Cultivating To Immortality

The "small mountain" slowly moved for a while, and finally, its massive body was completely revealed.

What appeared before Fang Hong's eyes was actually a giant ape, a hundred zhang tall, covered in black fur like black iron, with eyes like two suspended bright moons.

"It's actually a Black Iron Giant Ape."

Fang Hong looked at the massive creature before him, his heart filled with bitterness, but then, a thought crossed his mind, and he felt a slight sense of relief.

The Black Iron Giant Ape is a rare and unique demonic beast, not only possessing astonishing defensive power, comparable even to the Turtle Demon known for its defense, but also almost unrivaled among demonic beasts of the same grade.

Fang Hong secretly rejoiced that this Black Iron Giant Ape's aura was only at the peak of Level 7, and had not yet reached the grade of a Grade 8 Demon Beast.

If it were truly a Grade 8 Demon Beast, he would probably have turned and fled for his life long ago, how would he dare to remain here and confront it?

Roar.

The Black Iron Giant Ape evidently noticed Fang Hong's presence, continuously pounding its chest and letting out roars that instantly blew down the surrounding trees.

Fang Hong, protected by a spiritual barrier, stood firmly in place.

He made the first move, his magical power erupting, condensing thousands of firebirds behind him, which then fiercely smashed towards the giant ape, the firebirds soaring, radiating intense heat.

However, the Black Iron Giant Ape merely raised a massive palm and casually waved it, and those firebirds were extinguished completely in the air.

Seeing this, Fang Hong felt a deep sense of helplessness; the Black Iron Giant Ape's defense was indeed incredibly formidable.

The giant ape let out an angry roar, clearly infuriated by Fang Hong's proactive attack.

It crouched down, then suddenly leaped into the air.

It was hard to imagine such a colossal body possessing such agility; it was simply unbelievable.

The giant ape leaped high, its fists clenched, and smashed down fiercely towards Fang Hong, with immense power and astonishing aura, intending to eliminate this tiny ant, Fang Hong.

Fang Hong's heart jolted, and he could only scramble to escape, as he dared not take a single punch.

Although this Black Iron Giant Ape was only at the peak of Level 7, Fang Hong was now certain that its defense was even comparable to some Level 8 Demon Beasts; a head-on confrontation was not a wise move.

Therefore, Fang Hong did not expect to kill it; as long as he could find a way to trap it and buy himself time to harvest the Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree, the mission would be Perfection, so why fight it to the death?

"Bang, bang, bang…"

The giant ape continuously struck, causing the ground to tremble.

Fang Hong dodged the giant ape's attacks while setting up the Four Symbols Formation Flag around him.

After setting them up, he immediately cast several spell incantations, and the formation was instantly activated, a massive formation light shield rising with a rumble, firmly trapping the giant ape within it.

To enhance the formation's defensive power, Fang Hong took out hundreds of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, shattered them with the Heavenly Thunder Needle, and scattered them onto the formation barrier, fully reinforcing the formation.

Immediately, the formation barrier glowed brightly, heavily sealing the giant ape.

Roar.

Trapped by the formation, the Black Iron Giant Ape was furious, frantically punching the formation barrier, each strike causing violent tremors.

Fang Hong was secretly alarmed.

He saw that the Four Symbols Formation had developed cracks after only a few impacts; this beast not only had astonishing defense but also exceptionally domineering attacks, and the Four Symbols Formation probably wouldn't last much longer.

Taking advantage of the giant ape being trapped, Fang Hong quickly flashed into the valley, his magical power transforming into blades, and he swiftly cut down three Soul Nourishing Fruits.

He then placed the fruits into three separate jade boxes and carefully sealed them.

At the same time, the Black Iron Giant Ape in the formation, witnessing the Soul Nourishing Fruits being harvested, became even more enraged and completely went berserk, wildly smashing with its fists, and the cracks on the barrier grew more numerous.

Fang Hong ignored the giant ape's fury, summoned the Heavenly Thunder Needle, which transformed into a sharp axe, and fiercely chopped at the base of the Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree.

With a loud bang, he directly cut down the entire Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree, then, after some simple processing, he put the entire Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree into his storage bag, finally acquiring it.

Bang.

Just then, the formation barrier finally could no longer withstand the giant ape's violent power and was smashed to pieces by it.

The Four Symbols Formation Flag immediately flew backward, its spiritual light extinguished, and the Black Iron Giant Ape, filled with towering rage, fiercely pounced towards Fang Hong.

"Hehe, goodbye, big guy." Fang Hong looked at the enraged giant ape and couldn't help but smile.

He had no intention of getting entangled with this giant ape; fighting it would be a thankless and arduous task.

Whoosh.

Fang Hong was taking out a Wood Escape Talisman, intending to escape right then.

Suddenly, an incomparably sharp Sword Qi shot from afar, and in an instant, it split the Black Iron Giant Ape from head to toe, blood splattering, and its body crashing to the ground.

Fang Hong was horrified, his pupils suddenly constricting; a Sword Qi of such power could never be wielded by an ordinary cultivator; a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator must have arrived.

He dared not linger, immediately activated the Wood Escape Talisman, transformed into a streak of green light, and instantly burrowed underground, disappearing without a trace.

Indeed, not long after Fang Hong escaped, a middle-aged cultivator in a yellow robe appeared, landing before the giant ape's corpse, and casually took its demon core.

The person who arrived was Elder Lu Qi, a Nascent Soul Elder of the Ten Thousand Talisman Sect.

"That kid just now, he seemed to be from the Four Seas Sect? He used a Wood Escape Talisman." Elder Lu Qi's face showed contemplation.

That kid left in a hurry, could it be that he obtained some incredible treasure?

Elder Lu Qi immediately unleashed his Divine Sense, searched the surrounding auras, and quickly rushed into the valley, where he immediately saw the cut-down Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree, and his expression instantly changed in surprise.

"This is a Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree?"

"Junior, don't even think about escaping." Elder Lu Qi roared, now absolutely certain that Fang Hong had definitely obtained an entire Soul Nourishing Fruit Tree.

Elder Lu Qi quickly released his Divine Sense, precisely locking onto Fang Hong's escape direction.

Then, he took out an advanced "Earth Evasion Talisman" from his storage bag, activated his magical power without hesitation, and his entire body instantly transformed into a streak of earthen light, drilling into the ground and giving chase.

"Damn it. He's actually catching up."

Fang Hong, who was fleeing ahead, had already sensed a powerful aura locking onto him, and immediately broke out in a cold sweat, not daring to pause for a moment, and could only take out another Wood Escape Talisman to escape.

One, two, three...

Fang Hong used the Wood Escape Talisman again and again, but to his horror, he found that he hadn't put much distance between himself and the other party.

Fang Hong secretly guessed, could the other party also have a Wood Escape Talisman?

He dared not think further, and could only use the Wood Escape Talisman repeatedly, hoping to shake off the other party before his Wood Escape Talisman ran out.

"Damn it, how does that kid have so many Wood Escape Talismans? Is he a top-tier Talisman Master?"

Elder Lu Qi pursued relentlessly from behind, his face extremely grim, feeling it was inconceivable.

Wood Escape Talismans are not that easy to refine; they not only require Level 7 demonic beasts but also powerful Divine Sense control to be refined.

Just like that, the two were like a cat and mouse, with Fang Hong frantically fleeing in front and Elder Lu Qi fiercely chasing behind.