Chapter 1751 - 1753: Human?
The White Giant Ape left after asking Lu Xiaobu to wait for a while, leaving Lu Xiaobu in silence once more.
Just as he was wondering why the Demon Clan in this vast mountain range were so agreeable, a strange, raucous laughter echoed from a nearby distance.
"Hehe... It’s been ages since a human last came to this mountain!"
As Lu Xiaobu frowned and looked over, he spotted a leopard as black as ink slowly approaching.
The leopard paused on a tree not far from where the giant ape had stopped earlier, its blood-red eyes fixed on Lu Xiaobu, continuing to emit its intimidating laughter, sending chills down one’s spine!
Black Cloud Leopard, among the few solitary demons in the clan, most were eccentric and had conflicts with all major races.
The intelligence about this leopard flashed through Lu Xiaobu’s mind.
This made him frown; he wasn’t looking to make trouble here to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
He was here more with good intentions.
Thus, Lu Xiaobu decided to remain silent, fixing a sharp glare towards the Black Cloud Leopard on the tree, coldly staring at it.
The Black Cloud Leopard noticed Lu Xiaobu’s gaze, halting its strange laughter, matching his stare with an equally fierce look.
A tense stand-off between the two began.
Just then, a white flash zipped over from afar, accompanied by a cold voice: "Hei Er, this is my leader’s guest, dare to make a move?"
The White Giant Ape had returned!
Seeing the White Giant Ape, a glint of restrained fierceness flashed in Black Cloud Leopard’s eyes before it cried out, "My prey is my business, guest or not!"
Though its words were tough, its body began slowly retreating.
Upon hearing this, the White Giant Ape laughed in anger, "You’re asking for it!"
Instantly transforming into a thunderbolt in mid-air, it swung its massive wooden club down.
Not to be outdone, the Black Cloud Leopard also turned into a black flash, darting through the air.
The white and black lightning clashed momentarily before parting.
Subsequently, the black lightning retreated, continuing its eerie laughter: "Hehe..."
Finally, the Black Cloud Leopard disappeared.
"Are you okay?" The White Giant Ape stopped not far from Lu Xiaobu, with several bleeding wounds, evidently from the earlier clash with the Black Cloud Leopard.
Plainly, in terms of one-on-one combat, the White Giant Ape and Black Cloud Leopard seemed closely matched.
"I’m fine." Lu Xiaobu waved dismissively.
"Good, the leaders want to see you, follow me." The White Giant Ape slung the club onto its shoulder before speaking.
"Alright, let’s go." Lu Xiaobu nodded, casually asking, "So, are all your leaders together?"
"Not far away." The White Giant Ape said while swinging along the vines, seemingly unfazed by its injuries.
"I heard that between you guys..." Lu Xiaobu frowned.
Could it be that the Demon Clan is indeed forming a power structure?
Unexpectedly, the leaders almost live together.
"Conflicts are still ongoing." The White Giant Ape didn’t mind, explaining, "But there’s a limit to the fighting. If two clans fought to extinction, this Vast Mountain would be in chaos!"
"Hence, while we fight among ourselves, the leaders seldom engage, and the Demon Kings are universally respected regardless of clan."
"That Black Er, his grand ancestor was also a Demon King, so typically, people ignore him!"
The White Giant Ape briefly explained the interaction and hierarchy within this Vast Mountain.
This made Lu Xiaobu nod—this Vast Mountain indeed began forming a structured hierarchy! Wonder which Demon King orchestrated it? Truly a grand strategist!
"Are they usually friendly to humans? They let me see your leaders so easily?" Lu Xiaobu inquired again.
Upon hearing this, the White Giant Ape paused slightly in the woods before saying, "No."
Once said, it continued moving.
Lu Xiaobu was puzzled but didn’t press further.
They soon arrived near a small tranquil lake, sometimes echoing with various roars, unnervingly.
The White Giant Ape led Lu Xiaobu to approach the lake, loudly announcing to the front, "Leader, I’ve brought the human!"
"Good, you may leave." A voice came from the distance.
After the White Giant Ape departed, an elderly-looking giant ape appeared nearby, holding a slightly short wooden stick as a cane.
As it appeared, it just silently gazed at Lu Xiaobu.
This made Lu Xiaobu frown slightly, "Sir, what’s the matter?"
"Human, are you truly human?" The elder ape suddenly spoke, eyeing Lu Xiaobu with curiosity, "Or were either of your parents from the Demon Clan?"
"What do you mean? Are you insulting me?" Lu Xiaobu rolled his eyes, speechless.
Upon hearing his denial, the elder ape frowned, its massive form suddenly vanished, and the seemingly frail body moved even faster than the earlier White Giant Ape.
The figure charged towards Lu Xiaobu, aiming a thick palm at him.
Lu Xiaobu frowned, his body disappearing mid-air, countering the elder ape with a punch.
However, to Lu Xiaobu’s surprise, as his fist was barely out, the elder ape’s body began evading already; by the time Lu Xiaobu’s punch landed as intended, the elder ape had already dodged!
Witnessing this, his eyes filled with doubt, then he launched more punches!
Yet, as initially, every time before his fists reached, the opponent began dodging.
The seemingly frail and heavy body exhibited a strangely agile flexibility!
Though Lu Xiaobu hadn’t unleashed his full speed, achieving this was surprising enough!
His amazement mirrored the elder ape’s astonishment!
The White Ape clan possessed a Racial Talent, attributed to their eyes.
Through their eyes, they could perceive their opponent’s Qi-Blood vigor, even deducing incoming attacks via Qi-Blood flow to dodge in advance!
Yet, despite detecting it just now, the elder ape narrowly evaded several times, with punches grazing it.
This puzzled it further—truly human? How could a human possess such powerful physique?