CHAPTER 476: CHAPTER 476 SEEKING THE EMPEROR’S APPROVAL_1

BOOM!

With one stride, he swung a rib and struck a Black Stone monkey. This Black Stone monkey possessed the strength of a Seven-star War Emperor.

Seeing this, it roared angrily and threw a punch at the rib.

BANG!

CRACK!

Its millstone-sized fist shattered on the spot, flesh and blood flying everywhere! The sharp pain made it howl incessantly!

Its huge body was also blasted away. The Black Stone monkeys behind it, unable to dodge in time, were also flung away, all spitting blood.

Hmm?

The other Black Stone monkeys stared in amazement at the rib in Qin Feiyang’s hand.

ROAR!

Suddenly, another wail resounded.

An Eight-star War Emperor Black Stone monkey was sent flying by Lu Xingchen.

"How could this be?"

"What kind of bone is that?"

The troop of monkeys was shocked. All of them halted, looking fearfully at the two ribs.

The monkey that had lost its arm roared, "Don’t be afraid! Attack!"

ROAR!!!

The troop of monkeys stared fiercely and attacked the two men again.

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen, fearless and wielding the ribs, fought bravely in all directions, with a resolve to cut down any gods or Buddhas who dared to block their path.

Monkeys were sent flying one after another; some hurtled into the distance, while others crashed into the jungle below. The sounds of explosions and furious roars were incessant!

Even though they had the ribs in hand, both Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen were covered in injuries.

After all, there were just too many Black Stone monkeys, and their strength was formidable; sometimes they simply couldn’t dodge them. A single punch could cost them half their lives!

Luckily, they were both Alchemists, so they had a good supply of top-grade healing pills. The two of them coordinated quite seamlessly, carving a bloody path through the onslaught!

The jungle and the mountains below were already in ruins, soaked in blood.

Qin Feiyang sent a Black Stone monkey flying and shouted, "Don’t get bogged down in fighting! Let’s go!"

Although they had broken through the encirclement, none of the Black Stone monkeys had died; they were only seriously injured. Moreover, most of the monkeys were still full of vigor, completely unscathed.

Crucially, Black Stone monkeys were still continuously emerging from the jungle below. These were all fresh troops!

If this continued, the two of them would likely meet their end here.

WHOOSH!!!

The two of them shot through the sky without looking back.

Lu Xingchen said, "If these bones could revive automatically like when we entered the abyss, things wouldn’t be so troublesome."

"One must learn to be content," Qin Feiyang said. "Its ability to revive automatically at critical moments is already a great help."

"Er!" Lu Xingchen was taken aback, then shook his head and said with a wry smile, "You are right, Brother Qin. I was being too greedy."

"Humans, you won’t escape today! Be sensible and accept your deaths! Otherwise, soon you won’t even get the chance to die if you want to!"

The monkeys pursued them relentlessly, their killing intent terrifyingly potent.

Lu Xingchen’s gaze hardened. "We can’t go on like this." Who knew what other ferocious beasts were lurking ahead?

ROAR!!!

Before his words had even faded, accompanied by earth-shattering bestial roars, another group of Black Stone monkeys surged out from the jungle ahead.

"Humans, where do you think you’re escaping?!"

As soon as this group of monkeys appeared, they charged at the two men.

Damn it! Qin Feiyang was furious. Just how many monkeys are hiding in this jungle?

WHAM! BAM! CRACK!

With a wave of his hand, he took out another rib, now holding one in each hand. Then, he took the lead, diving down like a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex, and engaged the troop of monkeys in a frenzied battle.

Monkeys were sent flying one after another, their fresh blood gushing like waterfalls, staining the sky and the earth red!

"Die!"

But suddenly, a Nine-Star War Emperor Black Stone monkey attacked him from behind. Its pitch-black fist, like cast iron, radiated terrifying power even before it drew near, sending a chill down Qin Feiyang’s spine, as if he were facing an abyss!

"Don’t even think about it!"

Seeing this, Lu Xingchen, who was behind him, rushed forward in one step. He raised the rib high and smashed it violently onto the Black Stone monkey’s head.

AARGH!

With a pained howl, the monkey’s head split open on the spot! Its massive body plummeted like a meteor, crashing deep into the earth below.

But it wasn’t a fatal blow! It had three heads, which meant it essentially had three lives. Unless its heart was directly crushed, or all its heads were blasted apart, any other injury would be futile!

"Thanks," Qin Feiyang said, but his expression abruptly changed, and he shouted urgently, "Look out!"

Behind Lu Xingchen, another Black Stone monkey was attempting a sneak attack.

Hearing Qin Feiyang’s shout, Lu Xingchen didn’t hesitate for a moment and took a sideways step. Simultaneously, Qin Feiyang dashed towards that Black Stone monkey, sweeping the rib he held towards its legs.

CRACK!

Its two thick legs shattered instantly. The monkey shrieked, lost its balance, and plummeted towards the jungle below!

"We can’t remain so passive! Let’s kill it first and see if that can intimidate them!" Lu Xingchen roared.

He dived, landing above the monkey, and in a flash, crushed all three of its skulls. It died instantly!

ROAR!!!

However, this act, far from deterring them, drove the troop of monkeys into a frenzy. They beat their chests and stamped their feet, roaring furiously, their pitch-black eyes rapidly turning crimson.

This is bad! Qin Feiyang’s heart sank. There were too many Black Stone monkeys; killing them all was simply impossible. It seemed their only option was to retreat for now.

