Wu dong Qian Kun: I, Lin Langtian, Refuse to be a Supporting Character

Chapter 45: The Beast Spirit

Everyone looked on in shock at the fallen Ancient Dragon Ape. No one had expected that such a powerful creature, comparable to a Lesser Creation Stage being, would meet its end at the hands of a young human.

Yet, as the initial shock faded, a gleam of greed appeared in the treasure hunters' eyes. The Ancient Dragon Ape, as one of the rulers of the ancient ruins, possessed a body filled with valuable resources, and it was rumored that its lair contained many hidden treasures. If they could scavenge even a few things, it would be an incredible windfall.

In the past, none of them would have dared even consider targeting the ape. But now, it lay dead, and Lin Langtian, who had just fought it, was visibly weakened from the intense battle. Seeing this, some of them began calculating if they could exploit the situation for their gain.

Noticing their intentions, Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed as he gave a cold sneer. He drew on the last of his inner energy, raising his hand to summon a massive, hundred-foot-high demonic tablet that emanated a terrifying power.

"If anyone's feeling greedy, come forward and see if you can withstand this move!"

Holding the enormous tablet aloft, he stood like a war god. Behind him, the corpse of the Ancient Dragon Ape further added to his overwhelming presence, sending a shiver through the treasure hunters as their lust for riches was replaced by a chilling fear.

After a moment's hesitation, reason took over, and a nervous sweat broke out on their foreheads. They realized this young man had enough power to slay an Ancient Dragon Ape—an opponent that could flatten them in an instant with that terrifying demonic tablet alone.

No treasure was worth risking their lives for, especially if this young man might be connected to a powerful faction in the Great Yan Dynasty. One by one, they retracted their ambitions, sighing as they gradually backed away.

Seeing them depart, Lin Langtian remained vigilant, keeping the tablet raised as he scanned the surrounding area with his spiritual senses. After confirming that no one remained in the vicinity, he finally relaxed. The battle with the Ancient Dragon Ape had drained nearly all his energy, and though he could still summon his powerful tablet, he was near his limit. He knew that if the treasure hunters had all joined forces, it would have been hard to hold them off.

After making sure he was safe, Lin Langtian moved to a quiet spot, took a precious restorative pill from his clan—a premium "Essence Replenishing Pill"—and swallowed it. This elixir was highly valued within the Lin Clan and could sell for tens of thousands of Pure Essence Pills. It was precisely what he needed in this situation.

An hour later, Lin Langtian felt his strength return to about seventy to eighty percent of its full power. He finally let himself relax completely.

"It was as tough as expected," he muttered, shaking his head as he glanced at the wounds covering his body. This battle had been the hardest of his new life. The Ancient Dragon Ape, known for its ferocity, had forced him to use every card he had, including the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror, his high-level martial skills, and even the power of Black Flame. It became clear just how vast the gap was between the Creation and Qi Cultivation stages.

But, thankfully, the result was just as he'd hoped: the Ancient Dragon Ape was slain!

Standing beside the massive ape's body, he couldn't help but smile at his victory. He quickly got to work, extracting the beast's powerful blood essence, which would prove invaluable for cultivating his "Demonic Ape Transformation" technique. Lin Langtian focused on a fierce wound on the creature's shoulder, then formed a seal with his hands, creating a dark orb that floated to the injury. From the wound, streams of blood rich with raw energy were pulled into the orb.

"Essence acquired!" he murmured, satisfied as he stored the dark orb in his bag.

With that done, he moved toward the back of the valley, eager to retrieve his main prize: the spirit of the adult Ancient Dragon Ape. His figure blurred as he sped deeper into the valley, where the two blood-red "All-Beast Fruits" still floated above a small, eerie pool.

During the battle, both Lin Langtian and the dragon ape had avoided disturbing the pool area, and now the two fruits were his spoils of victory. Examining the fruits, he thought for a moment and took out a vial of blood essence he'd harvested from the ape, dripping some into the pool below. Since the ape was now dead, he had no reason to hold back; he'd already saved enough blood essence for his technique.

The All-Beast Fruit was created from the blood of various beasts, and the blood of an Ancient Dragon Ape—one with a trace of dragon lineage—was uniquely potent. As the essence fell into the pool, it immediately started bubbling, releasing a mist of red vapor. The fruits began to glow an even deeper crimson, looking almost like living creatures.

"Perfect," he muttered, a slight smile on his lips.

It was ironic that after the ape had slain countless beasts to nourish these fruits, they would ultimately ripen thanks to its own blood. He shook his head at the thought. With the All-Beast Fruits nearing full maturity, he set up a protective array nearby, then made his way further into the valley, toward the ape's lair.

Navigating the winding paths in the valley took caution. There were numerous offshoot passages that branched off in various directions, and his guard was up as he gathered his energy and entered the main cave. Soon, the darkness faded, and his surroundings opened up into a spacious chamber.

"Clink!"

A faint sound echoed as he stepped inside. The cave was vast, and skeletal remains of various beasts lay scattered on the floor. The cave's atmosphere was thick with a heavy, oppressive aura that unmistakably carried the same energy as the Ancient Dragon Ape, marking it as the beast's den.

Lin Langtian's gaze soon settled on the center of the cave, where a large, dark sphere floated, radiating a fierce energy. Faintly visible within it was the sleeping form of a giant ape.

The aura from the dark sphere made his expression turn serious. He could sense the incredible power contained within.

"The adult Ancient Dragon Ape… a Nirvana-level beast spirit."

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