Although Lei Qianjiao had repelled the ape, she showed no signs of joy, her expression growing even more grim.
Neither she nor Wu Tian had held back any power during the fight.
Furthermore, they had not been stingy with their release of immortal techniques, using all that was necessary.
Yet, the result of this combat style was that they still couldn't inflict any substantial damage on the ape.
This creature was simply terrifying beyond measure.
She looked at Wu Tian with concern and asked, "Wu Tian, how are you feeling now? Can you still fight?"
Wu Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, then nodded and said, "I won't be defeated that easily. And after the recent battle, I've come to realize something."
"To deal with this guy, techniques below high-tier immortal techniques are likely to be useless."
"Therefore, we must change our combat strategy."
"You mean using high-tier immortal techniques?" Lei Qianjiao understood Wu Tian's meaning.
She said, "That shouldn't be a problem for me, but what about you?"
Regardless, Wu Tian's rank was only mid-tier immortal, so she worried that he might not be able to sustain a fight using high-tier immortal techniques.
In reality, even as a high-tier immortal, she couldn't casually unleash skills like high-tier immortal techniques.
If overused, it would still be a significant drain on her.
In response to Lei Qianjiao's question, Wu Tian replied, "Don't worry about me. In any case, this is the only way we can proceed now."
"Your rank is higher than mine. You should focus on condensing a high-tier immortal technique here. I know that condensing it takes time."
"Try to perfect your moves. As for the time, I will hold it off for you."
"What did you say?!" Lei Qianjiao was greatly startled by Wu Tian's suggestion.
Then, she quickly shook her head, "No, it's already this difficult for both of us to fight it. How can you do it alone?"
"If I want to fully unleash the power of a high-tier immortal technique, with my current abilities, it will take at least two minutes."
"Those two minutes won't be easy to stall!"
Lei Qianjiao's words were not an exaggeration. Given the ape's combat power, it would be extremely difficult for one person to stall it for two minutes.
After all, if it were to deal with ordinary mid-tier immortals, two minutes would be enough for this ape to kill a hundred of them.
But Wu Tian insisted on his idea and said, "I've already said it, leave this to me. Don't waste time here."
"Look, it has already recovered and is about to attack again. So, do as I say!"
How could Lei Qianjiao not know that Wu Tian's proposed method was indeed the most suitable one at the moment?
It was just that she couldn't bring herself to do it.
But seeing the ape let out another astonishing roar, she knew that this was not the time for feigned kindness. They had to act decisively to have any hope of survival.
So, despite her reluctance, she could only nod and say, "Alright, I understand. But you absolutely must not die!"
Wu Tian flashed a somewhat grim smile and said, "Don't worry, it's not that easy to kill me."
A flicker of struggle crossed Lei Qianjiao's beautiful eyes.
But she quickly suppressed it, took a deep breath, and began to condense her immortal energy.
The fluctuations of a high-tier immortal technique immediately permeated the space.
This aura was clearly something very dangerous to the ape, so it immediately charged towards Lei Qianjiao!
Wu Tian flicked his long sword, and the light on its blade shone brilliantly at this moment.
He held the sword and met the ape, engaging in a powerful collision!
This collision did not send Wu Tian flying.
But even as he frantically circulated his immortal energy, his feet still slowly retreated backward.
He knew he couldn't stalemate with the ape here, as Lei Qianjiao had entered the state of condensing immortal energy.
If any accident were to occur, it could have a huge impact on Lei Qianjiao.
The immediate priority was to quickly leave this area.
Thus, Wu Tian let out a fierce shout, and the lightning energy all over his body began to burn intensely like flames.
In this state, his power was greatly enhanced, allowing him to barely contend with the ape!
This was a mid-tier immortal technique called "Thunder God Transformation," which specialized in enhancing one's physique, essentially a self-buff.
Although this technique provided a significant boost, its use consumed immortal energy like flowing water and could not be sustained for long.
Now was the critical moment to race against time!
Wu Tian grunted continuously, pushing out his strength as much as possible, and the lightning energy on his body grew increasingly potent.
Through this desperate resistance, a miracle happened: he actually managed to push the ape back!
This turn of events clearly caught the ape off guard.
After being pushed back over ten meters by Wu Tian, it finally reacted and forcefully planted its heels.
"Roar!"
This event was perhaps a great insult to it.
Therefore, it unleashed even greater power, furiously shoved Wu Tian aside, and with heavy thuds from its limbs, it charged rapidly towards Wu Tian.
Seeing the ape charging at him like a truck, Wu Tian's heart leaped into his throat.
If it were truly just a truck in front of him, that would be something he could handle.
But the problem now was that this ape was far more terrifying than any truck.
In his panic, Wu Tian had no other choice. He condensed the immortal energy within him and thrust his long sword straight at the ape.
Instantly, several streaks of lightning sword energy appeared around his body.
They then transformed into sharp streams of light, whistling towards the ape.
Facing this mid-tier immortal technique, the ape showed no fear. With a couple of casual swipes, it shattered all the sword energy.
Wu Tian was about to launch another attack when the ape suddenly leaped up, its massive body crushing Wu Tian beneath it!
It roared unscrupulously, pinning Wu Tian down, its cries almost shattering Wu Tian's eardrums.
Seeing its ferociously vicious appearance, Wu Tian's face turned somewhat green, and a sense of panic surged within him.