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Chapter 222 Island Wine Pool

The ship was getting closer and closer to the island.

As the boat approached the shore, the monkeys on the bank scattered and ran into the dense forest in the distance.

"Finally, we've set foot on land..."

Xu Ning stepped off the boat and felt a sense of solid ground beneath his feet once again.

"That golden-eyed demonic ape was born here hundreds of years ago. However, it awakened its ancestral bloodline, so it grew up very quickly."

At this moment, Wanye and Qingying also disembarked.

"After becoming a Dao Realm demon beast, it will also secretly sneak into the Northern Abyss Land. Because there are more precious spiritual plants on the Northern Abyss Land, it can pick more precious spiritual fruits and then brew them into Demon Ape Wine."

Wanye stowed the boat and then led Xu Ning toward the center of the island.

"This island isn't small..."

As he walked, Xu Ning made his calculations.

In Jifeng Prefecture, this would be at least the size of three county towns.

Slurp, slurp, slurp.

Walking through the dense forest, Xu Ning soon heard the sound of branches and leaves rustling.

Then, they saw a dozen silverback gibbons, each three meters tall, hanging from thick branches in the dense forest, rushing over at great speed and surrounding them.

"They are all Void Realm demonic beasts, only one of them is at the high-level Void Realm, the rest are at the mid-level or low-level Void Realm..."

Xu Ning could sense that these giant apes were not very strong.

Not to mention the myriad wilderness of the Dao realm, even he himself would not be harmed.

The apes clearly sensed the pressure from Wan Ye, Xu Ning, and Qing Ying. They opened their mouths, revealing sharp teeth, and let out low growls, as if warning Xu Ning and his group to leave the island quickly.

"Get out of the way!"

Just then, a loud roar suddenly came from deeper in the dense forest.

The roar was deafening, accompanied by a powerful shockwave.

Boom boom boom!

Then, a loud footstep sound came.

A tall figure could be seen walking slowly through the woods.

At this moment, Xu Ning saw clearly that it was a giant ape that was over ten meters tall.

Its pupils were bright golden, its body was covered with golden fur, and every time it stepped down, it left a pit.

Before it, the giant tree that stood in its way snapped with a gentle push; its muscles seemed to contain boundless power.

"Golden-Eyed Demon Ape..."

Facing a Dao Realm demon beast for the first time, Xu Ning felt greater pressure than when he first met Wan Ye.

Xu Ning had a feeling that even if the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape only used its physical strength, he wouldn't be able to dodge a single punch and would be smashed into a pulp.

Qingying, who had been full of curiosity, now hid behind Wanye.

As a demon beast, the pressure from her bloodline was even greater for Qingying.

"Manno, you've finally arrived!"

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape spoke a human language; his voice was deep and resonant, possessing a unique magnetic quality.

Dao Realm demonic beasts can speak human language.

This is different from the sound transmission of gray and white or blue shadow; this is a sound produced directly from the throat.

"Jin Meng, it's been a century since we last met. Your strength seems to have increased again. You're already at the mid-stage of the Dao Realm, and it seems you're about to reach the threshold."

Wanye spoke directly with the golden-eyed demon ape.

At this moment, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape Jin Meng approached, and the Silver-Backed Apes that had been there earlier also left the area.

The golden-eyed demon ape's imposing aura forced them into complete submission.

"The Demon Ape Wine I prepared for you last time has all been consumed by me. Now, a hundred years have passed, and a new pool of Demon Ape Wine has been filled. This time, it's time for you to take it."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape bent down and brought its face close to Wan Ye's.

Xu Ning, standing beside him, had his clothes fluttering in the breeze from the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape's breath.

"This time, I've come to collect your Demon Ape Wine."

Wanye didn't hold back either.

"Alright, I've owed you this favor for a hundred years, and now I can finally repay it."

There was a sense of relief and ease in the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape's tone.

Even in the illusory realm, it already possessed extremely high intelligence.

After advancing to the Dao Realm, he infiltrated the Northern Lands of Abyss, concealing his aura and communicating with some human martial artists, learning human language and some social skills.

"Is this your junior?"

The golden-eyed demon ape rolled its eyes and looked at Xu Ning.

Xu Ning met those golden eyes, and he had the illusion that he was about to be melted by that gaze at any moment.

"That's right, the reason I came to retrieve the Demon Ape Wine is for him."

Wanye responded.

"it is good."

The golden-eyed demon ape nodded, its enormous head bobbing up and down.

"He is very strong, only one step away from becoming a Dao Realm Grandmaster. If he can completely absorb and digest that pool of Demon Ape Wine, he is very likely to break through to the Dao Realm."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape also sensed Xu Ning's strength.

"That's right, that's the purpose of our visit."

Wanye said.

"Come up."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape spread its palms and placed them on the ground.

Wan Ye, carrying Xu Ning and Qing Ying, jumped onto the palm of the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape.

Carrying the two people and the beast, the golden-eyed demon ape led them deeper into the dense forest.

"Jin Meng, you should actually listen to me."

