Chapter Eighteen: The Eighth-Order Demon Beast, Bloodthirsty Demon Ape

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  "Death Forest", one of the four forbidden lands on the Night Luan continent, is home to an endless array of powerful magical beasts. Although it's just a supporting role, its ferocity still makes many people tremble with fear.

  Speaking of which, it is necessary to elaborate on the geography and history of the Night Continent.

  The land of the continent is extremely vast, many times larger than the Earth. Humans live in the most fertile and vast central land, where human nations are now mainly dominated by four major empires, with several small countries attached to survive.

  In the icy wilderness north of human lands, there lies the vast empire of Bimon. The people of Bimon are fierce and numerous, making them humanity's greatest enemy. Throughout history, they have repeatedly launched massive invasions due to their coveting of human lands' richness.

  Once occupying vast territories of humanity, in order to prevent the invasion of beasts, humans relied on the two mountain ranges of Sishan and Xiyashan, spending ten years and countless resources to build the most magnificent "Sun Never Sets" fortress on the continent, firmly guarding the beasts in the cold wilderness, with no progress for a hundred years.

  In the east of humanity, there is an endless vast ocean, and in this ocean, there exists a powerful race that humans call "the Sea Clan".

  "Death Forest", located at the intersection of the four major empires, due to its special environment, the four major empires are all neglecting it, making it a region that is not governed by any of them.

  The next morning.

  A group of people standing in their respective territories with clear boundaries.

  Everyone in the team is very clear and aware that this time in "Death Forest", there are no so-called allies, under the huge interests of Long Egg, any alliance is as fragile as paper, one poke and it breaks, any ally will give you a fatal blow from behind when you're not paying attention.

  The people of the empire, began to quietly gather their tents, like a large forest, with very few voices, only the sound of the tents colliding with each other.

  Looking at the neat and tidy appearance of others, and then looking back not far away, those swarming, constantly laughing and quarreling mercenaries, Liu Feng couldn't help but sigh: "This is the difference between elite troops and a mob."

  After everyone had packed up, the horses and men of the four great empires led the way into the shadowy forest, with a large troop following closely behind.

  The mercenary union's manpower is only thirty-eight people, and they are sandwiched between many teams, so it should be relatively safe here.

  Liu Feng gently held Sophie's small hand and whispered to her, "After entering the central part of the 'Death Forest', don't leave my side for half a step, got it?"

  Looking at the serious expression in Liu Feng's eyes, Su Fei smiled sweetly and nodded obediently.

  Since entering the central part of the "Death Forest", powerful demons have been continuously attacking the team.

  The dying screams mixed with the falling sounds of the monsters continued to rise, and the large team was rapidly decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye. The faces that were still vivid just a few seconds ago lost their vitality in a short period of time and became one of those buried in the "Forest of Death".

  Liu Feng swung the iron sword in his hand, quickly cutting off the neck of a fifth-order demon beast. Fresh blood gushed out from it, and a small rain of blood fell in mid-air.

  Frowning, he said in a low voice: "The level of the demon beast is getting higher and higher. Originally, there were nearly three thousand people, but now there are only over a thousand left. It seems that the name 'Death Forest' is indeed true."

  Sophie, who had always been protected by Liu Feng and hadn't exerted herself at all, gently wiped the bloodstains from his forehead, her voice somewhat heavy as she said: "Yes, we've only just reached the middle section and already suffered such casualties. Uncle He's team has also lost seven sixth-tier experts. I really don't know how many will be left by the time we reach the deeper areas."

  "Hey, who's to blame for this mess? They're all afraid of being stabbed in the back, so they only dare to fight alone. It's no wonder if they don't die." Liu Feng said with disdain.

  Sophie also nodded lightly.

  "A roar... a roar..." A deafening angry shout came from not far away.

  "8th Tier Demon Beast 'Bloodthirsty Ape'."

  The repeated cries of surprise revealed the identity of this powerful demon beast.

  Looking at the giant ape in front of him, about four meters tall with bright red eyes and incredibly strong, Liu Feng quickly retreated to Su Fei's side, it would be better to leave this powerful magical beast to those experts up ahead.

  When Sophie saw Liu Feng's action, she covered her small mouth and giggled: "You're really naughty."

  Liu Feng smiled wryly and said helplessly: "This is also unavoidable, I still need to conserve my strength in order to protect you, this delicate flower."

  Sophie smiled and blinked her long eyelashes, saying nothing more.

  The demon ape rushed into the crowd, its massive palm-like hands swinging like windmills, reaping fresh lives with scythe-like precision.

  The team walking in the front was torn apart by the demon ape in the blink of an eye.

  The mercenary troops behind were enraged by the cruelty of this demon ape, and a large group of mercenaries picked up their weapons and rushed towards the demon ape.

  The demon ape gazed at the surging mercenary crowd, a hint of a sneer appearing at the corner of its mouth.

  Like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, he rushed into the crowd.

  Cries of agony echoed one after another, severed limbs were constantly thrown out, and the mercenaries who suffered heavy casualties finally understood the horror of the demon ape in front of them. The timid ones hastily retreated and ran away.

  The giant ape saw this and stamped its huge foot on the ground with a loud thud.

  Bang, bang.

  Innumerable sharp thorns burst out from the ground and pierced into the abdomens, feet, and buttocks of large numbers of mercenaries.

  Looking at the scene in front of them like a hell, everyone's heart rose with a chill.

  "Ah..."

  A young mercenary could no longer bear this scene, crying and shouting, ran out of the troops, disappearing into the forest.

  Suddenly, a dying scream came from where the young mercenary had fled.

  Liu Feng covered Sophie's line of sight with his hand and hid her head in his arms.

  A loud growl suddenly erupted beside him, and it was indeed Huo Bao. However, it wasn't directed at Liu Feng, but rather the ferocious demon ape.

  "Turn around and tell Horta to hold it off for a minute, let me take care of this beast."

  Huo Ta waved his broadsword and said excitedly: "Alright, I'll help you block it."

  Huò Bào touched the ring between his fingers, and a red magic wand suddenly appeared in his hand.

  Liu Feng's heart moved and he suddenly understood that the ring was probably the legendary space ring.

  Hu Bo's face was solemn, his mouth constantly muttering obscure and profound magic spells. Liu Feng could clearly feel that the fire elements nearby were gathering towards the red magic wand as the incantation accelerated, and a powerful magic began to reveal its edge.

  The bloodthirsty demon ape also sensed the flow of fire magic elements and let out a loud roar, quickly rushing towards Huo Bao.

  Huòtǎ smiled and intercepted him, with a surge of energy on his broadsword, he repelled the demon ape.

  The giant ape flew into a rage and pounced on Hotta, engaging him in a fierce battle.

  "Second brother, come back." A loud shout, Huo Bao had already completed the magic.

  Huo Ta heard the voice and quickly jumped back, discontentedly saying: "Didn't I tell you, don't call me Old Second?"

  No time to bicker with Huo Ta, Hu Bo's hand grasped the staff and pointed directly at the demon ape, his voice low and menacing: "Yè huǒ zhī lián"

  9th Tier Magic, "Lotus of Industry Flame".

  In the void, a red lotus flower gradually took shape.

  Beautiful, gorgeous, dangerous.

  This is Liu Feng's evaluation of it.

  Looking at the fire lotus in the void, the ferocious demon ape finally showed fear and began to retreat.

  Huò violently swung his staff, and the beautiful fire lotus swiftly caught up to the demonic ape. Amidst its mournful wails, it gradually devoured it.

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