"Who are you, someone who doesn't exist in a predetermined destiny?"
Di Tian stared at Dai Yao and slowly uttered a sentence.
That indifferent voice caused the numerous millennia-old soul beasts around to lower their proud heads. In an instant, all the beasts bowed their heads, and the entire Star Dou Great Forest fell silent.
Everyone in the Spirit Hall team stared intently at the suddenly appearing middle-aged man with black hair. Although he looked like an ordinary person, the domineering aura emanating from him, which seemed to control the sun, moon, and stars and be indifferent to all living beings, made them tremble with fear.
This person gave them a feeling that was even more terrifying than the current Pope!
That unfathomable feeling was like looking down into a bottomless abyss! The dense darkness swallowed everything they had.
They didn't know what this person meant, but they knew very well that they must not provoke him!
Swish swish——
One after another, figures sped off like lightning towards the outer edge of the Starry Sky Forest.
Hu Liena looked at Dai Yao with worried eyes, reluctant to leave. This black-haired man had clearly come for Dai Yao. If they left, wouldn't Dai Yao be doomed?!
Xie Yue quickly grabbed Hu Liena's arm and ran wildly towards the outer perimeter.
If they wait any longer, they'll lose their own lives. What's the point of saving Dai Yao then?!
Ditian's eyes narrowed:
"Human, this 100,000-year-old soul ring belongs to the chosen one, not to you. Since you've taken it, hand over your life..."
Buzz!
Dai Yao felt as if the space around him had frozen, and he was unable to move at all.
As he watched Di Tian slowly drift towards him, his blood boiled. He knew that once Di Tian reached his side, it would be the moment he perished.
The surging soul power was different from usual; it did not flow towards the sacred white tiger, but rather towards a martial soul that he had never used in front of outsiders.
Chaos Green Lotus!
The third black spirit ring suddenly shone with an eerie black light. With a whoosh, Dai Yao vanished completely.
"Huh?"
Di Tian let out a soft "hmm," and a glint of interest flashed in his usually calm, black pupils.
"Interesting. It actually managed to escape from my grasp. It seems there's something within this human that I can't control."
With his strength, there is almost nothing on the entire continent that can rival him. Things that even he cannot control are extremely rare.
You could even say there isn't one.
Therefore, the fact that Dai Yao could disappear in his hands aroused his great interest.
"But do you think you can escape?"
A confident smile appeared on his lips. He glanced briefly at Tang San, who was nearly driven mad behind him, sighed softly, and ignored him. With a light step, he traversed several miles and appeared before Dai Yao in an instant.
Upon seeing the sudden appearance of Di Tian, Dai Yao's pupils shrank sharply, and at the same time, he activated the third soul skill of Chaos Green Lotus, Teleportation, once again!
Whoosh!
Seeing Dai Yao disappear from his sight again, Di Tian finally couldn't help but be surprised.
He was not careless at all this time, and almost stopped the entire surrounding space. Even an ordinary Title Douluo would not be able to move an inch in this area, but this human still disappeared from his sight!
"Interesting, really interesting!"
His heart, which had remained undisturbed for tens of thousands of years, was suddenly stirred. The thing within this human body, or rather, the martial spirit within this human body, made him unable to resist the urge to examine it further!
What kind of magic could render his methods completely ineffective?
Dai Yao, who was fleeing, dared not stop for a moment. He desperately activated the Chaos Green Lotus in his body and flashed around without stopping, rushing towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Damn it, what's going on?! How did absorbing Xiao Wu's spirit ring attract Di Tian here?! Aren't they supposed to be born in Douluo Continent 2, ten thousand years from now?!"
As he flashed into existence, Dai Yao cursed under his breath.
"Unfortunately, Tang San escaped again this time. Could it be that this is some kind of divine will preventing me from killing Tang San?"
He shook his head, dismissing the baseless speculation from his mind.
"Also, when Di Tian said that someone doesn't exist in destiny, could he be referring to me?"
Thinking of this, Dai Yao's heart sank.
Indeed, he is not a character from the original story, therefore, he can be considered someone who doesn't exist in the original plot. To this day, he has stolen countless opportunities from Tang San and even significantly altered the storyline.
What does it mean if someone doesn't exist in one's destiny?
Why did Di Tian attack him the moment he saw him?
These questions may never be answered by him; he could never ask them in front of Di Tian.
"If any of the spirit beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest, represented by Di Tian, dare to protect Tang San and stand in my way, then don't blame me for being ruthless once I become a peerless Douluo or a god!"
A few breaths later, Dai Yao had already arrived at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
It took them nearly ten days to travel from the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest to the central core area. Yet Dai Yao emerged from the central core area in just a few breaths, which gives you an idea of just how terrifying his speed was.
The third soul skill of the Chaos Green Lotus: Teleportation.
With just a tiny bit of soul power, Dai Yao could teleport thousands of meters away, and he could use it continuously until his soul power was exhausted.
