Qin Yuanfeng concentrated on healing his injuries inside the cave, while the battle outside between the Ancient Ape-Man and the Crimson Flood Dragon grew increasingly fierce.
Having suffered a leg injury, the Ancient Ape-Man moved somewhat more slowly, but relying on its immense natural strength, every punch it threw carried the force of a thousand jun. Evading these attacks, the Crimson Flood Dragon searched for an opportunity to deal the Ancient Ape-Man a heavy blow. Weaving agilely, it suddenly spewed another stream of flames. The Ancient Ape-Man failed to dodge in time and took the full impact of the fire. Large swathes of its fur were scorched, and its skin roasted raw and crimson as it roared in agony.
Yet the Ancient Ape-Man did not retreat. Disregarding its burns, it seized the moment the dragon's flames ceased, lunging forward to wrap its powerful arms tightly around the creature's body. The Crimson Flood Dragon struggled frantically, its tail lashing the Ancient Ape-Man's back like a steel whip. Each strike drew a roar of fury from the beast, but it refused to loosen its grip.
Chapter 160