Chapter 183: Chapter 183
**Chapter 183: We Will Fight You**
Could it be that the writer of the diary had strange ideas about her and her daughter?
Thinking this, A Rou shook her head. That couldn't be the case, right? How could a widow like her be coveted? Her daughter hadn't even taken human form yet—who would be so foolish as to desire her?
No, she was overthinking it. Perhaps others just didn't want to witness death or couldn't bear the thought of her daughter becoming an orphan.
With that thought, A Rou quickened her pace, running swiftly toward the 100,000-year core area.
At that moment, Zhao Ling's Cloud Piercing Shuttle hovered above the sparkling lake in the 100,000-year core area.
The Titan Giant Ape glared at the large ship looming over the small lake, its eyes sharp and wary. Bubbles rose continuously to the surface, and the water level began to rise. Soon, a massive bull's head emerged from the lake. As more of its body surfaced, water cascaded off the enormous figure, splashing back into the lake.
Although Da Ming and Er Ming had never seen a human-made ship, they could guess the significance of such a large, manmade flying object.
Soul beasts rarely used tools, let alone constructed vehicles of this magnitude.
The ship did not land. Instead, a tall man, over 1.9 meters in height, with a muscular build, handsome features, and an imposing presence, leaped from the vessel.
He landed directly in front of the Titan Giant Ape, waved his hand, and the ship mysteriously vanished. The Titan Ape and Azure Bull Python immediately tensed, sensing this formidable adversary.
This strange human stood on the shore, facing the two brothers without a trace of fear, as if they were insignificant.
The Titan Ape and Azure Bull Python were taken aback by his audacity. After all, they were soul beasts nearing 100,000 years of cultivation, equivalent to Titled Douluo in the human world. Was this man truly so confident as to underestimate them?
More troubling was that he had entered the 100,000-year core area alone, showing no fear of the brothers.
Recognizing the man's extraordinary power, Da Ming and Er Ming remained vigilant. They knew humans came to this area only for soul rings or soul bones, and this one was unlikely to be an exception.
Even so, they were unwilling to yield. To them, if it came to a fight, they would rather die taking down at least one part of their enemy than surrender.
As the brothers debated whether to launch a preemptive strike, the man began observing them curiously.
"One with a bull's head and a python's body, and the other resembling an oversized ape," he said. "You must be the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape. Fierce-looking indeed."
"???"
Da Ming and Er Ming were taken aback. His tone lacked hostility; in fact, it sounded almost familiar.
"Human, stop acting harmless and tell us why you've come to our territory," Er Ming demanded, glaring warily at Zhao Ling. They had heard stories of seemingly gentle humans who were secretly dangerous.
"Exactly. Don't think we're foolish enough to fall for an act. Speak your purpose," Da Ming added, his body taut and ready to strike.
"Relax, you two," Zhao Ling replied, his lips curling into a slight smile. "If I wanted to kill you, you'd already be dead."
To prove his point, Zhao Ling unleashed his Netherworld Demon Suppression Tower martial soul.
Nine soul rings appeared around him: one purple, five black, and three red. The oppressive energy radiating from him forced Da Ming and Er Ming to retreat several meters.
The intense aura stirred the wind, creating waves across the lake and ripples of fear throughout the Star Dou Great Forest. Soul beasts with cultivation levels between 50,000 and 90,000 fled in panic, desperate to escape.
Even A Rou and Xiao Wu felt the chilling aura and hastened their journey, fearing that Da Ming and Er Ming might already be in grave danger.
Back at the lake, Da Ming and Er Ming stared in disbelief at Zhao Ling's soul rings.
This man had three 100,000-year soul rings.
It meant three 100,000-year soul beasts had already fallen to him.
Horror and hatred flashed in their eyes.
"Damn human! You've hunted our kind. We'll fight you to the death!"
Enraged, Er Ming charged, his massive fist aimed directly at Zhao Ling.
Zhao Ling smirked and withdrew his martial soul. Without resorting to soul skills, he raised his hand to block the Titan Giant Ape's blow.
The collision sent a shockwave through the ground. Zhao Ling stood unmoved, though most of his body sank into the earth. Meanwhile, Er Ming was flung back dozens of meters, tumbling several times before coming to a stop.
His right fist felt numb and unresponsive.
Da Ming's eyes widened in disbelief. He prided himself on his strength, yet this man had effortlessly overpowered Er Ming without relying on martial skills or soul power.
Just how terrifying was this human's strength?
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