Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 309: The Terrifying Savage Ape King

"Everyone attack with full force together," commanded the Eighth Rank Strongman from Yuheng Heaven named Wu Gou.

The next moment, a total of eight Eighth Rank experts unleashed their attacks, bombarding the defensive light shield of the formation in unison.

"Boom!"

A thunderous rumble shook the heavens.

The defensive light shield began to vibrate violently, as if it were on the verge of shattering.

However, ultimately, the defensive light shield withstood the onslaught.

"Such a strong defensive light shield. Eight Eighth Rank experts attacking together, and yet they couldn’t break through," Li Xuanqing said in surprise.

Qin Yu, Song Yan, and the others were also visibly shocked.

Although these Eighth Rank experts might not have exerted their full strength, the combined power of eight of them was terrifying, comparable to a full-power strike from a Ninth Rank Expert.

However, such an attack failed to break the defensive array, indicating just how strong it was.

The several Eighth Rank experts themselves were also taken aback, not having expected their attack to be ineffective.

"Again," the elder from Yuheng Heaven immediately ordered.

"Let’s concentrate our attacks on a single point, which should make it easier to break the formation," added an Eighth Rank expert from Crimson King’s Mansion.

So they did just that, all focusing their attacks on a single point.

"Boom!"

With a single strike,

cracks began to form on the formation.

This sight brightened everyone’s eyes.

It was working, the formation was about to break.

In an instant, everyone was excited.

Once the formation was breached, most likely everyone would rush into the valley at the first opportunity.

At this moment, Xu Ping’an’s expression also turned solemn.

Once the formation was broken, a great battle would likely ensue.

"Savage Ape King, the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid is in the deepest part of this valley, but once the formation breaks, these experts won’t just stand by and watch you snatch the Thunder Elemental Liquid," Xu Ping’an said to the Savage Ape King.

"This king fear them? Other than that woman who is somewhat capable, the rest are trash," the Savage Ape King said with disdain.

"But what if they besiege you? You must realize that you’re the only Demon Beast here, and with the strongest power, they will surely target you first," Xu Ping’an pointed out.

The Savage Ape King furrowed his brows, annoyed, "Then what do you suggest?"

"How about this, Your Majesty? You hold off these Eighth Rank experts, and I’ll sneak in. If I get the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid, I’ll offer it up to you," Xu Ping’an quickly suggested.

Li Xuanqing and the others who were nearby exchanged glances upon hearing this.

Xu Ping’an was hoodwinking the Savage Ape King again.

What Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid was there inside?

It was evident that Xu Ping’an just wanted to manipulate the Savage Ape King into fighting for him.

"Hmph, lad, you’re not trying to trick me into fighting for you, are you? What if you run away with the treasure?" the Savage Ape King voiced his suspicion.

"How could that be possible, Your Majesty? The Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid is utterly useless to me, as I have a Metal Attribute physique," Xu Ping’an said, and then he demonstrated a surge of Metal Attribute True Elemental.

Because of the Thunder Devouring Sword, he could completely conceal the aura of the Thunder Attribute.

Hence, even as an Eighth Rank Strongman, the Savage Ape King couldn’t detect it.

After probing with his Soul Power, the Savage Ape King indeed only sensed the Metal Attribute aura from within Xu Ping’an.

This immediately put the creature at ease.

Just as Xu Ping’an had said, with a Metal Attribute, the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid would be useless.

Moreover, the energy of the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid was immense, certainly not something a Fifth Rank could withstand.

"Your Majesty, I confess I have a selfish motive in telling you the location of the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid—there’s Tianlong Marrow here, and I would like to obtain some. I believe that you, Your Majesty, would not hold it in high regard," Xu Ping’an said with a look of sincerity.

Tianlong Marrow?

The Savage Ape King was somewhat surprised.

There was Tianlong Marrow here too?

But as Xu Ping’an had said, while the Tianlong Marrow was valuable and useful to him, the benefits would be minimal.

If he could really obtain the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid, then bestowing the Tianlong Marrow on this human wouldn’t be unacceptable.

"Good. You help me seize the Indestructible Thunder Elemental Liquid, and this Tianlong Marrow will be your reward," declared the Savage Ape King.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an was immediately delighted, "Your Majesty is truly magnanimous. However, you must hold off all the Eighth Rank experts."

"Fine. Leave these Eighth Ranks to me, but I can’t hold them off for too long—no more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn," the Savage Ape King stated.

"The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is more than enough," Xu Ping’an joyfully agreed.

The Savage Ape King nodded, "Human child, I hope you are not deceiving me, or else I will not let you go unscathed."

