Death... and me

Chapter 3144: I'm Joking

Perfect Lightning Element control. That was definitely necessary if Zangeshu wished to circulate Lightning Element inside his body without injuring himself. Of course, that was easier said than done. In the first hour, Zangeshu tasted the true feeling of death. He was forced to ignore all the damage he made to himself just so he could flee again from the apes. Nonetheless, this kind of do or die method was exactly what was needed for someone like Zangeshu. As much as he cursed, bled, and burnt himself, his desire for vengeance propelled him to push forward. It felt even worse when he thought Rean and Kentucky were watching his struggle somewhere in this place.

What Zangeshu didn't know was that although the twins' training methods were savage, they were never something that couldn't be done. The only question was whether the expert being trained had the will to see the training through. Zangeshu and his pride definitely fit this description.

Just like that, three days passed in a flash... although it looked more like an eternity for Zangeshu himself. He didn't sleep. He didn't rest. He didn't relax. At every moment, there was a bunch of Blood Frenzy Apes coming after him. Zangeshu wasn't an idiot. He knew that the Apes could locate him somehow, and it was most likely the seal Rean put on his dantian.

*Roar!*

One Blood Frenzy Ape approached Zangeshu from behind, having taken another route to close on him. However, Zangeshu's body flashed with sparks of Lightning before Zangeshu disappeared from sight.

*Bang!*

Zangeshu landed a kick on the Ape, sending him flying and breaking several of his body. It was quite hard to believe it was Zangeshu who did such a thing. That's because he didn't even look to be alive anymore. He was pure bones, burnt marks could be seen all over his body, and there wasn't even enough blood to come out anymore.

*Roar!*

More Blood Frenzy Apes approached, having caught up to Zangeshu as well. Zangeshu didn't stay, though. He quickly turned around, circulated his Spiritual Energy with Lightning Element, and ran away once again.

Zangeshu had tried to run in a straight line on the first day. If he could at least leave the Blood Frenzy Apes territory, he could have things easier. Yet, it didn't matter how far he went, he seemed to always be in the middle of the Apes' Dominion. Once again, Zangeshu attributed this phenomenon to Rean. He must have done something that Zangeshu simply couldn't find a way out.

Zangeshu had his eyes half open, finding it hard to stay awake. It was even harder than when he spent all his Spiritual Energy while flying. Fortunately, he wouldn't fall from the skies if he passed out. On the other hand, if he did, he would be killed by the Apes.

His body, which had surpassed his limits a long time ago, seemed on the verge of collapsing. By now, Zangeshu wondered if he had suffered so much damage that this training would end up as a meaningless effort. He might have even crippled his own cultivation.

Suddenly, Zangeshu saw a figure sitting on a tree, looking at him with a smile. "Man, you sure look terrible. What are you now, a Zombie?" It was Rean, who finally showed himself.

Zangeshu didn't even have the physical strength to show a hateful expression. Instead, the fact that Rean appeared probably meant the three days were finally over. Zangeshu then closed his eyes as his body fell forward. He should have lost consciousness a long time ago. Rean's body flashed for a moment, catching the falling Zangeshu. However, just as he touched the young, prideful man, something happened.

*Bzzz!*

Lightning Element burst out of Zangeshu's body, and his fist came flying at Rean's face. The man hasn't lost his consciousness yet. He had been waiting for this moment. Even if he had no strength left. Even if he couldn't cause any damage. He had to at least land a punch on his master's face, just one!

Too bad, though. Who is Rean? On this planet, no one knows more about a body than himself. Zangeshu's attempt to punch him out was dated to fail from the very start since Rean could tell Zangeshu hadn't truly lost consciousness.

*Tuf!*

Rean's palm caught Zangeshu's fist, easily stopping it. The Lightning Element caused no harm to Rean at all, especially since Rean could now use Red Lightning, which was several levels above. Instead, Rean laughed at that attempt. "Hahaha! Aren't you a spirited one? As expected of my disciple, you have some guts. Still, to try to punch your own master. Shouldn't you think about your master's feelings? I'm crying here, you see?"

*Roar!*

The Blood Frenzy Apes caught up once again, still feeling Zangeshu's presence. However, Kentucky was also there. He simply let a slight bit of his Regal Minokawa Bloodline Aura come out, which instantly made all the Apes freeze in place. Extreme fear appeared on their faces, especially the ones at Stage Five. Stage Fine was where you acquired some intelligence, after all.

Kentucky then jumped to Rean's side, asking out of curiosity. "What now? He seemed pretty much dead already."

"Oh, don't worry. Zangeshu is fine," Rean answered. "He just tried to punch me with his Lightning Element, you see? I guess I will leave him in the Blood Frenzy Apes Territory for another day. It is never a bad thing to put in some extra effort."

"Ugh..." Zangeshu tried to speak, but even his vocal cords were burnt due to his Lightning Element. Another day? He doubts he can keep moving for another hour!

Rean lifted Zangeshu's chin, smiling at him. "I'm joking."

Zangeshu couldn't take it anymore, and this time, he truly passed out.

Obviously, Rean and Kentucky laughed at that before Kentucky returned to his real form. The two then took to the skies while carrying Zangeshu. As for his injuries, they sure looked terrible, but it wasn't anything Rean couldn't deal with. By the next time Zangeshu woke up, he would notice a true transformation.