Under the blazing flames, it couldn’t help but let out a painful roar.
Everyone on the city tower became excited.
Only Zhao Ya remained calm, "Shoot at other targets."
Actually, he didn’t even need to give orders, as Pan Xuexian had already drawn his bow like a full moon and targeted other enemies.
Bang bang bang!
The kerosene traps laid in advance on the open ground were ignited one by one.
The sky illuminated with fire, causing the exotic beasts below the city to fall into panic.
After all, they are just beasts; even after mutation, their intelligence is still far inferior to humans.
Especially when that Ghost-faced Giant Ape was disturbed by the fire and couldn’t command them anymore.
Driven by their natural fear of fire, the beast horde began to riot.
Many watched with excitement, someone asked, "Zhao, what do we do now?"
Zhao Ya unsheathed his saber, "Of course, we strike while they’re weak."
"Do not open the city gates; those who can leap onto the city head, follow me."
With that, Zhao Ya leaped down, landed, and with a flash of the blade, instantly shattered two exotic beasts.
Seeing his action, many martial artists on the city head who thought highly of their Lightweight Body Technique drew their weapons and charged down as well.
Only those lacking strength stayed on the city tower, watching longingly.
With the beast horde already in panic, Zhao Ya and the others’ attack threw them into disarray, causing many exotic beasts to retreat in desperation.
Zhao Ya ignored them.
His gaze was fixed on the flickering fire deep in the forest.
Zhao Ya knew that the Ghost-faced Giant Ape was a Fourth Realm exotic beast, and killing such a creature with just a vat of kerosene was impossible.
The Giant-winged Blood Bat was dealt with largely with the help of that mysterious woman.
Otherwise, a single kerosene vat wouldn’t have burned it to death.
However, Zhao Ya was now different from before.
Although he couldn’t deal with Fifth Realm exotic beasts, handling this Ghost-faced Giant Ape should be enough.
Thinking this, Zhao Ya leaped out of the crowd and after several jumps reached the forest.
Upon entering, a giant ape and a fierce tiger launched a pincer attack on Zhao Ya.
Both were at the peak of the Third Realm level exotic beasts.
Zhao Ya ignored them, relying on his superb Lightweight Body Technique to swiftly fly past, heading straight for the flickering flame.
By now, the flames on the Ghost-faced Giant Ape had gradually died down.
Though its skin was charred and some areas were cracked, these were merely superficial wounds for a creature with Fourth Realm power.
Thus, when it noticed Zhao Ya charging at it, it roared angrily and swung its palm at Zhao Ya.
The wind from its palm howled, its power formidable.
But as Zhao Ya was mid-air, his body suddenly dropped down, narrowly evading the blow, then rushed forward.
The long-prepared Meteorite Iron Saber slashed down, striking the belly of the Ghost-faced Giant Ape.
Zhao Ya then felt the ever-effective Meteorite Iron Saber now seemed sluggish.
It was as if he had hit a thick layer of leather and couldn’t cut through immediately.
At this moment, the Ghost-faced Giant Ape suddenly let out a ghostly wail.
The exotic beasts in the forest gathered upon hearing the call, while its twin palms continuously slapped at Zhao Ya.
Boom boom boom!
Trees snapped and rocks flew amidst the forest chaos.
Zhao Ya dodged left and right, struggling to find an opportunity to counterattack.
Meanwhile, the exotic beasts had surrounded him, trapping Zhao Ya completely.
Yet, even so, Zhao Ya remained utterly calm.
He knew today’s opportunity was invaluable.
Killing the Ghost-faced Giant Ape didn’t mean the Beast Tide was resolved.
They might just be the advance troops of the real Beast Tide.
But its death would greatly boost morale.
Never underestimate morale; at crucial moments, it’s vital.
Thus, Zhao Ya didn’t retreat; instead, he took a deep breath, wielding his saber along the path familiar to him.
His saber stance moved like the wind, sweeping away everything close to Zhao Ya.
Amidst being surrounded, Zhao Ya’s focus reached its peak, and the Meteorite Iron Saber seemed to become one with him.
Gradually, each slash brought forth wind, and the next slash naturally followed the former’s saber wind.
The entire process seemed flawless, seamless.
Suddenly, Zhao Ya understood something, and a prompt echoed.
[Gale Saber Technique proficiency increased by 3%, rank up successful]
[Current Level: Returning to the Essence]