54: Do you submit? If not, then send it on its way!

"A mere Peak Mahayana Stage, and you dare to block this venerable one!"

"Hahahaha, you've got guts!"

"But... you must die!"

The Sky-Splitting Demonic Ape pulled back its arm, then gathered strength in both arms, its fists falling like raindrops.

The force of every punch was extremely terrifying.

Carrying the power of thunder, they struck the square heaven seal. Fang Hong's chest felt as if it had suffered a heavy blow.

"Pfft—"

Finally unable to withstand it, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and his breath faltered.

Fine cracks also appeared on the square heaven seal.

However, although clearly outmatched, he still refused to let go, stubbornly holding up the square heaven seal.

"Fang Hong, fall back!"

At this moment, Lin Chen spoke.

"Yes!"

Fang Hong always executed Lin Chen's orders unconditionally.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately put away the square heaven seal and retreated to Lin Chen's side, yet he remained vigilant at all times to prevent the demonic ape from harming the Sect Master.

"Fairy Nansheng, it's your turn to act."

Lin Chen smiled faintly.

As soon as he finished speaking, an almost imperceptible sound of a flute suddenly rang out.

Gradually, it became clearer and clearer.

At times it was clear and resonant, like jade shattering on Kunshan, piercing through the clouds.

At times it was low and sobbing, like a clear spring under the moon, flowing coldly through the heart.

The Sky-Splitting Demonic Ape's heart trembled, its movements suddenly stalling as it felt the surrounding scenery slowly blur and disappear.

At some point, a vast, boundless ocean appeared beneath its feet, with a cold radiance spilling across the sea's surface.

Above its head, the sky was cloudless for ten thousand miles.

The figure of a Fairy abruptly appeared on the horizon, with a bright moon hanging behind her, almost level with the sea.

A breeze blew, and the Fairy's dress swayed gently.

Who am I?

Where am I?

What am I doing?

The demonic ape was completely dazed, its expression trance-like.

A flute melody, the Rising Tide of the Jade Sea.

The Fairy played the transverse flute, the sound as gentle as water, like a mother's murmur, whispering softly in its ear.

Sleep... sleep... sleep... The demonic ape felt wrapped in a gentle warmth, as comfortable as a nap on a spring afternoon.

Its eyelids grew heavier, and its consciousness became increasingly blurred.

Finally... it fell into a deep sleep, entering a dreamland.

Before long, its snoring was like thunder.

Fairy Nansheng smiled gently, put away the emerald jade flute, and with a light step of her fair jade feet, she returned to Lin Chen's side and laughed, "Sect Master, how should we handle this demonic ape?"

Lin Chen pondered for a moment: "Its strength is quite impressive; let's keep it as our Sect-Guarding Divine Beast."

As he spoke, he took out an almost transparent Gu insect and flicked it onto the demonic ape's face.

The next moment.

With a 'swish', the Gu insect burrowed into the demonic ape's large nostril and disappeared.

"This object... could it be a Heart Gu?"

Fairy Nansheng was somewhat surprised.

This Gu was extremely rare; she hadn't expected the Sect Master to have one.

Once planted in a person, a Yao Beast, or any living creature, it would be deeply embedded in the Divine Soul.

With just a single thought from the Gu master, they could easily obliterate the creature that was planted with the Gu.

Therefore, a creature planted with the Gu could never possibly betray them.

But this kind of Heart Gu was actually very fragile; if exposed outside, even a Mortal could easily crush it to death.

If the demonic ape had been awake just now, the Heart Gu wouldn't have even had a chance to get close.

But... who told it to fall asleep!

"You're quite knowledgeable!"

Lin Chen praised her and then asked Fairy Nansheng to wake the demonic ape.

Fairy Nansheng gave an 'en' in response, pointed a finger, and broke the flute melody lingering in the demonic ape's ears.

The demonic ape soon woke up.

"Hmm?"

"This venerable one actually fell for a trick?!"

"Despicable!"

"Shameless!"

"Damn it!!"

The demonic ape was furious. Although it didn't know how the other party had ambushed it, they must have used some despicable means!

To be ambushed by these weaklings of the Human Race was truly humiliating!

How could it endure this?

With a great roar, it slammed its chest several times.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Then, its hill-like giant body lunged forward!

It would definitely pound all these humans before it into mincemeat!

However... the youth in front of it just smiled faintly and snapped his fingers.