With utmost sincerity, Xu Ping’an said, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. Even if I would deceive anyone, it would not be you. I genuinely admire you; your strength is something I look up to."

Hearing those words, the Savage Ape King showed an expression of smug pride.

Meanwhile, the others nearby were inwardly shaking their heads.

Was he really getting hoodwinked so easily?

If the Savage Ape King knew that, in the end, Xu Ping’an had tricked him, I wonder what his expression would be?

But Xu Ping’an really is cunning.

He told the Savage Ape King about the Tianlong Marrow but didn’t mention the Tianlong Fruit.

If the Savage Ape King had known about the Tianlong Fruit, he definitely wouldn’t have agreed.

After all, for it, the Tianlong Fruit is also a rare treasure that is hard to come by.

"Boom!"

Just at this moment, a thunderous boom echoed through the air.

The Formation that enveloped the entire valley shattered instantly under the assault of the eight Eighth Rank Strongmen.

The next instant, an incredibly rich and pungent fragrance of medicine filled the air.

Everyone’s eyes lit up.

Such a rich scent of medicine, there must be many precious herbs inside.

The ones that a Ninth Rank Expert would plant inside a cave dwelling, are likely not ordinary Spiritual Medicines, and might even be Immortal Elixirs.

With that thought, everyone’s blood was boiling with excitement.

Xu Ping’an hurriedly looked towards the inside of the valley.

He saw that within the valley, vegetation was lush, and the spiritual energy was dense.

At the deepest part of the valley, about three thousand meters away from them, there was an ancient cluster of buildings at this moment.

Above the buildings, the spiritual energy surged to the sky, mingling with a misty haze, making it clear that it was the location of the valley’s cave dwelling.

However, in front of them, there were now numerous Demon Beasts eyeing them fiercely.

These Demon Beasts were covered in exceptionally hard black armor, had four hooves and extremely sharp claws.

Each had a golden horn on its head, which was incredibly hard.

The smallest of them were five meters long and about two meters high.

The longest were a full twelve meters with a height of six meters.

Crucially, they all had a pair of wings, the edges of which were extremely sharp.

Once their wings spread, they measured a good ten to twenty meters.

"Black Armored Emperor Dragons?" Xu Ping’an looked at these Demon Beasts and immediately revealed a look of surprise.

These Demon Beasts were not common Dragon Race bloodline creatures.

They were actually a group of Black Armored Emperor Dragons.

There were a total of thirty-two Black Armored Emperor Dragons in this group.

An adult Black Armored Emperor Dragon is at least a Seventh Rank Beast in terms of Cultivation.

At this moment, twenty-six of the Black Armored Emperor Dragons had matured, meaning there were twenty-six Seventh Rank Demon Beasts.

Among them, the largest Black Armored Emperor Dragon had even broken through the limit of the Seventh Rank, reaching the Eighth Rank.

Seeing this sight, everyone inhaled sharply.

There were so many High Rank Demon Beasts inside the valley.

Even the Eighth Rank Strongmen couldn’t help but turn grave.

"Attack, charge through," bellowed an Eighth Rank Strongman, ready to move.

"Roar, humans, this is not a place for you to tread, leave," the Black Armored Emperor Dragon leader let out a fierce roar.

But how could these Eighth Rank Strongmen be intimidated? They immediately charged out.

"Savage Ape King, take action," Xu Ping’an also immediately called out sharply.

He absolutely couldn’t let these Eighth Rank Strongmen charge through; once they did, they would basically have no part in what was to come.

"Roar!"

The Savage Ape King understood this as well and roared loudly.

He leapt up, and his body grew immensely in size mid-air.

A direct punch sent a member of the Mysterious Sword Sect, an Eighth Rank Fourth Layer Realm, flying away.

His physical body was directly blasted apart, dead on the spot.

"What? An Eighth Rank Peak Savage Ape King?"

Everyone was startled by this sudden turn of events.

Where did this Savage Ape King come from?

How did it suddenly emerge?

For a moment, all the Eighth Rank Strongmen stopped in their tracks, looking at the Savage Ape King blocking their way with astonishment in their eyes.

Only the fatty in the crowd kept muttering, "I knew it, I said this monkey was not simple."

Xu Ping’an was also surprised.

An Eighth Rank Fourth Layer Realm, blown up by a single punch?

The Savage Ape King really was formidable.

Li Xuanqing, Qin Yu, and others looked at Xu Ping’an with sympathetic faces.

If the Savage Ape King knew Xu Ping’an had tricked him, then his fate would probably be...