novelraw Chapter 30 White Ape in the Cave
Chapter 30 White Ape in the Cave
The Divine Tower, 48th floor, Water Curtain Cave BOSS room.
The cave is a completely different world inside, with an extremely open space, strange rocks, and pebbles of varying sizes scattered on the ground.
Numerous strangely shaped stalactites hung overhead, dripping water droplets.
The complex terrain provides numerous points of interest for dodging, jumping, and even temporary shelter, making it a decent battlefield for Lin Chi, who relies on mobility.
But perhaps this also means a mobile boss!
In the center of the cave, there is a naturally formed stone table.
A monkey much larger than an ordinary monkey, covered in soft, silvery-white fur, was squatting beside a stone table, scratching its ears and cheeks, and enjoying a few strange fruits that shimmered with a faint light.
Lin Chi's intrusion immediately alerted it.
The white ape suddenly raised its head, its golden-red eyes sharp as lightning, instantly locking onto the intruder.
It reacted extremely quickly, letting out a whimper before nimbly flipping over the stone table, its agility completely disproportionate to its enormous size.
It stretched out its furry paws and picked up a twig from the ground.
The tree branch was perfectly straight, with a smooth surface, as if it had been polished countless times, without any extra branches.
Although it is still made of wood, it has a faint, dark metallic sheen under the dim light inside the cave, making it appear exceptionally hard.
The white ape gripped the middle of the branch with one hand and casually swung it, creating a sharp "whoosh" sound as it cut through the air!
With its other paw pounding its powerful chest, it roared to the sky with a deafening roar full of fighting spirit and majesty!
At the same time, a long, dangerously red health bar appeared out of thin air above its head, and next to it was a number that made Lin Chi's heart stop—
Level: 50!
A massive difference of twenty levels! This means that the opponent's attack power, defense, and speed will be completely overwhelming. Lin Chi probably won't be able to withstand more than a few hits; the margin for error is terrifyingly low.
However, at this extremely tense and volatile moment—
"Awoooooo—! Eeya! Eeya eeya!!!"
A strange cry suddenly rang out from beside Lin Chi.
Suddenly, Zhou Yanyu appeared, hovering on Lin Chi's shoulder. He bared his teeth at the majestic white ape, waving his arms and legs and making provocative noises, trying not to lose in terms of momentum.
The white ape seemed to pause for a moment, its golden-red eyes looking at Lin Chi with a puzzled expression, then at the strange, semi-transparent thing next to him that was still making random "ee-ya" noises, and scratched its face.
Lin Chi: "..."
Lin Chi took a deep breath, gripped his sword tightly, and stared intently at the white giant ape in front of him.
Inside the cave, the sound of water dripping could be clearly heard.
The air inside the cave seemed to freeze for a moment, then was torn apart by a sharp whooshing sound!
The white ape struck first!
Its seemingly enormous body was incredibly light. With a push of its feet, it sent pebbles flying and transformed into a blurry white shadow as it rushed towards Lin Chi, its dark wooden stick aimed straight for his face.
Simple, direct, and lightning fast!
Lin Chi's pupils contracted sharply, and he almost instinctively activated [Wind Walk] to dodge to the side.
The wooden stick grazed past his cloak, the strong wind stinging his cheeks, before slamming heavily onto the stalactites behind him.
With a "crack," stone chips flew everywhere.
"So fast!" Lin Chi was shocked. This speed far exceeded any elite monkey monster he had encountered before.
He dared not take the attack head-on, and immediately unleashed the speed of his "hurricane form" to the maximum he could control. With the help of the scattered rocks and hanging stalactites in the cave, he began to move at high speed, transforming into a black gust of wind that weaved through the rocks.
The white ape missed its attack, a hint of surprise flashing in its eyes, followed by an even stronger fighting spirit.
It seemed to find the "little flea" interesting, and with a low growl in its throat, it leaped up as well!
It doesn't simply chase in a straight line, but uses the force of the rock face to bounce back and attack from a more tricky angle, using the thick stone pillars to conceal its figure and suddenly swinging its wooden stick from the blind spot.
It can even accurately predict the landing point of Lin Chi's [Windwalker] and block it in advance!
For a moment, inside the cave, only two figures, one black and one white, could be seen intertwining, separating, and colliding like phantoms!
The whistling of wooden sticks, the clanging of swords, the crunching of footsteps on gravel, and the whistling of the wind generated by the rapid movements of both sides blended together to create a dangerous symphony of close combat.
