67: The Battle of the Valley Begins

Ji Wuchang returned to the valley once more, subsequently blending into the crowd!

Ji Wuchang had disguised himself, not appearing with his true face.

He had mastered the small trick of disguise in his previous life; thus, as Ji Wuchang stood in the crowd now, no one recognized him.

Ji Wuchang swept his gaze forward, spotting the figures of Cai Ping, Huang Wanqiu, Zuo Yan, and others, as well as his Second Senior Brother, Zeng Linghong.

Zeng Linghong's eyes scanned the surrounding crowd from time to time, a hint of worry showing in his gaze.

Just then, several figures appeared once more. Upon seeing two of them, Ji Wuchang's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly!

An Kecin and Tai Yujie had arrived.

Ji Wuchang looked toward An Kecin, his brow furrowing slightly. He felt that she seemed a bit different, as if a chill had settled over her.

Seeing An Kecin's gaze sweep toward the crowd, Ji Wuchang withdrew his line of sight.

An Kecin's brow furrowed slightly; she did not find Ji Wuchang in the crowd, nor did she see Xiao Fan.

"Everyone, there are numerous Vicious Beasts in this valley, and over a hundred of us have gathered here now."

"We plan to divide everyone into three teams. Junior Sister Wanqiu, Junior Brother Cai Ping, and I will each lead a team to charge into the valley from three directions."

"Those who wish to join my team, stand on the left. Those willing to follow Junior Sister Wanqiu, stand in the middle. Those with Junior Brother Cai Ping, stand on the right!"

Zuo Yan flew into the air and spoke to the people below!

Hearing Zuo Yan's words, the crowd began to move!

Ji Wuchang naturally chose the middle, standing on Huang Wanqiu's side.

Ji Wuchang's gaze swept across the groups and found that An Kecin and Tai Yujie had chosen the right side, while Zeng Linghong had chosen the left!

Ji Wuchang's eyes narrowed slightly; he consistently felt that An Kecin was a bit different.

Given An Kecin's personality, she shouldn't have chosen Cai Ping, who was at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm; she should have chosen Zuo Yan or Huang Wanqiu instead!

However, Ji Wuchang didn't bother to think much more about it. He was determined to kill those two to save himself from future trouble!

Soon, the distribution of the three teams was complete!

Huang Wanqiu's team was the largest, with over forty people.

Zuo Yan and Cai Ping's teams each had around thirty people!

"Junior Sister Wanqiu, Junior Brother Cai Ping, let's begin according to the plan the three of us agreed upon earlier!"

Zuo Yan spoke with a smile.

Huang Wanqiu smiled slightly and then said, "Since I have the most people, I'll take the lead!"

Huang Wanqiu glanced at the people behind her and, with a wave of her hand, was the first to enter the valley!

The people behind Huang Wanqiu followed her footsteps one after another, charging into the mist.

As soon as they entered the valley, a roar echoed from within as a massive Black Ape appeared.

On the cliff walls on both sides of the valley, large heads emerged from various caves; they were all Black Apes.

"Humans, retreat at once! This is not a place you should come to!"

The Black Ape actually spoke, uttering human speech!

At the same time, a violent aura rose from the Black Ape's body, an aura not at all weaker than Huang Wanqiu's.

At this moment, Huang Wanqiu's expression was incredibly solemn. She hadn't expected to encounter such a tough nut to crack right after entering the valley!

"Black Ape, since you have already gained sapience, I won't waste words. We are only passing through and will not affect you."

"Let us through, and we will mind our own business. How about it?"

Huang Wanqiu quickly spoke; if they could avoid a fight, they should try their best to do so!

"Humans, I cannot allow you passage. Retreat at once!"

The Black Ape spoke coldly, its words icy.

"Senior Sister Wanqiu, why waste so much breath on it? Just kill it! We happen to need to complete our Sect missions anyway!"

Huang Jinwei, who was at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, spoke with killing intent flashing in his eyes!

Hearing Huang Jinwei's words, Huang Wanqiu couldn't help but nod, then calmly said, "Kill!"

As Huang Wanqiu finished speaking, the long sword at her waist was unsheathed. Her aura surged instantly as she raised the sword and slashed down at the Black Ape.

Huang Wanqiu specialized in the Dao of the sword and had already comprehended Sword Intent, so her offensive was extremely domineering!

As she slashed down, the sword light was like streaks of rainbows descending from the sky, striking toward the Black Ape!

Enraged, the Black Ape let out a roar, its body actually doubling in size, every part of it filled with terrifying muscle.

Holding a massive stone axe, the Black Ape swung it down at Huang Wanqiu!

Clang, clang...

The sword light and stone axe collided violently in the air, clashing over a hundred times in just an instant, with neither side gaining the slightest advantage!

"Spirit Sword Art, Hundred Swords as One!"

Huang Wanqiu's expression was calm as she raised her long sword and slashed downward.

Streaks of sword light poured out from the long sword like a tide, exactly one hundred swords.

These sword lights reached the top of the Black Ape's head as fast as lightning, then quickly overlapped to form a single massive sword light that slashed down at the Black Ape.

A powerful pressure spread from the sword light as it passed, causing even the Black Ape's face to change color!

"Kill!"

While Huang Wanqiu and the Black Ape were fighting, Huang Jinwei and the others were not idle either. One by one, they flew up and headed straight for the Black Apes in the cliff caves.

There were a great many of these Black Apes, at least several hundred, and they were exceptionally fierce.

Ji Wuchang held a long sword in his hand; he had obtained this sword from Xiao Fan's Storage Ring. It was a Low Grade Treasure Artifact and quite ordinary!

Ji Wuchang did not take out the Clear Water Sword because it was a gift from his Revered Master; once he took it out, he would surely be discovered by An Kecin and Tai Yujie!

There were too many Black Apes, and they were immediately surrounded.

"Ah!"

A miserable scream rang out as a Disciple's head was smashed by a Black Ape's fist, killing him instantly.

Ji Wuchang swung his long sword, slicing through a Black Ape's throat with a single stroke.

Blood gushed out like a fountain. The Black Ape struggled to charge at Ji Wuchang, but he dodged to the side with a quick movement.

With a "thud," the Black Ape collapsed. Two giant rocks beneath it were smashed to pieces by its final, dying strike!

"Roar!"

The Black Ape fighting Huang Wanqiu let out an angry roar. Although several wounds had appeared on its body, they were minor injuries for its massive frame and didn't hinder it much.

But it was precisely because of the injuries that the Black Ape's ferocity was completely triggered.

Every one of its strikes was terrifyingly powerful. Even Huang Wanqiu, at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, did not dare to meet them head-on and was forced back step by step by the Black Ape!

"Junior Sister, I've come to help you!"

Seeing Huang Wanqiu at a disadvantage, Zuo Yan and Cai Ping led their teams and charged straight in.

Zuo Yan and Huang Wanqiu fought the Black Ape together, finally stabilizing the situation completely.

"Junior Sister, this Black Ape must be slaughtered today. If it's given another ten years, it will surely evolve into a Rank Three Vicious Beast."

"Then the trial ten years from now will be disastrous, and it could very well lead to the total annihilation of our forces!"

Zuo Yan spoke with a solemn expression.