The Human Emperor
chapter-1886

Chapter 1886: King Ape! (II)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Boom!

The King Ape’s massive fist descended, causing the ground within one thousand feet to shudder and shooting loose rocks and chunks of dirt several hundred feet into the air. The tremendous power of this strike immediately engulfed the battlefield in a cloud of dust.

“Ah!”

Several Arab Governors and Deputy Governors cried out in shock, and with no time to dodge, they expanded their barriers of Stellar Energy. But a moment later, they screamed as the King Ape’s terrifying attack shattered their Stellar Energy and smashed them into the earth.

Horses shrieked as they were crushed into meat pancakes, along with all the Arab cavalry in the area.

They were even weaker, so they were even less of a match for the King Ape!

But this was only the beginning. The sky darkened once more as yet another silhouette rapidly expanded. Before the army could react, yet another fist smashed into the dense ranks of the Arab cavalry, provoking a chorus of screams.

“Trying a sneak attack against the Great Tang? Did you get my permission?”

Wang Chong’s icy voice rang out over the battlefield.

Even though he was being held down by the Ifrit, Wang Chong was still keeping a close watch on the battlefield, even splitting his attention to control the King Ape so that it could wreak havoc in the Arab army.

Through his experience at the Battle of Talas, Wang Chong had grown much more proficient at controlling ape Behemoths, and most frightening of all was that Wang Chong specifically had the King Ape attack the Arab Governors, Deputy Governors, and generals.

“The giant ape is coming! Run!”

“Bastard! Hurry and kill it!”

The Arab ranks fell into turmoil, resounding with screams. The King Ape under Wang Chong’s control did not care who stood in its way, rushing here and there and almost splitting the battlefield in half.

“Beast!”

Stellar Energy surged into the air as several furious and fearless Arab Governors rose into the air and attacked the King Ape. But they had barely risen up when the King Ape sent them flying like cannonballs.

The King Ape was the apex of the Behemoth Army, and in terms of physical strength, it was equal to an early Subtle realm expert. Only a scant few were able to reach this level of power.

Even the Arab War God, Qutaybah, had only broken into this level at the Battle of Talas.

“We’re no match for it alone! Everyone, go together and use ritual tools on it!” a powerful Arab Governor said. The moment he spoke, ten-some Governors and Deputy Governors converged from all sides, attempting to work together to subdue the beast.

If the Behemoth were allowed to wreak havoc in the army, the consequences would be unimaginable. Arabia did not have the giant ballistae of the Great Tang.

But they had underestimated both the King Ape and Wang Chong.

The King Ape suddenly pressed its body to the ground and began to move around on all four limbs, moving left and right, spinning around halfway, twisting and turning, attacking before the Arab Governors could complete their encirclement while constantly shifting positions.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Explosions rang out over the earth as dust churned through the air. In just a few moments, the Governors and Deputy Governors had been broken, either fleeing with heavy injuries or killed on the spot.

Moreover, the King Ape’s movements were clean and vicious. Rather than a Behemoth, it was more like a seasoned warrior!

The King Ape already possessed frightening strength. Coupled with Wang Chong’s warrior mind and experience, it was simply unstoppable.

“Ah!”

Under the King Ape’s attacks, the Arab cavalry could only scream as they were crushed like ants by the thousands.

Only the High Priest could stop Wang Chong from controlling the Behemoths, and the High Priest was now dead, leaving no one to stop him.

“Kill!”

The Great Tang side was invigorated by this sight. Arabia had its Ifrit, but the Great Tang was not powerless. At this moment, the Tang soldiers began their counterattack.

Meanwhile, Su Hanshan, Li Siye, and Cheng Qianli seized the moment to engage in their own attacks. In flash, the Arabs had lost their upper hand and fallen into disarray.

Thud! Thud! Thud! As bodies dropped to the ground, the Arab army began to crumble.

“Damn it!”

In the rear of the army, let alone Lucis, who was still controlling the Moon God Tree, even Khatabah turned grim, his fists clenching as a cold aura began to exude from his body.

Bang!

Suddenly, Khatabah stepped forward, a sharp light in his eyes.

“Kill it!”

