CHAPTER 334: MANTIS STALKS CICADA OR SOMETHING

There are various medicinal treasures hidden inside the Azure Mount Forest. It’s the best place to pick up medicine in the entire Great Sky Ruins.

Along with medicines, it’s perfect to hunt demonic and ruin beasts that drop precious materials for alchemy.

The Golden Cloud Yuan Fruit is one of such fruits that needs at least a thousand years to grow on a land of extreme pure energy of heaven and earth. However, it takes five thousand years to mature, and each thousand years, it bears ten fruits.

The beasts have a blessed body from heavens, all they need to do is to devour raw herbs and it will work for them. However, for humans, they can use alchemy is increase the potency of the medicinal herbs, while decreasing the wastage of medicinal power.

" That’s a pair of Burial Earth Apes. They are born from the purest of earth energy. Their defensive and offensive powers are great." Chi Yunsha spoke in a low voice.

" Elder Brother, don’t they have any weakness?" Chi Yunhao spoke. Chi Yunsha snorted lightly. " Dear brother, if you had read the clan records instead of going brothrels every day, you might have known it."

" The thing is, their speed is relatively slow. Also, metal and lightning element can overpower their defense." Chi Yunsha spoke with an air of wisdom.

Chi Yuhao was slightly embarrassed as he side stepped. The Elder Shen from Sky Martial Tower nodded with a proud smirk.

" Then, I believe our Sky Martial Tower can help you here." Elder Shen spoke. " After all, our sect’s battle techniques are enough for this."

" Alright, then let’s proceed as we planned." Chi Yunsha nodded. " Everyone, each go with Rising Tide Talismans and Beast Restrain Talismans."

" YES!"

The disciples of Chi Clan moved forward, with the core disciples of Sky Martial Towers stayed behind them.

The Burial Earth Apes looked more like giant stone apes, covered with grey cement like fur. Their fists and feet covered with polished granite covers, like armored bracers. Theirs eyes glowed with a pale yellow radiance, as they were resting near the tree as if guarding them.

Suddenly, the ground thrummed as blades of waters shot towards the apes like giant axes. The apes were startled by the sudden attacks as they roared.

Stomping on the ground, they created earthen walls to block the blades. However, along with the blades came golden ropes made from floating ruinic chains around them.

*ROARR! ROARR!*

The sneak wattack was successful as the chains managed to bind the legs of the two apes. The apesa roared as they smashed the ground with their giant fists, crushing it like glass.

" The Beast Restraining Talismans can’t hold for long! Hurry and attack!"

" Vanguards! Charge forward!"

As the Chi Clan disciples maintained the talismans, the disciples of Sky Martial Tower made the first move. Swords and sabers flashed as battle techniques bombarded on the two apes.

*UWAHHH!*

One ape let out a powerful roar as it raised his hands as earthen yellow energy swirled. A gigantic spoke made up of stone appeared in his hands, which he threw like a spear.

" DODGE!"

The disciples were obviously terrified as they had no intention to take that attack head on.

*BOOOOM!*

However, they underestimated the powers of the Burial Earth Ape. The moment the giant stone pike hit the ground, it shattered into smaller pikes, shooting everywhere.

Despite moving out of the way, the smaller spikes instantly killed five nearby disciples, with injuring dozen others.

" Don’t fall back! Keep attacking till elders join us!"

" Flowing Droplets Strike!"

Despite that, the disciples used healing medicines to continue fighting. However, the brief moment one ape gave, the other ape mustered all its strength and ripped the restrains around him.

Suddenly, it jumped to the sky before descending, creating a giant crater on the ground/

*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*

The rumbling earthquake disoriented everyone who was on the ground. The stone walls rose like tidal waves made from earth and stones, drowning them under the earth.

" Now! Attack!"

Seeing the two apes finally got busy in battle, the main forces of Sky Martial Tower and Chi Family moved.

" Keep one of them busy while the Sky Martial Tower deals with the other one!" Chi Yunsha shouted.

" Radiant Lightning Spear!"

