Chapter 302: Di Tian Intervenes
As Bibi Dong's team attacked the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, deep within the core of the Star Dou Forest lay a hidden lake—this was the true Lake of Life. Here, the spiritual energy was incredibly dense, far more potent than in the area where the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python resided. Around the lake were eight massive shadows, each radiating a powerful aura, indicating that they were all top-tier spirit beasts. The area was shielded by an illusion barrier, preventing any outside creatures from entering or detecting their presence; from a distance, it appeared as a dense fog.
At the forefront was none other than Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, whom Yang Potian had once encountered. His expression was grim. He had repeatedly warned the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape to exercise caution and remain hidden. However, the Titan Giant Ape, unable to bear the isolation, frequently left to hunt and play, ultimately drawing the attention of so many human spirit masters.
This time, the Spirit Empire had dispatched many of its elites to hunt them, with Bibi Dong—a Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo and likely an inheritor of the Rakshasa God's power—leading the charge.
Di Tian and his group of spirit beasts had concealed themselves in the Star Dou Forest's core primarily to evade the notice of gods, especially the Asura God who had once slain their Dragon God.
A soft, concerned female voice broke the silence beside him. "Di Tian, what should we do now? That monkey and snake are in grave danger. If we don't intervene, they won't survive."
Di Tian's expression darkened further as he replied in a heavy voice, "I warned them countless times. I even hid them, yet they disregarded my orders and courted death. That monkey, in particular, repeatedly exposed himself to humans—he's practically asking to die."
The female voice responded with a plea, "Still, they're our kin. The snake, especially—he carries our dragon lineage."
Di Tian scoffed. "If it weren't for his dragon blood, I wouldn't have been so lenient with them."
The woman's voice grew tense. "But, Di Tian, doesn't this disrupt the Lord's plans? Our true ally is thousands of miles away and unable to perform the required sacrifices. If we intervene, won't this risk the Lord's wrath?"
A hint of fear and trembling edged her tone as she mentioned their Lord.
Before Di Tian could respond, a booming voice interrupted, "Di Tian, if you're just going to watch our kin die, how can you call yourself our ruler? I say we charge out and slay those intruders!"
The speaker was Sr. Xiong, the over-400,000-year-old Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, notorious for his violent temper and hatred for humans. He even held some resentment toward Di Tian and had once attempted to challenge him.
Di Tian's tone grew sharp. "Sr. Xiong, if you're so eager to die, be my guest. Remember, I saved you last time in Heaven Dou City. Had I not intervened, you wouldn't be here now."
Sr. Xiong sneered. "They only had the upper hand because of their numbers. If it were one-on-one, I'd have crushed them. This is our territory! If we allow humans to slaughter our kind here, how can we still call ourselves fierce beasts? How can you call yourself the Beast God?"
Di Tian fell silent, his face shifting between anger and contemplation, as a fierce gleam flashed in his eyes.
The woman, sensing his hesitation, spoke up, "Di Tian, I understand your concerns. You fear that the Asura God may detect us, endangering the Lord. But don't forget, this is the core of the Star Dou Forest, filled with ten-thousand-year spirit beasts. We don't need to reveal our full power. We can have only a few of us attack while summoning the high-level spirit beasts from the outer core to ambush the intruders. Wouldn't that achieve our goal without risking exposure?"
Only she dared to voice her opinion so freely. Unlike the others, this woman radiated a potent aura of life; she was Bi Ji, the Emerald Swan, fourth among the Ten Great Savage Beasts and Di Tian's mate.
Di Tian's eyes lit up. Not wanting to expose their true strength, he could indeed command the other spirit beasts of the forest to fight.
"Fine," Di Tian said to those around him. "Sr. Xiong and I will go. The rest of you, remain hidden."
Near the Lake of Life, as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo used their martial soul fusion skill, Polarized Prohibition Domain, both the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python were frozen, immobilized in mid-attempt to self-destruct. Bibi Dong, transformed into her Devouring Spider Emperor form, raised her massive spider legs to deliver the final blow.
At that moment, an earth-shaking dragon's roar echoed from deep within the lake—a roar distinctly different from the calls Yang Potian had heard on his previous encounters with Di Tian. It sounded more like a warning.
A voice bellowed, "Humans! How dare you harm my kin in my presence!"
A colossal black dragon, hundreds of meters long, appeared in the sky, emitting a blinding beam aimed directly at Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
The two Titled Douluo barely had time to react. This sudden, overwhelming force was beyond what either could withstand.
In a flash, a massive dragon tail whipped across the sky, shattering the golden and silver ring formed by their fusion technique. The dragon moved with incredible speed, its powerful claws now reaching for Bibi Dong herself.
Everyone stood in stunned silence at this turn of events. Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo scrambled to evade the dragon's strike, and with their separation, the floating ring in the sky disappeared.
The dragon's claws clashed with Bibi Dong's spider legs, forcing her back several meters. Then, in a blur of movement, the dragon shifted shape, transforming into a tall man clad in black, positioning himself between the spirit beasts and their attackers.
Seeing the figure before them, the light in the Azure Bull Python's eyes began to dim. The blue glow around its massive head faded, its self-destruct attempt abandoned.
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