The mouth of the valley in front of them was narrow, and dense tree branches extended out from both sides of the mouth. Rocks piled up, obscuring the valley. It was likely that the Thunderstorm Team had spent a lot of effort in order to discover this place.
"There are quite a few Conflagration Apes here."
Mu Chen stood at a distance away from the entrance of the valley. He sniffed and smelled a thick stench. It was obvious that there were more Conflagration Apes in the valley than what Lei Cheng had said.
"Get ready."
Lei Cheng waved his hand. Lin Zhong and a few of his companions quickly found some firewood and piled it outside the valley. They lit it up.
"Cover your mouth and nose and try your best to hold your breath."
Lei Cheng took out a few dark grey pills from his bosom. A thick fragrance was emitted from them, causing people to feel a little drowsy.
Lin Zhong and the others had already taken out some rags and wet them in the stream before distributing them to everyone.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Lei Cheng threw the pill into the fire. Then, a strong fragrance immediately spread out.
"Let's activate our Spiritual Energy and blow the smoke into the valley!"
Lei Cheng shouted and took the lead. His sleeves fluttered and powerful Spiritual Energy whistled out. It brought along a gale and carried the thick smoke as it whistled towards the valley.
Mu Chen and the rest followed suit. Surges of Spiritual Energy brought forth gales, and a wave of smoke quickly enveloped the entire valley. The roars of the apes, which were originally boiling, also started to rapidly weaken.
Lei Cheng stared at the valley. After a long while, he tilted his head to listen for any movements in the valley. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go. Be careful!"
Everyone, who had long been impatient, excitedly nodded their heads. Their bodies flew out and directly passed through the entrance of the valley and charged into the valley.
Mu Chen and the others charged into the valley. At this moment, the valley was already a little misty. Looking over, they could see that there were many fiery-red apes lying on the ground. However, these Conflagration Apes were all in a deep sleep. It was obvious that Lei Cheng's hypnotic drug was extremely effective.
"The Jade Spirit Tree is deep in the valley. Let's hurry up. This kind of hypnosis can't last for too long."
Lei Cheng urged and immediately increased his speed. He leaped over the Conflagration Apes on the ground and went straight into the depths of the valley.
Mu Chen also brought his men and followed closely. However, just as they entered the depths of the valley, a low roar suddenly sounded from the mountain rocks. Then, a fishy wind whistled over. They saw a huge Conflagration Ape pouncing towards Tang Qian 'Er who was behind Mu Chen.
The sudden attack shocked Tang Qian Er. She quickly raised her hand and the short sword wrapped in spiritual power flew out. However, it only left a shallow wound on the Conflagration Ape's body.
However, although it did not cause any damage to the Conflagration Ape, the short sword still stopped it for a moment. At this moment, Mu Chen's feet touched the ground and his figure flew out like a nimble monkey. He clenched his hand and the sharp dagger slipped out of his sleeve. A dark Spiritual Energy wrapped around it and brought along a cold light as it quickly flew towards the Conflagration Ape's eyes.
As blood splattered, the Conflagration Ape suddenly let out a mournful roar. However, just as the roar came out, the dagger already pierced its throat with a cold light and stopped the roar.
Bang.
The Conflagration Ape's huge body landed heavily on the ground and crushed the rocks into pieces. Mu Chen's figure also landed on the side. He casually wiped off the blood on the dagger and asked Tang Qian 'Er who was still in shock, "Are you alright?" "I'm fine."
Tang Qian 'Er slightly shook her head while Mo Ling and the others were a bit stunned. It was obvious that they had not recovered from the fact that Mu Chen had killed a Conflagration Ape so easily.
Of course, not only them, even the Thunderstorm Team was stunned. Mu Chen's reaction was so fast and his attack was so smooth. "Amazing. This Conflagration Ape probably has the strength of a Spiritual Movement Stage Late Stage." Lei Cheng gave a thumbs up to Mu Chen and laughed.
"Its speed was reduced by the smoke. Otherwise, I would not have been able to kill it so easily."
Mu Chen shook his head. It seemed that although the Conflagration Ape had withstood the hypnosis of the smoke, it was still affected.
"That medicine's medicinal power is limited after all. A Conflagration Ape with the strength of a Spiritual Movement Stage Late Stage could withstand it. Right now, there are probably more than twenty Conflagration Apes with this strength in the depths of the valley. Fortunately, although they were not hypnotized, their strength would still be reduced. It should not be difficult to deal with them."
