Gradually, the Ancient Water Ape realized that something was wrong. Although it wasn't very intelligent, it could still tell that the people fighting with it were constantly changing.
Moreover, as time passed, its injuries increased more and more.
Finally, it couldn't help but run away.
Unfortunately, Ou Shaotian wasn't going to let it go. He locked onto it with his radar and the fishing boat clone easily chased after it. As long as it stopped, someone would go and fight it.
Apes were innately aggressive.
As the fight went on, the Ancient Water Ape became more and more furious. It stopped running away and stayed where it was to fight.
When it got hungry, it would fight while catching fish to eat.
However, the Ancient Water Ape didn't know that it had become a cultivation tool for Primordial Evergreen and the others. Instead, it was fighting with more enthusiasm and bravery.
Of course.
Under the constant fighting, the Ancient Water Ape's combat power was constantly increasing.
Both sides were getting stronger.
On the deck of the fishing boat clone, Ou Shaotian said, "Brother Kai, did you notice that the Ancient Water Ape's Divine Monkey Battle Body has been further awakened?"
"Yes, it gets stronger every time it recovers. Its combat power is now at the peak of Rank 7!"
Long Xiaokai also nodded.
"It's a pity that chaos beasts have low intelligence. Otherwise, it would be a good choice to take it as a spiritual pet!"
Ou Shaotian said regretfully.
"Actually, it's not impossible. At least monkeys are quite smart. Although they can't compare to spiritual beasts, it's good enough to be a combat partner!"
Long Xiaokai had a different opinion. With their strength, they naturally didn't think highly of the Ancient Water Ape, but for Primordial Evergreen and the others …
It was a good choice.
"You mean to let Evergreen and the others tame it?"
Ou Shaotian immediately understood.
"Yes, high-level spiritual beasts are too hard to find, but high-level chaos beasts aren't bad. As long as they aren't violent and are obedient!"
Long Xiaokai nodded.
A combat partner didn't need to be very smart. As long as it was obedient and could fight wherever it was directed, it would be fine!
"Well, let's wait and see!"
Ou Shaotian nodded.
In the end, whether or not they tame it depended on whether Primordial Evergreen and the others were willing.
…
Time passed quietly. In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
Over the past month or so, Primordial Evergreen and the others had become much stronger. Killing a Class 7 Chaos Beast was no longer a problem for them.
Because the Ancient Water Ape was already at rank eight.
Now, each of them could fight an eighth-rank Ancient Water Ape to a standstill.
Ou Shaotian also asked Primordial Evergreen and the others if they wanted to tame this Ancient Water Ape.
Finally, after some consideration.
He wanted to subdue Primordial Evergreen and keep him by his side as a sparring partner.
On this day.
Primordial Evergreen had started the war of subduing the Ancient Water Ape. That was to defeat the Ancient Water Ape all by himself.
Only then would he have a chance of subduing it.
"Monkey, I know you can understand what I mean. Let's have a decisive battle today. If I win, you will follow me in the future. How about that?"
Primordial Evergreen raised his sword and shouted.
"Bang bang bang!"
The Ancient Water Ape patted its chest in response.
It was a sign of agreement!
An intense battle broke out once again.
The Ancient Water Ape's body, which was dozens of meters tall, stepped on the water and instantly appeared in front of Primordial Evergreen. It slapped down with its claws.
The Divine Monkey True Body's aura was violent. This claw covered the sky and was extremely terrifying.
"Good timing!"
Primordial Evergreen roared, but he did not dodge.
Since he wanted to subdue the Ancient Water Ape, he naturally had to defeat it and make it submit.
Or else.
It was impossible to subdue it.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing rang out.
Primordial Evergreen waved his sword and blocked the Ancient Water Ape's claw.
His small body stood on the water and was not sent flying by the Ancient Water Ape. It was unbelievable.
The Ancient Water Ape was dozens of meters tall, while Primordial Evergreen was more than two meters tall. Compared to them, it was like comparing a giant to an ant. There was no comparison at all.
But at this moment, the two of them were equally matched.
The ape and human's attacks continued to clash, and the sound of metal clashing rang out.
"Half Moon Sky Splitting Slash!"
Primordial Evergreen roared and became one with his sword, turning into a ten-meter-long half moon. The seawater was split open, and it directly clashed with the Ancient Water Ape.
There was a violent clash.
The faint yellow half moon dispersed, revealing Primordial Evergreen's body. Then, his body disappeared from the spot.
He began to attack again.
This was a combo.
Each move was more violent than the last. They continuously bombarded the Ancient Water Ape, forcing it to retreat.
Roar!
The Ancient Water Ape roared and swung its fists.
The seawater was stirred up, forming countless undercurrents.
But it was useless.
After these days of battle, Primordial Evergreen's strength had increased even more. When he used his full strength, he could already suppress the Ancient Water Ape.
Roar! Roar!
The Ancient Water Ape was being beaten up, but it could not do anything.
"How about it? Are you willing to be my partner?"
After Primordial Evergreen sent the Ancient Water Ape flying again, he stopped and asked in a low voice.
Roar!
The Ancient Water Ape roared. After hesitating for a while, it lowered its head to show its submission.
"Hahaha, good. We'll be partners from now on. But you're so big. Can you shrink a little?"
Primordial Evergreen laughed and said.
Soon.
The Ancient Water Ape used Size Manipulation and shrunk to two meters in size.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Ancient Water Ape shrieked after it shrunk.
"Come, follow me up!"
Then, Primordial Evergreen brought the Ancient Water Ape back to the fishing boat clone.
As soon as it boarded the flying boat, the Ancient Water Ape's divine body froze. It felt two threatening gazes. It was Ou Shaotian and Long Xiaokai.
The two of them were deliberately warning it.
As expected.
After feeling Ou Shaotian and Long Xiaokai's gazes, the Ancient Water Ape carefully followed behind Primordial Evergreen, appearing very docile.
It did not look rebellious at all.
"My Lord, I have succeeded in taming the Ancient Water Ape!"
Primordial Evergreen came in front of Ou Shaotian and said respectfully.
"Well, well done. Give it a name!"
Ou Shaotian nodded.
"Naming? That's so troublesome. Xiaolan, do you have any ideas?"
Primordial Evergreen could not help but ask Water Orchid Fairy.
"How about Yuan Xiaokong!"
Water Orchid Fairy thought for a while and said.
"Okay, this name, Yuan Xiaokong. You'll be called Yuan Xiaokong from now on!"
Primordial Evergreen patted the Ancient Water Ape's shoulder and said.
Whoosh!
The Ancient Water Ape, which was Yuan Xiaokong, squeaked.
"Not bad, the training has come to an end. Next, let's go deeper into the Chaos Sea!"
Ou Shaotian said with a smile.
"Yes!"
The others nodded happily.
Then, they began to eat and drink to their hearts' content.