Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 532: The Wild Strength of the Ape King, Green Lotus Burning Life Fighting Sword_1
"Such incredible speed! I haven’t even lit the gunpowder yet," Li Qinglian said, also taken aback.
He had naturally sensed the commotion at the city gate. He was originally supposed to light the gunpowder, but he had been intercepted.
He looked at the giant ape not far away, known as the Great Strength Monkey Deity, a powerful Demon God whose strength was second only to the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity.
Li Qinglian didn’t know what terms the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity had used to persuade the Great Strength Monkey Deity, nor how the enemy had tracked him down. But it didn’t matter anymore; all he had to do was kill them.
His God-eating Spirit Body had already reached Fulfillment. Yet, he could sense that after devouring a massive amount of divine power from various Demon Gods during this period, his spirit body was undergoing some kind of subtle change. It was just that this change required enough divine power to consolidate further before it could transform. The immense divine power within this Great Strength Monkey Deity was extremely suitable for his spirit body’s transformation. If he succeeded in this transformation, his chances of successfully killing the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity would significantly increase. If Pei Jiang hadn’t already broken through the city gate, his priority right now would be a hasty retreat, not a kill. Still, this was also good; it saved him a lot of trouble.
"You are capable of devouring the power of Demon Gods," the Great Strength Monkey Deity said, looking at Li Qinglian with a cold gaze. He, too, felt a certain apprehension towards Li Qinglian.
As a Demon God, He had never imagined a human could achieve such strength.
"You can speak? I thought you’d just grunt and screech like an animal," Li Qinglian said, unsheathing the sword at his waist. His words were mocking, but his eyes were filled with solemnity.
The opponent’s strength was extraordinary, and they excelled in power. In a real fight, a single hit from them would mean severe injury, if not crippling disability. Fortunately, I previously applied multiple Charms to myself, enhancing my various abilities in all aspects. Otherwise, my only option would have been to lure the enemy near the gunpowder and use it for a temporary kill.
Gunpowder couldn’t kill Demon Gods; at most, it could only severely injure them. After all, Demon Gods were inherently illusory beings; their ability to manifest in reality relied on possessing the bodies of their believers.
The Great Strength Monkey Deity wasn’t angered. For Him, emotional control was a trivial tactic. Otherwise, would He have to get angry every time His believers slandered Him? As the second most revered Demon God in the Great Heng faith, He naturally received a vast number of prayers and curses daily. Normally, He would ignore them. This time was different. The Great Strength Monkey Deity intended to teach Li Qinglian what respect meant.
His massive ape body, far from being cumbersome, was incredibly agile and swift. In the blink of an eye, He was upon Li Qinglian, a fist larger than a clay pot smashing directly at Li Qinglian’s head. If Li Qinglian were hit, the protective barrier formed by the Charms would shatter.
Li Qinglian’s pupils contracted. He had still underestimated the Great Strength Monkey Deity’s specialty—power. Thus, he dodged without hesitation. The series of Azure Lotus Divine Grains awakened by his God-eating Spirit Body excelled in agility and technique, not raw power and Physique. Directly confronting the Great Strength Monkey Deity was tantamount to suicide.
In contrast, the Great Strength Monkey Deity’s attacks were brutally simple, lacking any finesse. He just battered relentlessly, relying entirely on brute force. The Great Strength Monkey Deity could afford to make countless mistakes. Even Li Qinglian’s attacks didn’t faze Him much, thanks to His thick fur, robust Physique, and remarkable Regeneration Ability. It wasn’t that Li Qinglian’s attacks were ineffective; rather, the damage couldn’t keep pace with the Deity’s recovery speed.
Such an enemy—high attack, high Defense, and a massive health pool—left Li Qinglian struggling to make a significant impact.
"Little insect, you certainly are slippery," the Great Strength Monkey Deity observed as Li Qinglian constantly evaded and counter-attacked. His worries gradually eased. It’s merely a matter of wearing him down.
Li Qinglian also had an advantage over the Great Strength Monkey Deity. As long as my stamina holds out and I make no mistakes, my agility and technique mean the opponent can’t touch me. However, the crucial part is not making any errors. But that was the extent of it. If it came down to a battle of attrition, Li Qinglian knew he would undoubtedly lose.
Moreover, from the very beginning, the opponent’s goal hadn’t been to kill me, but to stall for time. I came to the Capital not to kill Demon Gods, but to stop the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity’s Million-Man Grand Sacrifice. Even if I kill the Great Strength Monkey Deity, my mission will be a failure if the Grand Sacrifice succeeds.
