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nThe power of Barren was strongest around its center.

nIts strength decreased along with distance.

nBy the time the gray-colored ripples extended to the old ape and the others, its shaving of one’s lifespan was almost negligible.

nA single breath might only lead to a decrease of a few mere years.

nHowever, a Dharmic art that could reduce one’s lifespan that even high-level fiend demons could not defend against was indeed rather frightening!

nIt was especially so for the old ape.

nAlthough his combat strength was still present and his blood qi was robust, it was indeed true that he did not have much lifespan remaining; the reduction of lifespan was an extremely sensitive matter for him!

nHe was about to charge forward and kill the four protectors when his expression changed all of a sudden. With a single leap, the old ape fled from the radius of the gray-colored ripples.

nHe glared at Su Zimo’s side with a conflicted expression and boundless shock within his eyes.

nHe was truly alarmed by that move!

nAs an Overlord who had lived for thousands of years, he had witnessed many different situations.

nEven the betrayal of his four protectors did not manage to shock him.

nHowever, he was truly startled by this lesser low-level fiend demon before him!

nIf Su Zimo had not stood on his side from the get-go, he would have thought that Su Zimo was sent by the four protectors to target him!

nThe Dharmic art did not pose any fatal threat to high-level fiend demons.

nHowever, the fact that it was able to affect high-level fiend demons that were two major cultivation realms above and forcibly reduce their lifespans was frightening enough!

nThis was beyond the capability of ordinary Dharmic arts!

nSu Zimo was momentarily stunned and snapped out of his stupor when he saw the old ape’s gaze.

nWhoosh!

nWith a single thought from Su Zimo, the gray-colored ripples vanished.

nThe moment he stopped Barren, he felt giddy and waves of fatigue spread through his body; the scarlet-haired Yin Spirit had dimmed considerably as well.

nAlthough the might of the Dharmic art was terrifying, its toll on the Essence Spirit was way too shocking!

nHis cultivation realm was not sufficient to handle it.

nThe situation would improve significantly if he could cultivate to the Yang Spirit realm.

nThe old ape heaved a sigh of relief with the removal of the sinister gray-colored ripples. He leaped into the air and extended his palm towards Protector One in midair.

nProtector One came to his senses and fled as well.

n“Roar!”

nThe old ape opened his mouth and let out a roar.

nHis glabella shone and released a burst of golden light that shot the back of Protector One’s head.

nIt was an Essence Spirit secret skill!

nProtector One was impressive as well as he focused his Essence Spirit right away and released a sharp spirit consciousness shockwave with his glabella, forming a single green feather in midair!

nPshew!

nThe green feather tore through the air.

nIn a flash, the golden light and green feather collided.

nIt was completely silent.

nAfter a momentary pause, the green feather evaporated and the golden light spilled through the voids, scattering as golden spots.

nAmong them, dozens of golden spots shot into the back of Protector One’s head and charged into the latter’s spirit consciousness, creating waves!

n“Ah!”

nProtector One howled in pain from the impact to his Essence Spirit and shuddered, nearly falling from the air.

nThe aura of death composed him as he endured the immense pain and continued fleeing forward.

nHowever, that single moment of delay was enough – the old ape had caught up to him!

nBoom!

nA gigantic palm crushed down with a terrifying might like a meteor and explosions could be heard through the air.

nProtector One slapped his storage bag and withdrew a Dharmic weapon once again.

n“Rise!”

nHe bit the tip of his tongue and spat a mouthful of essence blood on the Dharmic weapon.

nThe Dharmic weapon expanded swiftly and looked like the bone fragment of a demon beast. It was incomparably tough as he held it above his head as a shield.

nBang!

nThe palm descended and smashed against the bone fragment violently.

nSnap!

nThe bone fragment exploded!

nProtector One spat out a huge mouthful of blood as though he was struck by thunder.

nThe old ape advanced swiftly and extended his heavenly-encompassing palm once again. He grabbed Protector One’s head and squeezed forcefully!