Suddenly, the sky crackled with lightning as Elder Shen of Sky Martial Tower descended with a giant spear. The Burial Earth Ape raised his hands to block the spear.

The spear pierced the stone like skin, cracking it with blue arcs of lightning. The ape roared in pain as he used his other hand to swat Elder Shen away.

" Hmph! Filthy beast, you think you can contentd against me?" Elder Shen sneered as his body became blurred.

" Thousand Cloud Steps! Piercing Lightning Thrust!"

Using the agility technique as base, Elder Shen’s spear bloomed like lightning strikes. In a single breath, he pierced seven places on the ape’s body.

*ROARRR!*

Suddenly, the ape roared as the ground around him trembled. An earthen yellow energy covered his entire body. Elder Shen’s eyes squinted as he saw the energy was covering the ape’s wounds.

" Elder Shen! The Burial Earth Ape can use earth energy to heal itself!" Chi Yunsha shouted, " You must keep it entangled with your attacks!"

" Hmph! Disciples of Sky Martial Towers! Attack in Trinity Formation!" Elder Shen’s expression hardened as he shouted.

The disciples of Sky Martial Tower charged at the Burial Sky Ape in a triangular formation. However, the ape suddenly turned around and backed away.

Elder Shen’s eyes turned wide from shock as he raised his spear and thrust out. His spear intent buzzed as it transforced into a gigantic illusory spear covered with lightning.

The ape suddenly pulled out a giant hammer, which looked like a dried tree branch wrapped with a stone on its head. The ape swung it like a hammer, clashing against Elder Shen’s spear.

" Filthy beast! You dare to wield a weapon before me!?" Elder Shen raged as he swung his spear. Suddenly, dozens of spear shadows appeared, all shooting towards the ape.

However, before the ape could react, several golden chains appeared to bind it. Elder Shen was elated as his spear stabbed the ape’s chest, exploding a hole inside.

Chi Yunsha was stunned as he saw Chi Yuhao and other disciples of Chi Family helping Elder Shen.

" Wait! Why are you all here?! Why aren’t you distracting that other ape?!"

" Huh? Brother, didn’t the reinforcement came to handle the other ape?" Chi Yuhao made a strange expression. " They said they will take care of it, hence we all rushed here."

" WHAT?! REINFORCEMENT?!?"

Chi Yunsha was alarmed when he heard that. However, before he could react, he saw the sky blooming with a pink flower. A burst of fragrance filled the air, momentarily distracting everyone.

The flower bloomed in the sky as its petals spread. However, the petals fell on the disciples of the Chi Clan and the Sky Martial Tower like arrows.

*BOOM! BOOM!*

" ARRGHH!"

" AMBUSH! WE ARE GETTING AMBUSHED!"

Elder Shen was stunned as he had to redirect his attack. " Sky Protection Dome!"

*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*

Using his own battle technique, he blocked the majority of the falling arrows. However, it gave the ape the chance to back off and heal its injuries.

*AWOO!WOOO!*

The ape jumped into the sky holding its giant hammer. Then it crushed the ground, killing half of the disciples instantly. Even those who used defense talismans and healing pills got blown away due to the impact.

" BASTARD! WHO DARES TO MESS WITH US!" Chi Yunsha’s voice filled with murderous intent.

" Everyone re group and fall back!"

" Ohoho...No, No! We can’t let you do that."

Suddenly, a handsome man with a luxurious bow in his hands appeared in the sky. The wings on his back flashed with stormy winds and crackling lightning, with a piercing pair of cold, aure eyes looking at them.

" IT-IT’S HIM! THAT BASTARD FROM FOUR SEASONS VALLEY!" Chi Yuhao shouted with shock and rage as he pointed at Long Ming.

Suddenly, the disciples of Sky Martial Tower suddenly chilled when they heard the name Four Seasons Valley.

" Dear disciples, it’s time to hunt for treasures again."

Long Ming’s smiling voice echoed as the disciples of Four Seasons Valley rushed out from the forest.