Lei Cheng nodded his head. Then, he suddenly lowered his body and looked into the distance. His expression gradually became serious, "Our trouble is that big guy."
Mu Chen also narrowed his eyes as he stared into the distance. He noticed that at the end of the valley, the smoke had dissipated quite a bit. At that location, there was a fiery figure that was even larger than the other Conflagration Apes.
The giant shadow's body was like fire. Its body was bright as if it was covered with a layer of fiery red armor. Although it was sitting on the ground, there was an ominous aura coming from afar. The violent Spiritual Energy fluctuation was far from what a normal Conflagration Ape could compare with.
Obviously, this giant shadow was the boss of the valley, the Conflagration Ape King.
Mu Chen felt the Spiritual Energy pressure coming from afar. His eyes also became serious. A hint of fear flashed through Mo Ling and the others' eyes. That was a Middle Rank Spiritual Beast.
Mu Chen stared at the Conflagration Ape King for a while. Then, he looked behind the big guy. On the mountain wall, there was a crack that was around two meters wide. In the crack, a small tree that was around three meters tall extended out from the crack.
This small tree was completely lustrous white, appearing as though it was made from jade. The emerald green leaves on the small tree revealed a little emerald like colour. Those were many round fruits. Even from such a great distance, one could still smell the fragrance that was emitted, causing one's heart to feel relaxed and happy.
"It really is the Jaded Essence Tree!"
Mu Chen looked at the small tree and a hint of joy flashed through his eyes. From the looks of it, the Jaded Essence Tree had clearly matured. From a rough look, there were probably no less than thirty Jaded Essence Fruits. If this cooperation was successful, it would indeed be a little tempting.
"Little brother, I will lead five members to attack the Conflagration Ape King. The other five members will deal with the awakened Conflagration Apes with your companions. At that time, you just need to wait for the opportunity to use the Spirit Destruction Bead and see if you can directly kill the Conflagration Ape King in one blow!" Lei Cheng observed for a while and said in a deep voice.
"Okay."
Mu Chen nodded his head. He pondered for a moment and said: "If there is an accident, I suggest that we immediately retreat. If you guys are greedy for the Jaded Essence Fruit, I will lead the others and leave first. I will just treat the Spirit Destruction Bead as wasted. After all, although the Jaded Essence Fruit is precious, life is more important."
When Lei Cheng heard this, he let out a bitter laugh and nodded his head. If it really reached that step, then it could only be considered unlucky.
"Get ready."
Lei Cheng waved his hand. Spiritual Energy rose from the bodies of Lin Zhong and the other five members of the Thunderstorm Team. Then, they carefully approached the Conflagration Ape King.
Although there was a faint mist in the valley, the Conflagration Ape King was obviously not an ordinary Conflagration Ape. Just when Lei Cheng and the others were dozens of feet away from it, it suddenly sensed something. Its scarlet eyes stared at them and a ruthless glint surged out from its eyes. It was obvious that these humans who dared to intrude into its territory had angered it.
Roar!
A furious roar rang out from its sinister mouth. The Conflagration Ape King stretched out its long arm and actually grabbed a huge boulder. It then viciously threw it at Lei Cheng. The whooshing sound of the boulder breaking through the air indicated that it contained an extremely heavy force.
"Kill!"
Lei Cheng let out a fierce roar as his body shot forward. With a flip of his hand, a large blood-red blade appeared in his hand. As Spiritual Energy surged, he chopped out with the blade. The sharp blade aura instantly split the huge rock apart. His speed did not decrease in the slightest as he took the lead and charged straight towards the Conflagration Ape King. The other members of the Thunderstorm Group also hurriedly followed.
Bang bang!
Both sides instantly came into contact and a fierce battle broke out. Spiritual Energy surged out and the sharp blade aura quickly greeted the Conflagration Ape King's body at lightning speed.
While Lei Cheng and the others were entangled with the Conflagration Ape King, Mo Ling and the others followed the other five members of the Thunderstorm Team to block the awakened Conflagration Apes so that they would not interfere with the battle.
Mu Chen, on the other hand, stood not too far away. His eyes stared closely at the battle. The fiery red Spirit Destruction Bead was grasped between his fingers once again and a violent Spiritual Energy was constantly emitted out.
