion of your battle."
"So it's Younger Brother Hong. I am Feng Xue Xin!"
The youth in Golden Armor smiled, showing no disdain or arrogance despite Hong Yu's apparent strength. He said lightly, "Younger Brother Hong, that beast sent its child into the cave to pick the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit. If it consus it, then this heavenly Exotic Treasure will be wasted. Friend, do you dare to join forces with and take a gamble?"
"My strength is..."
"Haha, no need to be modest, little brother. The fact that you could make it here alone is proof enough of your considerable strength. Besides, that Little Dominating Demon Ape isn't an adult yet; it only has the combat power of a Tier One Advanced Desolate Beast. I'll handle this adult Dominating Demon Ape. You go in and stop that little one. As for the spoils, we can discuss how to divide them after we succeed. How about it?" Feng Xue Xin said.
Hong Yu's heart stirred, but he couldn't make up his mind right away.
'If it's only comparable to a Tier One Advanced Desolate Beast in combat power, I can definitely handle it. However, I'm a little worried about this Feng Xue Xin's character.' The fact that Feng Xue Xin could fight a Tier Two Wild Beast, the Dominating Demon Ape, to a standstill showed how powerful he was. Furthermore, the potent aura he exuded was even stronger than Hong Tiande's; he had to be at least a Late-stage Earth Soul Realm expert.
'If he turns on after we succeed, I won't stand a chance of survival!'
Feng Xue Xin seed to see through Hong Yu's worries and said loudly, "Younger Brother Hong, no need to worry. I, Feng Xue Xin, am a man of status. I would never do sothing so despicable as going back on my word. If you don't believe , I can swear an oath in the na of the Martial Dao!"
An oath in the na of the Martial Dao would be overseen by the Martial Dao itself. Breaking such an oath would create a Heart Demon that could affect one's future path in cultivation.
At this thought, Hong Yu gritted his teeth. "Alright, I'm in!"
"A man of quick words, I like it! I'll hold this beast off now. Act fast, little brother!"
The mont Feng Xue Xin finished speaking, he transford into a streak of golden Flowing Light and charged toward the Dominating Demon Ape.
Man and ape once again fell into a white-hot battle of attrition.
Hong Yu seized the opportunity and rushed into the cave.
'Hiss... it's so hot in here...'
As soon as he entered the cave, a wave of scorching heat washed over him. Recalling the growing environnt of the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit, it seed there was a river of magma hidden beneath this mountain peak.
'I have to find the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit as quickly as possible!'
Hong Yu searched frantically inside the cave and finally, a thousand ters deep underground, he found the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit.
A blistering river of magma flowed endlessly, its searing flas casting a red glow throughout the cavern. Wave after wave of heat made him sweat profusely; in just a few monts, Hong Yu was already drenched. His eyes, however, were fixed straight ahead. In the middle of the magma river, a fiery red plant grew on a stone platform.
On the plant were three apple-sized, fiery red fruits that looked exceptionally crystalline.
The Little Dominating Demon Ape was trying to leap onto the stone platform to pick the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit!
The Little Dominating Demon Ape seed sowhat averse to the flas and was anxiously scratching its head, trying to figure out how to pick the Vermilion Fruit. When it suddenly noticed Hong Yu's appearance, a cruel look appeared on its savage face. With a low growl, it charged at Hong Yu. "ROAR! ROAR!"
Even as a juvenile, the Dominating Demon Ape was still five ters tall. In comparison, Hong Yu looked quite small.
But facing the Demon Ape's charge, Hong Yu showed no fear. He licked his lips, which glowed with a faint red light. "Co on, let see just how strong you really are, you beast!"
"Little Thunderbolt Palm!"
His palm strike slamd forward, eting the Demon Ape's giant hand head-on.
CRACK!
With the sound of colliding bones, both man and beast's figures shuddered.
The powerful impact left Hong Yu's head ringing. The Demon Ape didn't fare much better; its massive head wobbled, and it slung a glob of drool. A vicious light flared in its eyes as it raised its other hand to swat at Hong Yu, as if trying to kill a fly.
"Rising Dragon Fist!"
Unflustered, Hong Yu faced the Tier One Advanced Demon Ape not with fear, but with soaring battle intent and a Bloodthirsty frenzy.
Just how powerful was a Top-Level Martial Skill at the Great Perfection Realm?
The punch smashed into the Little Dominating Demon Ape's arm. Its hand, which had been coming down like Mount Tai Pressing Down, shuddered to a halt. Then, it was sent flying backward by the imnse power of Hong Yu's fist. Its body spun several tis in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up dozens of stone fragnts that fell into the magma river and vanished with a SIZZLE, turning into white steam.
ROAR!
The Little Dominating Demon Ape kipped up to her feet. When she looked at Hong Yu again, her gaze held a new trace of fear and solemnity. Her lake-colored eyes flickered, as if she were brewing so kind of wicked sche. The saying that monkeys were intelligent and cunning by nature fit her perfectly.
AWOO!
A vicious glint flashed in the Little Dominating Demon Ape's eyes. She reached down, grabbed a huge boulder from the ground, and hurled it directly at the stone platform in the magma river where the Fiery Fla Vermilion Fruit was growing.
Seeing that the boulder was about to strike the platform, Hong Yu flew into a rage. If the Vermilion Fruit fell into the magma, it would be over...
"You cunning beast, you're courting death."
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