Lin Chi was under immense pressure. The complete suppression of his level and attributes made his arms go numb with every block, his blood surge, and his health points slowly and steadily decrease.
But a burning flame ignited in his increasingly bright eyes.
He no longer relies solely on the instantaneous movement of [Windwalker].
He began to observe, intently watching every subtle movement of the white ape: how it exerted its strength to push off, how it subtly adjusted its posture in mid-air, how it used its tail to maintain balance and launch unexpected sweeping attacks, even the direction of attack indicated by the movement of its golden-red eyes...
"Use the left pillar to bounce back; the target is your right rib! Duck your head!" Zhou Yanyu held his breath and focused, turning his rich experience into the most concise reminder.
Lin Chi reacted almost instantly upon hearing this, his body suddenly lowering as the ebony stick swept past his head with afterimages.
He didn't waste the opportunity. He lowered his body and switched his sword to his left hand, delivering a straight thrust that wasn't flashy but had a tricky angle, forcing the white ape to temporarily retract his staff to block.
"That's it! Learn it! Use its methods!" Zhou Yanyu's voice was filled with excitement.
Learn it?
Lin Chi's mind raced.
The next instant, when the white ape pounced from above again, he did not choose to dodge to the side, but instead imitated a previous action of the white ape.
With one foot stomping hard on a protruding rock, his body did not move laterally, but instead sprang up backward and upward in a more bizarre arc. At the same time, the long sword in his hand drew an arc of light, striking the relatively exposed chest and abdomen of the white ape as it pounced!
The white ape was clearly caught off guard by its prey's sudden use of a similar technique. In its haste, it swung its wooden stick to deflect the sword's edge, landing with a slightly unsteady gait.
efficient!
Lin Chi was greatly encouraged.
He began to experiment more boldly, combining the power generation techniques and movement rhythms of the white apes he had observed with his own professional characteristics as a "windwalker".
His movements became increasingly unpredictable, sometimes charging forward like a white ape, sometimes penetrating every nook and cranny like a gentle breeze.
The [Wind Walk] skill is no longer just a tool for escaping or closing the distance, but a stroke of genius that interweaves imitation and counterattack, often appearing at the subtle moment when the white ape's old strength has been exhausted and new strength has not yet emerged.
His speed increased under pressure, and his perception of the "wind" became unprecedentedly sharp in the life-or-death struggle.
Every slight change in the airflow inside the cave became the basis for his predictions and adjustments.
He even began to try to guide the airflow to make his movements more effortless and faster.
The surprise in the white ape's eyes gradually turned into solemnity, and a hint of anger at having its authority challenged.
This human "flea" is not only getting increasingly slippery, but it's also secretly learning its skills!
"roar--!"
Unable to break through after a prolonged attack, the white ape let out an impatient roar and suddenly increased the pace of its attacks!
As the wooden stick was swung, it seemed to create more afterimages, and the force became even heavier.
It began to consciously block Lin Chi's movement routes that it imitated, forcing him to confront it head-on.
The pressure has doubled again!
Lin Chi's forehead was covered in sweat, and his breathing became heavy.
But his inherent resilience in the face of adversity was fully unleashed.
Faster! It can be even faster!
We have to keep up!
His eyes were fixed on that white lightning bolt, and his body chased, dodged, learned, and fought back almost instinctively!
He pushed the "Hurricane Form" to its limit, the air around him hissed, and his speed climbed to another level!
The battle inside the cave intensified.
All that could be heard were the dense, rain-like sounds of collisions and the howling wind, and all that could be seen were sparks and stone fragments flying everywhere.
Lin Chi could feel that he was touching some kind of limit, regarding speed, movement techniques, and the use of "wind".
The white ape, it seemed, was forced to unleash even more of its power by its tenacious and cunning opponent.
Finally, after a perilous exchange, the two sides separated again, facing each other at opposite ends of the cave.
The white ape's chest rose and fell slightly, its golden-red eyes fixed on Lin Chi, its gaze filled with focused concentration and a wild, ignited fighting spirit.
The white ape slowly inhaled, and its soft, silvery-white fur began to flutter gently without any wind.
An aura heavier and more violent than before began to rise and condense from its massive body.
It suddenly opened its massive mouth, revealing sharp, white teeth, and its chest swelled high—
"Roar! Ro ...
The roar erupted like a thunderclap!
Lin Chi's palms, which held the sword, were slightly sweaty, and his heart was pounding in his chest.
The real test has only just begun.
The second phase that has never been shown before!