n“Pfft!”

nProtector One’s head exploded like a watermelon and blood filled the skies.

nHis Essence Spirit was destroyed!

nA high-level fiend demon had fallen!

nThe old ape turned around and chased the remaining three men!

nIt was too fast!

nAlthough they were both high-level fiend demons, Protector One was almost helpless against the old ape who seemed like he was in his twilight years.

nWithin a few blows, his head was ruptured!

nAt Protector One’s point of death, one of the remaining protectors was severely injured and had just risen while another was held back by the pale-faced burly man.

nThe last one did not manage to escape far before the old ape caught up to him.

nWhen Su Zimo saw that, he knew that the battle was already over.

nThe demons present realized it as well; some of them stopped, some of them fled while some of them began to help Su Zimo’s side.

nThe tides had turned completely!

nSu Zimo had already stopped.

nHe no longer had anything to do with everything here and he stood on the spot as he tried to recall the sensation of Barren once again.

nHe comprehended and practiced it continuously.

nA long time later, the chaotic sounds of the massacre gradually quietened.

n“Territorial Lord of Howling Moon Mountain, what’s your name?”

nA voice sounded in Su Zimo’s ears but he did not seem to realize it.

nHe only snapped to his senses when Solitary Cloud nudged him gently and turned around to look.

nThe battle was already over.

nThe ground around him was strewn with corpses and fresh blood was everywhere; it was a tragic sight.

nMany fiend demons were cleaning up the battlefield.

nThe old ape stood not far away with a few corpses beneath his feet. By the look of it, those were the fallen protectors.

nThe one who asked the question was the pale-faced burly man beside the old ape.

n“I’m Mo,”

nSu Zimo replied.

n“What’s your true form? Why can’t I see through you?” The pale-faced burly man sized up Su Zimo brazenly and asked another question.

nSu Zimo remained silent.

nThis was a question that he could not reply.

nUpon Su Zimo’s silence, the pale-faced burly man frowned. He was about to fly into a rage when the old ape beside him coughed gently.

n“Ling’er, there’s no need to ask,”

nThe old ape waved it off and looked at Su Zimo deeply. “I believe that your true form is definitely an extraordinary creature since you’re able to have a wyrm submit to you wholeheartedly!”

nSu Zimo smiled and did not reply.

nThe spirit tiger at the side looked at the pale-faced burly man and rolled his eyes as he sent a voice transmission mentally, ‘He looks like a brute but his name is Ling’er1, how disgusting!”

n“You guys, come,”

nThe old ape beckoned.

nSu Zimo’s group headed over.

nThe old ape swept his gaze across Su Zimo’s group before fixing it on monkey’s shoulders eventually. “The rod on your shoulders, can I have a look at it?”

nThe spirit tiger and the others became nervous instantly.

nCould that old fogey have taken a liking to Brother Monkey’s Imminent?

nMonkey handed it over without a second thought.

nAlthough he was prideful and untamed, he had principles; if others showed him respect, he would extend the same and even more in return.

nDespite his status as an Overlord, the old ape made a request to monkey instead of demanding it directly; that fact alone gave monkey good vibes.

nThe old ape received the rod and sized it up for a long time. In between, he glanced at monkey from time to time and nodded as he murmured, “Very nice, very nice.”

nEveryone was confused.

nThey did not know if the old ape was referring to Imminent or monkey.

nFor some unknown reason, monkey felt goosebumps from the old ape’s gaze.

nOthers might not have been able to sense it, but monkey had a feeling that the way the old ape looked at him implied something!

n“This rod is not bad at all,”

nThe old ape returned Imminent to monkey and smiled with a benevolent expression. “Since you are of the same race, feel free to look for Ling’er in the future if you’ve got any questions regarding your cultivation in the future. The two of you can build a closer relationship.”

nInstantly, the expressions of Su Zimo’s group turned odd when they heard that.

n1 A feminine name

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