The Sky-Splitting Demonic Ape felt a pain in its heart, and then cold sweat poured down like it cost nothing.

Its whole body lost strength, and it crashed to the ground, smashing out a deep pit.

Dust and smoke rose everywhere.

"...You, what did you do to this venerable one?!"

The demonic ape was terrified; it had never encountered such a bizarre situation.

"Nothing much, just planted a Gu insect in your heart."

Lin Chen slowly walked up to the Sky-Splitting Demonic Ape and grinned.

"Despicable!"

"Shameless!"

"What Gu insect?"

The demonic ape roared in anger, questioning loudly.

"Not telling you!"

Lin Chen laughed.

"...You! You're looking for death!"

The demonic ape was enraged. Using all its strength, it raised its giant palm high, wanting to swat this ant before it to death with one palm.

Lin Chen was unhurried and snapped his fingers again.

"Aaaaah!!"

"The pain is killing this venerable one!!"

The demonic ape rolled on the ground, and a large area of the giant ancient trees around it came crashing down.

"Are you willing to submit and be the Sect-Guarding Divine Beast of my Wending Sect?"

"You, don't even think about it!"

The demonic ape refused angrily!

It was the king of Yao Beasts, noble beyond compare. How could it possibly become a pet for the lowly Human Race?

Moreover, the youth before it was far too weak; it could swat him to death with one palm!

Its proud head could never bow to an ant!

"You've got backbone!"

Lin Chen laughed and praised it.

But he drove the Heart Gu to continuously tear at the demonic ape's Divine Soul.

"Do you submit?"

"I don't!"

"Do you submit?"

"I don't!"

"Do you submit?"

"..."

After a long time, the demonic ape's mouth was still stubborn.

Lin Chen finally lost his patience and sighed: "Fine, fine, fine, you're amazing, you've got backbone! In that case, This Sect Master won't force you..."

The Sky-Splitting Demonic Ape was simple-minded; hearing this, its heart rejoiced, and its eyes rolled around.

It thought Lin Chen was going to let it go.

Who knew Lin Chen's next sentence would be—

"Chu Nansheng! Send it on its way!"

Alright!

I'll leave right now!

I'll be on my way... wait?!

On my way?

Where am I going?

The demonic ape was dazed for a moment, then saw that woman from earlier step out with a beaming smile.

This time she didn't use a flute; she held a precious sword in her hand.

Her entire Aura suddenly erupted!

It seemed that without even needing a second strike, she could make its Divine Soul perish!

"Fuck!"

"Great Emperor?!"

"This woman is a Great Emperor?!"

Only then did the demonic ape realize that the woman hadn't ambushed it at all, but had defeated it head-on.

And even this woman in the Great Emperor Realm was extremely respectful to this youth.

Too terrifying!

The meaning of 'send it on its way' wasn't to let it go, but to... send it to its death!

The demonic ape's heart turned cold, and it shuddered!

Before Chu Nansheng could walk in front of it, it knelt down with a 'thud', kowtowing and hissing, its voice trembling: "This venerable... no, this little beast is willing to submit. In this life and all future ones, I will never betray you..."

Eh?

Weren't your bones quite stiff just now?

Lin Chen didn't hold a grudge against it; he had hit it a bit hard just now, and now it was time for the carrot.

He smiled: "Joining the Wending Sect is not without its benefits. As long as you do your best and don't have a change of heart... This Sect Master guarantees that I will help you break through your own shackles and become a Rank Ten Yao Beast!"

"Thank you, Master!"

"Call me Sect Master."

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

The demonic ape was simple-minded; hearing Lin Chen say this, the word 'lie' didn't even cross its mind.

Since the other party had made a promise, it must be true!

"You're too big; it's uncomfortable to look at."

Lin Chen was referring to the demonic ape's size.

The demonic ape tactfully became smaller.

"Smaller still."

"Smaller."

"Smaller."

"..."

Finally, it became only a little over a person's height, following behind Lin Chen with lowered eyes and a submissive manner.

"Are you the Yao King of the Monster Beast Wasteland?"

"...Yes."

The demonic ape hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Was the Beast Tide initiated by you?"

Lin Chen's gaze turned cold.

The demonic ape was startled and hurriedly said: "No, no, it wasn't just me..."

Before it could finish speaking, several roars that shook the heavens and earth suddenly came from the direction of the Monster Beast Wasteland, making everyone's hearts turn cold.

Lin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and he squinted his eyes to look into the distance.