The roar shook heaven and earth, its terrifying sound waves causing countless people to faint on the spot, blood gushing from their noses and mouths.
The Titan Demon Ape, despite its name containing the word "demon," was not a demonic creature but an ancient beast.
These beings were known as children of the earth, possessing immense strength and formidable physical bodies. When enraged, even dragons and phoenixes dared not confront their might.
Merely its roar now held such power; one could only imagine the terrifying extent of its true strength.
Yao Weiwei’s small face had completely lost its color. She truly wasn't sure if Ji Mo could withstand Yuan Hao.
Although Yuan Hao was only at the mid-Emperor realm cultivation, his physical body was incomparably powerful, capable of contending even with peak-Emperor realm experts.
"Little brat, you dare call yourself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven? You're ugly, so don't dream too big!"
Ji Mo's eyes were exceptionally clear and bright, capable of seeing through everything.
The colossal figure in the sky, resembling a god or demon, was merely an illusion in his eyes, like a mirage.
He was convinced Yuan Hao was putting on a show, likely all flash and no substance. Otherwise, why hide in a tree and use illusions to scare people?
Besides, what was so frightening about a scrawny monkey?
Therefore, he appeared utterly calm, his heart undisturbed.
The turtle slave's eyes widened as he watched Ji Mo scoff.
This human courting death actually dared to provoke the boss. This was beyond having his treasures confiscated; his fate would surely be tragic.
"You court death!"
Yuan Hao was utterly enraged, flying into a furious temper.
The peach tree shook violently.
Then.
A monkey with a long, drooping face and dark brown fur leaped down from the peach tree, radiating a potent killing intent.
The phantom of the Titan Demon Ape in the sky retracted, transforming into a stream of light that merged into its body.
Ji Mo was right; this was Yuan Hao's true form. He wasn't a hundred-zhang tall Titan Demon Ape but a primate less than five feet tall, shorter than an average human.
"Could it be that the rumors are true? Yuan Hao isn't a pure-blooded Titan Demon Ape but a hybrid, cast out by his clan, which is why he's ended up here."
Yao Weiwei curiously observed Yuan Hao, pondering the common gossip.
However, even if Yuan Hao wasn't a pure-blooded Titan Demon Ape, he couldn't be underestimated. After all, occupying a prosperous city like Tianshui City meant he was no ordinary being.
Yuan Hao was so angered by Ji Mo that smoke billowed from his orifices. He pounded his chest with great force, the sound like booming war drums, shaking heaven and earth.
The turtle slave immediately went limp on the ground, like a dead snake.
The human males and females in the nearby rooms were all knocked unconscious.
Yao Weiwei also found it difficult to stand, swaying precariously. If she hadn't been hiding behind Ji Mo, protected by a special aura, she would likely have fallen to the ground.
Yuan Hao's nostrils spewed thick white smoke, his fur radiating dazzling golden light, emitting powerful, unyielding fluctuations.
In an instant, he vanished from his spot, turning into an afterimage that lunged at Ji Mo.
The ground cracked beneath his feet as he ran, kicking up sand and stones.
Boom!
The two collided fiercely.
Ji Mo remained motionless, while Yuan Hao somersaulted several times, sent flying backward with a trickle of golden-yellow blood at the corner of his mouth.
This scene shocked Yao Weiwei and the turtle slave immensely.
In a physical confrontation, Yuan Hao was actually no match for Ji Mo. How was this possible?
Even dragons wouldn't dare to directly confront a Titan Demon Ape head-on. For a human to physically overpower a Titan Demon Ape was simply unbelievable!
"You're too weak, and you still want to ram me? Looks like you'll be the one squatting to pee from now on."
Ji Mo strode forward, raising his fist to strike.
With a "bang," Yuan Hao was sent crashing to the ground.
His face contorted, his body crackled, and his bones were nearly shattered.
"Bastard, I am a Titan Demon Ape, how could I be inferior to a mere human?"
Yuan Hao was both shocked and furious, unable to accept the fact that his physique was inferior to Ji Mo's.
Ji Mo calling him weak further incensed him.
Just as men would never admit to being impotent, Titan Demon Apes could not admit to being weak; it was the greatest humiliation.
Yuan Hao's body began to glow, runes weaving in his eyes, shooting out dazzling divine light.
This was the innate divine ability of the Titan Demon Ape clan, capable of annihilating all life force.
But this move was useless against Ji Mo.
Ji Mo directly punched Yuan Hao's eye socket, crushing the astonishing divine light.
His seemingly ordinary fist seemed to contain a world-destroying power, indomitable!
"The Dao follows nature!"
Yao Weiwei gasped, her heart churning like a stormy sea.
Ji Mo's swinging fists seemed to contain traces of the Great Dao; it was truly terrifying.
The turtle slave finally understood why, after being held down by Ji Mo, his cultivation couldn't be used. Ji Mo's attacks were almost Dao-like, permeating the laws of heaven and earth, capable of annihilating everything!
Yuan Hao's heart sank to the bottom. What kind of monster was this? With every movement, there was an irresistible, terrifying energy; he was utterly outmatched.
The gap between them was insurmountable, truly pushing him to the brink of collapse.
He had no power to fight back and was thoroughly beaten by Ji Mo.
"I wonder how this monkey tastes. It looks too much like a human, making it a bit hard to take a bite."
Ji Mo lamented regretfully. A monkey that bled golden blood would undoubtedly be a great tonic, making him a bit peckish.
These words sent shivers down Yao Weiwei's and the turtle slave's spines.
From the sound of it, this person intended to eat Yuan Hao?
This was truly too brutal!
Despite his refined appearance, was his heart so bloody and cruel?
The turtle slave trembled, as snake meat was also a delicacy favored by humans. He might just be stewed into snake soup by this person!
"My meat is foul and cannot be eaten. In fact, I'm half-human..."
Yuan Hao's scalp tingled. He quickly pleaded for mercy, revealing his background.
"What, really? Your father was human, and your mother was a Titan Demon Ape!"
Ji Mo was stunned.
Titan Demon Apes stood a hundred zhang tall, while a human was barely seven feet. How did these two get together?
It was equivalent to an ant performing the act on an elephant!
Such love, transcending species, surpassing all!
"Your dad is truly awesome!"
Ji Mo couldn't help but give a thumbs-up.
This was a true powerhouse. With his human body, he had slept with a Titan Demon Ape and even produced offspring. Truly a model for mankind, an exemplar for all!
At the same time, Ji Mo finally understood why Yuan Hao was so obsessed with hybrid research.
It was because he himself was a hybrid, but due to his impure bloodline and weak appearance, he was despised and expelled by his clan.
Yuan Hao was deeply resentful. His hybrid research was actually an attempt to prove that hybrids were the most outstanding, thereby proving himself.
The talk of world peace and the common prosperity of all races was nonsense. This fellow was simply trying to prove his own excellence to spite his clansmen.
Ji Mo counseled, "Poor monkey, you are too attached to appearances. Whether hybrids are excellent or not is irrelevant. As long as you are strong enough, a formidable existence like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, I guarantee your clansmen will be begging to fawn over you. You must strive for greatness. Before, they ignored you; from now on, you will make them unable to reach you!"
"Please teach me, sir. I wish to become the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, I wish to make those narrow-minded bastards unable to reach me."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hao's face was filled with hope, and he prostrated himself before Ji Mo.