"What’s the matter? Given up on our fight?" the Great Strength Monkey Deity drawled. He seemed to notice Li Qinglian’s intention to withdraw, so He pressed His attack, trapping Li Qinglian and making escape impossible.
"Heh, I just don’t want to tangle with an ugly beast like you," Li Qinglian retorted, his words merciless, though anxiety gnawed at him inwardly. The opponent isn’t giving me any chance to escape. Right now, I either have to kill the Great Strength Monkey Deity, or someone has to come and break this stalemate. However, neither option seems likely. Pei Jiang is blocked at the city gate. Street fighting is actually more brutal; he can only fight his way in step by step. As for that mysterious person I briefly crossed paths with before, it’s pointless to even think about them. I don’t even know who they are; how could they possibly come to my rescue? So, in the end, I have to rely on myself. What about those newly recruited members of the Human Association? Those people are talents for the future. If I fail, they will need to be the Fire Seed, to grow strong and eventually eradicate the Demon Gods, not follow me to their deaths. If I die, at worst I’ll just return to reality. But if these talents die, their deaths will be truly final. Besides, I’ve already achieved my objective for this foray. Even if I, God-slaying True Monarch Li Qinglian, perish, I will become a Heroic Spirit of Unparalleled Quality. I have no lingering regrets.
Now that escaping the Great Strength Monkey Deity is impossible, my only option is to kill Him. Li Qinglian’s killing intent flared in his eyes. Since there’s no other way out, every kill counts. This is the second most powerful Demon God in the world. Although far inferior to the foremost Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity, killing Him would still be a significant mark on my reputation.
"So, you’re going to fight to the death? I really hate that look in your eyes," the Great Strength Monkey Deity said, withdrawing His fist. The fur on His body gradually began to emanate a blood-red glow, suffusing Him in a sanguine hue.
BOOM!
A fist descended—fast, accurate, and immensely powerful this time.
CLANK!
This time, however, Li Qinglian neither dodged nor evaded. He easily blocked the Great Strength Monkey Deity’s fist with the sword in his hand.
A flicker of surprise crossed the Great Strength Monkey Deity’s eyes; He truly hadn’t expected Li Qinglian to block that.
The next moment, azure patterns emerged on Li Qinglian’s skin. These patterns writhed and spread, finally coalescing into an azure lotus mark between his eyebrows.
"Excellent, excellent! To think you’d go as far as burning your lifespan," the Great Strength Monkey Deity said, naturally understanding why his opponent had suddenly grown so much stronger. To kill me, he’s willing to risk his life.
The Great Strength Monkey Deity estimated His own divine power consumption, a sense of foreboding in His heart. This blood-red state of Mine didn’t come from nowhere; it consumed vast amounts of divine power, and maintaining it requires a continuous, substantial drain every second. If I don’t end this quickly, My divine power will be completely exhausted. His actions were similar to Li Qinglian’s, except Li Qinglian’s lifespan couldn’t be restored, while His own lost divine power could be replenished through future faith.
"Killing you is worth my life. I just wonder if losing your life to serve the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity is worth it for you," Li Qinglian taunted.
This time, Li Qinglian took the offensive. The Great Strength Monkey Deity struggled to parry, and hearing Li Qinglian’s words, He was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Before, when I intercepted Li Qinglian, My life wasn’t in danger, which was why I’d agreed to the deal. Now things are different. If I reveal any opening, Li Qinglian will undoubtedly kill Me with a single strike. The tables have completely turned. Stall for what? Even a win would be a Pyrrhic victory. Considering the terms offered by the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity, it would definitely be a loss for Me. If I lose, it’ll be even worse; I’ll lose My life.
After weighing the pros and cons, the Great Strength Monkey Deity decided to back down.
"You can go. I won’t stop you," He offered.
Li Qinglian, however, let out a hearty laugh. "A pity you said that too late. If you’d said it before we started fighting, we wouldn’t be in this mess."
I certainly can’t let the Great Strength Monkey Deity go now. Only by killing Him, devouring His divine power, and allowing my God-eating Spirit Body to transform will I have a sliver of hope for survival. Otherwise, burning my lifespan at such an intense rate, I wouldn’t last even an hour. How else could it be called fighting for one’s life? Succeed and live, fail and die! This time, I will press forward relentlessly; there is no room for negotiation.