However, Lu Xingchen was another issue. Letting Lu Xingchen into the ancient castle made Qin Feiyang uneasy. But abandoning Lu Xingchen didn’t seem right either. After all, the two of them were in the same boat now.

"Harming the subjects of this Prince is a crime that even death cannot fully absolve!"

Suddenly, an enraged shout rang out.

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen were startled and looked towards the sound. The furious roar came from a mountain peak ahead.

BOOM!

A terrifyingly ferocious aura surged forth.

Shortly after, a colossal creature leaped out from the mountain peak and entered their vision.

Instantly, Qin Feiyang’s and Lu Xingchen’s pupils contracted.

It was also a Black Stone monkey, but this one had a full four heads on its shoulders!

Undoubtedly, it was a War Ancestor!

The troop of monkeys surrounding them also began to roar excitedly.

Not daring to hesitate for even a second, Qin Feiyang took Lu Xingchen into the ancient castle.

Are you kidding me? A War Ancestor-level Black Stone monkey would possess even more terrifying defensive power. It was an existence they absolutely could not afford to provoke!

"Where did the humans go?"

Seeing the two humans suddenly vanish, the troop of monkeys scanned their surroundings in surprised confusion. After a moment of silence, the area was drowned in furious bestial roars.

Inside the ancient castle!

Hearing the ferocious roars, filled with malice, Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen felt a lingering dread.

Lu Xingchen swept his gaze around the ancient castle and sighed, "Brother Qin, without this ancient castle of yours, I fear our chances of surviving today would have been slim."

Fatty sneered, "Lu Xingchen, could you please stop acting in front of us?"

Lu Xingchen was taken aback, and he looked at Fatty with a puzzled expression. "Brother Fatty, what do you mean?"

Fatty chuckled coldly, "We were the ones who ruined the Lu Family. Do you think you’d give up on revenge so easily?"

Lu Xingchen let out a deep sigh. "Brother Fatty, in the past, I did indeed want to kill you all, but now things have changed."

"What’s different?"

"We all know your character, so stop the act. Just tell us, what are you really after?" Fatty said impatiently.

Lu Xingchen sighed and said, "Why don’t you believe me?

"I’ve died once before, so I’ve come to understand many things.

"Hatred only leads to loss of self.

"There’s a saying – an eye for an eye, and the whole world goes blind.

"Whether you believe it or not, I’ve truly moved on, and I don’t want to talk about the past anymore."

Fatty scoffed, about to say more, but Qin Feiyang interrupted, "Alright. Since Lu Xingchen has said as much, there’s no need to dwell on it. Everyone, focus on cultivating!"

Fatty pouted, looked at Lu Xingchen, and said, "Don’t let Master Fatty discover you’re harboring ill intentions, or you’ll die a horrible death."

Lu Xingchen replied, "Time will reveal everything."

"Fine, we shall see." Fatty snorted coldly, then closed his eyes and continued with his cultivation.

Qin Feiyang’s eyes flashed. Looking at Lu Xingchen, he said, "Give me the rib."

Without hesitation, and with no trace of greed in his eyes, Lu Xingchen handed it to Qin Feiyang.

This act left Qin Feiyang somewhat perplexed. Had this Lu Xingchen truly turned over a new leaf?

After putting away the rib, Qin Feiyang said, "Find a spot to cultivate, but don’t go near that offering table."

Lu Xingchen glanced at the offering table and nodded, "I know my limits."

"Good." Qin Feiyang nodded and asked, "Do you have any plans next?"

"The Black Stone monkeys are so ridiculously strong; what plans could there possibly be?" A bitter smile touched Lu Xingchen’s lips. "Right now, I believe the most pressing matter is to improve our strength."

Qin Feiyang said, "My thoughts exactly."

"I’m currently a Five Star War Emperor," Lu Xingchen continued. "Once I break through to become a Six Star War Emperor, combined with high-grade battle arts, dealing with War Emperor realm Black Stone monkeys won’t be difficult.

"The same for you. You just need to break through to become a Five Star War Emperor. With your perfect war technique, you’ll be able to sweep through the monkey troop.

"Our only concern now is that War Ancestor realm Monkey King." Lu Xingchen looked worried.

Qin Feiyang also fell silent.

This great canyon is terrifying beyond imagination. Continuing on like this, who knows what other terrifying ferocious beasts we’ll encounter? The road ahead is truly uncertain!

"Whew!" He let out a long breath and said, "We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Let’s cultivate first!"

Lu Xingchen nodded,盘 sat cross-legged in a corner, and began to cultivate quietly.

Qin Feiyang also went to the offering table, opened the iron box, turned to the second page, and continued to practice writing the eighth stroke of the War Technique.

「Spirit State!」

Inside the Governor’s Residence, the Governor was fishing by a pond, with Wang Hong and the other eight Great Commanders standing behind him, brows furrowed as if pondering something.

After a moment, the Governor asked without turning his head, "What is it? None of you dare to make a decision?"

"Sir, I admit Qin Feiyang’s words are very reasonable, but destroying the Place of Ruins is no small matter," Wang Hong said with a bow. "I believe we should seek instructions from the current Emperor."

"I also agree with Wang Hong’s proposal," Third Young Master Cao said. "After all, the Place of Ruins has existed since the founding of the Great Qin Empire. If the Emperor had wished to destroy it, the order would have been given long ago. But neither the current Emperor nor any of the past Emperors have touched it, which implies there’s some hidden reason behind it. Furthermore, none of us have ever been to the Place of Ruins. We don’t understand the true situation there, so we cannot fully trust Qin Feiyang’s one-sided account."

Xue Huiyun and the others also nodded in agreement.