Chapter 74 Vanguard of the Tiger Clan

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Fierce winds howled through the valley as the oppressive aura radiating from the two Second-Star Generals in combat sent tremors of fear through the circle of exotic beasts gathered hundreds of meters away. These creatures stared greedily at the Crimson Spirit Fruit, their longing born from an ancient, instinctual desire for strength and evolution. Were it not for the deterrence of Kate and Reeves, the two generals, the beasts would have swarmed in long ago, turning the place into another scene of hell.

Amid the anxious roars of the beasts, Wang Ji concealed himself flawlessly, creeping as close to the edge of the battle as possible—this was the limit of how near he could get.

“That fruit—I must have it!” Wang Ji’s burning gaze lingered on the Crimson Spirit Fruit, its fragrance growing richer with each passing moment.

Just then, Kate lashed out with a triple-claw strike, forcing Reeves back. Seizing the chance, he glanced at the fruit and shouted, “The fruit is about to ripen, Reeves! There’s no point wasting our time here!”

Reeves’ eyes gleamed as he looked at the Crimson Spirit Fruit, a fierce fighting spirit animating his whole being. He laughed, “Very well! Let’s settle this in a single move!”

“Watch closely!” The giant tiger leapt dozens of meters into the air, a surge of lightning flickering along its horn as it roared, “Thunder Flash!”

A grave look flashed in the gorilla’s eyes. He too sprang upward, a visible whirlwind forming a vortex in his hands. “Gale Barrage!”

[Beep beep! Detected A-Rank Battle Technique. Spend energy points to record it?]

Wang Ji made the decision without hesitation, focusing all his attention on the two figures in the sky.

A surge of violent energy erupted at their collision point, sending both Kate the Unihorn Tiger and Reeves the Gorilla tumbling backward. To avoid damaging the Crimson Spirit Fruit, they had deliberately chosen to exchange blows in midair.

This created Wang Ji’s opportunity.

Spotting both combatants thrown back by each other’s ultimate techniques, Wang Ji sprang up the moment they lost their footing, moving like a bolt of lightning straight toward the Crimson Spirit Fruit.

The two titans in the air instantly spotted him.

“It’s you?! Cursed pest, put down the Crimson Spirit Fruit!” Kate the Unihorn Tiger roared in fury.

At the same time, Reeves glared at Wang Ji’s outstretched hand, ashamed and enraged. “Aaah! I’ll kill you all!”

A torrent of savage energy burst from his body.

Under the pressure of their combined focus, Wang Ji snatched the Crimson Spirit Fruit and immediately dashed away without a word.

[High-energy natural treasure detected. Absorb to randomly activate the system’s ultimate function?]

Wang Ji ignored the X System’s prompt and fled with all his might.

“Thunder Flash!”

“Gale Barrage!”

Two powerful attacks crashed toward Wang Ji from different directions, carving deep ravines into the earth.

Wang Ji felt his speed was no match for their pursuit, his heart pounding with dread. “What kind of technique is this?!”

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In desperation, Wang Ji had a sudden idea. He sliced the Crimson Spirit Fruit in half, the hot, fragrant juice making his throat tighten. Resisting the urge to consume it, he flung half the fruit back over his shoulder.

At the same time, he cried out inwardly, “Absorb!”

[Confirming absorption of incomplete natural treasure. Activating ultimate function... Success rate: 67%...]

Kate the Unihorn Tiger saw a flash of red hurtling his way and halted his attack, catching the half-fruit with a swipe of his paw.

“Kate!” Reeves, seeing this, thought the fruit had fallen into Kate’s hands. He instantly lunged at him.

Kate opened his maw wide, swallowing the half fruit without hesitation, then shot Wang Ji a look as if to say, “You know your place,” while calmly fending off Reeves’ furious assault.

Only then did Wang Ji, unable to help himself, lick the remaining juice from his hand—just a few drops, yet it sent comfort surging through his entire body. With his immediate danger gone, he took his time, drawing his chainsaw sword and moving aside to observe.

Swallowing the half fruit, Kate’s aura surged, but facing the gorilla’s ferocious onslaught, he could do no better than fight to a draw, a bitter smile flickering across his face.

“Gale Barrage!”

“Die!”

The gorilla, eyes bloodshot in his frenzy, slammed his fists into the ground, blasting a crater several meters deep.

At first, Kate was on the defensive, forced back by Reeves’ relentless assault, but soon his own anger flared. With a roar, he unleashed another Thunder Flash, sending the enraged gorilla stumbling back.

“Enough, Reeves! The Crimson Spirit Fruit is gone, eaten by both me and that brat! Your madness is pointless now!”

The gorilla’s eyes bulged as he glared at Wang Ji in the distance. “You’ve got guts. When my lord arrives, it will be your doom!”

