Su Mo said lightly, "I can’t fly. Give me a ride."
’Can’t fly?’
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley was utterly baffled.
After a Martial Artist reached the Grand Martial Artist Realm, they could start Flying in the Sky, soaring across the heavens.
The power Su Mo had displayed was far beyond that of a Grand Martial Artist.
How could an expert of his caliber not be able to fly?
’Could it be that Master wants to test my loyalty?’ the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley thought. ’This is a test from Master, but it’s also my opportunity. I must perform well.’
Elder Huang complained inwardly, ’Master is so biased. If this opportunity had fallen to me... No, I must do better from now on and strive to make Master value me more.’
The two of them let their imaginations run wild.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said, "Master, hold on tight. I’m about to fly."
RUMBLE!
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley strenuously channeled his Realm, erupting with boundless Spiritual Qi as he flew quickly and steadily into the spatial channel.
The others all followed suit.
Outside the mountain gate!
Su Mo waved his hand. "Alright, you can just drop me off here. I’ll walk the rest of the way myself."
After speaking, Su Mo started walking down the mountain.
Elder Wang said in surprise, "Master is actually walking? Can he really not fly?"
SLAP!
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley slapped Elder Wang across the face and said angrily, "Shut your damn mouth! Is Master someone you can gossip about?"
Elder Wang said aggrievedly, "I’m sorry, Valley Master. I was wrong."
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley shot Elder Wang a fierce glare, then turned to Huang Xu. "Elder Huang, what are your thoughts?"
Huang Xu shook his head. "I cannot comprehend it!"
’Cannot comprehend it?’
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley looked completely puzzled.
Huang Xu nodded. "Master’s power is profound and unfathomable, far beyond our comprehension. It is not for mere mortals like us to presume to speculate."
"Sigh..."
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley sighed. "To be honest, I can’t see through Master’s power either. But I know that if he wished it, he could crush all of us with a single finger."
Elder Wang was stunned. "...Is it really that exaggerated?"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said, "Our Divine Souls would be annihilated."
HISS!
Everyone gasped, sucking in a sharp breath.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley commanded, "Send word to keep a close watch on the Xiao Family’s movements. If there’s any trouble, all of Medicine King Valley will charge to the Xiao Family’s aid."
Huang Xu ordered, "The same goes for the Array Master Guild. We will protect the Xiao Family’s safety with all our strength."
"Yes!"
「Several thousand li away.」
Su Mo looked down at the tattered shoes on his feet and couldn’t help but curse, "Damn it, how did these crappy shoes get worn out again?"
He could go barefoot, of course; his feet could definitely take it.
But he’d easily be mistaken for a beggar.
Su Mo was speechless. "If I’d known this would happen, I should have just had the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley or Huang Xu give me a ride. At the very least, I should have asked for a couple more pairs of shoes."
Not being able to fly was a real pain.
Su Mo stared blankly at the surrounding mountains. He didn’t even know where he was, or how far he was from the Beast Taming Sect.
’This is a bit tricky!’
BOOM!
A massive explosion suddenly echoed from the distant mountains, as if something had blown up.
Immediately after, the auras of several powerful experts could be felt.
Su Mo was pleasantly surprised. "Huh, sounds like there are people over there. I’ll just go ask them for directions."
「In the heart of the mountain range.」
Two elders led several dozen young disciples, all staring nervously at a giant Demon Ape not far away, their breathing heavy and labored.
They were all mounted on their respective Spirit Beasts.
The linen-robed elder, riding an Immortal Crane Spirit Beast, commanded, "All disciples, hear my order! Channel the Beast Taming Technique with all your might! We must subdue this beast today!"
The dozens of disciples formed hand seals in unison. A Spirit Seal in the shape of the character for "Taming" appeared on their fingertips, glowing with a dazzling light.
Once they were ready, the linen-robed elder shouted to the gray-robed elder beside him, "Elder Li, join me in suppressing this beast."