Dai Yao's soul power was already much stronger than that of other soul masters of the same level. Moreover, he had a fifth soul skill, a soul power pool that could accumulate the soul power of a level 99 peerless Douluo. This meant that Dai Yao's soul power was inexhaustible.
In other words, he couldn't possibly be dead.
Finally, after countless teleportations, Dai Yao finally left the Star Dou Great Forest.
Eight wings unfurled behind him, and his body floated in the air. Beneath his feet, a lush forest stood clearly distinct from the human-inhabited town, forming a dividing line.
He looked back in the direction of the Starry Sky Forest with lingering fear. In just a few breaths, he had escaped from the center of the Starry Sky Forest and believed he was safe.
But the next moment, an eerie silence suddenly enveloped the once bustling town.
The noise disappeared, the sound of the wind vanished, and the entire area was shrouded in an eerie silence.
The black figure slowly appeared at the edge of the boundary between the forest and the human town, and stopped moving forward.
Di Tian stared at Dai Yao with astonishment and uncertainty. He had never imagined that anyone could escape from his grasp. Moreover, to escape from the center of the Star Dou Great Forest to here in just a few breaths—this human was clearly no ordinary Soul Emperor!
He was eager to understand why the humans before him possessed such abilities.
But his appearance startled Dai Yao once again, who used his teleportation skill to escape.
Looking in the direction Dai Yao fled, Di Tian was somewhat speechless.
"This human is far too cautious. I just wanted to understand why my skills were completely ineffective against him, but alas..."
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In the center of the Starry Sky Forest.
Titan Ape and Azure Bull Python rushed to the place where Xiao Wu offered her sacrifice. At this moment, the madness on their faces had disappeared.
They could feel the irresistible pressure from Di Tian, whose cultivation spanned a full 780,000 years, and these soul beasts felt it even more deeply.
The Titan Ape looked around with some suspicion, its gaze finally settling on the somewhat crazed Tang San.
In his mind, he recalled the message Xiao Wu had transmitted to them before her death. The Titan Ape's lantern-sized eyes held a mixture of relief and disappointment as it said:
"Big brother, is this the person Sister Xiaowu chose? If it weren't for him, Sister Xiaowu wouldn't have died..."
The azure ox-python sighed softly, and thick steam billowed from its nostrils, a magnificent sight. It said with a touch of sadness:
"It's not his fault. This human has given everything for Sister Xiaowu. It's just that that guy named Dai Yao is too cunning. He outsmarted us all!"
The Titan Ape slammed its fist into the ground, causing the earth to tremble. The Titan Ape roared:
"What's the use of anger! If you're a real man, then avenge Sister Xiaowu!!"
The powerful voice, like a morning bell and evening drum, struck Tang San's heart. He slowly regained his senses from a state of rage and irrationality, and the bloodshot in his eyes gradually faded.
He looked up, stunned, at the two enormous creatures. The Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python filled most of his field of vision, obscuring even the sky.
But he felt no fear, only dejection.
"I'm no match for Dai Yao. Ever since the Continental Soul Master Tournament, I've been constantly defeated by him. I simply can't find any way to beat him..."
His face was full of dejection, and the scenes of Dai Yao defeating him in the past reappeared in his mind like a nightmare.
He tried everything, but he was still no match for Dai Yao. Now, Dai Yao had obtained Xiao Wu's soul ring, a blood-red ten-thousand-year ring, which filled him with despair.
Xiao Wu is dead, and all he wants to do is go with her.
"Coward! If you die, what will you take Sister Xiaowu's sacrifice for?!"
The Titan Ape slammed its fist into the ground, roaring angrily. Its powerful voice echoed and crashed, breaking many of the surrounding trees.
"But I can't find any way to defeat Dai Yao..."
Tang San had no desire for revenge and said lifelessly.
"you!"
The Titan Ape's eyes widened, and it roared angrily. If it weren't for Sister Xiao Wu sacrificing herself to save Tang San, it would have loved to smash this guy to death.
The Azure Bull Python stopped the enraged Titan Giant Ape, stared at Tang San, and slowly spoke:
"Human, you were chosen by Sister Xiaowu. Your talent in twin martial souls has not been fully realized. Erming has also witnessed the true strength of your second martial soul."
"You haven't unleashed the true power of your second martial soul at all."
"As long as you master the ultimate technique of your second martial soul, you will be able to fight Dai Yao."
Once, a Soul Master wielding the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul defeated a Titan Giant Ape. The power displayed after the shattered Soul Rings was so great that even they were awestruck.
"The real ultimate technique?..."
A light slowly began to emerge in Tang San's empty eyes.
"Yes, human. Sister Xiaowu told us your story. You haven't mastered the true ultimate technique yet. Focus on improving your strength. When you return to the sect your martial soul belongs to in the future, learn the ultimate technique, and then fight Dai Yao to the death..."
"Remember, don't rush to add spirit rings to your second martial soul. Wait until you become a Title Douluo before adding spirit rings."
"Don't ruin your unlimited future for a short-term gain."
The Azure Bull Python spoke earnestly.
