Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 55 Titan Ape, Death

"Senior Zhao, why don't you take them away first?" Lang Lei looked at the Titan Giant Ape excitedly, constantly using his first soul skill, Thousand Transformations Shaping, to restrict the Titan Giant Ape's movements. Fortunately, the strength of the creation of Thousand Transformations Shaping was based on Lang Lei's physical attributes; otherwise, it would have been quite difficult to restrict the Titan Giant Ape.

Moreover, putting aside all other miscellaneous matters, this is a rare and excellent opportunity to practice!

"Alright!" Zhao Wuji knew that now was not the time to be indecisive. Since the other party was able to protect him while repelling the Titan Ape, it meant that the other party had at least the strength to escape unscathed from the Titan Ape.

Our presence here is actually hindering Lang Lei.

Although shocked by Lang Lei's rapid increase in strength, now is not the time to press for answers.

"Quick, follow me." Zhao Wuji called to the Shrek Academy members.

"By the way, Miss Ning Rongrong, please remember to tell Senior Sword Douluo that I have repaid his kindness." Lang Lei's voice came again just a few steps after the Shrek group had taken a few steps.

Ning Rongrong was stunned for a moment, then nodded subconsciously.

Lang Lei naturally saw it, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Unlike everyone else who couldn't wait to leave, Xiao Wu seemed somewhat hesitant...

Tang San thought Xiao Wu was too scared to move, so he quickly pulled her along and ran out of the forest with her.

Is this okay?

When the Titan Ape saw its little sister being dragged away, it roared and was about to chase after them.

At that moment, a sword flew swiftly towards them. The Titan Ape instinctively dodged, and a one-handed sword with golden patterns stuck into the ground.

Lang Lei appeared beside the Unsharp Sword, drew it, and pointed it at the Titan Ape.

"Your opponent is me, baboon."

"Make way, humans!"

Animals generally have keen intuition. Although Lang Lei didn't seem strong, the Titan Ape had a premonition that it probably wouldn't be able to break through the opponent's blockade in a short time.

If he were stopped by the other party even for a short while, he would lose his chance to see Sister Xiaowu!

"No, just like your target is that girl named Xiao Wu." Lang Lei walked fearlessly towards the Titan Giant Ape. "My target is... your spirit ring!"

"Of course, if you can't erase me here, I might go find that girl named Xiao Wu~"

"After all, I'm lacking spirit rings~"

"roar!"

The Titan Ape was furious. The other party was actually still eyeing Sister Xiaowu. As her follower, he couldn't bear to see his Sister Xiaowu in danger.

"That's more like it..."

Lang Lei smiled with satisfaction as he watched the Titan Ape charging towards him recklessly.

In this way, if the opponent realizes that they cannot win, the possibility of them escaping will be much smaller.

In addition, the promise made to Little Gretchen: to hunt down when a spirit ring is needed... condition fulfilled.

"Ding, a powerful enemy has been detected against the host."

"Ding, a new quest has been issued: [Encounter Quest: Showdown with the Titan Ape]"

Encounter Mission: Final Battle Against the Titan Ape

Mission objective: Independently kill the 100,000-year-old soul beast, Titan Giant Ape.

Mission reward: Titan Giant Ape Soul Ring Age x3, and the absorption difficulty remains the same as a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

Failure Penalty: Little Gretchen's Help

Lang Lei dodged the Titan Ape's giant fist with a sidestep, and then thrust his bladeless sword down in the same direction.

"Roar!" The long-lost pain made the Titan Ape roar to the sky, and it slammed its other fist toward Lang Lei.

"First Soul Skill, Thousand Transformations Shaping".

Several stone pillars rose from the ground, blocking the Titan Ape's fist.

As the Titan Ape's arm made contact with the stone pillar, the pillar, after being blocked, instantly turned into loose sand and began to fly towards the Titan Ape. The next moment, the Titan Ape felt its body become heavy and was momentarily unaccustomed to it, causing its attacks to stiffen.

"Second Soul Skill, Earth's Protection!"

"Domain Technique: A Dual Force of Ice and Fire!"

"Third Soul Skill, Soul-Eroding Dust."

After activating two active skills in quick succession, Lang Lei, equipped with a full set of passive skills, charged towards the Titan Giant Ape, wielding the Unsharp Sword.

The next instant, Lang Lei suddenly felt his body sink; the Titan Ape must have activated its skill as well…

However, it didn't have much of an impact on Lang Lei. He quickly adjusted his state and seemed completely unaffected.

After a fierce battle, the Titan Ape was showing signs of fatigue. Lang Lei seized an opportunity and detonated the Soul-Eating Dust without hesitation.

Explosions rang out one after another around the Titan Ape, and soon the smoke from the explosions completely obscured the Titan Ape.

Lang Lei tentatively pinched a chain, then thrust it violently into the smoke.

The next moment, the chain was pulled by something. As for what it was, I probably don't need to say more.

As expected of a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and a Titan Giant Ape, its ability to withstand blows is truly impressive.

However, the other party probably doesn't have much strength left to move at this moment, right?

The Titan Ape, which had been fighting Lang Lei, was also very frustrated. It knew its own attack power, but every time it hit Lang Lei, the other party seemed to be unaffected.

It's incredibly slippery; if you're not careful, you'll get stabbed through the ground by the opponent's sword. Moreover, it can feel its own strength gradually diminishing, though it's small, it's definitely there.

Indeed, Lang Lei's passive skills that increase defense and resistance, reduce damage and weaken enemies, combined with his active skills, already put him in an invincible position.

A full-force attack from an ordinary Title Douluo would likely only reach the level of a Soul Emperor at most after hitting him.

In addition to his physical attributes, unless one is a super Douluo, it is basically impossible for him to gain any advantage over Lang Lei. However, Lang Lei can use the unique properties of the Soul-Eating Dust to continuously deplete the opponent's strength.

Given this shift in power dynamics, in a protracted war, only the Titan Ape would suffer losses.

"Sorry, although I'd love to keep playing with you..."

Lang Lei's first martial soul disappeared, and the Heavenly Fire Greatsword replaced the Edgeless Sword.

In an instant, the intense firelight illuminated the surrounding forest.

"Are you ready for your end, baboon?" Langley pointed the tip of his sword at the Titan Ape.

"Not going to say anything? Then I'll take that as you're ready~"

"Heavenly Judgment, Zero Rated Power!"

"Heavenly Fire—Unsheathed!"

Even more striking flames and explosions resounded through the Star Dou Great Forest than before, causing many ancient beings to open their eyes...

Not far away, Zhao Wuji couldn't help but look back at the terrifying explosion. Even from such a distance, their skin could still faintly feel the burning sensation.

"He held back quite a few cards before..." Zhao Wuji sighed. "And I previously thought we weren't that far apart..."

"Is he really only seven years old?" Ning Rongrong wondered, secretly deciding that once she left the Star Dou Great Forest, she would go home to find out the truth.

Unlike the others who were excitedly discussing the attack, Xiao Wu did not show any relief after seeing the terrifying attack; instead, her face became even paler.

He knew very well that this was not Erming's attack. So, under such a terrifying attack, was Erming really still alive?

(End of this chapter)