Return of Yuhao
Di Tian did not want to push Xiong Jun too far, so he immediately turned to look at Du Bu Shi and his group, and said calmly:
"Lord… Yuhao is not in the Star Dou Forest at the moment, but he should return soon."
However, Di Tian's answer did not satisfy Du Bu Shi and the others.
Du Bu Shi said:
"Di Tian, you were the one who took Yuhao away in the first place. Now that he's gone, all you can say is that he'll return soon?"
There was already a hint of reproach in his tone, which made even the usually composed Di Tian feel displeased.
However, he also understood the relationship between his Lord and this group of humans.
Moreover, before leaving, the Lord had specifically instructed him not to come into conflict with Du Bu Shi's group.
Thus, Di Tian suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly:
"Human, I can assure you that Yuhao is safe. In fact, I am even more concerned about his safety than you are."
Hearing this, Du Bu Shi was slightly stunned.
If Di Tian could say such words, it meant he truly had no intention of harming Huo Yuhao.
After thinking for a moment, Du Bu Shi's tone softened slightly as he spoke again:
"But since Yuhao is not here, you still need to give us an explanation."
Although his tone had eased, his insistence remained.
At this point, Di Tian could no longer tolerate it.
You are merely followers of the Lord—what right do you have to question him like this?
He immediately shouted in a low voice:
"That's enough! What qualifications do you have to demand an explanation from me?"
Seeing that Di Tian was on the verge of taking action, Du Bu Shi and the others immediately released their martial spirits, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Long Aotian and the other younger disciples behind them turned pale with fear.
At that moment, a green figure stepped between the two sides.
"Alright, can both of you listen to me?"
The one who spoke was none other than Brigitte, the Emerald Swan, ranked among the top ferocious beasts.
Only she could calm Di Tian at a time like this.
In truth, Du Bu Shi had no desire to clash with Di Tian.
After all, Di Tian's strength was unquestionable.
Moreover, this was the Star Dou Forest—the territory of soul beasts.
If a battle truly broke out, then at the very least, none of the young disciples behind him would be able to escape.
Thinking of this, Du Bu Shi couldn't help but feel a trace of regret.
If he had known earlier, he would not have brought disciples like Long Aotian along.
After Brigitte stepped forward, Du Bu Shi waved his hand, signaling Jin Peng and the others to calm down.
"Sect Master Du, you should understand that it is impossible for us to harm Yuhao."
Hearing Brigitte's words, Du Bu Shi nodded slightly.
But without seeing Yuhao with his own eyes, he still felt uneasy.
"And what Di Tian said is true. It will not take long for Yuhao to return. Why not rest here for now? Within ten days, I guarantee that Yuhao will return safely."
Brigitte spoke gently.
"Ten days?"
Du Bu Shi frowned slightly. That was not a short time.
But after glancing at the still-cold Di Tian, Du Bu Shi finally nodded:
"Alright. Then I will wait for ten days."
Thus, Du Bu Shi ordered his people to set up camp in the clearing.
...
"Aotian, I never thought we'd one day camp in the core of the Star Dou Forest… with the Beast God Di Tian and Lady Brigitte right in front of us."
A disciple named Gu Tong leaned toward Long Aotian and whispered.
His tone even carried a hint of excitement.
However, Long Aotian was far more serious:
"You'd better pray that the Young Master returns soon. Otherwise… we'll be in real trouble."
Hearing this, Gu Tong's excitement quickly faded.
Although they were young, they were not ignorant.
They understood clearly—if Yuhao did not return within ten days, the Noumenon Sect would inevitably go to war with the Star Dou Forest.
And in such a conflict, disciples like them would be in grave danger.
"Young Master… please come back soon."
Not only Long Aotian, but Gu Tong and the other young disciples—as well as Jin Peng and the elders—were all silently hoping for Yuhao's safe return.
Fortunately, the tense standoff did not last long.
After only half a day, Di Tian, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.
A trace of joy flashed across his face.
"The Lord has returned."
Seeing Di Tian stand up, Du Bu Shi immediately became alert. Before he could even ask, a golden streak of light shot across the distant sky.
"Hm? That's… Yuhao!"
As the golden light drew closer, Du Bu Shi finally saw the figure clearly—it was indeed his disciple.
"It's Yuhao!"
"The Young Master is back!"
"Where? Where is he?"
...
The members of the Noumenon Sect instantly became excited, and the tension in their hearts completely dissipated.
After all, none of them wished to clash with the ferocious beasts led by Di Tian.
On the other side, Yuhao had already sensed the auras of Di Tian and Du Bu Shi.
Thus, the moment he returned to the Star Dou Forest, he flew straight toward them.
However, when he saw both sides confronting each other, his expression became slightly strange.
"Good thing I came back early… otherwise, things might have escalated."
As both the co-master of soul beasts and the Young Master of the Noumenon Sect, Yuhao naturally did not want the two sides to come into conflict.
After landing, Du Bu Shi and the others rushed forward and carefully examined him.
After confirming that he was unharmed, they finally relaxed.
Du Bu Shi said with slight anger:
"Yuhao, why did you leave the Star Dou Forest? Do you know that your name has already spread across the continent? Both Shrek Academy and the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy have sent people to search for you."
"Teacher, I've made you worry."
Yuhao felt a warmth in his heart and continued:
"The reason I left was to obtain my fourth soul ring."
"And you should also know… with my current strength, even two or three Titled Douluo wouldn't be able to keep me."
Hearing this, Jin Peng and the others immediately showed expressions of joy at the first half of his statement.
As for the latter half, they did not doubt it at all.
After all, they were well aware of Yuhao's strength.
Just a month ago, a Titled Douluo from Shrek Academy had already fallen at his hands.
Now that another month had passed—and he had gained a fourth soul ring—his strength must have improved even further.
So his claim that even multiple Titled Douluo could not stop him… was not impossible at all.
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