Chapter 1220: Chapter 1220 Encountering the Broad-Palm Giant Ape
The evening sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, throwing patches of fragmented light onto the ground.
Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng exchanged a glance, both sighed helplessly. Another day had passed, and they still hadn’t found anything.
At the edge of the Dream Forest on the side near Flower Fragrance City, they had searched from north to south and then back again. Several days had gone by, yet there was not a single clue about Len Yue.
Not only was there no news of Len Yue, but over these past few days, they hadn’t seen a single person, as if this entire area had been abandoned.
"Sister Sisi, do you think Len Yue and the people living here might have been taken to nearby towns?" Xiao Meng speculated.
Qin Sisi pondered for a moment, shook her head, and said, "I feel that unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn’t return to Flower Fragrance City."
"Why? Even if unpleasant things happened, it’s still her home!" Xiao Meng didn’t quite understand.
Qin Sisi paused and did not answer Xiao Meng’s question; instead, she looked towards the deep part of the Dream Forest and solemnly said, "Let’s find a place to rest nearby first; tomorrow we’ll start moving into the heart of the forest."
"Okay." Xiao Meng nodded.
They found a large tree with lush branches and leaves. Xiao Meng used her Wood Attribute Magic Power to weave two sturdy and comfortable hammocks with soft yet strong vines on the tree.
As night deepened, Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng lay in the swaying hammocks, staring at the twinkling stars in the deep blue sky in a daze.
Qin Sisi could feel that unless there was no other choice, the stubborn and headstrong Len Yue wouldn’t return to Flower Fragrance City.
For the sake of so-called love, she had almost given everything, but the one who promised to take good care of her turned away and broke that promise in the blink of an eye.
When Len Yue calms down, she should be able to perceive that this romantic encounter and intense love was just a conspiracy manipulated by certain people, which would leave her even more disappointed in the Phantom Spirit family.
Perhaps she had once thought about going home, but after her father and mother passed away, that thought probably wouldn’t come again.
Currently, the person in power in the Phantom Spirit family is exactly the one who schemed against her back then. How could she possibly return?
She must still be in the Dream Forest, in a very secluded, very quiet place.
"Sister Sisi, can’t you sleep?" Xiao Meng suddenly turned and asked.
Qin Sisi blinked and nodded, "Yeah, a bit."
"Are you thinking about Ye You, Your Majesty?" Xiao Meng’s voice carried a hint of envy.
Qin Sisi’s cheeks reddened slightly, but in the deep night, it wasn’t visible. She bit her lip and counter-questioned, "Why can’t you sleep either? Are you thinking about Yun Cheng?"
Mentioning their heart’s beloved, the reactions of the two girls were different. Qin Sisi blushed, while Xiao Meng’s eyes turned red.
Seeing Xiao Meng silent, Qin Sisi asked concernedly, "Are you really going to separate from Yun Cheng? You two used to be so close."
Xiao Meng replied with a bitter smile, "What else can be done? I can’t leave the Muyin family, and he can’t leave the Panhu family; there’s no way to fulfill both sides."
Qin Sisi fell silent; she had originally wanted to reconcile this once sweet couple, but faced with harsh reality, she couldn’t think of a perfect way to help them.
Recalling the time at Heavenly Magic God’s Castle, where Xiao Meng and Yun Cheng constantly displayed their affection, a bit of bitterness welled up in her heart. Life is unpredictable; those one thought would be together forever eventually parted, perhaps never to meet again.
The next day, Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng abandoned the edge of the Dream Forest and began to move deeper into the forest.
They spent several days searching the areas inhabited by Third Order and Fourth Order Demonic Beasts but still found no clues.
Biting her lip, Qin Sisi led Xiao Meng further into the Dream Forest, entering the regions where Fifth Order and Sixth Order Demonic Beasts lived.
This time, they needed to be extra cautious. Xiao Meng was only a Level Five Magic Spirit. In this area, she was only considered to have medium strength and was liable to encounter Demonic Beasts that could harm her. However, Qin Sisi was unwilling to leave her alone in the outer areas, so they decided to advance and retreat together.
The courage of Fifth Order and Sixth Order Demonic Beasts was much greater than the low-level demonic beasts in the outer areas. Seeing Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng pass by, they didn’t scatter and flee but instead showed wary and bloodthirsty gazes. However, fearing the powerful magic aura emitted by Qin Sisi, these Demonic Beasts were unwilling to act rashly.
Until one day, they encountered a group of Broad-Palm Giant Apes.
This was a very united group, mainly composed of Fifth Order and Sixth Order Broad-Palm Giant Apes. What surprised Qin Sisi and the others even more was that the leader of this group was actually a Seventh Order Demonic Beast.
Perhaps emboldened by their numbers, the group of Broad-Palm Giant Apes, familiar with the terrain, silently encircled Qin Sisi and the others and then launched a fierce attack.
It was a hectic battle; Broad-Palm Giant Apes were larger than humans, yet very agile, swinging and jumping among the branches, cooperating seamlessly as they maneuvered with Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng.
Their palms were wide, with long and sharp nails at the tips. A single swipe could leave grievous wounds; if aimed accurately and with enough force, they could even snap necks, leading to a death in the underworld.
Xiao Meng initially struggled, getting scratched several times by the oncoming Broad-Palm Giant Apes, but fortunately, the injuries weren’t too serious.
Ultimately, she straightforwardly used Wood Attribute Magic Power to condense a long and sturdy vine, tying herself to it, swinging like the Broad-Palm Giant Apes among the branches, agilely avoiding their attacks and occasionally launching a counterattack amidst defense.
Xiao Meng knew her magic power was limited; all she could do now was protect herself as best she could, not becoming a burden to Qin Sisi.
Qin Sisi summoned the Wings of Rainbow, flying close to the treetops, unleashing magic skills aimed at one Broad-Palm Giant Ape after another.
After a series of sharp "squeaks," countless bodies of Broad-Palm Giant Apes fell to the ground; Fifth Order and Sixth Order Demonic Beasts couldn’t withstand the attacks of a Level Seven Magic Emperor.
The leader of the Broad-Palm Giant Apes, a Seventh Order Demonic Beast, finally arrived. Standing a full three meters tall, it still resembled a large ape, covered in brown fur, its long tail curled behind.
Upon seeing the leader arrive, the other Broad-Palm Giant Apes silently retreated, but didn’t leave. Instead, they gathered around, encircling the leader and Qin Sisi.
Its current magic power equated to the level of a human Demon Emperor; a battle between two Demon Emperors was bound to be intense, exceptionally exciting, and rare to witness!