“Hmph! I await your so-called Sir Xirong’s arrival!” Wang Ji’s eyes blazed with hatred, recalling all those who had sacrificed themselves to cover the retreat at Hope Town.

Sensing Wang Ji’s murderous intent, Reeves demanded, “Who are you, to dare defy the overlords of the universe? Do you not fear annihilation?”

Wang Ji strode forward, chainsaw sword in hand, and sneered, “Oh? Forgotten already? Back at Hope Elementary, I killed plenty of your underlings.”

“It’s—you?!” Reeves shouted, aghast. “You’ve broken through to Second-Star General? Impossible... it can’t be!”

“Heh, as long as you remember. Today, I’ll collect a little interest,” Wang Ji said, raising his sword as he closed within dozens of meters.

“Cyclone Slash!” A blade of sword light a foot long flared along the chainsaw sword, slashing ferociously at the gorilla.

Still reeling in shock, Reeves hurriedly threw up his arms to block.

The sword light shattered the gorilla’s steel bracers, leaving a deep cut and splattering blood.

“Impossible! You even have B-Rank battle techniques?! How could a native possess such power?” Reeves gasped, staring at his wound.

Wang Ji pressed his attack, refusing to let up. Ignoring the strain on his own body, he launched another Cyclone Slash, forcing Reeves to counter with Gale Barrage.

Off to the side, Kate the Unihorn Tiger watched Wang Ji with a look of surprise. He hadn’t expected this native of Earth to possess such formidable strength.

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“Hey! Gorilla, need some help? Being defeated by a native is the shame of your clan for a thousand years!” Kate suddenly seemed to have an epiphany, grinning slyly as he called out.

Already rattled, the gorilla’s eyes turned blood-red at Kate’s words. He howled furiously, his fists pounding the air, leaving countless afterimages.

For a while, Wang Ji could only defend, dodging the gorilla’s skills and parrying with his sword.

Soon, the valley was left in ruins, and the surrounding beasts, with the Crimson Spirit Fruit gone, scattered in panic.

“Die! Cursed pest, die for me!” The gorilla, bleeding from several wounds, hammered at Wang Ji, who fared little better—his left arm hung limp, shattered by a heavy blow.

“Don’t overestimate yourself,” Wang Ji taunted, dodging a punch and leaping away.

“Tiger, I see you and the gorilla are rivals. Why don’t we join forces and quietly finish him off?” Wang Ji proposed slyly.

Reeves stiffened at this. The Ape and Tiger Clans were long at odds, their lords both dominant forces in the universe. He had to be wary of Kate turning on him.

“Hmph! Kate, our ten great clans swore an oath—not to attack each other until this place fully opens. Don’t break the pact!” Reeves warned, moving slightly aside, forming a tense three-way standoff.

Wang Ji breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Kate, taking the opportunity to spray and bandage his fractured left arm. With his recovery ability, he’d heal by the next day even without medicine.

Kate watched Wang Ji with interest. “Hahaha! Gorilla, who’d have thought you’d suffer this day? Of course I’ll honor the pact of our ten clans.”

“But...” Kate paused, his gaze toward the gorilla gleaming with strange light. “This kid has a point. If we quietly finish you off, when your clan hears their vanguard has fallen, they’ll just blame him!”

Wang Ji gave a wry smile but could only accept the implication. He raised his chainsaw sword. “Gorilla! Today, I’ll avenge the innocent victims of my people with your blood.”

Now beset by both Wang Ji and Kate, the gorilla felt the pressure mount. He pounded his chest in fury, his savage aura exploding outward.

Kate assumed a battle stance, locking onto the gorilla, certain he was about to go berserk.

“Hmph! Today’s disgrace will be repaid with interest!” With a final glare at Wang Ji, the gorilla abruptly turned and fled.

The sudden change left both Kate and Wang Ji momentarily speechless.

“Heh, so much for the Ape Clan’s top general,” Kate sneered, then turned and approached Wang Ji at a measured pace.

As the unihorn tiger came closer, Wang Ji straightened, wary. “Mr. Tiger, there’s no need for us to fight to the death here.”

“Of course not. I suspect that gorilla hasn’t gone far—he’s watching us,” Kate replied, glancing toward Reeves’ retreat.

Sensing no hostility from the gorilla, Wang Ji relaxed, slinging his chainsaw sword over his back and smiling. “Hello, I’m Wang Ji—by your reckoning, an Earthling.”

Kate was surprised by Wang Ji’s adaptability, realizing quickly that they were outsiders, but did not show much astonishment.

“Greetings. I am Kate, vanguard of the Tiger Clan. My respects to a strong adversary.” Kate lifted his head, his horn gleaming with light.