The fierce beast showed a hint of confusion, its heart filled with bewilderment.
It was rare for it to venture out, only to discover that all the fierce beasts under its dominion were dead.
Then, it directly found Ye Ningze, the outsider.
It wanted to teach this damned fellow a harsh lesson and let him know its might!
Ye Ningze, who was heartily hunting fierce beasts to earn money, felt his heart tighten as the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape appeared.
Having already advanced to the peak of the Grandmaster realm, he could naturally sense the formidable power of this Arm-Swinging Demon Ape.
Judging solely by its aura, this Arm-Swinging Demon Ape possessed at least the strength of a peak high-level fierce beast!
Furthermore, the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape had a characteristic: it was tough-skinned and physically powerful, with astonishing defense!
When facing such an Arm-Swinging Demon Ape, Ye Ningze had to remain fully focused. Otherwise, if he were to be sent flying by a single punch from this ape due to carelessness, it would be a significant loss.
The Arm-Swinging Demon Ape was much larger than Ye Ningze. It roared and charged forward, pounding its chest, its mountain-like fists swinging towards Ye Ningze's head, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Ye Ningze dared not be careless. Without hesitation, he grabbed his long saber and evaded.
Although his long saber had been refined and upgraded to a Yuan Weapon, Ye Ningze did not want to use it to directly block such a heavy punch.
After all, even a Yuan Weapon could be damaged if subjected to excessive force!
This saber had cost over thirty million in crafting fees. Ye Ningze knew he couldn't afford to craft a similar weapon again.
After dodging a heavy punch from the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape, Ye Ningze seized the opening revealed by the ape's swinging fist and closed the distance!
His speed was incredibly fast, and in a flash, he was in front of the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape.
With a dull thud, Ye Ningze's long saber fiercely slashed into the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's shoulder.
*Crack!*
Ye Ningze felt a massive force transmit through his long saber. His feet sank directly into the earth, digging deep.
Ye Ningze's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's defense to be so terrifying. His full-power strike hadn't even managed to tear through its outer skin; instead, he was sent reeling, his body numb, and he was thrown back into the ground.
As expected of the ruler of this region, it was indeed tough!
After enduring this slash, the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape was enraged. Its body lunged forward, reappearing before Ye Ningze.
A pair of giant fists, like iron clamps, smashed towards Ye Ningze's body.
Ye Ningze quickly raised his saber to block. This time, his hands were directly numbed by the immense force, and his long saber was knocked flying!
His clothes were also torn to shreds.
The monster's strength was truly immense!
Ye Ningze's footwork flickered as he retreated, grabbing the saber that had been thrown away. A cold glint flashed as he directly swung towards the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape.
*Clang!!!*
The cold light shimmered, and the long saber fiercely struck the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's incredibly sturdy armor.
However, only a crisp clang was heard. The long saber managed to shatter only a layer of the outer skin before it could not advance any further.
And the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's attack followed.
The Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's massive bear paw slammed down heavily onto Ye Ningze's chest.
Ye Ningze was struck by the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's palm. His chest cavity throbbed with pain, and he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground far away.
A mouthful of blood gushed out, transforming into a vibrant red rose in the forest.
*Pfft!*
After Ye Ningze's body hit the ground heavily, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. The blood fell onto the ground, resembling a blooming blood-colored petal, appearing extremely ferocious and terrifying.
At this moment, Ye Ningze felt as if his chest had been impacted by a ten-thousand-pound boulder. A wave of pain surged through him, his chest seemed to have cracked open, and streaks of blood appeared on his chest.
His internal organs churned.
Streams of heat flowed from his chest.
"This Arm-Swinging Demon Ape is too powerful. It seems that ordinary force alone cannot break through its outer skin defense."
Thinking this, Ye Ningze switched to a two-handed grip on his saber.
His two fair hands tightly grasped the slender saber hilt. The next moment, the black saber body faintly turned red, and the air around the long saber seemed to distort.
"Blazing Flame, Eternal Burn!"
The A-grade flame talent was activated. The raging flames, enveloped by true essence, were directly infused into the black saber. At this moment, the black saber was unstoppable!
The Arm-Swinging Demon Ape roared and charged forward, its mountain-like heavy fists smashing ferociously towards Ye Ningze's head. Its muscles bulged like balls, appearing truly terrifying.
Ye Ningze closed his eyes slightly, his hands gripping the long saber tightly. The black long saber danced like a swift dragon in his hands, its light scattering wildly.
Empowered by the flame, the black saber was now incredibly sharp. Wherever the saber light passed, the air was completely torn apart, leaving behind spatial rifts.
*Rumble!!!*
Ye Ningze and the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape engaged in a fierce battle, unleashing his full strength. Every strike was made with all his might!
The Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's physique was too massive, and its strength reached a terrifying level of 1.2 million.
The man and the ape engaged in a fierce struggle at this moment. Their large feet stomped the ground, causing it to collapse.
Debris rolled, and their figures blurred into afterimages on the ground, constantly shifting and colliding!
Despite its massive size, the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's speed was not slow. After dozens of exchanges, neither had gained the upper hand!
Ye Ningze hadn't experienced combat at this level for a long time.
At this moment, he felt his potential being perfectly unleashed. He could even clearly feel the growth of true essence within him!
What a great opportunity!
This was Ye Ningze's first exhilarating battle since reaching the peak of the Grandmaster realm. For a martial artist, actual combat was the best opportunity to improve their cultivation.
Ye Ningze would not let such an opportunity slip away.
The long saber, now augmented by flames, could finally break through the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's outer skin. Under the relentless onslaught of the saber, the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape's two massive arms were soon covered in bloody wounds.
However, these injuries did not cause the Arm-Swinging Demon Ape to lose its reason. Instead, they ignited the savage, bloodthirsty wildness within it!
*Roar~~!!*
The Arm-Swinging Demon Ape let out a sky-piercing roar, its fists smashing down towards Ye Ningze without regard for anything else.