This Spirit Destruction Bead had the power to heavily injure a Spiritual Rotation Stage powerhouse. However, there was only one bead. Therefore, he had to grasp the best opportunity. Otherwise, if he wasted it, the mission this time would be in vain.
Dong!
The battle with the Conflagration Ape King was quite tragic. Lin Zhong and the other four members of the Thunderstorm Team attacked with all their might. Although they managed to leave some wounds on the Conflagration Ape King's body, their palms that were holding onto the blade were already covered in blood. It was obvious that they were injured by the recoil.
From the looks of it, if it was not for Lei Cheng blocking the majority of the Conflagration Ape King's attacks, they would not even be able to get close to this big guy.
"Lightning Blade Strangulation!" After fighting for a while, Lei Cheng felt his arms go numb and immediately shouted.
"Boom!"
The moment he shouted, Lin Zhong and the other four suddenly took a step forward. Lightning flashed on their long blades and they used all their strength to slash out. Five lightning-like blade auras suddenly flew out and landed on the Conflagration Ape King's back.
Chi!
A crack appeared on the Conflagration Ape King's metal-like back under the combined attack of the five people. Fresh blood immediately flowed out.
Roar!
The sharp pain from its back caused the Conflagration Ape King to roar in anger. Its ape arm fiercely fanned out and a violent Spiritual Energy swept out. Lin Zhong and the other four people were instantly sent flying as they vomited blood.
"Die, bastard!"
Lei Cheng leaped up and let out a roar. He swung his long blade and the Spiritual Energy in his body surged out. On the blade, there was a Spiritual Energy blade light that was a few feet long. It furiously chopped down towards the Conflagration Ape King.
Clang!
The Conflagration Ape King's speed was also extremely fast. When it sensed the ferocity of Lei Cheng's attack, it immediately crossed its arms like a shield and forcefully blocked the sharp blade. The blade aura penetrated deep into its flesh, but it did not cut off its arms.
"Mu Chen!" Lei Cheng roared at this moment.
Just when he roared, Mu Chen, who had been accumulating energy for a long time, suddenly rushed out. His figure was like a nimble monkey as he appeared behind the Conflagration Ape King. Dark-black Spiritual Energy wrapped around his fingers and like a sharp dagger, it pierced into the wound on the Conflagration Ape King's back.
Fresh blood spurted out and Mu Chen quickly retreated. An extremely violent Spiritual Energy was emitted from the Conflagration Ape King's wound.
Bang!
Just when the fluctuation was emitted, a huge Spiritual Energy shock wave exploded. The Conflagration Ape King's back was like a bomb that exploded. Flesh and blood splattered everywhere and the rocks on the ground were shattered by the impact.
Roar!
The Conflagration Ape King roared crazily, but blood was flowing out from its back. It looked as if there was a huge hole on its back. It struggled for a few steps and finally fell to the ground.
Mu Chen landed on the ground. He looked at the Conflagration Ape King that had fallen to the ground and let out a sigh of relief.
"Success!"
Upon seeing this scene, wild joy immediately gushed out from the eyes of Lin Zhong and the rest. Even a relieved smile surfaced on Lei Cheng's face.
"Something's not right!"
However, just when they were relieved, Mu Chen's expression changed. He saw a faint red light emitting from the Conflagration Ape King's body.
"Be careful!" Lei Cheng also noticed the change and instantly became nervous.
The red light enveloped the Conflagration Ape King's body and the blood on its back actually stopped flowing. Then, Lin Zhong and the others watched in horror as the Conflagration Ape King stood up shakily. The fiery red fur on its body was actually growing bit by bit.
Roar!
The Conflagration Ape King roared towards the sky. Within the red light on its body, there was a faint emerald light flickering. The light was exactly the same as the color of the Jaded Essence Fruit.
As it roared, the Conflagration Ape King's aura suddenly became a lot stronger.
"Damn it, it actually broke through at this moment!" Lei Cheng felt the Conflagration Ape King's increasing aura and his expression instantly changed.
Mu Chen's expression suddenly turned serious. It seems that this bastard ate quite a lot of Jaded Essence Fruits. Now, things are truly troublesome. (While staring at the recommendation tickets in everyone's hands.)