LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 11: Conquering the Golden Horned Ice Ape
Qin Chen stood firm, his golden eyes locked onto the Golden Horned Ice Ape before him.
The air grew colder, mist curling around the massive beast as frost spread beneath its feet.
Qin Chen's muscles tensed.
A Foundation Establishment beast.
Even at Peak Qi Refinement, he shouldn't be able to win.
But Qin Chen wasn't normal.
His Fire Sovereign Dao Body burned with energy, his Qi pulsing like molten gold, defying the freezing pressure radiating from the beast.
The ape snorted, ice crackling along its thick golden-horned skull.
Its deep blue fur shimmered with frost, and every breath it exhaled froze the moisture in the air.
A natural predator in the Northern Wilderness—the kind of beast that had no rivals in its domain.
Why would I challenge this thing?
Most people wouldn't.
But Qin Chen needed to test his limit.
Most people at Peak Qi Refinement would die in moments against a Foundation Establishment beast.
But Qin Chen had three key advantages:
1. Fire Qi vs. Ice Qi
-The Golden Horned Ice Ape was an extreme Yin-type beast.
-Qin Chen's Fire Sovereign Dao Body naturally countered Yin-based attacks.
-His Qi would resist and weaken the frost domain it created.
2. Speed vs. Strength
-Foundation Establishment beasts are powerful, but they usually rely on overwhelming force.
-Qin Chen's agility, combined with his precision, would allow him to avoid direct hits.
-If he played this right, he could deal damage without taking a fatal blow.
3. Weakness Targeting – The Horn's Power Core
-Spirit beasts condensed their strongest Qi in a single location.
-For the Golden Horned Ice Ape, this was its golden horn.
-If Qin Chen could destroy the core of its Ice Qi, it would lose most of its strength.
BOOOOM!
The ape slammed the ground, sending a wave of frost Qi racing across the battlefield.
Qin Chen dashed sideways, barely avoiding the instant freeze attack that turned the earth beneath him into solid ice.
The trees behind him shattered, frozen solid in an instant.
His golden eyes narrowed.
The beast wasn't just physically strong—it could control ice essence over a massive area.
Then—
The ape vanished.
Qin Chen's breath hitched.
It's fast?!
BOOM!
A massive fist crashed down toward his head.
Qin Chen twisted his body, barely dodging—but the sheer force shattered the earth behind him.
Before he could counter—a second strike.
His instincts screamed danger.
His arms came up to block—
BOOOOOOOM!
Qin Chen was blasted backward, crashing through a frozen tree before landing in a kneeling position.
A trail of frost covered his arms, his body numb from the impact.
Blood trickled from his lips.
That… was powerful.
Even his reinforced body had felt the blow.
He exhaled, steam rising from his skin as his fire Qi burned away the ice.
I can't take another hit like that.
This time he really felt it. The difference.
The Foundation Establishment realm allowed for more storage and usage of qi, and for spirit beasts, much stronger physical strength as well.
Qin Chen shut out all distractions and focused on his breathing, his core, his instincts.
Then, he moved.
BOOM!
His Hell Flame Fist ignited, golden fire coating his knuckles as he rushed forward.
The ape saw him coming and roared, swinging again.
Qin Chen ducked, sliding under the attack at the last possible second.
Twisting mid-air—he struck.
BOOOOM!
His flaming fist crashed against the ape's ribs, fire exploding on impact.
The beast staggered backward, snarling—but its defense held.
Qin Chen gritted his teeth.
Not enough damage.
As much as the Hell Flame Fist had helped him so far, he was starting to feel that he needed to invest in a stronger technique.
The beast counterattacked instantly, frost Qi coiling around its arm.
Qin Chen readied himself—
Then he saw it.
For the first time in the fight—a moment of hesitation.
The beast was favoring one side.
It's weakening… but why?
Then it hit him.
Fire.
Even though it had monstrous defense, the fire was interfering with its Ice Qi flow.
That's my advantage.
Qin Chen changed tactics.
He wouldn't just punch harder.
He would melt through its defenses.
His Qi surged, condensing into pure golden flames.
The beast roared, charging him again.
But this time—Qin Chen didn't move.
He planted his feet.
His fire rose higher.
The beast's frost attack slowed mid-air.
It's weakening.
This was his chance.
Qin Chen launched forward, aiming directly for the horn.
The ape tried to dodge—but too late.
"Hell Flame Fist!"
BOOOOOOM!
His fist smashed into the beast's horn, flames erupting into its body.
The golden horn cracked—then shattered.
A final, pained roar.
Then—the beast collapsed.
Ding!
Mission Complete!
Defeated a Foundation Establishment Spirit Beast – Earned 3,000 SP and a gift pack!
Total SP: 3,500 SP
Gift Pack?
Getting over the excitement of his victory, he tapped the gift pack.
Ding!
Host has earned 1x advanced lottery spin!
Another wave of joy coursed through him.
That was worth 2,000 SP!
Qin Chen exhaled.
His fists still radiated steam, the battlefield covered in charred ice.
He had done it.
He had already claimed two of the three mission rewards.
But he had only defeated 18 Qi Refinement spirit beasts.
He needed two more.
Qin Chen scanned the wilderness, sensing movement nearby.
Two lower-tier spirit beasts crept into view, seemingly craving to devour the defeated ape.
Qin Chen smirked.
Perfect.
BOOM!
He rushed forward, fists blazing, ready to finish the hunt.