Khatabah’s voice swept across the battlefield, and the effects were almost immediate. The Ifrit suddenly roared and increased in power, its temperature of a hundred-thousand-some degrees rising again.

“Ah! Back up!”

Zhangchou Jianqiong and the others called out in alarm and backed away. The Ifrit used this chance to break free and swiftly stride over toward the King Ape.

Its body seethed with flames, and its power was far more terrifying than the King Ape’s!

This monster from an ancient era could absorb energy from the depths of spacetime. After fighting with Wang Chong and the others for so long, it had been significantly weakened, but at this moment, its body flashed with red light, and new energy began to seep out of the void and into the Ifrit’s body.

In a flash, not only did the ancient Ifrit restore its original power, it grew even stronger.

Upon seeing this, even Wang Chong grimaced.

And then, to his greater consternation…

Awooooo!

The Ifrit roared, upon which the black smoke around it doubled in density. At the same time, fwoosh! A thin tendril of flame burst out of the black claws of the Ifrit’s right hand, extending forward as if it were a living creature. In the blink of an eye, it had extended to a length of some seven thousand feet, a whip of fire and smoke.

Crack! The Ifrit locked onto the King Ape wreaking havoc in the Arab army and cracked the whip. The golden whip cleaved through the air in a massive arc to wrap around the King Ape.

All of this happened so suddenly that even Wang Chong was alarmed, his face paling.

He could tell at a glance that the flame whip was monstrously powerful, but this was the first time in this battle the Ifrit had even used such an ability!

But while Wang Chong was shocked, it did not affect his reaction time.

Bang!

Just when the tip of the flame whip was about to wrap around the King Ape’s body, the King Ape lunged into the air, narrowly escaping its grasp.

But the Ifrit seemed to show no signs of giving up on its prey. Debris and dust flew into the air as the Ifrit squatted its massive body, building up strength in its legs for a flying leap. Suddenly—

There was a boom of thunder above the Ifrit’s head, and a shadow was cast down from the sky. The Ifrit looked up in surprise and saw dark clouds gathering above it, countless silver snakes crawling within them.

Boom!

Before the Ifrit could react, a bolt of lightning countless times more dazzling than the sun cleaved down like a sharp sword.

With one strike, it blew apart the Ifrit’s head, causing its body to stagger backward and naturally ending its attempted jump.

“Lightning Flash!”

At the final moment, a slender figure appeared at the Ifrit’s head, gripping the Origin Immortal Sword and unleashing a blow that could cleave open the earth.

Wang Chong had used the Origin Immortal Sword and its Power of Lightning to strike the Ifrit and interrupt its actions.

The Ifrit’s destructive power was unmatched, capable of wiping out an army as easily as breathing. While Wang Chong and the others had managed to restrain it, it was still extremely dangerous. Moreover, the King Ape was the only power Wang Chong could use to restrain the Arabs.

Once the King Ape was killed, the vast number of Arab soldiers would be unstoppable!

What a pity! Whether it’s the Origin Immortal Sword’s energy or Stellar Energy, they’re all mostly ineffective against this monster, only able to wound it, not kill it! If this continues, in the end, no one will be able to stop it!

Wang Chong had the King Ape continue its frenzied assault on the Arab army, but deep down, Wang Chong was still worried.

The Great Yinyang Heaven Creation Art, the Origin Immortal Art, the Art of God and Demon Obliteration, the Origin Immortal Sword… Wang Chong had used all of his strongest techniques, and any other opponent, even a Behemoth, would have been dead by this point.

But this Ifrit seemed to be the natural counter to all martial artists. Stellar Energy was as much as sixty percent less effective on it, and even worse, it seemed to be constantly absorbing energy from the void. With each passing second, it grew stronger.

This is bad! If it just keeps getting stronger and stronger like this, no one will be able to deal with it!

Wang Chong’s eyes twitched.

This was truly a world-destroying beast. Moreover… Wang Chong glanced at Khatabah. He suddenly realized that Khatabah was far too calm. Even now, he had yet to intervene in the battle.

This was certainly not because of his generous nature. He had to have some ulterior motive… He was waiting for the Ifrit to mature!