As they walked, Wan Ye spoke with the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape: "You should go to Wansheng Prefecture. The spiritual energy there is abundant, and the resources are plentiful. With your bloodline level, you can definitely advance to the high-level of the Dao Realm."

"I'm not going."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape replied bluntly, "That's not my place."

"As demon beasts, unlike humans, we are much less dependent on spiritual energy. Ordinary human Dao Realm Grandmasters cannot improve and may even decline if they leave the environment of Wansheng Prefecture. But we only need to continuously strengthen our bloodline, so we are much less constrained."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape continued, "I was born here; this is my true home."

After the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape finished speaking, Wan Ye gently shook his head and stopped trying to persuade him.

In his view, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape's potential would be even greater if it went to Wansheng Prefecture.

Moreover, there are also golden-eyed demonic apes with the same bloodline level as it over there, which can ensure the further continuation of the bloodline.

As Xu Ning listened, he felt that this golden-eyed demonic ape was just like a human, with complex emotions and special expectations.

Soon, the golden-eyed demon ape led them deep into the dense forest.

There is a high mountain waterfall here, and above it, monkeys gather in large numbers, huddled together in twos and threes.

They were chattering away, but they all fell silent after the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape approached.

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape ignored the other apes and leaped into the waterfall with a single kick.

Beyond the waterfall lies a vast, isolated space.

Xu Ning felt that the scene was somewhat familiar.

"arrive."

The golden-eyed demon ape put them down and then led them further in.

Xu Ning could see that inside the cave behind the waterfall, there were giant chairs, tables, and beds, resembling a simple home.

These were all created by the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape after it came into contact with human society and then returned.

"The aroma of wine..."

As Xu Ning walked, he smelled a pungent odor of alcohol.

Although the scent is quite strong, it becomes more and more fragrant the more you smell it.

"The smell of Demon Ape Wine...?"

Xu Ning twitched her nose.

He knew very well that if a mortal martial artist came here, they would be instantly intoxicated by the aroma of the wine.

"A familiar scent..."

Mano also smelled the alcohol.

Last time, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape gave him a pool of Demon Ape Wine. Although he didn't accept it, he still took a few barrels with him. Compared to the wine in human society, this Demon Ape Wine had a unique flavor.

After walking a short distance, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape led them to the wine pool.

This wine pool is not large in area, but it is extremely deep. If it weren't for the fact that the Demon Ape Wine is so clear, you wouldn't be able to see the bottom at all.

"It would be difficult for you to take all the wine from this pool at once; your storage ring can't hold that much."

"The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape said."

"It's alright."

Wanye said, "Let's stay on this island for a while, drink it all up, and let the effects of the alcohol wear off before we leave."

Upon hearing this, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape burst into laughter, the loud sound echoing throughout the cave.

"If you, a junior, wish to digest all this Demonic Ape Wine, it will take you at least a year!"

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape spoke with great certainty.

As the brewer of this Demon Ape Wine, he naturally knows how potent it is.

This Demon Ape Wine is easy to drink, but it's much harder to fully digest the energy it contains.

"One year after another."

Wanye didn't care either.

"Alright, then you may stay here permanently."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape walked to the wine pool, stretched out its huge hand, scooped up a handful, and put it in its mouth.

"It will be another hundred years before it can be brewed again..."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape sighed.

However, this was promised to Wanye, so I won't feel bad about giving it away.

As demonic beasts, their lifespan far exceeds that of humans. During the long life of the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape, it can brew Demon Ape Wine many times.

After scooping out some more of the demonic ape wine from a large stone vat, the golden-eyed demonic ape pointed at Xu Ning, indicating that he should go to the wine pool.

"Xu Ning, go ahead. Go directly into that wine pool and drink to your heart's content."

Wan Ye said to Xu Ning.

"it is good."

Xu Ning bowed to Wan Ye and said, "Thank you, Senior Wan Ye."

"Thank you very much, Senior Jin Meng."

Xu Ning bowed to the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape again.

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape nodded in response.

"What about me? What about me..."

At this moment, Qingying bit Wanye's trouser leg.

"Why don't you try a couple of bites?"

Wanye gestured.

Upon hearing this, Qingying quickly went to the edge of the wine pool and plunged in.

Xu Ning hadn't even drunk it yet, but it had already started drinking it.

After taking two sips, Qingying was still not satisfied.

But seeing Wan Ye's gaze, he had no choice but to move away.

Afterwards, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape took the large stone vat and left the wine pool with Wan Ye Qingying, arriving at another compartment inside the cave.

"Let's have some drinks too."

The Golden-Eyed Demon Ape placed the large stone vat in front of Wan Ye.

Wanye didn't stand on ceremony; he scooped it up with his hand and put it in his mouth.

However, just moments after drinking it, Wan Ye's expression suddenly changed, his face turned pale, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"Owner!"

Upon seeing this, Qingying quickly stepped forward, her eyes filled with concern.

"Wanye, your injuries..."

Upon seeing this, the Golden-Eyed Demon Ape's expression turned somewhat serious.

He and Wanye were old friends, and he knew that Wanye had old injuries.

"It's alright..."

Wanye took out the pill and swallowed it.

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(End of this chapter)