"Use your full strength!"
The gray-robed elder responded, and with a grasp of his withered hand, an incredibly terrifying amount of Spiritual Qi surged out from his arm. In the blink of an eye, it formed a giant fist of Spiritual Qi several zhang large, which tore through the air.
The giant fist blasted toward the Demon Ape.
The surrounding boulders and trees exploded violently under the giant fist’s onslaught, instantly turning into smoke and dust.
The Demon Ape was over fifteen meters tall.
Its strength was immeasurable!
Facing the terrifying attack, the Demon Ape simply threw a punch of its own, instantly shattering the gray-robed elder’s giant fist of Spiritual Qi.
The gray-robed elder suffered from the backlash and spat out a mouthful of black blood, his face turning incredibly pale.
"Golden Platform Demon-Suppressing Palm!"
The linen-robed elder’s Spiritual Qi erupted from his body, condensing in the sky to form a five-zhang golden platform. Taking advantage of the clash between the gray-robed elder and the Demon Ape, he ruthlessly slammed it down on the ape’s head.
BOOM!
The Demon Ape was smashed into the ground, causing the earth to tremble violently.
The linen-robed elder roared, "Now!"
"Go!"
The "Taming" Spirit Seals in the disciples’ hands all struck the Demon Ape in unison. They began to channel them frantically, trying to subdue the creature.
The Demon Ape struggled violently.
The linen-robed elder shouted coldly, "Vile beast! You’ve been struck by our Beast Taming Sect’s Beast Taming Spirit Seal! Surrender now, or this old man will obliterate your Divine Soul and refine you into a Corpse Beast!"
BOOM!
Before the linen-robed elder could finish speaking, the Demon Ape’s body suddenly shuddered. It unleashed an invisible force that rushed toward the Beast Taming Sect disciples.
THUD, THUD, THUD...
The dozens of Beast Taming Sect disciples were struck by the invisible force, and they all collapsed to the ground, spitting blood.
The Beast Taming Spirit Seals were also forced out of the Demon Ape’s body.
The linen-robed elder cried out in shock, "This vile beast is so strong! Even after my fatal blow, it still had the strength to fight back and expel the Beast Taming Spirit Seals. Fine! Fine! Since you refuse to be tamed, this old man will just kill you!"
BANG!
Just as the linen-robed elder was about to strike a killing blow, the Demon Ape suddenly rose and smashed the golden platform with a single punch, shattering it.
Spitting blood, the linen-robed elder cried out in terror, "Vile beast... you..."
The Demon Ape’s eyes were crimson as it charged at the linen-robed elder at extreme speed. Its giant, black-maned hand swatted ruthlessly down at him.
The linen-robed elder roared, "Vile beast, you dare—"
"Get out of the way!"
Just as the giant hand was about to strike the linen-robed elder, a black shadow shot past from behind him, shouting as it came.
The linen-robed elder quickly dodged to the side.
WHOOSH!
The black shadow brushed past the linen-robed elder and crashed straight into the Demon Ape.
THUD!
With a dull thud, the Demon Ape exploded into a paste of flesh and blood.
The linen-robed elder was dumbfounded.
The Demon Ape that he and the gray-robed elder, assisted by dozens of disciples, couldn’t even suppress had just been smashed into a bloody paste by someone running into it.
’This...’
As the Demon Ape exploded, Su Mo came to a stop and gave an awkward laugh. "Sorry about that. I was running too fast and couldn’t brake in time."
Hearing this, the linen-robed elder was completely stunned.
’Running too fast to brake?’
The linen-robed elder asked tentatively, "You mean, you killed the Demon Ape just now using only your physical body? You didn’t use any other power?"
Su Mo admitted, "Yeah, I was in a hurry to get somewhere, so I just ran the whole way. Is there a problem?"
HISS!
Hearing Su Mo’s admission, the linen-robed elder sucked in a sharp breath, staring at him in utter disbelief.