"Yes, I will definitely avenge Xiao Wu!"
Tang San clenched his fist and said firmly. The determination in his calm tone made Da Ming and Er Ming nod in agreement.
Because of Xiao Wu's death, Tang San lost the will to live, but the Azure Bull Python gave him a reason to live: to avenge Xiao Wu.
The dead are dead, and he must shoulder Xiao Wu's beliefs, avenge Xiao Wu, kill Dai Yao, and also kill Xiao Wu's enemy, Bibi Dong!
Overthrow the Spirit Hall's rule over the Douluo Continent.
"By the way, who was that black-robed figure who appeared just now? If we could get his help, wouldn't killing Dai Yao be a piece of cake?"
Tang San raised his head and asked the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.
As the words fell, both forest kings wore grim and somber expressions. The Azure Bull Python said in a deep voice:
"We don't know either. The two of us have stayed in the Star Dou Great Forest for 100,000 years and have never seen that man in black. In my 100,000 years of life, I have never seen anyone as powerful as him."
"I don't know how many years ago, I heard that there was a group of powerful beings hidden in the Star Dou Great Forest, even stronger than me and my second brother."
"Therefore, my second brother and I began to search for their whereabouts. Even after searching every corner of the Star Dou Great Forest, we did not find any clues."
"It was at this time that Sister Xiaowu's mother was attacked..."
"Perhaps that person is one of the powerful figures hidden in the Star Dou Great Forest, but don't expect them to help you. If they were willing to help you, they would definitely meet you in person..."
"Alright, before you leave the Star Dou Great Forest, get rid of your sixth spirit ring. Here, you can have any spirit ring you want..."
They were the kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, and the presence of a group of beings stronger than them in the forest naturally made them uneasy.
Hearing the Azure Bull Python's explanation, Tang San nodded slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying:
"Thank you very much. I already have some ideas about my sixth spirit ring, but I don't need your help. If I can't even hunt down my sixth spirit ring myself, how can I talk about avenging Xiao Wu?"
After saying that, Tang San turned and left, disappearing into the forest.
Watching Tang San gradually disappear into the forest, the Azure Bull Python said in a deep voice:
"Sister Xiaowu didn't choose the wrong person."
The Titan Ape snorted coldly, exhaling thick steam from its nostrils, and said resentfully:
"If it weren't for what this human did before Sister Xiaowu died, I would have killed him long ago and made him die with her. And those ants, next time I see them, I'll make sure they never leave alive!"
Thinking of that team, especially the two Title Douluos who used the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, a deep sense of dread flashed in the Azure Bull Python's enormous eyes:
"It's a pity we couldn't capture those two. After they used their Martial Soul Fusion Technique, they posed a huge threat to us. If a few more human experts had come along, they could have severely injured us!"
All around, the red spider lilies bloom, turning the place into a sea of red, and the air is filled with a sense of sorrow, as if mourning the death of Xiao Wu.
The two 100,000-year-old soul beasts tacitly stayed here to bid a final farewell to the souls that had not yet departed.
"Sister Xiaowu, I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you..."
A deep sense of guilt filled the hearts of the two soul beasts...
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In the center of the Starry Sky Forest, at the bottom of the Lake of Life.
The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape never imagined that the powerful being they had been searching for for tens of thousands of years was actually hiding at the bottom of their habitat.
As soon as Di Tian returned, a woman dressed in a green robe came to greet him. It was none other than the Emerald Swan, the fourth-ranked super ferocious beast in Douluo Continent II.
Biji greeted Ditian with concern and said:
"Di Tian, what happened? Why did you suddenly leave here?"
Di Tian answered expressionlessly:
"It's nothing, just a feeling of restlessness. Go absorb the life energy of that snow silkworm, I'm going to see the master."
Biji was taken aback, realizing that Di Tian didn't want to explain the reason to her. She smiled gently, nodded, and didn't pursue the matter, saying softly:
"Alright, Beast God, but we are also your companions. If you need anything, you can tell us…"
A strange light flashed in Di Tian's dark eyes. He nodded and walked towards where the 'master' was.
This is a huge cavern, filled with a massive, indescribable silver egg.
The silver light illuminated the pitch-black cave as if it were daytime.
Di Tian knelt on one knee, and the invincible Beast God in the eyes of outsiders suddenly showed a look of confusion on his face.
"My lord, after hundreds of thousands of years, I have finally found the legendary Chosen One, and our companion has been successfully delivered to his side."
"But now, an unexpected event has occurred. A human being who doesn't exist in my destiny has disrupted my plans..."
"The price our soul beast race has paid for this plan is far too high. Even if I am the Beast God in their eyes, I still have to think it over carefully."
"But now, not only has the seed of the Asura God failed, but the Child of Destiny has also failed. I, the Beast God, have betrayed the trust of the Soul Beast race..."
"I am unworthy to be called a Beast God..."
As Di Tian whispered, the enormous silver object remained unchanged, just as it had been for tens of thousands of years, emitting a soft, shimmering light... (End of Chapter)