Emperor Monkey, a relatively common type of monkey-like monster.

The usual levels are W to T.

W-level corresponds to the peak of a martial artist, while T-level corresponds to the mid-stage of a high-level martial artist.

In terms of bloodline alone, the Emperor Monkey is not considered very strong among the many demonic beasts imprisoned in this arena. The T-level Emperor Monkey in cell number 19 is even in its juvenile stage, and only those with strength below the peak of the intermediate martial arts level can challenge it.

The Emperor Monkey in front of us is worth around eight million, but you only need to pay eight hundred thousand to get a chance to challenge it.

The temptation was immense.

No wonder the young man who went on stage chose it after weighing his options.

The young man was in his early twenties and was also wearing the uniform of Wuhan University of Science and Technology, so he was probably a junior or senior student.

In reality, almost none of those who manage to come to this arena to fight are newcomers.

After all, the starting requirement is the strength of a mid-level martial artist. In fact, even for senior students, those who can reach the level of a mid-level martial artist or above are already among the elite.

The young man was very intelligent. Judging from his aura, he was only one step away from becoming a high-level martial artist, while this juvenile Emperor Monkey's combat strength was probably only around the mid-to-late stage of a mid-level martial artist.

On the surface, it seems like a sure thing.

But Shen Qian didn't think highly of him.

It wasn't because of the comments from others, but because of the special feeling that the Emperor Monkey gave Shen Qian.

The first thing is to stay calm.

This posture is inherently incongruous on a demon beast.

The power of monsters mostly comes from their mutated bloodlines. The revival of spiritual energy has given them unparalleled power, but the improvement in their intelligence is correspondingly limited.

Based on all the monsters I've encountered so far, ducks aren't very smart.

They possess judgment, but it is often suppressed by instinct. Therefore, they like to roar and bark randomly. Even the highest-ranking Flame Tiger is no exception, often roaring to make its presence known.

But this imperial monkey is different.

From the moment it appeared, it stood quietly in the cage, silently observing everything around it; even its posture had a human-like quality.

Monkey-like monsters are inherently intelligent, but Shen Qian instinctively felt that this one was particularly different.

boom!

The cage was opened, and the Emperor Monkey stepped onto the battlefield.

The arena provides basic standard weapons, and the young man chose a long staff.

The man and the monkey faced off.

This scene was somewhat strange. The young man had obviously never encountered such a calm monster before. After circling around several times, he finally couldn't hold back any longer, let out a low roar, leaped high into the air, and swung his staff at the monster.

Thump!

A scene that shocked many people unfolded.

Instead of crashing to the ground, the long staff was caught in Emperor Monkey's hands.

Before the young man could react, the Emperor Monkey, as if it had been waiting for this opportunity, suddenly moved. With its extremely agile body, it leaped and suddenly somersaulted using its long staff as a fulcrum.

Its right leg swelled up wildly, growing from less than a foot to a meter, and slammed down heavily on the youth's head.

Holy crap!

Before sinking, he couldn't help but swear.

In fact, many warriors who came to this arena for the first time were stunned.

It wasn't because the Emperor Monkey had grown larger—that's not a rare talent among demonic beasts—that they were so shocked. Their astonishment stemmed from what the Emperor Monkey had just displayed…

It's martial arts!

What are martial arts techniques?

Martial arts are techniques by which a martial artist maximizes their power by following a specific trajectory!

Key point: martial artist.

In other words, martial arts have always been exclusive to the human race.

Monsters possess various talents derived from their bloodline, or rather, unique fighting instincts. They cannot be trained to learn any particular fighting techniques.

Even the Candle Dragon, which we only glimpsed briefly before it sank, didn't use any martial arts techniques when it destroyed those Others; rather, it used some kind of innate divine power.

Although the emperor monkey just used a basic martial art, it is still a martial art.

The young man on the field was clearly stunned. In his haste, he could only barely block the Emperor Monkey's kick, but his own formation was thrown into disarray.

Emperor Monkey gave him no chance to catch his breath, closing in and unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks, each move seemingly meticulously crafted, carrying a violent beauty.

It was a combination of basic martial arts techniques, but Shen Qian was certain that more than 90% of the martial artists present probably couldn't execute such a smooth combo.

Bang!

The youth was finally struck in the chest by the Emperor Monkey's fist, and flew out like a broken straw, crashing to the ground and remaining motionless.

The Emperor Monkey did not give chase. He casually tossed aside the long staff in his hand and quietly walked back to his cage.

"Hiss, this Emperor Monkey is a bit strange..."

"No wonder you can challenge it for only 800,000!"

"A demonic beast that knows martial arts? I've really learned something new today. How could anyone without the strength of a high-level martial artist possibly be its match?"

A commotion arose around them.

Without waiting any longer, after watching the young man being carried away by medical staff, he turned to Meijia and asked, "Can I try?"

"What do you mean by 'give it a try'?" Mika asked uncertainly.

“I’d like to try my luck with this Emperor Monkey too,” Shen Qian repeated.

"Of course, but... I wonder what your strength is?"

Meijia first showed delight, then quickly asked.

Although Shen Qian doesn't look very old, martial artists can't be judged by conventional standards. Besides, there are many pills that can restore youth, although the effects don't last long and they are expensive.

"Second stage of intermediate martial arts, I guess. You can verify that," Shen Qian said casually.

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