Uncle Beard looked at Jiang Kai and said, "Kid, let me ask you, do you want the treasure?"

Jiang Kai thought for a moment. There was no need to hide it, so he answered honestly, "Yes."

Uncle Beard immediately said, "Good! According to the rules of our Eighteenth District, if we discover such a treasure, everyone who contributes has a chance to get it."

"But first, you must contribute to have a chance."

"We have five teams here, and with you, that makes six."

"In a moment, we'll charge from six directions, with each team responsible for taking down one Mighty Black Ape." Uncle Beard explained their tactics to Jiang Kai, "The team that finishes first will have the right to enter the valley first and will have a better chance to kill the elite black ape and get the treasure!"

Jiang Kai finally understood. The reason they pulled him in was because they had only five teams, but there were six black apes here.

Of course, a normal person wouldn't think he could kill a black ape. Their purpose was simply to have him distract the sixth black ape temporarily, buying them more time.

Whether he would be killed wasn't really their concern.

"Kid, you don't need to worry. If we finish off our black ape, we'll help you with yours." Uncle Beard kept an eye on Jiang Kai's expression.

After hearing their plan, Jiang Kai snorted coldly in his heart.

Uncle Beard had just said that as long as you kill the black ape you're responsible for, you can enter the valley.

He didn't believe this guy would help him kill the black ape, as that would make his team fall behind the others.

They just wanted to use him!

Moreover, if he got the treasure, these people might break their promise...

"Doesn't seem like they're kind-hearted people." Jiang Kai thought to himself.

"So, are you willing to join? If you don't want to and plan to reap the benefits without effort, I advise you to leave now, or we might take action!" Uncle Beard suddenly showed a hint of menace.

Uncle Beard's final threat further exposed their true nature.

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After a brief thought, Jiang Kai smiled slightly, "Such a rare opportunity, of course, I'll join!"

Uncle Beard looked at his companions, and they all showed a slight smile.

This guy agreed so readily, truly an inexperienced rookie.

Anyway, the six black apes were now assigned, and the treasure hunt officially began.

"Alright, get ready. You're responsible for the one on the far right." Uncle Beard pointed out the target to Jiang Kai.

"Okay!" Jiang Kai replied.

After communicating with the team members again, Uncle Beard slightly raised his voice, and the countdown to the treasure hunt began.

"Three, two, one, charge!"

More than twenty people suddenly rushed out from the bushes, immediately splitting into six groups, each charging toward one of the six Mighty Black Apes guarding the valley.

Jiang Kai's speed wasn't outstanding here, and his target was farther away. Before he could get close to the black ape, the two fastest teams had already surrounded their target.

Uncle Beard's team chose the one closest to the valley entrance. Three members surrounded the black ape, while Uncle Beard kept a close eye on the other teams' situations.

"Only that lone rookie left," his companion said anxiously.

Uncle Beard nodded, "Ignore him, he's just here to die. After that black ape kills him, whoever's unlucky will deal with it!"

"Stop talking and quickly kill the black ape!"

The five teams immediately entered battle mode, launching a fierce attack on the black apes without regard for cost.

Killing the black apes first not only allowed them to enter the valley first but also had another advantage. If that young man was killed, the extra black ape would attack the remaining team.

The slower team wouldn't have a chance to fight for the treasure and would have to do double the work, which no one would be happy about.

"Barbaric Charge!" Uncle Beard, holding a spiked shield, charged at the black ape, "I'll knock it back, you all attack with full force!"

On the other side, a man wielding a large sword dodged the black ape's hammering, got close, raised his sword high, and slashed at the black ape's leg, "Guillotine! It's bleeding, Turtle, poison it, quick!"

"Attack quickly, we must get first!"

The teams that could venture into King's Valley were not weak, desperately competing for the first entry.

Meanwhile, the black ape in front of Jiang Kai had already noticed him and was charging at him.

Jiang Kai's eyes were fixed on the black ape's movements. With the help of Ghost Eye, the black ape's movements seemed to slow down, and Jiang Kai captured its actions clearly.

"Nine Tribulations Chasing Death!"

Several black shadows shot out, the fifth one triggering a critical hit, sending the black ape's body flying backward!

Without a moment's pause, Jiang Kai moved, collected the corpse card and Nine Tribulations Chasing Death, and quickly slipped into the valley.

The other five teams hadn't even realized what happened when Jiang Kai disappeared from their sight.

"What just... happened!" Uncle Beard's eyes widened.

However, the black ape in front of him suddenly lunged.

"Damn it, that guy... never mind, kill the black ape first!"

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Jiang Kai quickly dashed into the valley.

The valley wasn't large, only about thirty to forty meters deep, with abundant vegetation, even denser than outside.

At this moment, Jiang Kai's eyes were drawn to a giant beast in front of him and... an orange wooden chest behind it.

At the end of the valley sat a massive giant ape.

Its face was even more ferocious, and its back was covered with rocks like a small mountain. The rocks were golden yellow, as if it carried a small mountain of gold!

Ordinary black apes didn't have rocks covering their chests, but this one had a thin layer of golden rock on its chest.

When the black ape stood up, it was over four meters tall!

The extensive rock coverage made its body appear even larger!

"Elite Black Ape!" Jiang Kai took a deep breath.

The elite black ape noticed the intruder, slammed its arms on the ground, causing tremors, and rocks from the surrounding mountains fell.

"Roar!" The black ape let out a deafening roar and then charged at Jiang Kai.

As the giant beast approached, Jiang Kai's mind raced, "This guy has frontal defense, and it looks like its defense is high. My Nine Tribulations Chasing Death only has 9 penetration points, plus the 20% boost from Ghost Hand, totaling less than 11 points. It might not penetrate the defense head-on!"

Without penetrating the defense, the attack would be greatly reduced, and Jiang Kai wasn't sure if he could achieve an instant kill!

"Roar!"

The elite black ape was furious, its face twisted, leaping over ten meters in a single bound, ready to reach Jiang Kai in another jump.

At this point, even turning to run might be too late!

Jiang Kai's gaze suddenly passed through the black ape, focusing on the orange chest.

His brother's medical expenses might be in there!

Thinking of this, Jiang Kai's eyes widened in anger, "I'll fight you to the death!"

With that, nine black shadows shot out simultaneously!